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IEC 61169-71:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connector, typically for use in 50 Ω radio communication systems, type NEX10® .
This document describes mating face dimensions for general purpose connectors (grade 2), dimensional details of standard test connectors (grade 1), gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to type NEX10® RF coaxial connectors.
This document indicates 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.

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.

IEC 61169-17:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series TNC RF coaxial connectors with threaded coupling with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω.
This document prescribes mating face dimensions for high performance 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 series TNC RF connectors.
This document indicates 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.

IEC 63295:2022 provides the requirements for WB series glass beads with 50 Ω impedance for RF connectors, including, among other, the structure dimensions, IEC type designation, rating and characteristics, and quality assessment. These glass beads are used for the adaption of coaxial systems to microstrip circuits used extensively in microwave communication systems such as TR modules, power modules, integrated circuits where hermetic seal is required.

IEC 61169-1-6:2022 provides test methods for RF power rating and power handling of RF connectors at specified frequency, temperature and altitude.
This document is applicable to cabled RF connectors, microstrip RF connectors and RF connector adapters. It is also suitable to test RF channels in multi-channel RF connectors and hybrid connectors.

IEC 61169-21:2022 which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for type SC threaded RF coaxial connectors with 50 Ω characteristic impedance. The connectors are used with flexible and semi-rigid cables. They are recommended for use in medium power and low reflection applications up to 11 GHz. The dielectric filled interface is especially beneficial in applications involving severe environmental exposure.
This document specifies mating face dimensions, dimensional details, gauging information for general connectors − grade 2 and standard test connectors − grade 0 as well as test schedules and inspection requirements selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to type SC RF connectors. Type SC interface specified in this document is equivalent to type SC-B interface in IEC 60169-21:1985.
This document indicates 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.

IEC 61169-67:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series TRL threaded triaxial connectors. Series TRL threaded triaxial connectors with high reliability, small size, good salt characteristics can be connected with symmetrically twisted pair cables or triaxial cables. It has been used in 1553B data bus systems or other communication systems for digital signal transmission.
It specifies mating face dimensions for series TRL threaded triaxial connectors, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to series TRL threaded triaxial connectors.
This specification indicates 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.

IEC 61169-68:2022 which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series TRK bayonet coupling triaxial connectors. The series TRK bayonet coupling triaxial connectors having the advantages of quick connection and separation, high reliability, small size, good salt characteristics, four polarizations to prevent error-mate etc., can be connected to symmetrically twisted pair cables or triaxial cables.
This document indicates 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.

IEC 61169-1-5:2022 provides test methods for the rise time degradation of radio frequency (RF) connector.
This document is applicable to triaxial and other radio frequency connectors.

IEC 61169-54:2021 is available as IEC 61169-54:2021 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 61169-54:2021 provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for coaxial connectors with 10 mm inner diameter of outer conductor, characteristic impedance 50 Ω, series 4,3-10 with screw type, hand screw type or quick-lock type coupling, for an upper operating frequency limit of 6 GHz, for use in wireless telecommunication and wireless network applications in conjunction with appropriate transmission line types for these applications. 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. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Table 8: some values changed.

IEC 61169-60:2021 provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connectors with push-on coupling, typically for use in 50 Ω RF cables or micro-strips in microwave, telecommunication, wireless systems and other fields (SMPM).
It specifies mating face dimensions for general purpose 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 series SMPM RF connectors.
This specification indicates 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.

IEC 61169-66:2021 provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series 2,2-5 RF coaxial connectors with quick-lock- or screw coupling, characteristic impedance 50 Ω, for operating frequencies up to 6 GHz. Typical use is in wireless telecommunication systems. It describes mating face dimensions for general purpose connectors - grade 2, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to series 2,2-5 RF connectors. This specification indicates 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.

IEC 61169-65:2021 provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series 1,35 mm RF coaxial connectors with screw coupling, characteristic impedance 50 Ω, for operating frequencies up to 90 GHz. Typical use in test and measurement applications.
It describes mating face dimensions for general purpose connectors – grade 1, dimensional details of standard test connectors-grade 0, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to series 1,35 mm RF connectors.
This specification indicates 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.

IEC 61169-15:2021 provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 4,13 mm (0,163 in) with threaded coupling with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω (type SMA).
This document specifies mating face dimensions for high performance connectors – grade 1, dimensional details of standard test connectors – grade 0, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to series SMA RF connectors.
This document indicates 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.

IEC 63138-2:2020, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for MQ4 series circular connectors with four RF channels, as well as a detailed specification of the blank format. An MQ4 series circular connector with 50 Ω nominal impedance has four RF channels which can be engaged and disengaged at the same time. There are two versions of plug connectors, one is a quick-lock version, and the other is a threaded version. The socket connector provides two coupling mechanisms, a quick-lock and a threaded coupling.
This document also specifies the mating face dimensions and gauging information of MQ4 series circular connectors, and tests selected from IEC 63138-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to MQ4 series circular connectors.

IEC 63185:2020 relates to a measurement method for complex permittivity of a dielectric substrates at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. This method has been developed to evaluate the dielectric properties of low-loss materials used in microwave and millimeter-wave circuits and devices. It uses higher-order modes of a balanced-type circular disk resonator and provides broadband measurements of dielectric substrates by using one resonator, where the effect of excitation holes is taken into account accurately on the basis of the mode-matching analysis.

