SIST EN 61169-58:2017

Radio-frequency connectors - Part 58: Sectional specification for RF coaxial connectors with blind-mate coupling - characteristic impedance 50 ? (type SBMA) (IEC 61169-58:2016)

This part of IEC 61169, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules
for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for SBMA series coaxial connectors with blindmate
coupling.
The connectors are used with cables with characteristic impedance 50 Ω in an operating
frequency range up to 28 GHz. The connectors are widely used in communications, antennas,
radars and other applications for modules interconnections. It is also normally used in
conjunction with appropriate transmission line.
It describes the interface dimensions for general purpose connectors with gauging information
and the mandatory tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications
relative to type SBMA connectors.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered
when writing a DS and covers all tests schedules and inspection requirements.
NOTE Dimension are in mm, however original dimensions were in inches.
All un-dimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purpose only.

Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 58: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale HF-Steckverbinder mit Blindsteckverbindung - Wellenwiderstand 50 Ω (Typ SBMA)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 58: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques à accouplement en aveugle – Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (type SBMA)

L'IEC 61169-58:2016, qui est une spécification intermédiaire (SI), fournit des informations et des règles en vue de l'établissement de spécifications particulières (SP) relatives aux connecteurs coaxiaux de série SBMA à accouplement en aveugle. Les connecteurs sont utilisés avec des câbles d'une impédance caractéristique de 50 Ω dans une plage de fréquences de fonctionnement allant jusqu'à 28 GHz. L'utilisation de connecteurs est largement répandue dans les domaines des communications, des antennes, des radars et autres applications pour interconnexions de modules. Les connecteurs sont également normalement utilisés conjointement avec une ligne de transmission appropriée. Elle décrit les dimensions d'interface pour des connecteurs d'usage général, ainsi que des informations concernant les calibres et les essais obligatoires choisis dans l'IEC 61169-1, applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières ayant trait aux connecteurs de type SBMA. La présente spécification indique les caractéristiques de performance recommandées à prendre en compte pour la rédaction de spécifications particulières, et couvre tous les programmes d'essais et les exigences de contrôle.

Radiofrekvenčni konektorji - 58. del: Področna specifikacija za RF-koaksialne konektorje z "blind-mate" sklopko - Karakteristična impedanca 50 ohm (tip SBMA) (IEC 61169-58:2016)

Ta del standarda IEC 61169, ki je področna specifikacija (SS), podaja informacije in določa pravila za pripravo podrobnih specifikacij (DS) za koaksialne konektorje z »blind-mate« sklopko serije SBMA.
Konektorji se uporabljajo s kabli s karakteristično impedanco 50 Ω v frekvenčnem območju delovanja do 28 GHz. Konektorji se pogosto uporabljajo za komunikacije, antene, radarje in druge vrste uporabe za medsebojno povezovanje modulov. Prav tako se običajno uporabljajo v povezavi z ustreznim prenosnim vodom.
Opisuje dimenzije vmesnika za konektorje za splošni namen z informacijami o merjenju in obvezne preskuse, izbrane iz standarda IEC 61169-1, ki se uporabljajo za vse podrobne specifikacije v zvezi s konektorji tipa SBMA.
Ta specifikacija določa priporočene lastnosti, ki jih je treba upoštevati pri sestavljanju podrobnih specifikacij, ter zajema vse urnike preskusov in zahteve za pregled.
OPOMBA: mere so v milimetrih, izvorne mere pa so bile v palcih. Vse nedimenzionirane slikovne konfiguracije so podane samo v referenčne namene.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 04-Dec-2016
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 30-Nov-2016
• Due Date: 04-Feb-2017
• Completion Date: 05-Dec-2016
• Ref Project: EN 61169-58:2016 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 58: Sectional specification for RF coaxial connectors with blind-mate coupling - Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type SBMA)

Relations

• Corrected By: SIST EN 61169-58:2017/AC:2017 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 58: Sectional specification for RF coaxial connectors with blind-mate coupling - Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type SBMA) (IEC 61169-58:2016/COR1:2017)
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2017

