IEC 60603-7:2008+AMD1:2011 CSV

Connectors for electronic equipment - Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way, unshielded, free and fixed connectors

IEC 60603-7:2008+A1:2011 covers 8-way unshielded free and fixed connectors and is intended to specify the common dimensions, mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics and tests for the family of IEC 60603-7-x connectors. These connectors are intermateable and interoperable with other IEC 60603-7 series connectors. This new edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- updated drawings and test schedules on the basis of IEC 60603-7-4;
- corrected figure illustrating a connector de-rating curve.
This consolidated version consists of the third edition (2008) and its amendment 1 (2011). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Partie 7: Spécification particulière pour les fiches et les embases non écrantées à 8 voies

La CEI 60603-7:2008+A1:2011 couvre les fiches et les embases non écrantées à 8 voies; elle est destinée à spécifier les dimensions communes, les caractéristiques mécaniques, électriques et environnementales ainsi que les essais pour la famille des connecteurs CEI 60603-7-x. Ces connecteurs sont accouplables et interopérables avec les autres connecteurs de la série CEI 60603-7. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- mise à jour des dessins et des programmes d'essai sur la base de la CEI 60603-7-4;
- correction de la figure illustrant la courbe de taux de réduction.
  Cette version consolidée comprend la troisième édition (2008) et son amendement 1 (2011). Il n'est donc pas nécessaire de commander l'amendement avec cette publication.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Dec-2011
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 31.220.01 - Electromechanical components in general
• Technical Committee: SC 48B - Electrical connectors
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 09-Oct-2020

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IEC 60603-7
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Connectors for electronic equipment –
Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way, unshielded, free and fixed connectors

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Partie 7: Spécification particulière pour les fiches et les embases non écrantées
à 8 voies

IEC 60603-7:2008+A1:2011

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IEC 60603-7
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Connectors for electronic equipment –
Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way, unshielded, free and fixed connectors

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Partie 7: Spécification particulière pour les fiches et les embases non écrantées
à 8 voies

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 General . 8
1.1 Scope . 8
1.2 Normative references . 8
2 Terms and definitions . 10
3 Common features and typical connector pair . 11
3.1 View showing typical fixed and free connectors . 11
3.2 Mating information . 11
3.2.1 General . 11
3.2.2 Contacts – mating conditions . 12
3.2.3 Fixed connector . 14
3.2.4 Free connector . 17
4 Cable terminations and internal connections – Fixed and free connectors . 19
4.1 General . 19
4.2 Termination types . 19
4.2.1 Solder terminations (under consideration) . 19
4.2.2 Solderless terminations . 19
5 Gauges . 20
5.1 Fixed connectors . 20
5.2 Free connectors . 23
6 Characteristics . 25
6.1 General . 25
6.2 Pin and pair grouping assignment . 25
6.3 Classification into climatic category . 25
6.4 Electrical characteristics . 26
6.4.1 Creepage and clearance distances . 26
6.4.2 Voltage proof . 26
6.4.3 Current-temperature derating . 26
6.4.4 Initial contact resistance – interface only
(separable fixed and free contact) . 27
6.4.5 Input to output d.c. resistance . 27
6.4.6 Input-to-output d.c. resistance unbalance . 27
6.4.7 Initial insulation resistance . 28
6.4.8 Transfer impedance . 28
6.5 Transmission characteristics . 28
6.6 Mechanical characteristics . 28
6.6.1 Mechanical operation . 28
6.6.2 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices . 28
6.6.3 Insertion and withdrawal forces . 28
7 Tests and test schedule . 28
7.1 General . 28
7.2 Arrangement for contact resistance test . 29
7.3 Arrangement for vibration test (test phase CP1) . 30
7.4 Test procedures and measuring methods . 30

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7.5 Preconditioning . 31
7.6 Wiring and mounting of specimens . 31
7.6.1 Wiring . 31
7.6.2 Mounting . 31
7.7 Test schedules . 31
7.7.1 Basic (minimum) test schedule . 31
7.7.2 Full test schedule . 31

