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Radio-frequency connectors. Part 10: R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 3 mm (0.12 in) with snap-on coupling - Characteristic impedance 50 ohms (Type SMB)

Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder – Teil 10: Hochfrequenz-Koaxialsteckverbinder mit einem Innen-/Außenleiterdurchmesser von 3 mm (0,12 Zoll) mit Schnappkupplung - Wellenwiderstand 50 Ohm (Typ SMB)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques. Dixième partie: Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 3 mm (0,12 in) à accouplement par encliquetage - Impédance caractéristique 50 ohms (type SMB)

Radiofrekvenčni konektorji - 10. del: Radiofrekvenčni (RF) koaksialni konektorji z notranjim premerom zunanjega vodnika 3 mm (0.12 in) in navojnim spajanjem - Karakteristična impedanca 50 ohm (tip SMB)

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 16-Mar-2023
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 04-Jan-2023
• Due Date: 24-May-2023
• Completion Date: 11-May-2023
• Ref Project: prEN IEC 61169-10:2023 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 10: R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 3 mm (0.12 in) with snap-on coupling - Characteristic impedance 50 ohms (Type SMB)

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-marec-2023
Radiofrekvenčni konektorji - 10. del: Radiofrekvenčni (RF) koaksialni konektorji z
notranjim premerom zunanjega vodnika 3 mm (0.12 in) in navojnim spajanjem -
Karakteristična impedanca 50 ohm (tip SMB)
Radio-frequency connectors. Part 10: R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of
outer conductor 3 mm (0.12 in) with snap-on coupling - Characteristic impedance 50
ohms (Type SMB)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques. Dixième partie: Connecteurs coaxiaux
pour fréquences radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 3
mm (0,12 in) à accouplement par encliquetage - Impédance caractéristique 50 ohms
(type SMB)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 61169-10
ICS:
33.120.30 Radiofrekvenčni konektorji RF connectors
(RF)
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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TITLE:
Radio-frequency connectors. Part 10: R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 3
mm (0.12 in) with snap-on coupling - Characteristic impedance 50 ohms (Type SMB)

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1 CONTENTS
2
3 1 Scope .4
4 2 Normative references .4
5 3 Mating face and gauge information .4
6 3.1 General connectors – Grade 2 .4
7 3.1.1 Connector with pin centre contact .4
8 3.1.2 Connector with socket centre contact .6
9 3.2 Gauges .7
10 3.2.1 Gauge pin for socket centre contact .7
11 3.2.2 Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin centre contact .7
12 3.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0 .8
13 3.3.1 Connectors with pin centre contact.8
14 3.3.2 Connector with socket centre contact .9
15 4 Quality assessment procedures . 11
16 4.1 General . 11
17 4.2 Ratings and characteristics . 11
18 4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements . 13
19 4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 13
20 4.3.2 Periodic tests . 14
21 4.3.3 Procedures for the quality conformance . 15
22 4.3.3.1 Quality conformance inspection . 15
23 4.3.3.2 Quality conformance and its maintenance . 15
24 5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 15
25 5.1 General . 15
26 5.2 Identification of the component . 15
27 5.3 Performance . 16
28 5.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 16
29 5.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 16
30 5.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for SMB connectors . 16
31
32 Figure 1 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 1) . 5
33 Figure 2 – Connector with socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 2) . 6
34 Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 3) . 7
35 Figure 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions,
36 see Table 4) . 8
37 Figure 5 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 5) . 9
38 Figure 6 – Connector with socket in centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 6) . 10
39
40 Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin centre contact . 4
41 Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket centre contact . 5
42 Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pin for socket centre contact . 6
43 Table 4 – Dimensions of gauge for outer contact of connector with pin centre contact . 7
44 Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin centre contact . 8
45 Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket centre contact . 9