Standards Content (Sample)

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61169-58

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2016
ICS 33.120.30

English Version
Radio-frequency connectors - Part 58: Sectional specification for
RF coaxial connectors with blind-mate coupling - Characteristic
impedance 50 O (type SBMA)
(IEC 61169-58:2016)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 58: Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 58:
Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale HF-Steckverbinder mit
coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques à accouplement Blindsteckverbindung - Wellenwiderstand 50 O (Typ SBMA)
en aveugle - Impédance caractéristique 50 O (type SBMA) (IEC 61169-58:2016)
(IEC 61169-58:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-09-20. 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.
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EN 61169-58:2016
European foreword
The text of document 46F/347/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61169-58, 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 61169-58:2016.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-06-20
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2019-09-20
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61169-58:2016 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, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When 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
IEC 62037-3 -  Passive RF and microwave devices, EN 62037-3 -
intermodulation level measurement -- Part
3: Measurement of passive intermodulation
in coaxial connectors

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references. 6
3 Mating face and gauge information . 7
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors . 7
3.1.1 Connector with socket centre contact . 7
3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 8
3.2 Gauges for general purpose connectors . 9
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket centre contact . 9
3.2.2 Test procedure . 10
3.2.3 Gauge pins for outer contact . 10
3.2.4 Test procedure . 11
3.3 Dimensions – standard test connectors – grade 0 . 11
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact. 11
3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 12
3.4 Requirements for installation . 12
3.4.1 Radial misalignment . 12
3.4.2 Axial separation between mating reference planes . 13
4 Quality assessment procedures . 14
4.1 General . 14
4.2 Ratings and characteristics (see Clause 5 of IEC 61169-1:2013) . 14
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 16
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 16
4.3.2 Periodic tests . 16
4.4 Procedures for the quality conformance . 19
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 19
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 19
5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.2 Identification of the component . 19
5.3 Performances . 19
5.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 20
5.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 20
5.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type SMBA connector . 20
6 Marking . 24
6.1 Marking of component . 24
6.2 Marking and contents of package . 25

Figure 1 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 1) . 7
Figure 2 – Connector with socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 2) . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 3) . 9
Figure 4 – Gauge pin for outer contact (for dimensions, see Table 4) . 10
Figure 5 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 5) . 11
Figure 6 – Connector with socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 6) . 12
Figure 7 – Radial misalignment . 13

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Figure 8 – Rigidly mounted receptacle and jack . 13
Figure 9 – Rigidly mounted receptacle and float mounted jack . 14

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 8
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 9
Table 3 – Gauge pins dimensions for socket-centre contact . 9
Table 4 – Gauge pins dimensions for outer contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 11
Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 12
Table 7 – Rating and characteristics . 15
Table 8 – Acceptance tests . 17
Table 9 – Periodic tests . 18

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 58: Sectional specification for RF
coaxial connectors with blind-mate coupling –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type SBMA)

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61169-58 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.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46F/347/FDIS 46F/352/RVD

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voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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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 publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 58: Sectional specification for RF
coaxial connectors with blind-mate coupling –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type SBMA)



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 SBMA series coaxial connectors with blind-
mate coupling.
The connectors are used with cables with characteristic impedance 50 Ω in an operating
frequency range up to 28 GHz. The connectors are widely used in communications, antennas,
radars and other applications for modules interconnections. It is also normally used in
conjunction with appropriate transmission line.
It describes the interface dimensions for general purpose connectors with gauging information
and the mandatory tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications
relative to type SBMA connectors.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered
when writing a DS and covers all tests schedules and inspection requirements.
NOTE Dimension are in mm, however original dimensions were in inches.
All un-dimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purpose only.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. 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
IEC 62037-3, Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement –
Part 3: Measurement of passive intermodulation in coaxial connectors

