SIST EN IEC 61169-24:2019

Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ohms cable networks (type F) (IEC 61169-24:2019)

EN-IEC 61169-24, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 O cable networks (type F). It describes the interface dimensions with gauging information and the mandatory tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all DS relating to type F connectors. This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a DS and covers test schedules and inspection requirements.

Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder - Teil 24: Rahmenspezifikation - Koaxiale Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder mit Schraubkupplung, vorzugsweise für den Einsatz in 75 Ohm Kabelnetzen (Typ F) (IEC 61169-24:2019)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioeléctriques - Partie 24: Spécification intermédiaire - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec couplage vissé, typiquement utilisés dans des réseaux de distribution par câbles de 75 Ohms (type F) (IEC 61169-24:2019)

IEC 61169-24:2019 est disponible sous forme de IEC 61169-24:2019 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.

L’IEC 61169-24:2019, qui est une spécification intermédiaire (SS), fournit des informations et des règles pour l’établissement de spécifications particulières (DS) pour les connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec couplage à vis, typiquement utilisés dans des réseaux de distribution par câbles de 75 W (type F). Elle décrit les dimensions d’interface avec les informations sur les calibres et les essais obligatoires, sélectionnés dans l’IEC 61169-1, applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières relatives aux connecteurs de type F. La présente spécification indique les caractéristiques de performance recommandées à prendre en considération pour rédiger une spécification particulière (DS) et porte sur des programmes d’essai et des exigences de contrôle. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2009. La présente édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente: tous les dessins ont été retravaillés et améliorés pour permettre une extension de fréquence jusqu’à 3 GHz.

Radiofrekvenčni konektorji - 24. del: Področna specifikacija - Radiofrekvenčni koaksialni konektorji z navojnim spajanjem, tipični za uporabo v 75 ohm kabelskih omrežjih (tip F) (IEC 61169-24:2019)

Standard EN-IEC 61169-24, ki je področna specifikacija (SS), podaja informacije in pravila za pripravo podrobnih specifikacij (DS) za radiofrekvenčne koaksialne konektorje z zaskočnim spajanjem, običajno za uporabo v 75-ohmskih kabelskih omrežjih (vrste F). Dimenzije vmesnikov opisuje z merjenjem informacij, skupaj z obveznimi preskusi, izbranimi iz standarda IEC 61169-1, ki se uporabljajo za vse podrobne specifikacije v zvezi s konektorji vrste F. Ta specifikacija določa priporočene lastnosti, ki jih je treba upoštevati pri pripravi podrobnih specifikacij, ter zajema urnike preskusov in zahteve za pregled.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Oct-2019
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Oct-2019
• Due Date: 06-Dec-2019
• Completion Date: 07-Oct-2019
• Ref Project: EN IEC 61169-24:2019 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 61169-24:2009 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling typically for use in 75 ohm cable networks (type F) (IEC 61169-24:2009)
• Effective Date: 24-Sep-2019
• Replaces: SIST EN 61169-24:2009 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling typically for use in 75 ohm cable networks (type F) (IEC 61169-24:2009)
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN IEC 61169-24:2019
01-december-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 61169-24:2009
Radiofrekvenčni konektorji - 24. del: Področna specifikacija - Radiofrekvenčni
koaksialni konektorji z navojnim spajanjem, tipični za uporabo v 75 ohm kabelskih
omrežjih (tip F) (IEC 61169-24:2019)
Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial
connectors with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ohms cable networks (type F)
(IEC 61169-24:2019)
Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder - Teil 24: Rahmenspezifikation - Koaxiale
Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder mit Schraubkupplung, vorzugsweise für den Einsatz in 75
Ohm Kabelnetzen (Typ F) (IEC 61169-24:2019)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioeléctriques - Partie 24: Spécification intermédiaire -
Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec couplage vissé,
typiquement utilisés dans des réseaux de distribution par câbles de 75 Ohms (type F)
(IEC 61169-24:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61169-24:2019
ICS:
33.120.30 Radiofrekvenčni konektorji RF connectors
(RF)
SIST EN IEC 61169-24:2019 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61169-24

