What is BS EN 61169-38 - Radio-frequency connectors about?
BS EN 61169 is a series on radio-frequency connectors. A Radio-frequency connector is an electrical connector designed to work at radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz range. BS EN 61169-38 is a sectional specification, that provides information and rules for the preparation of detailed specifications for series TMA R.F. connectors together with the pro forma blank detail specification. Series TMA connectors have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and are normally used with R.F cables or with microstrip in microwave fields that have a blind-entry and middle low-power.
The connectors are usable up to a frequency of at least 6 GHz. BS EN 61169-38 also prescribes mating face dimensions for general purpose connectors, dimensional details of standard test connectors grade 0, gauging information and tests selected from QC 220000 (IEC 61169-1), applicable to all detail specifications relating to series TMA connectors. BS EN 61169-38 indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detailed specification and BS EN 61169-38 covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.
Who is BS EN 61169-38 - Radio-frequency connectors for?
BS EN 61169-38 on radio-frequency connectors is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 61169-38 - Radio-frequency connectors?
RF connectors are typically used with coaxial cables and are designed to maintain the shielding that the coaxial design offers. BS EN 61169-38 provides a recommended rating, performance, and test conditions to be considered when writing a detailed specification. BS EN 61169-38 also provide an appropriate schedule of tests with minimum levels of conformance inspection sampling, together with the proforma blank detail specification (BDS) and instructions for the preparation of a detail specification.
BS EN 61169-38 comprise the Pro-forma BDS dedicated for use with type BNC connectors. As such, it will already have entered its information relating to the basic specification number applicable to all the detailed specifications covering connector styles of the type covered by the BS EN 61169-38 and the connector series designation. The specification writer should enter the details relating to the connector style/variant(s) to be covered as indicated. The numbers in brackets on the BDS Pro-forma correspond to the indications which are given. Using BS EN 61169-38 you can provide information and rules for the preparation of detailed specifications for series TMA R.F. connectors together with the pro forma blank detail specification.
