What is BS EN 62037-3 - Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement about?
BS EN 62037 is a series on passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement. The coaxial connector is an electrical connector designed to work at radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz range. BS EN 62037-3 defines the impact test on coaxial connectors to evaluate their robustness against weak connections and particles inside the connector as independently as possible from the effects of cable PIM (passive intermodulation).
For other connectors (e.g. panel-mounted connectors), the cable can be replaced by an adequate transmission line (e.g. airline, stripline). In order to evaluate the effects of mechanical stresses on the connectors, a series of impacts are applied to the connectors while measuring the PIM.
Who is BS EN 62037-3 - Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement for?
BS EN 62037-3 on passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 62037-3 - Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement?
RF connectors are typically used with coaxial cables and are designed to maintain the shielding that the coaxial design offers. BS EN 62037-3 defines test methods for the measurement of passive intermodulation in coaxial connectors. One of two setups is used in order to measure passive intermodulation.
Setup 1 – Multi-port DUT defines that in order to minimize the effect of the transmission line, a short assembly should be tested. Identical connectors should be assembled to each end. An assembly, as short as physically practical, should be constructed. Setup 2 – One port DUT defines a single connector that can be assembled on a length of transmission line for which it is designed, loss or low loss, that exhibits at least 10 dB of attenuation in one direction at the lowest frequency in the receive band. Using BS EN 62037-3 you can define the impact test on coaxial connectors to evaluate their robustness against weak connections and particles inside the connector as independently as possible from the effects of cable passive intermodulation.