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2019
ICS 31.220.10 Supersedes EN 61169-24:2009 and all of its
amendments and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification -
Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling,
typically for use in 75 O cable networks (type F)
(IEC 61169-24:2019)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioeléctriques - Partie 24: Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 24:
Spécification intermédiaire - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour Rahmenspezifikation - Koaxiale
fréquences radioélectriques avec couplage vissé, Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder mit Schraubkupplung,
typiquement utilisés dans des réseaux de distribution par vorzugsweise für den Einsatz in 75 Ohm Kabelnetzen (Typ
câbles de 75 Ohms (type F) F)
(IEC 61169-24:2019) (IEC 61169-24:2019)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2019-08-23. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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EN IEC 61169-24:2019 (E)
European foreword
The text of document 46F/417/CDV, future edition 3 of IEC 61169-24, prepared by SC 46F "RF and
microwave passive components" of IEC/TC 46 "Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and
microwave passive components and accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 61169-24:2019.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-05-23
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2022-08-23
document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 61169-24:2009 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61169-24:2019 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.


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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61169-1 2013 Radio frequency connectors - Part 1: EN 61169-1 2013
Generic specification - General
requirements and measuring methods
 Environmental testing - Test methods. EN 60068-2-52 -
Tests. Test Kb. Salt mist, cyclic (sodium
chloride solution)

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Interface dimensions . 6
4.1 Dimensions . 6
4.1.1 Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) physical dimensions . 6
4.1.2 Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) physical dimensions . 7
4.2 Mechanical gauges . 9
4.2.1 Mating socket centre conductor acceptance diameter test . 9
4.2.2 Mating port centre conductor acceptance electrical test . 10
4.2.3 Reference plane electrical contact . 10
5 Quality assessment procedures . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Ratings and characteristics . 10
5.3 Environmental characteristics for outdoor sockets (see Annex A) . 12
5.4 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 12
5.4.1 Acceptance tests . 12
5.4.2 Periodic tests . 13
5.5 Procedures . 15
5.5.1 Quality conformance inspection . 15
5.5.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 15
6 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 15
6.1 General . 15
6.2 Identification of the component . 15
6.3 Performance . 16
6.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 16
6.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 16
6.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type F connector . 16
Annex A (informative) Recommended outdoor “F” type socket / Plug physical
dimensions . 22
A.1 Outdoor “F” type female socket . 22
A.2 Outdoor “F” type male plug . 23
Annex B (informative) Recommended satellite broadcasting “F” type socket / Plug
physical dimensions . 25
B.1 Satellite broadcasting “F” type female socket . 25
B.2 Satellite broadcasting “F” type male plug . 25

Figure 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) (for dimensions, see Table 1) . 7
Figure 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) (for dimensions, see Table 2) . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge for the centre socket conductor . 9
Figure A.1 – Outdoor female “F” socket (for dimensions, see Table A.1) . 22
Figure A.2 – Outdoor “F” type male plug (for dimensions, see Table A.2) . 23
Figure B.1 – Satellite broadcasting “F” socket (for dimensions, see Table B.1) . 25
Figure B.2 – Satellite broadcasting “F” type male plug (for dimensions, see Table B.2) . 26

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Table 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) . 7
Table 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) . 8
Table 3 – Test sequence for the centre socket conductor . 9
Table 4 – Ratings and characteristics . 11
Table 5 – Acceptance tests . 13
Table 6 – Periodic tests . 14
Table A.1 – Outdoor female “F” socket dimensions . 23
Table A.2 – Outdoor “F” type male plug dimensions . 24
Table B.1 – Satellite broadcasting “F” type socket dimensions . 25
Table B.2 – Satellite broadcasting “F” type male plug dimensions . 26

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 24: Sectional specification – Radio frequency coaxial connectors
with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F)

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61169-24 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: RF and
microwave passive components, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides,
RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2009. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition: all drawings have been reworked and improved to allow frequency extension up to
3 GHz.