IEC TS 61169-1-51:2020 relates to radio frequency connectors for RF transmission lines for use in telecommunications, electronics and similar equipment. It provides the technical report for the uncertainty specifications for return loss measurements, which apply to individual connector types, by vector network analysers (VNAs). It is intended to establish concepts and procedures considering:
– testing and measuring procedures concerning frequency domain electrical properties;
– uncertainty specifications of VNAs measurements for return loss of RF connectors.
The test methods and procedures of this document are intended for acceptance and type approval testing.

IEC 61169-1-4:2020 provides test methods for the voltage standing wave ratio, return loss and reflection coefficient of RF connectors, including frequency domain method, time domain method, and gating.
This document is applicable to cable RF connectors, microstrip RF connectors and RF adapters. It is also suitable to RF channels in multi-RF channel connectors and hybrid connectors.

IEC 61169-61:2020, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for coaxial connectors with a 9,5 mm inner diameter of the outer conductor and quick lock coupling mechanism, characteristic impedance 50 Ω and an operating frequency of up to 8,5 GHz. Series Q4.1-9.5 connectors with socket centre contact are compatible with threaded 4,1-9,5 series (specified in IEC 60169-11) connectors with pin centre contact. This type of connectors are starting to be applied in telecommunication systems due to their special features which are suitable for outdoor harsh requirements, such as quick and reliable coupling, compatible with threaded connector and being entirely waterproof.
This document specifies mating face dimensions for general purpose connectors – grade 2, dimensional details of standard test connectors – grade 0, gauge information and test requirements, product ratings and characteristics, tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to Q4.1-9.5 series RF coaxial connectors.
This document indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

IEC 61169-63:2020 which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connectors which can preferably be used with RF cables 60096 IEC 50-3 of IEC 60096-2. These connector patterns are for low power, quick connect/disconnect applications using a bayonet type coupling mechanism and are commonly known as type "BNC" with characteristic impedance 75 W.
It describes the interface dimensions for general purpose connectors, dimensional details for standard test connectors together with gauging information and the mandatory tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all DS relating to type BNC connectors with characteristic impedance 75 W.
This document indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a DS and covers test schedules and inspection requirements.

IEC 61169-1-2:2019 provides test methods for the insertion loss of radio-frequency (RF) connectors.
This document is applicable to cable RF connectors, microstrip RF connectors and RF connector adapters. It is also applicable to RF channels in multi-RF channel connectors and hybrid connectors which contain any combination of coaxial contact, optical fibres contact, and current-carrying electrical contact element.

IEC 61169-64:2019, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for IEC 61169 (all parts) coaxial connectors with 0,8 mm coupling.
The connectors are used with cables with characteristic impedance 50 Ω in an operating frequency range up to 145 GHz. The connectors are widely used in communications and measurements.
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 0,8 connectors.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a DS and covers all tests schedules and inspection requirements.

IEC 63138-1:2019 which is a generic specification, specifies general requirements for multi-channel radio-frequency connectors, including terms and definitions, design and construction, ratings and characteristics, climatic categories, IEC type designation, requirements and test procedures, quality assessment, marking, etc.
It provides the basis for establishing the sectional specifications for various multi­channel radio­frequency connector types. This document applies to multi-channel radio-frequency connectors (called "connectors", hereinafter) for use in communications, electronics and other equipment.

IEC 63137-1:2019 defines general requirements for standard test radio frequency (RF) connectors (grade 0), including terms and definitions, ratings and characteristics, general requirements, test methods, quality assessment procedures, and etc.
Standard test radio frequency (RF) connectors (grade 0) are intended to measure grade 1 and grade 2 RF connectors for electrical performances. Typically, a standard test radio frequency (RF) connector (grade 0) is an adapter with one end (normally a precision connector interface) which can be connected with measurement equipment and the other end (normally a standard test connector interface) which can be connected with grade 1 or grade 2 connectors.
This specification applies to grade 0 standard test connectors (called connector, hereinafter).
The corrigendum of January 2020 applies to the French language only.

IEC 61169-24:2019 is available as IEC 61169-24:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 61169-24:2019, 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 W 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. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2009. 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.

IEC 61169-59:2017, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for type L32-4 and L32-5 threaded multi-pin radio frequency connectors with anti mismating mechanism, 50 Ω nominal impedance. The operating frequency of each channel is up to 4 GHz. These connectors have been widely used in mobile communication system like TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE, and can also be used in some similar equipment.
It also prescribes mating face dimensions for general connectors-grade 2, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to type L32-4 and L32-5 multi-pin connectors.
This sectional specification provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications for type L32-4 and L32-5 multi-pin connectors together with the pro forma blank detail specification.
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.

Is applicable to attenuation of wavegides and waveguides assemblies. The objective of the given test procedures is to characterize the attenuation. The contents of the corrigendum of July 2006 have been included in this copy.

Applies to the variation of group delay of a wave propagated in waveguide or waveguide assemblies. Characterizes the group delay variation of a wave propagated in waveguide or waveguide assemblies.