SIST EN 61169-43:2013

Radio-frequency connectors - Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA Series Blind mating RF coaxial connectors

This part of IEC 61169 which is a sectional specification (SS) provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RBMA series RF coaxial connectors, with characteristic impedance of 50 , with threaded coupling and operating frequency limit up to 12,4 GHz, used in wireless, microwave, telecommunication, and other fields, connecting with RF cables or micro-strips. It also prescribes mating face dimensions for general connectors-grade 2, dimensional details of standard test connectors-grade 0, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to RBMA series connectors. This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 43: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale HF Steckverbinder der RBMA-Serie, blind steckbar

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 43: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs coaxiaux RF à accouplement en aveugle, série RBMA

La CEI 61169-43:2013, qui est une spécification intermédiaire, fournit des informations et des règles en vue de l'établissement de spécifications particulières (SP) de connecteurs coaxiaux RF de série RBMA d'une impédance de 50 Ω, doté d'un couplage fileté et d'une limite de fréquence de fonctionnement de 12,4 GHz, utilisés dans les domaines des appareils communiquant sans fil, en hyperfréquences, de télécommunications, ainsi que dans d'autres domaines, permettant la connexion avec des câbles RF ou des micro-rubans. Elle prescrit également les dimensions des éléments d'accouplement pour des connecteurs d'usage général - classe 2, les détails dimensionnels des connecteurs d essai normalisés - classe 0, les informations concernant les calibres et les essais choisis dans la CEI 61169-1 applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières ayant trait aux connecteurs de la série RBMA. La présente spécification indique les caractéristiques de performance recommandées à prendre en compte pour la rédaction d'une spécification particulière, et elle couvre les programmes d'essais et les exigences de contrôle pour les niveaux d'assurance de qualité M et H (voir Tableaux 8 et 9).

Radiofrekvenčni konektorji - 43. del: Področna specifikacija za RF koaksialne konektorje z zakritimi kontakti serije RBMA

Ta del standarda IEC 61169, ki je področna specifikacija (SS), podaja informacije in določa pravila za pripravo podrobnih specifikacij (DS) za radiofrekvenčne koaksialne konektorje serije RBMA s karakteristično impendanco 50, s spojko z navojem in omejitvijo frekvenčnega območja delovanja do 12,4 GHz, ki se uporabljajo v brezžičnih omrežjih, pri mikrovalovanju, telekomunikacijah in na drugih področjih, s povezovanjem z radiofrekvenčnimi kabli ali mikro-trakovi. Prav tako prepisuje prednje dimenzije stikanja za splošne konektorje tipa 2, podrobnosti o dimenziji standardnih preskusnih konektorjev tipa 0, merjenje informacij in preskuse, izbrane iz standarda IEC 61169-1, ki se uporabljajo za vse podrobne specifikacije v zvezi s konektorji serije RBMA. Ta specifikacija določa priporočene lastnosti, ki jih je treba upoštevati pri sestavljanju podrobne specifikacije ter zajema urnike preskusov in zahteve za pregled za ravni vrednotenja M in H.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Sep-2013
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 29-Aug-2013
• Due Date: 03-Nov-2013
• Completion Date: 12-Sep-2013
• Ref Project: EN 61169-43:2013 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA series blind mating RF coaxial connectors

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 61169-43:2013
01-oktober-2013
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Radio-frequency connectors - Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA Series Blind
mating RF coaxial connectors
Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 43: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale HF
Steckverbinder der RBMA-Serie, blind steckbar
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61169-43:2013
ICS:
33.120.30 5DGLRIUHNYHQþQLNRQHNWRUML R.F. connectors
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SIST EN 61169-43:2013 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61169-43

NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 33.120.30


English version


Radio-frequency connectors -
Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA series blind mating
RF coaxial connectors
(IEC 61169-43:2013)


Connecteurs pour fréquences Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder -
radioélectriques - Teil 43: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale
Partie 43: Spécification intermédiaire pour HF Steckverbinder der RBMA-Serie, blind
connecteurs coaxiaux R.F. à couplage steckbar
aveugle, série RBMA (IEC 61169-43:2013)
(CEI 61169-43:2013)




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Foreword
The text of document 46F/221/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61169-43, prepared by SC 46F "R.F. and
microwave passive components" of IEC/TC 46 "Cables, wires, waveguides, R.F. connectors, R.F. and
microwave passive components and accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN 61169-43:2013.

