IEC 61169-1-2013 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 61169-1:2013 — Radio-frequency connectors — Part 1: Generic specification — General requirements and measuring methods. This part is a generic specification that establishes terminology, ratings, test and measurement methods, classification rules and general requirements intended as the basis for sectional standards that cover individual RF coaxial connector types.

Abstract

Provides uniform concepts and procedures for radio‑frequency coaxial connectors used in telecommunications, electronics and similar equipment. It specifies standard ratings and characteristics, electrical/mechanical/climatic test and measurement methods for acceptance and type‑approval testing, and classification rules for climatic testing. The 2013 second edition is a technical revision of the first (1992) and incorporates the corrigendum issued in February 2016.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (active at publication).
• Publication date: 10 July 2013.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 33.120.30 — RF connectors.
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (2013); corrigendum IEC 61169-1:2013/COR1 published Feb 2016.
• Number of pages: 59 pages in the IEC PDF (national/adopted versions may list 64–66 pages).

Scope

Specifies general requirements, definitions and test methods applicable to RF coaxial connectors used on r.f. transmission lines for telecommunications, electronics and similar equipment. It is intended to form the basis for the sectional standards that define specific connector interfaces and dimensions; tests and measuring procedures are intended for both acceptance and type‑approval. The standard covers electrical, mechanical and climatic properties and provides classification rules for climatic testing (temperature and humidity).

Key topics and requirements

• Terminology and definitions for radio‑frequency connectors.
• Standard ratings, nominal values and classification systems for connectors.
• Electrical test methods (impedance, attenuation, insertion loss, return loss, contact resistance, dielectric withstanding voltage, leakage, insulation resistance).
• Mechanical test methods (mating/unmating forces, endurance, vibration, shock, mechanical impact).
• Climatic and environmental tests (temperature, humidity, salt spray, damp‑heat, thermal cycling) and classification for climatic severity.
• Acceptance and type‑approval test procedures and measurement techniques and instrumentation guidance.
• Requirements for marking, identification and documentation for conformity and interchangeability.

These topics are defined at a generic level; specific interface dimensions and tolerances are given in the sectional (part) standards that reference this generic specification.

Typical use and users

Used by connector and cable manufacturers, product and test laboratories, equipment designers, telecommunications and RF engineering teams, standards committees and regulatory bodies when specifying, testing or approving RF coaxial connectors and assemblies. It is referenced when writing sectional standards for particular connector types and by procurement/specification authors requiring standardised test methods and classifications.

Related standards

Part of the IEC 61169 series of standards covering RF connectors; related documents include the various IEC 61169 sectional parts for particular connector types and environmental/test standards such as IEC 60068 series (environmental testing). National/adopted versions (EN/UNE/BS/ÖVE) and corrigenda may apply in local markets.

Keywords

RF connectors, coaxial connectors, generic specification, test methods, measuring methods, impedance, return loss, insertion loss, mechanical endurance, climatic testing, type approval, IEC 61169.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 61169-1:2013 is the generic IEC specification for radio‑frequency coaxial connectors that defines terminology, general requirements and the test and measurement methods used for acceptance and type‑approval.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers standard ratings and characteristics, electrical, mechanical and climatic test procedures, classification rules for climatic testing, and measurement methods — at a generic level to be applied by sectional standards for specific connector types.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, equipment and RF designers, procurement/specification writers, and standards committees that develop or apply sectional connector standards.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 second edition superseded the first edition (1992). A corrigendum (COR1) was published in February 2016 and its text is commonly included in distributed copies; IEC lists the document with a stability indication through 2028. Users should check national adoption/corrigendum status for the version applicable in their jurisdiction.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the IEC 61169 series. Numerous additional parts (sectional standards) define specific connector interfaces, dimensions and additional requirements; these are intended to be used in conjunction with this generic part.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: RF coaxial connector, generic specification, test methods, measuring methods, type approval, impedance, insertion loss, return loss, climatic classification, IEC 61169.