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3 Mating face and gauge information
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors
3.1.1 Connector with socket centre contact
Mechanical and electrical reference plane
f
n
10°
60°
e
Detail for pin contact
1)
Seal
IEC


a) Air dielectric
Mechanical and electrical reference plane
f
e
IEC

b) PTFE dielectric
1)
 The design and location of the O-ring seal is optional, but it shall ensure the environmental performance
requirements are met.
Air dielectric and polytetrafluorethylene (PFTE) dielectric are optional according to the applications.
Figure 1 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 1)
ød
øc
øb
ød
øc
øb
øa
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øk

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Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
a 0,86 0,88
b 2,78 (nom.)
c 3,18 3,32
d 3,51 3,56
e 3,25 3,35
f 5,03 –
k 0,10 0,20
l 0,50 0,53
m 1,19 1,23
n – 2,54

3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact
Interface of connector with socket-centre contact is shown in Figure 2, dimensions are shown
in Table 2.
Mechanical and electrical reference plane Mechanical and electrical reference plane
e
p
n
j g
(Note1)
45°
f (Note2)
Detail of socket Contact
IEC

Note 1 The outer hoop is optional for some applications.
Note 2 With spring finger bottomed.
Figure 2 – Connector with socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 2)
øb
øc
ød
øh
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Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
b 2,78 (nom.)

a
c – –
d 3,90 3,96
e 3,12 3,22
f – 5,03
g 0,38 0,44
h 5,40 –
j 0,04 0,06
b
l – –
m 1,19 1,23
n 3,00 –
p 2,80 –
a
Shape of flange is optional, but should meet electrical and mechanical requirements.
b
Slot design optional, but the dimensions are to meet VSWR mating characteristics and connector durability
when mated with 0,50 mm to 0,53 mm diameter pin.

3.2 Gauges for general purpose connectors
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket centre contact
Gauge pins for socket-centre contact is shown in Figure 3, dimensions are shown in Table 3.
Dimensions in millimetres
≤R0,4
b
0,4
90°
IEC

Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 3)
Table 3 – Gauge pins dimensions for socket-centre contact
Ref. Gauge A Gauge B Gauge C
(For sizing purpose) (For insertion purpose) (For retention purpose)
+2
Mass of gauge: 14 g
0
mm mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 0,533 0,536 0,528 0,531 0,495 0,500
b 0,76 1,14 1,27 1,91 1,27 1,91
Material: steel, polished.


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3.2.2 Test procedure
a) Sizing test
The gauge A should be inserted into the centre contact for three times, this is a sizing
operation.
b) Withdrawal test
After this, the gauge B shall be inserted into socket-centre contact. The contact shall retain
the mass of the gauge B in a vertical downward position.
c) Additional test – Insertion test
Following the sizing operation, and if prescribed in the detail specification, the force
necessary to insert gauge A fully into the female centre contact shall be measured. When this
test is required, the maximum permitted insertion force shall then be specified and shall not
exceed 14 N.
3.2.3 Gauge pins for outer contact
Gauge pins for outer-centre contact is shown in Figure 4, dimensions are shown in Table 4.
D
0,4
E
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Figure 4 – Gauge pin for outer contact (for dimensions, see Table 4)
Table 4 – Gauge pins dimensions for outer contact
Ref. Gauge A Gauge B Gauge C
(For sizing purposes) (For insertion purpose) (For retention purpose )
+2
Mass of gauge: 80 g
0
mm mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 3,568 3,575 3,51 3,56 3,505 3,51
B 3,18 3,32 3,18 3,32 3,175 3,19
C 2,76 2,80 2,76 2,80 2,76 2,80
10°30′ 11°30′ 10°30′ 11°30′ 8°30′ 9°30′
D
E 3,50 4,0 3,5 – 3,5 –
Material: Steel, polished.