Annex A (normative) Gauging continuity procedure . 40
Annex B (normative) Locking-device mechanical operation . 44
Annex C (normative) Gauge requirements . 45
Annex D (normative) Keystone connector information . 46
Bibliography . 48

Figure 1 – View showing typical fixed and free connectors . 11
Figure 2 – Contact interface dimensions with terminated free connector . 12
Figure 3 – Fixed connector details . 15
Figure 4 – Free connector view . 17
Figure 5 – “Go” gauge . 20
Figure 6 – “No-go” gauges . 22
Figure 7 – “No-go” gauges . 23
Figure 8 – “Go” gauge . 24
Figure 9 – Fixed connector pin and pair grouping assignment (front view of connector) . 25
Figure 10 – Connector de-rating curve . 27
Figure 11 – Arrangement for contact resistance test . 29
Figure 12 – Arrangement for vibration test . 30
Figure A.1 – Gauge. 42
Figure A.2 – Gauge insertion . 43
Figure D.1 – Keystone connector . 46
Figure D.2 – Panel drawing . 47

Table 1 – Dimensions for Figure 2 . 13
Table 2 – Dimensions for Figure 3 . 16
Table 3 – Dimensions for Figure 4 . 18
Table 4 – Dimensions for Figures 5 and 6 . 22
Table 5 – Dimensions for Figure 7 . 23
Table 6 – Dimensions for Figure 8 . 24
Table 7 – Climatic categories – selected values . 25
Table 8 – Creepage and clearance distances . 26
Table 9 – Test group P . 32
Table 10 – Test group AP . 33
Table 11 – Test group BP . 35
Table 12 – Test group CP . 36
Table 13 – Test group DP . 37

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Table 14 – Test group EP . 38
Table 14 15 – Test group FP. 39
Table A.1 – Dimensions for Figure A.1 . 41
Table D.1 – Dimensions for Figure D.1 . 46
Table D.2 – Dimensions . 47

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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way, unshielded,
free and fixed connectors



FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of IEC 60603-7 consists of the third edition (2008)
[documents 48B/1883A/FDIS and 48B/1917/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2011)
[documents 48B/2145/CDV and 48B/2205/RVC]. It bears the edition number 3.1.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and
has been prepared for user convenience. A vertical line in the margin shows where the
base publication has been modified by amendment 1. Additions and deletions are
displayed in red, with deletions being struck through.

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International Standard IEC 60603-7 has been prepared by subcommittee 48B: Connectors, of
IEC technical committee 48: Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for
electronic equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1996 and constitutes a
technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical change with respect
to the previous edition:
– Drawings and test schedules were updated based on the work done developing
IEC 60603-7-4.
– A corrected figure (Figure 10) illustrating a connector de-rating curve has been prepared
and inserted in the text.
– Annex D contains the dimensions that define the panel mounting features on the
connector and panel that were referenced as the Type A, variant 03 connector in the
previous edition.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of IEC 60603-7 series, under the general title: Connectors for electronic
equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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INTRODUCTION
IEC 60603-7 is the base specification of the whole series. Subsequent specifications do not
duplicate information given in the base document, but list only additional requirements. For
complete specification regarding a component of a higher number document all lower
numbered documents must be considered as well. The following diagram shows the
interrelation of the documents:

Unshielded Shielded
3 MHz
IEC 60603-7 IEC 60603-7-1
100 MHz
IEC 60603-7-2 IEC 60603-7-3
250 MHz
IEC 60603-7-4 IEC 60603-7-5
500 MHz IEC 60603-7-41 IEC 60603-7-51
600 MHz
Indicates reference for IEC 60603-7-7
dimensions, mechanical and
electrical characteristics, tests
and test schedules.
1 000 MHz
IEC 60603-7-71
Indicates reference for
transmission performance
(backward compatibility).



