What is BS EN 61169-44 - 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 61169-44 is a sectional specification (SS) that provides information and rules for the preparation of detailed specification of SMP series push-on RF coaxial connectors together with the Pro-forma blank detail specification. The SMP push-on series connectors with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω are used with RF cables or micro-strips in the microwave, telecommunication, wireless and other fields. The operating frequency limit is up to 40 GHz.
BS EN 61169-44 also prescribes 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 SMP RF connectors. BS EN 61169-44 indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detailed specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.
Who is BS EN 61169-44 - Radio-frequency connectors for?
BS EN 61169-44 on radio-frequency connectors is useful for
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 61169-44 - Radio-frequency connectors?
Radio-frequency connectors are typically used with coaxial cables and are designed to maintain the shielding that the coaxial design offers. BS EN 61169-44 provide a recommended rating, performance, and test conditions to be considered when writing a detailed specification. They also provide an appropriate schedule of tests with minimum levels of conformance inspection sampling, together with the Pro-forma blank detail specification (BDS) and instructions for the preparation of a detail specification.
BS EN 61169-44 comprise the Pro-forma BDS dedicated for use with 50 Ω Type 2.4 connectors. As such, it will already have entered its information relating to the basic specification number applicable to all the detail specifications covering connector styles of the type covered by the sectional specification and the connector series designation. Using BS EN 61169-44 you can provide information and rules for the preparation of detailed specifications of SMP series push-on RF coaxial connectors together with the Pro-forma blank detail specification.