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3.2.4 Test procedure
a) Sizing test
The gauge A should be inserted into the centre contact one times, this is a sizing operation.
b) Withdrawal test
After this, the gauge B shall be inserted into socket-centre contact. The contact shall retain
the mass of the gauge B in a vertical downward position.
c) Additional test – Insertion test
Following the sizing operation, and if prescribed in the detail specification, the force
necessary to insert gauge A fully into the female centre contact shall be measured. When this
test is required, the maximum permitted insertion force shall then be specified and shall not
exceed 14 N.
3.3 Dimensions – standard test connectors – grade 0
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact
Interface of connector with pin-centre contact is shown in Figure 5, dimensions are shown in
Table 5.
Mechanical and electrical reference plane
f
10°
A B
n
60°
ø0,05 B
e
0,015 A
Detail for pin contact
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Figure 5 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 5)
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
b
2,765 2,795
c 3,18 3,32
d 3,51 3,56
e 3,25 3,35
f 5,03 –
k 0,10 0,20
l 0,50 0,53
m 1,20 1,22
– 2,54
n

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3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact
Interface of connector with socket-centre contact is shown in Figure 6, dimensions are shown
in Table 6.
Mechanical and electrical reference plane
0,015 B
Mechanical and electrical reference plane
e
A
p
ø0,025 A
n
(Note1)
B
Detail of socket contact
j f (Note2)
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Note 1 The outer hoop is optional for some applications.
Note 2 With spring finger bottomed.
Figure 6 – Connector with socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 6)
Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
b 2,765 2,795

a
c – –
d 3,90 3,96
e 3,12 3,22
f – 5,03
h 5,40 –
0,04 0,06
j

b
l – –
m 1,20 1,22
n 3,00 –
p 2,80 –
a
Shape of flange is optional, but should meet electrical and mechanical requirements.
b
Slot design optional, but the dimensions are to meet VSWR mating characteristics and connector durability
when mated with 0,50 mm to 0,53 mm diameter pin.

3.4 Requirements for installation
3.4.1 Radial misalignment
The location of the mountings of each pair of mating connectors shall be defined relative to a
common datum, such as the centre line of a dowel/dowel hole or “reference connector pair”.
The location shall be controlled to ensure that at the point of initial engagement, the radial
misalignment of the centre lines of the mating connectors from their true position does not
exceed the following limits (see Figure 7):
øb
øc
ød
øh
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a) Rigidly mounted: receptacle and jack b) Rigidly mounted: receptacle and float mounted jack
Radial misalignment 0,076 mm max. Radial misalignment 0,51 mm max.
Figure 7 – Radial misalignment
3.4.2 Axial separation between mating reference planes
3.4.2.1 Rigidly mounted receptacle and jack
To maintain the electrical and environmental performances, the connector reference planes
should be within 0,38 mm max. as shown Figure 8.
Dimensions in millimetres
Ref. plane
≤0,38
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Figure 8 – Rigidly mounted receptacle and jack
3.4.2.2 Rigidly mounted receptacle and float mounted jack
The float mounting allows a total of 1,52 mm axial travel. The mounting arrangements should
however ensure a minimum length of travel of 0,25 mm (0,76 mm preferred) to ensure full
length of engagement is maintained, under operational conditions as Figure 9.
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Dimensions in millimetres
≥0,25 (1,52 axial travel)
Spring mechanism
Fully mated ref. plane
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Figure 9 – Rigidly mounted receptacle and float mounted jack
4 Quality assessment procedures
4.1 General
Subclauses 4.1 to 4.4 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 sampling, together with the
pro forma blank detail specification (BDS) and instructions for the preparation of a detail
specification.
4.2 Ratings and characteristics (see Clause 5 of IEC 61169-1:2013)
The values indicated below are recommended for SBMA series RF connectors and are given
for the writer of the detail specification. They are applicable for the condition when the
connectors are fully mated.
Certain tests will usually not be required. When these tests are required, appropriate values
shall be entered in the detail specification at the discretion of the specification writer.
Rating and characteristics are given in Table 7.

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Table 7 – Rating and characteristics
Ratings and IEC 61169-1:2013 Value Remarks, deviation from
characteristics subclause standard test method
Test method
Electrical

Nominal Impedance
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