It should be noted that during the preparation of the third edition of IEC 60603-7, the
subcommittee 48B Cat 6&7 project team members determined the current de-rating curve in
the standard was not correct. Several experts researched the current rating-temperature rise
measurements for 60603-7 style connectors and verified that the de-rating curve in the
published standard has been incorrect for many years. A corrected figure (Figure 10) has
been prepared and inserted in this edition.

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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way, unshielded,
free and fixed connectors



1 General
1.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60603-7 covers 8-way unshielded free and fixed connectors, it is intended to
specify the common dimensions, mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics and
tests for the family of IEC 60603-7-x connectors.
These connectors are intermateable (according to IEC 61076-1 level 2) and interoperable with
other IEC 60603-7 series connectors.
1.2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-581, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 581:
Electromechanical components for electronic equipment
IEC 60068-1, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-14, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-14: Tests − Test N: Change
of temperature
IEC 60068-2-38, Basic environmental testing procedures – Part 2-38: Tests − Test Z/AD:
Composite temperature/ humidity cyclic test
IEC 60352-2, Solderless connections – Part 2: Crimped connections − General requirements,
test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-3, Solderless connections – Part 3: Solderless accessible insulation displacement
connections − General requirements, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-4, Solderless connections – Part 4: Solderless non-accessible insulation displace-
ment connections − General requirements, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-5, Solderless connections – Part 5: Press-in connections − General requirements,
test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-6, Solderless connections – Part 6: Insulation piercing connections – General
requirements, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-7, Solderless connections – Part 7: Spring clamp connections − General
requirements, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60512 (all parts), Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements

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IEC 60512-1-100, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 1-
100: General – Applicable publications
IEC 60603-7 (all parts), Connectors for electronic equipment
IEC 60664-1, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 61076-1:2006, Connectors for electronic equipment – Product Requirements – Part 1:
Generic specification
IEC 61156 (all parts), Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications
IEC 61156-1, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 1:
Generic specification
IEC 61156-2, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 2:
Horizontal floor wiring – Sectional specification
IEC 61156-3, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 3:
Work area wiring – Sectional specification
IEC 61156-4, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 4:
Riser cables – Sectional specification
IEC 61156-5, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 5:
Symmetrical pair/quad cables with transmission characteristics up to 600 MHz – Horizontal
floor wiring – Sectional specification
IEC 61156-6, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 6:
Symmetrical pair/quad cables with transmission characteristics up to 1 000 MHz – Work area
wiring – Sectional specification
IEC 61156-7, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 7:
Symmetrical pair cables with transmission characteristics up to 1 200 MHz – Sectional
specification for digital and analog communication cables
ISO/IEC 11801, Information technology – Generic cabling for customer premises
ISO 1302, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) – Indication of surface texture in
technical product documentation
1
ITU-T Recommendation K.20:2000 , Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in
a telecommunications centre to overvoltages and overcurrents
2
ITU-T Recommendation K.44:2000 , Resistibility tests for telecommunication equipment
exposed to overvoltages and overcurrents – Basic Recommendation
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1
This document has been replaced by a new edition (2003), but for the purposes of this standard, the 2000
edition is cited.
2
 This document has been replaced by a new edition (2003), but for the purposes of this standard, the 2000
edition is cited.

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2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-581,
IEC 61076-1, IEC 60512-1, and the following apply.
2.1
intermateability
intermateability (level 2 of IEC 61076-1:2006 (Ed 2.0)) is ensured by application of the “Go”
and “No-Go” gauge requirements in the standards that may be referenced, and adherence to
the dimensional requirements within
2.2
interoperability
interoperability of different IEC 60603-7 connectors is assured by compliance with the
specified interface dimensions
2.3
category
relevant level of transmission performance as given in ISO/IEC 11801
2.4
Keystone connector
a Keystone connector is defined by it’s mounting features. The dimensional requirements for
the connector and it’s corresponding mounting panel are defined in Annex D

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