IEC 61169-59:2017

Radio-frequency connectors - Part 59: Sectional specification for type L32-4 and L32-5 threaded multi-pin radio-frequency connectors

IEC 61169-59:2017, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for type L32-4 and L32-5 threaded multi-pin radio frequency connectors with anti mismating mechanism, 50 Ω nominal impedance. The operating frequency of each channel is up to 4 GHz. These connectors have been widely used in mobile communication system like TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE, and can also be used in some similar equipment.
It also prescribes mating face dimensions for general connectors-grade 2, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to type L32-4 and L32-5 multi-pin connectors.
This sectional specification provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications for type L32-4 and L32-5 multi-pin connectors together with the pro forma blank detail specification.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 59: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques multibroches filetés de type L32-4 et L32-5

l’IEC 61169-59:2017, qui est une spécification intermédiaire (SS), fournit des informations et des règles pour l'établissement de spécifications particulières (DS) relatives aux connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques multibroches filetés de type L32-4 et L32-5 disposant d’un mécanisme de protection contre les erreurs d’accouplement et présentant une impédance nominale de 50 Ω. La fréquence de fonctionnement de chaque canal s’étend jusqu’à 4 GHz. Ces connecteurs sont couramment utilisés au sein de systèmes de communication mobile tels que TD-SCDMA et TD-LTE, et peuvent également être utilisés dans d’autres matériels similaires.
La présente spécification intermédiaire prescrit également les dimensions de la face d’accouplement pour les connecteurs à usage général de grade 2, les informations relatives au calibre et les essais choisis à partir de l’IEC 61169-1, applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières relatives aux connecteurs multibroches de type L32-4 et L32-5.
La présente spécification intermédiaire fournit les informations et les règles destinées à l'établissement de spécifications particulières pour les connecteurs multibroches de type L32-4 et L32-5 ainsi que la spécification particulière-cadre pro forma.
Cette spécification indique les caractéristiques de performance recommandées à prendre en compte lors de l’écriture d’une spécification particulière et elle couvre les programmes d’essai et les exigences de contrôle pour les niveaux d’assurance M et H.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-May-2017
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• Technical Committee: SC 46F - RF and microwave passive components
• Drafting Committee: WG 1 - TC 46/SC 46F/WG 1
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 26-Jun-2017
• Completion Date: 22-May-2017

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Mating face and gauge information . 7
4.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2 . 7
4.1.1 Connector with pin contact . 7
4.1.2 Connector with socket contact . 9
4.1.3 Mating face of RF channel . 12
4.2 Gauges . 13
4.2.1 Gauge for socket centre contact . 13
4.2.2 Gauge for type L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 14
4.2.3 Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 15
4.2.4 Gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 16
4.2.5 Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 17
5 Quality assessment procedure . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.2 Rating and characteristics . 19
5.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 21
5.3.1 Acceptance tests . 21
5.3.2 Periodic tests . 22
5.4 Procedures for the qualification approval . 24
5.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 24
5.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 24
5.4.3 Periodic tests . 24
5.4.4 Procedures for quality conformance . 24
6 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 25
6.1 General . 25
6.2 Identification of the component . 25
6.3 Performance . 25
6.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 25
6.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 25
6.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for Type L32-4 and L32-5 threaded
multi-pin radio frequency connectors . 26
7 Marking . 31
7.1 Marking of component . 31
7.2 Marking and contents of package . 31
Annex A (normative) Isolation test method . 32
A.1 Preparation of test sample . 32
A.2 Test procedure . 32

Figure 1 – L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 7
Figure 2 – L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 8
Figure 3 – L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 9
Figure 4 – L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 11
Figure 5 – Mating face of RF channel . 12

Figure 6 – Gauge for socket contact of RF channel . 13
Figure 7 – Gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 14
Figure 8 – Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 15
Figure 9 – Gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 16
Figure 10 – Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 18

Table 1 – Dimensions of L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 8
Table 2 – Dimensions of L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 9
Table 3 – Dimensions of L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 10
Table 4 – Dimensions of L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 11
Table 5 – Dimensions of the mating face of RF channel . 13
Table 6 – Dimensions of gauge for socket contact . 14
Table 7 – Dimensions of gauge L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 15
Table 8 – Dimensions of gauge L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 16
Table 9 – Dimensions of gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 17
Table 10 – Dimensions of gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 18
Table 11 – Rating and characteristics . 20
Table 12 – Acceptance tests . 22
Table 13 – Periodic tests . 23

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Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 59: Sectional specification for type L32-4 and L32-5 threaded multi-pin
radio-frequency connectors
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 59: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs pour fréquences
radioélectriques multibroches filetés de type L32-4 et L32-5

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Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 59: Sectional specification for type L32-4 and L32-5 threaded multi-pin

radio-frequency connectors
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –

Partie 59: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs pour fréquences

radioélectriques multibroches filetés de type L32-4 et L32-5

INTERNATIONAL
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COMMISSION
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ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-8806-1

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Mating face and gauge information . 7
4.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2 . 7
4.1.1 Connector with pin contact . 7
4.1.2 Connector with socket contact . 9
4.1.3 Mating face of RF channel . 12
4.2 Gauges . 13
4.2.1 Gauge for socket centre contact . 13
4.2.2 Gauge for type L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 14
4.2.3 Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 15
4.2.4 Gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 16
4.2.5 Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 17
5 Quality assessment procedure . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.2 Rating and characteristics . 19
5.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 21
5.3.1 Acceptance tests . 21
5.3.2 Periodic tests . 22
5.4 Procedures for the qualification approval . 24
5.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 24
5.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 24
5.4.3 Periodic tests . 24
5.4.4 Procedures for quality conformance . 24
6 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 25
6.1 General . 25
6.2 Identification of the component . 25
6.3 Performance . 25
6.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 25
6.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 26
6.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for Type L32-4 and L32-5 threaded
multi-pin radio frequency connectors . 26
7 Marking . 31
7.1 Marking of component . 31
7.2 Marking and contents of package . 31
Annex A (normative) Isolation test method . 32
A.1 Preparation of test sample . 32
A.2 Test procedure . 32

Figure 1 – L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 7
Figure 2 – L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 8
Figure 3 – L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 9
Figure 4 – L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 11
Figure 5 – Mating face of RF channel . 12

Figure 6 – Gauge for socket contact of RF channel . 13
Figure 7 – Gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 14
Figure 8 – Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 15
Figure 9 – Gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 16
Figure 10 – Gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 18

Table 1 – Dimensions of L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 8
Table 2 – Dimensions of L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 9
Table 3 – Dimensions of L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 10
Table 4 – Dimensions of L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 11
Table 5 – Dimensions of the mating face of RF channel . 13
Table 6 – Dimensions of gauge for socket contact . 14
Table 7 – Dimensions of gauge L32-5 connector with 5 pin contacts . 15
Table 8 – Dimensions of gauge L32-4 connector with 4 pin contacts . 16
Table 9 – Dimensions of gauge for L32-5 connector with 5 socket contacts . 17
Table 10 – Dimensions of gauge for L32-4 connector with 4 socket contacts . 18
Table 11 – Rating and characteristics . 20
Table 12 – Acceptance tests . 22
Table 13 – Periodic tests . 23

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 59: Sectional specification for type L32-4 and L32-5
threaded multi-pin radio-frequency connectors

FOREWORD
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