The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be (dop) 2014-01-24
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2016-04-24
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn

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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61169-43:2013 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  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 61169-1 1992 Radio-frequency connectors - EN 61169-1 1994
+ A1 1996 Part 1: Generic specification - General + A1 1996
+ A2 1997 requirements and measuring methods + A2 1997

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Mating face and gauge information . 6
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2 . 6
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 6
3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 8
3.2 Gauges . 9
3.2.1 Gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 9
3.2.2 Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
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 General requirements for connector mounting in modules and on panels . 13
3.4.1 Limits of permissible connector radial misalignment and axial
misalignment . 13
3.4.2 Specific connector mounting details . 16
4 Quality assessment procedure . 16
4.1 General . 16
4.2 Rating and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1:1992) . 17
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements . 20
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 20
4.3.2 Periodic tests. 21
4.4 Procedures . 22
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 22
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 22
5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 23
5.1 General . 23
5.2 Identification of the component . 23
5.3 Performance . 23
5.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 23
5.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 23
5.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for series RBMA connectors . 24

Figure 1 – Connector with pin- centre contact . 7
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 9
Figure 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
Figure 5 – Connector with pin-centre contact (G0) . 11
Figure 6 – Connector with socket-centre contact . 12
Figure 7 – Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and rigidly mounted
connector with pin-centre contact radial misalignment limits . 14
Figure 8 – Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and float-mounted
connector with pin-centre contact radial misalignment limits . 14
Figure 9 – Floating connector self-aligned . 15
Figure 10 – Separation between the two reference planes . 16

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Figure 11 – Axial misalignment limits . 16

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 7
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 8
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 9
Table 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact (G0) . 12
Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 13
Table 7 – Rating and characteristics . 17
Table 8 – Acceptance tests . 20
Table 9 – Periodic tests . 21

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA series
blind mating RF coaxial connectors

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61169-43 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: R.F. and
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A list of all the parts in the IEC 61169 series, published under the general title Radio-
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA series
blind mating RF coaxial connectors



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 RBMA series RF coaxial connectors, with
characteristic impedance of 50 Ω, with threaded coupling and operating frequency limit up to
12,4 GHz, used in wireless, microwave, telecommunication, and other fields, connecting with
RF cables or micro-strips.
It also prescribes mating face dimensions for general connectors-grade 2, dimensional details
of standard test connectors-grade 0, gauging information and tests selected from
IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to RBMA series connectors.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered
when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements
for assessment levels M and H (see Tables 8 and 9).
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 61169-1:1992, Radio-frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
1
requirements and measuring methods
Amendment 1:1996
Amendment 2:1997
3 Mating face and gauge information
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact
All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purpose only.

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1
 There exists a consolidated edition 1.2 (1998) that comprises IEC 61169-1:1992, its Amendment 1:1996 and its
Amendment 2:1997.

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k
l
g
Note 2
h
j
Note 1
i
IEC  573/13

Figure 1 – Connector with pin- centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 1)

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a – 4,18 Note 4
b – – Note 3
c 5,55 5,60
d – – Note 4
e 0,90 0,94
f – 0,30
g 0,00 0,25
h 0,00 0,25
i 1,27 –
j – 2,54
k 5,45 5,55
l 42° 48° Angle
m 7,40 7,60
n 8,00 –
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Spring fingers, the structure is optional.
NOTE 3 Dimensions are chosen to meet mechanical performance requirements.
NOTE 4 These diameters are for PTFE insulation with a dielectric constant of
2,02. Characteristic impedance of transmission is determined by diameters "a" and
"d" to be 50 Ω within the tolerances as stated in the DS.
∅f
∅e
Note 4 ∅d
∅a
∅b Note 3
∅c
∅m
∅n

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3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

k
Note 2
l
g
h
j
Note 1
IEC  574/13

Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 2)

Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a  – 4,18 Note 3
b 4,85    4,95
c 5,31 5,36
d  – – Note 3
e      – – Note 4
g 0,00 0,25
h 0,00 0,25
j 2,00 –
k 5,60 –
l 8 ° 12° Angle
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Design and location of the seal feature is optional, in order to meet
environmental performance requirements when mating interface separation is not
more than 0,38 mm.
NOTE 3 These diameters are for PTFE insulation with a dielectric constant of 2,02.
Characteristic impedance of transmission is determined by diameters "a" and "d" to
be 50 Ω within the tolerances as stated in the DS.
NOTE 4 Design for slotting is optional, to meet electrical and mechanical
requirements, when mating with φ 0,90 mm to φ 0,94 mm pin.


∅c
Note 3
∅d
∅b
∅e
Note 4 ∅a

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3.2 Gauges
3.2.1 Gauge pin for socket-centre contact

50°
∅a
∅0,2 mm max.
R0,2 mm max.
Blend radius
IEC  575/13


Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 3)

Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pin for socket-centre contact
Ref. Gauge A Gauge B
Minimum material for
measurement of retention force
Maximum material for sizing
purposes Mass of gauge: 28 g +2 g
mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 0,940 0,945 0,899 0,902
b 0,76 1,14 1,27 1,90
Material: steel, polished.
Surface roughness: Ra = 0,4 μm maximum on the cylindrical surface of length b.

3.2.1.1 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact three times with a minimum
depth of 0,76 mm. This is a sizing operation and should only be carried out when the socket-
centre contact is removed from the connector.
After this, the gauge B shall have a withdrawal force of 0,28 N minimum after being inserted
into socket-centre contact. The contact shall retain the mass of the gauge in a vertical
downward position. This test shall also be carried out on connector when the socket-centre
contact is not removed.


b

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3.2.2 Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact

∅a
∅b
∅c
10° ± 30′
IEC  576/13

Figure 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 4)

Table 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. Gauge A Gauge B

Maximum material for sizing Minimum material for
purposes measurement of retention force
Mass of gauge: 56 g +2 g
mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 5,360 5,365 5,305 5,310
b 4,85 4,95 4,85 4,95
c 2,50 – 2,50 –
d 4,00 – 4,00 –
e 5,60 – 5,60 –
Material: steel, polished.
Surface roughness: Ra ≤ 0,4 μm on the cylindrical surface of length e.

