What is BS EN 61076-2-102 - Specifications for plugs and jacks about? 
Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. BS EN 61076-2-102 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of connectors for electronic equipment.
BS EN 61076-2-102 applies to fixed connectors (jacks) and free connectors (plugs) for coupling an external low voltage power supply (hereinafter called plugs and jacks) to electronic products. The object of BS EN 61076-2-102 is to specify the dimensions, general requirements and tests for the jacks and plugs for use in electronic products.
Who is BS EN 61076-2-102 - Specifications for plugs and jacks for? 
BS EN 61076-2-102 on specifications for plugs and jacks is useful for: 
- Manufacturers of electronic devices 
- Maintenance and augmentation teams  
- Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices 
- Fault management teams
- Quality management teams
- Manufacturers and suppliers of electronic connectors
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61076-2-102 - Specifications for plugs and jacks?
Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of electronic equipment.
BS EN 61076-2-102 provides you with dimensional information that helps you with the mounting process of plugs and jacks. BS EN 61076-2-102 discusses the electrical, optical and mechanical characteristics of plugs and jacks that help users to manufacture good quality highly efficient electrical connectors. BS EN 61076-2-102 also provides you with test schedules to verify the performance characteristics of plugs and jacks which ensures their reliability.
The guidelines in BS EN 61076-2-102 enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
