IEC 61169-54-2021 PDF

Full title and description

Radio frequency connectors - Part 54: Sectional specification for coaxial connectors with 10 mm inner diameter of outer conductor, nominal characteristic impedance 50 Ω, Series 4,3-10. This sectional specification provides rules and recommended performance characteristics for preparing detail specifications for 4.3-10 series coaxial connectors (screw, hand‑screw or quick‑lock coupling), intended for use up to an upper operating frequency limit of 6 GHz in wireless telecommunication and wireless network applications.

Abstract

IEC 61169-54:2021 is a sectional standard that defines dimensional, electrical and mechanical characteristics, gauging information and test/inspection schedules (assessment levels M and H) for 4.3‑10 (4,3‑10) coaxial connectors with a 10 mm inner diameter of the outer conductor and nominal 50 Ω impedance. The edition updates the previous (2016) publication, with technical changes (notably some values in Table 8) and guidance for preparing detail specifications (DS) used by manufacturers and test laboratories.

General information

• Status: Valid / Active international standard.
• Publication date: 27 August 2021.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 33.120.30 (RF connectors).
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (2021).
• Number of pages: 68 pages (official publication).

Scope

This standard gives sectional specification content and rules for detail specifications (DS) applicable to coaxial connectors of the 4.3‑10 series: connectors having a 10 mm inner diameter of outer conductor, nominal characteristic impedance 50 Ω, with screw, hand‑screw or quick‑lock coupling, intended for use with appropriate transmission lines up to 6 GHz. It covers mating face dimensions for general‑purpose connectors, gauging, recommended performance characteristics, selected test methods from IEC 61169‑1 and inspection/test schedules for assessment levels M and H.

Key topics and requirements

• Dimensional and mating face requirements for 4.3‑10 series connectors (10 mm inner diameter outer conductor).
• Electrical characteristics and nominal characteristic impedance: 50 Ω, upper operating frequency limit 6 GHz.
• Mechanical coupling types covered: screw type, hand screw type and quick‑lock type (coupling torque and mechanical data included).
• Gauging and tolerances for interchangeability and mechanical fit.
• Test schedules and inspection requirements drawn from IEC 61169‑1: electrical, mechanical and climatic tests; assessment levels M and H defined.
• Guidance for preparation of detail specifications (DS) used by manufacturers and procuring organizations.

Typical use and users

Engineers, product designers, test laboratories, quality/acceptance teams, and procurement/specification authors in the wireless telecommunications, broadcast and RF system industries use this standard when specifying, designing, testing or approving 4.3‑10 coaxial connectors and assemblies. Manufacturers use it to produce detail specifications and to ensure mechanical and electrical interchangeability and compliance with agreed test levels.

Related standards

IEC 61169‑54 is part of the IEC 61169 series for radio‑frequency connectors. The series is founded on the generic requirements and test methods of IEC 61169‑1 (Generic specification — general requirements and measuring methods). Earlier and adjacent sectional parts (other IEC 61169‑xx parts) cover different connector families and mating interfaces; national and regional adoptions and amendments (including committee amendments to IEC 61169‑54) may also apply.

Keywords

RF connector, coaxial connector, 4.3‑10, 4,3‑10, 10 mm inner diameter, 50 ohm, sectional specification, detail specification (DS), gauging, test schedule, M and H assessment levels, IEC 61169.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 61169‑54:2021 is the sectional specification for 4.3‑10 series coaxial RF connectors (10 mm inner diameter of outer conductor, nominal 50 Ω) that provides dimensional, electrical and mechanical requirements and test/inspection guidance for detail specifications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mating face dimensions and gauging, recommended performance characteristics, applicable tests (selected from IEC 61169‑1), inspection and test schedules for assessment levels M and H, and guidance for preparing detail specifications for screw, hand‑screw and quick‑lock 4.3‑10 connectors up to 6 GHz.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Connector and cable manufacturers, RF system designers, test laboratories, quality assurance and procurement/specification engineers in wireless telecom, broadcast and other RF equipment industries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 61169‑54:2021 (Edition 2.0, published 27 August 2021) is the current edition; it cancels and replaces IEC 61169‑54:2016. Subsequent amendments or national adoptions (including a committee amendment project initiated in 2025) may update specific tables or mechanical data—users should check for applicable amendments or national adoptions when preparing detail specifications.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It is one part of the IEC 61169 series of standards for radio‑frequency connectors; IEC 61169‑1 provides the generic specification and measurement methods that sectional parts (including Part 54) reference.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: 4.3‑10, 4,3‑10, RF connector, coaxial connector, 50 Ω, 10 mm, sectional specification, IEC 61169, gauging, test schedule.