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46 Table 7 – Preferred climatic categories . 10
47 Table 8 – Ratings and characteristics . 10
48 Table 9 – Acceptance tests . 13
49 Table 10 – Periodic tests . 14
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85 RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
86
87 Part 10: R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor
88 3 mm (0.12 in) with snap-on coupling – Characteristic impedance 50 ohms
89 (Type SMB)
90
91 1 Scope
92 This part of IEC 61169, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules
93 for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series SMB RF coaxial connectors with
94 snap-on coupling with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω.
95 This document prescribes mating face dimensions for high performance connectors – grade 2,
96 dimensional details of standard test connectors − grade 0, gauging information and tests
97 selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to series SMB RF
98 connectors.
99 This document indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when
100 writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for
101 assessment levels M and H.
102 The series SMB connectors which are used with all kinds of RF cables and microstrips in
103 microwave transmission systems. The operating frequency is up to 4 GHz.
104 Inch dimension are original dimensions. All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for
105 reference purpose only.
106
107 2 Normative references
108 The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
109 content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
110 cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
111 any amendments) applies.
112 IEC 61169-1:2013, Radio frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
113 requirements and measuring methods
114
115 3 Mating face and gauge information
116 3.1 General connectors – Grade 2
117 3.1.1 Connector with pin centre contact
118 The mating face of connector with pin centre contact is shown in Figure 1 and its dimensions
119 are shown in Table 1 .
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121
122 NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
123 NOTE 2 The shape of the top is optional.
124
125 Figure 1 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 1)
126 Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin centre contact
mm in
Ref. Note
min. max. min. max.

a 3,66 3,71 0,144 0,146
b 2,08 - 0,082 -
a
c - - - -
d 4,98 - 0,1961 -
e 0,36 - 0,0142 -
f 3,15 - 0,1240 -
g - 2,26 - 0,0890
h 3,15 3,58 0,1240 0,1409
j 3,33 3,58 0,131 0,141
k 0,05 0,15 0,002 0,006
m - 0,13 - 0,005
n - 0,25 - 0,010
p 0,48 0,53 0,019 0,021
q 0,15 0,25 0,006 0,010
r 0,0 - 0,00 -
s 3,05(nom) 0,120(nom)
cc 0,69 0,94 0,027 0,037
dd 0,28 0,38 0,11 0,015
ee 0,25 - 0,01 -
a
The selected dimension shall meet the requirement of 50 Ω characteristics.

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127 3.1.2 Connector with socket centre contact
128 The mating face of connector with socket centre contact is shown in Figure 2 and its
129 dimensions are shown in Table 2.
130
131 NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
132 Figure 2 – Connector with socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 2)
133 Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket centre contact
mm in
Ref. Note
min. max. min. max.
a
a - - - -
b - 2,06 - 0,081
b
c - - - -

d - 4,96 - 0,1953
e 2,97 - 0,117 -
f - 3,13 - 0.1232
h 2.66 3,13 0,1047 0,1232
a
j 3,455 0,1360
c
n - - - -
r 0,0 - 0,0 -
b
s 3,05（nom） 0,120（nom）
a
Refer to the detail drawing of plug interface-groove in 3.1.1; the shape and size of external contact
should meet the requirements of electrical and mechanical properties.
b
The selected dimension shall meet the requirement of 50 Ω characteristics.
c
Bore diameter closed to meet electrical and mechanical requirements
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136 3.2 Gauges
137 3.2.1 Gauge pin for socket centre contact
138 The gauge pin for socket centre contact is shown in Figure 3 and its dimensions are shown in
139 Table 3.
140
141 Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 3)
142 Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pin for socket centre contact
Gauge B (For measurement of gauge retention
Gauge A
force for outer conductor)
(For sizing purpose)
Mass of gauge：29 g ±1 g
mm in mm in
Ref.
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
a 0,533 0,538 0,0210 0,0212 0,477 0,482 0,0188 0,190
b 1,27 - 0,05 - 1,27 - 0,05 -
c - 2,5 - 0,098 - 2,5 - 0,098
e - 0,4 - 0,0157 - 0,4 - 0,0157
Material: steel, polished.
143
144 The test procedure is as follows:
145 a) Sizing test
146 The gauge A shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact three times. This is a sizing
147 operation
148 b) Retention test
149 After sizing test, the gauge B shall be inserted into socket-centre contact. The contact
150 shall retain the mass of the gauge B in a vertical downward position.
151 This test may also be carried out on the connector with the insulator unremoved.
152 3.2.2 Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin centre contact
153 The gauge for outer contact of connector with pin centre contact is shown in Figure 4 and its
154 dimensions are shown in Table 4.
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156
157 NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
158 NOTE 2 Enable the inner conductor and insulator of the jack connector to be inserted into the inner hole.
159 NOTE 3 Rounding or chamfering is allowed, up to 0.38 mm (0.015 in).
160 Figure 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions,
161 see Table 4)
162 Table 4 – Dimensions of gauge for outer contact of connector with pin centre contact
Gauge D (For measurement of gauge retention
force for outer conductor)
Gauge C (For sizing purpose)
Mass of gauge：800 g ±1 0g
mm in mm in
Ref.
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
a 3,68 3,71 0,1450 0,1460 3,68 3,71 0,1450 0,1460
j 3,33 3,58 0,131 0,141 3,33 3,58 0,131 0,141
h 0,05 0,15 0,002 0,006 0,05 0,15 0,002 0,006
m - 0,13 - 0,005 - 0,13 - 0,005
q 0,25 0,28 0,010 0,011 0,13 0,15 0,005 0,006
cc 0,91 0,94 0,036 0,037 0,69 0,71 0,027 0,028
dd 0,36 0,38 0,014 0,015 0,28 0,30 0,011 0,012
Material: steel, polished.
163
164 The test procedure is as follows:
165 a) Sizing test
166 The outer contact shall be inserted into the gauge D once. This is a sizing operation.
167 b) Retention test
168 After sizing test, the outer contact shall be inserted into the gauge E. The outer contact
169 shall retain the gauge in a vertical downward direction.
170 This test may also be carried out on the connector with the contact element unremoved.
171 3.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0
172 3.3.1 Connectors with pin centre contact
173 The interface of connector with pin centre contact is shown in Figure 5, dimensions are shown
174 in Table 5.