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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
46F/417/CDV 46F/436A/RVC

Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61169 series, under the general title: Radio-frequency connectors,
can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 24: Sectional specification – Radio frequency coaxial connectors
with screw coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F)



1 Scope
This part of IEC 61169, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules
for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connectors with screw coupling,
typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F).
It describes the interface dimensions with gauging information and the mandatory tests
selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all DS relating to type F connectors.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered
when writing a DS and covers test schedules and inspection requirements.
NOTE Millimetres are original dimensions. All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purposes
only.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements 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 61169-1:2013, Radio-frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
requirements and measuring methods
EN 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Test methods. Tests. Test Kb. Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium chloride solution)
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4 Interface dimensions
4.1 Dimensions
4.1.1 Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) physical dimensions
Figure 1 shows a connector “F” type female socket (indoor).

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Figure 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor)
(for dimensions, see Table 1)
Table 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor)
Description Reference mm Remarks
 Min. Max.
1, 4
Reference plane opening inner diameter A 3,90 7,4

Reference plane outer diameter B 7,50 8,50
2
Positive contact point depth C - 4,70
3
Port minimum full thread length D 7,50 -
4
Minimum center contact depth E 9,00 -
Center conductor guide inner diameter F 1,2 1,5
1
No protrusion of the dielectric beyond the reference plane is permitted.
2
 Recommended mating male center conductor diameter: 0,025 in (0,64 mm) min. to 0,042 in. (1,07 mm) max.
3
Thread relief not to exceed two full threads.
4
Center contact geometry optional.

4.1.2 Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) physical dimensions
Figure 2 shows a connector “F” type male plug (indoor).

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Figure 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor)
(for dimensions, see Table 2)
Table 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor)
Description Reference mm Remarks
 Min. Max.
Inner conductor length A 6,35 8,63
1,2
Length of nut B 4,00 7,29

Maximum envelope dimension C - 16,61

Inner conductor diameter D 0,64 1,13

Sealing surface diameter for seal ring E 10,41 11,04
1, 2
Reference plane opening inner diameter F - 5,84
Reference plane opening outer diameter G 7,88
1
No protrusion of the dielectric beyond the reference plane is permitted.
2
The mating of the F female socket to the reference plane is not impeded.
3
Gasket seal optional, if used, does not avoid to meet all performance requirements.

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4.2 Mechanical gauges
4.2.1 Mating socket centre conductor acceptance diameter test
In order to verify that the centre female contact of the socket does not suffer from mechanical
deformation when mated with the full range of indicated inner conductor diameters, a test has
been devised. This test measures the force required to insert and withdraw a selection of
precision test pins into and out of the “F” female socket under test.
The test apparatus should be so
designed as to enable accurate
alignment of the “F” female socket
under test with the precision test pin.
The apparatus should hold either the
socket or the test pin in a fixed position,
and the moving part of the apparatus
should be fitted with an instrument
capable of measuring the insertion and
withdrawal force.
Using the test sequence shown below,
the insertion and withdrawal force shall
be measured and recorded in newtons.
Figure 3 shows a gauge for the centre
socket conductor.

Figure 3 – Gauge for the centre socket conductor
Table 3 – Test sequence for the centre socket conductor
st nd rd th th th
Test sequence 1 test 2 test 3 test 4 test 5 test 6 test
Test pin 0,635 ± 0,850 ± 1,136 ± 0,635 ± 1,136 ± 0,635±
diameter 0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm

The insertion force required to insert the test pin into the socket centre female contact shall
not exceed 20 N under all circumstances.
The withdrawal force required to withdraw the test pin from the socket centre female contact
shall be a minimum of 0,3 N under all circumstances.

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4.2.2 Mating port centre conductor acceptance electrical test
After completion of the mechanical tests described in 4.2.1, the centre conductor contact
resistance, when re-mated with a male “F” plug whose centre conductor diameter is 0,635 mm,
shall not exceed 10 mΩ with an applied test ampere rate of 1 A.
4.2.3 Reference plane electrical contact
The electrical contact shall be made by the mating of the reference plane face of the “F”
female socket with the mating face of the “F” male plug and not by the threads alone.
5 Quality assessment procedures
5.1 General
The following subclauses provide recommended ratings, performance and test conditions to
be considered when writing a detail specification (DS). They also provide an appropriate
schedule of tests with minimum levels of conformance inspection.
5.2 Ratings and characteristics
The RF connectors defined in this document are designed for use with a variety of flexible and
semi-rigid coaxial cables and in microwave integrated circuits and similar uncabled
applications.
Rating and characteristics are given in Table 4.

