IEC 63138-3:2022

Multi-channel radio frequency connectors - Part 3: Sectional specification for MQ5 series circular connectors

IEC 63138-3:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for MQ5 series circular connectors with five RF channels, as well as a detailed specification of the blank format. This document also specifies the mating face dimensions and gauging information of MQ5 series circular connectors, and tests selected from IEC 63138-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to MQ5 series circular connectors.

Connecteurs radiofréquences multicanaux - Partie 3: Spécification intermédiaire relatives aux connecteurs circulaires de série MQ5

IEC 63138-3:2022, qui est une spécification intermédiaire (SS), fournit des informations et des règles pour l’établissement de spécifications particulières (DS) relatives aux connecteurs circulaires de série MQ5 disposant de cinq canaux RF, ainsi qu’une spécification particulière-cadre.Le présent document spécifie également les dimensions de l’interface d’accouplement et les informations sur les calibres de contrôle de la série MQ5, ainsi que les essais choisis dans l’IEC 63138-1, applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières relatives aux connecteurs circulaires de série MQ5.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Mar-2022
• 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: 25-Mar-2022
• Completion Date: 09-Mar-2022

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IEC 63138-3 ®
Edition 1.0 2022-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Multi-channel radio frequency connectors –
Part 3: Sectional specification for MQ5 series circular connectors

Connecteurs radiofréquences multicanaux –
Partie 3: Spécification intermédiaire relatives aux connecteurs circulaires de
série MQ5
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IEC 63138-3 ®
Edition 1.0 2022-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Multi-channel radio frequency connectors –

Part 3: Sectional specification for MQ5 series circular connectors

Connecteurs radiofréquences multicanaux –

Partie 3: Spécification intermédiaire relatives aux connecteurs circulaires de

série MQ5
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-1083-6

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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 . 6
4.1 Mating face dimensions . 6
4.1.1 MQ5 socket connector . 6
4.1.2 MQ5 plug connector . 8
4.1.3 Mating face of RF channel . 11
4.2 Gauges . 12
4.2.1 Gauge for RF channel. 12
4.2.2 Gauge rings for plug outer contact . 13
4.2.3 Gauge for MQ5 socket connector . 14
4.2.4 Gauge for MQ5 plug connector . 15
5 Quality assessment procedure . 17
5.1 General . 17
5.2 Rating and characteristics . 17
5.3 Quality assessment . 19
5.3.1 General . 19
5.3.2 Inspection procedure . 20
5.3.3 Lot-by-lot inspection . 21
5.3.4 Periodic inspections . 22
6 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 23
6.1 General . 23
6.2 Identification of the component . 23
6.3 Performance . 23
6.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 23
6.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 23
6.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for MQ5 series circular connector . 24
7 Marking . 28
7.1 Marking of component . 28
7.2 Marking and contents of package . 28

Figure 1 – MQ5 socket connector . 7
Figure 2 – MQ5 quick lock plug connector . 9
Figure 3 – MQ5 threaded plug connector . 10
Figure 4 – Mating face of RF channel . 11
Figure 5 – Gauge for socket contact of RF channel . 13
Figure 6 – Gauge for plug outer contact . 14
Figure 7 – Gauge for MQ5 socket connector . 15
Figure 8 – Gauge for MQ5 plug connector . 16

Table 1 – Dimensions of MQ5 socket connector . 8
Table 2 – Dimensions of MQ5 quick lock plug connector . 9
Table 3 – Dimensions of MQ5 threaded plug connector . 10

Table 4 – Dimensions of RF channel . 12
Table 5 – Dimensions of gauge for socket contact . 13
Table 6 – Dimensions of gauge for outer contact . 14
Table 7 – Dimensions of gauge for MQ5 socket connector . 15
Table 8 – Dimensions of gauge for MQ5 plug connector . 17
Table 9 – Rating and characteristics . 18
Table 10 – Qualification inspection . 20
Table 11 – Lot-by-lot inspection . 21
Table 12 – Sampling plans for mechanical compatibility and return loss inspection . 21
Table 13 – Periodic inspection . 22

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MULTI-CHANNEL RADIO FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 3: Sectional specification for MQ5 series circular connectors

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