3.2.2.1 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be inserted into the outer contact three times. This is a sizing operation.
After this, the gauge B shall have a withdrawal force of 0,56 N minimum after being inserted
into outer contact. The contact shall retain the mass of the gauge in a vertical downward
position.
d
e

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3.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact

Note 1 k
A
g l
Note 2
h
∅0,013 mm B
Note 1 j
i
B
A
∅0,025 mm
IEC  577/13


Figure 5 – Connector with pin-centre contact (G0)
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 5)

∅f
∅e
Note 4 ∅d
∅a
Note 3
∅b
∅c
∅m
∅n

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Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact (G0)
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a 4,10 4,13
b – – Note 3
c 5,55 5,60
d 1,27 nominal
e 0,902 0,927
f – 0,30
g 0,00 0,15
h 0,00 0,15
i 1,27 1,37
j 2,03 2,29
k 5,45 5,55
l 42 ° 48 ° Angle
m 7,40 7,60
n 8,00 –
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Spring fingers, the structure is optional.
NOTE 3 Dimensions are chosen to meet mechanical performance requirements.
NOTE 4 The diameter is chosen upon the assumption that the PTFE dielectric has a
dielectric constant of 2,02 to give an impedance of 50 Ω ± 0,5 Ω.

3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

0,015 mm A
k
Note 1
l
g
A
h
j
B
∅0,013 mm B
IEC  578/13

Figure 6 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 6)

∅c
∅b
∅a
Note 2
∅d
∅e

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Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a 4,10 4,13
b 4,85 4,95
c 5,31 5,36
d 1,27 nominal
e – – Note 3
g 0,00 0,15
h 0,00 0,15
j 3,05 3,30
k 5,60 –
l 8° 12° Angle
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 The diameters are chosen upon the assumption that the PTFE dielectric has
a dielectric constant of 2,02 to give an impedance of 50 Ω ± 0,5 Ω.
NOTE 3 Design for slotting optional, to meet electrical and mechanical requirements,
when mating with φ 0,902 mm to φ 0,927 mm pin.

3.4 General requirements for connector mounting in modules and on panels
3.4.1 Limits of permissible connector radial misalignment and axial misalignment
3.4.1.1 General
When designing the mounting arrangements for RBMA series connectors, it is essential that
the disposition of individual pairs of connectors and their engagement is controlled within the
following general limiting conditions.
3.4.1.2 Radial misalignment
The radial misalignment between engaging connectors refers to the concentricity error
between diameter c of a connector with pin-centre contact and diameter c of a connector with
socket-centre contact at the beginning and during the engagement (see 3.1).
A rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and a rigidly mounted connector with
pin-centre contact (see Figure 7) shall accept a radial misalignment within aa (0,095 mm) at
the beginning and during the engagement.

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IEC  579/13

Figure 7 – Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and rigidly
mounted connector with pin-centre contact radial misalignment limits
A rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and float-mounted connector with pin-
centre contact (see Figure 8) shall accept a radial misalignment within bb (0,6 mm) at the
beginning of the engagement.


IEC  580/13


Figure 8 – Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and float-mounted
connector with pin-centre contact radial misalignment limits
During the engagement, the floating connector shall be able to align itself with the rigidly
mounted connector within cc (0,095 mm) (see Figure 9).

aa
bb

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IEC  581/13

Figure 9 – Floating connector self-aligned
3.4.1.3 Axial misalignment
Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and rigidly mounted connector with pin-
centre contact .To maintain the electrical and environmental performance, separation between
the two reference planes should be within dd (0,38 mm) (see Figure 10). Further separation
up to dd (0,76 mm) will degrade electrical performance and negate the environmental
performance.

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Mechanical and electrical
reference plane
dd
IEC  582/13

Figure 10 – Separation between the two reference planes
Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and float-mounted connector with pin-
centre contact (see Figure 11). The float mounting allows a total of ee (2,20 mm) axial travel.
The mounting arrangements should, however, ensure a minimum length of travel of ee
(0,20 mm) to ensure that full length of engagement is maintained under operational
conditions.

Axial working range
Axial float
ee
Cable
Mechanical and electrical
reference plane
IEC  583/13

Figure 11 – Axial misalignment limits
3.4.2 Specific connector mounting details
In addition to details of the panel cut-out and maximum panel thickness, the detail
specification shall specify the minimum centre-line separation between adjacent connectors,
in both the X and Y coordinates (if different).
4 Quality assessment procedure
4.1 General
Subclauses 4.2 to 4.4 provide recommended rating, performance and test conditions to be
considered when writing a detail specification. 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.

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