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Table 4 – Ratings and characteristics
Ratings and IEC 61169-1:2013 Value Remarks,
characteristics Subclause deviation from standard
test method
Electrical
Nominal impedance  Shall meet the
requirements of 9.2.1.1 of
IEC 61169-1:2013 when
terminating a Z = 75 Ω
c
cable
Frequency range  See DS
5 MHz to 1 GHz For most applications
For some satellite
5 MHz to 2 GHz
applications
5 MHz to 3 GHz For some head end
applications
5 MHz to 6 GHz For some satellite
broadcasting and precision
applications (Annex B)
Return loss 9.2.1
2
Min. 30 dB up to 1 GHz Min. 37-7,5f+0,64f dB
– straight styles •
Min. 25 dB up to 2 GHz f in GHz
(1 GHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz)
Min. 20 dB up to 3 GHz
Min. 15 dB up to 6 GHz
– right angle styles  See DS
– solder bucket and PCB  Under consideration
mounting style
– insertion loss 0,1 dB max. up to 1 GHz Max. –0,04+0,15f –
2
0,013f dB
0,2 dB max. at 2 GHz
f in GHz
0,3 dB max. at 3 GHz
(1 GHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz)
0,4 dB max. at 6 GHz
Centre contact resistance 9.2.3
– initial
≤ 5 mΩ
– after conditioning
≤ 10 mΩ


Outer conductor continuity 9.2.3
– initial ≤ 2,5 mΩ
– after conditioning
≤ 5 mΩ
Insulation resistance 9.2.5
– initial
> 1 GΩ
– after conditioning
> 1 MΩ
Proof voltage at sea level +
9.2.6 750 V 86 kPa to 106 kPa
#
Screening effectiveness 9.2.7 a ≥ 90 dB from 5 MHz to
Z < 3,2 mΩ at 3 GHz
s
t
3 GHz
Discharge test (Corona) 9.2.8 na
Mechanical
Insertion force (resilient 9.3.4 See 3.2 of IEC 61169-
contacts) 1:2013
Contact captivation 9.3.5
– axial force 20 N max. Captivated contacts only
– torque na
Engagement and separation 9.3.6 Screw coupling connectors
Coupling torque To overcome friction of a
coupling nut

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Ratings and IEC 61169-1:2013 Value Remarks,
characteristics Subclause deviation from standard
test method
– friction 0,066 Nm max.
– coupling 0,46 Nm to 0,69 Nm
– proof 2,8 Nm
Mechanical tests on cable
– cable pulling # 9.3.8 120 N
– cable torsion # 9.3.10 0,1 Nm
Strength of coupling 9.3.11 300 N
mechanism
Bending moment 9.3.12 2 Nm Relative to reference plane
Environmental
2
Vibration 9.3.3 98 m/s  10 g acceleration
10 Hz to 500 Hz
Climatic sequence 9.4.2 40/70/21
3
Sealing 9.4.7 1 cm /h max 100 kPa to 110 kPa
pressure
Salt mist 9.4.10 48 h
Endurance
Mechanical 9.3.15 1 000 cycles
High temperature 9.4.5 1 000 h
Details of symbols, abbreviations and procedures:
• These values apply to basic connectors. They depend on the cable used. Relevant values are given in the DS.
+ Voltage values are RMS values at 50 Hz to 60 Hz, unless otherwise specified.
# Cables used with these connectors may have values of lower performance than those given in this table.
na Not applicable.

5.3 Environmental characteristics for outdoor sockets (see Annex A)
When the “F” type male plug and the “F” type female socket are mated, the physical attributes
shall be protected and sealed to prevent moisture ingress and as a minimum shall meet IPX8
rating.
Any “F” type (outdoor) male plug or female socket shall be resistant to corrosion and shall
meet EN 60068-2-52 salt mist cyclic test.
5.4 Test schedule and inspection requirements
5.4.1 Acceptance tests
Table 5 describes the acceptance tests to be performed.

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Table 5 – Acceptance tests
IEC 61169- Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H (lower)
1:2013
Test IL AQL % Period Test IL AQL % Period
Subclause
required re
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