What is PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 about?
PD IEC TS 61169 is a series on radiofrequency connectors.  RF connector (radio frequency connector) is an electrical connector designed to work at radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz range. PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 is a Technical Specification, that relates to radio frequency connectors for RF transmission lines for use in telecommunications, electronics, and similar equipment.
PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 provides the technical report for the uncertainty specifications for return loss measurements, which apply to individual connector types, by vector network analysers (VNAs). PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 is intended to establish concepts and procedures considering:
- Testing and measuring procedures concerning frequency domain electrical properties
- Uncertainty specifications of VNAs measurements for return loss of rf connectors
The test methods and procedures of PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 are intended for acceptance and type approval testing.
Who is PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 for?
PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 on radiofrequency connectors is useful for:
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Electronics equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Research and development facilities
Why should you use PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51?
RF connectors are typically used with coaxial cables and are designed to maintain the shielding that the coaxial design offers. Better models also minimize the change in transmission line impedance at the connection in order to reduce signal reflection and power loss. PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 relates to technical requirements for electrical tests for radio frequency connectors. PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 shows quantitative uncertainty specifications of electrical tests for return loss of radio frequency connectors. In addition, PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 includes a brief analysis of vector network analyser measurement uncertainty for return loss measurements of radiofrequency connectors.
PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 characteristics are applicable to each connector type and style are recommended to the relevant specifications of return loss measurements. They normally cover the return loss as a function of operating frequency for the different grades (if applicable) together with the conditions for which it is valid.
VNA can be calculated by connecting several calibration standards and applying a suitable calibration method. However, the VNA measurement uncertainty depends on the calibration standards and method. The uncertainty can be described in one port VNA measurement (return loss measurement) by the three so-called residual error terms delta, tau, and mu. Using PD IEC TS 61169‑1‑51 you can understand the RF transmission lines for use in telecommunications, electronics, and similar equipment.