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175
176 NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
177
178 Figure 5 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 5)
179 Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin centre contact
mm in
Ref. Note
min. max. min. max.
a 3,66 3,71 0,144 0,146
a
b 2,08 2,15 0,082 0,085
b
c — — — —
e 2,39 2,72 0,0941 0,1071

f 3,15 3,50 0,1240 0,1378
h 3,15 3,35
0,1240 0,1319
j 3,48 3,53 0,137 0,139
n — 0,25 — 0,010
p 0,48 0,53 0,019 0,021
r 0,04 0,24 0,0015 0,0095
b
s 3,05 3,07 0,120 0,121
u 0,102 0,178 0,004 0,007 chamf.
a
The size of PTFE medium with dielectric constant of 2.02, and the PTFE medium must be
used.
b
The selected diameter should meet the requirements of 50 Ω ±0.5Ω characteristic
impedance.
Dimensions not noted in this table are shown in 3.1.1.
180 3.3.2 Connector with socket centre contact
181 The mating face of standard test connector with socket centre contact is shown in Figure 6
182 and its dimensions are shown in Table 6.
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184
185 NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
186
187 Figure 6 – Connector with socket in centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 6)
188 Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket centre contact
mm in
Ref. Note
min. max. min. max.

3,73 3,78 0,147 0,149
a
a
2,01 2,06 0,079 0,081
b
b
1,01 1,03 0,0396 0,0404
c
2,97 — 0,1169 —

e
2,90 3,13 0,1142 0,1232

f
2,87 3,13 0,1130 0,1232
h
3,58 3,78 0,141 0,149
j

0,64 0,76 0,025 0,030

k
q 3,40 3,45 0,134 0,136

r 0,0 0,29 0,0 0,0115
d
s 3,05 3,07 0,120 0,121
u — 0,08 — 0,003
c
v — — — —
w 1,52 1,78 0,060 0,070
x 3,37 3,49 0,1325 0,1375
y 0,13 0,23 0,005 0,009
z 0,05 0,15 0,002 0,005 chamf.×45°
a
 The size of PTFE medium with dielectric constant of 2.02, and the PTFE medium must be used.
b
 Insert dimensions using standard needle gauge with diameter 0.51 mm(0.020 in).
c
 The selected diameter should meet the requirements of 50 Ω ±0.5Ω characteristic impedance.
Dimensions not noted in this table are shown in 3.1.2.

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189 4 Quality assessment procedures
190 4.1 General
191 Subclauses 4.2 to 4.3 provide recommended ratings, performance and test conditions to be
192 considered when writing a detail specification (DS). They also provide an appropriate
193 schedule of tests with minimum levels of conformance inspection sampling, together with the
194 pro forma blank detail specification (BDS) and instructions for the preparation of a detail
195 specification.
196 4.2 Ratings and characteristics
197 Preferred climatic categories are given in Table 7.
198 The values indicated below are recommended for SMB series RF connectors and are given
199 for the writer of the
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