EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026
(Amendment)Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas
Passive HF- und Mikrowellenbauteile, Messung des Intermodulationspegels - Teil 6: Messung der passiven Intermodulation in Antennen
Dispositifs RF et à micro-ondes passifs, mesure du niveau d'intermodulation - Partie 6: Mesure de l'intermodulation passive dans les antennes
Pasivne radiofrekvenčne (RF) in mikrovalovne naprave, meritve intermodulacijskega nivoja - 6. del: Meritve pasivne intermodulacije v antenah - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 46X - Communication cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 23-Jan-2026
- Due Date
- 27-Feb-2025
- Completion Date
- 23-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 16-Jan-2024
Overview
EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 is the European Standard developed by CENELEC (CLC) that specifies methods for the measurement of passive intermodulation (PIM) in antennas used in radio frequency (RF) and microwave systems. This document is an amendment to the previous standard, introducing updates to best practices on antenna placement for minimizing PIM and refining procedures for dynamic PIM measurement and reporting.
The standard plays a crucial role for manufacturers and field engineers involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of passive RF and microwave antennas, as well as for organizations ensuring compliance with international performance and quality requirements.
Key Topics
- Measurement of Passive Intermodulation (PIM): The standard provides protocols to measure the intermodulation level generated by passive RF and microwave antennas.
- Antenna Design and Installation: Revised guidelines on antenna positioning to avoid PIM generation from external sources.
- Dynamic PIM Testing: Updated procedures for conducting and reporting results of dynamic testing where the antenna may be stressed or moved.
- Test Reporting: Clarifications on documentation, including recording maximum PIM values before, during, and after dynamic testing.
- Interference Avoidance: Recommendations on placing antennas away from potential sources of PIM such as towers, other antennas, and nearby structures.
Applications
EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 is widely applicable to:
- Antenna Manufacturers: Ensures that products meet international standards for low passive intermodulation, which is vital for high-performance wireless and mobile networks.
- Network Operators: Assists in qualifying antennas before installation on cellular towers, broadcast masts, and satellite platforms to minimize signal degradation.
- Field Installation and Maintenance: Provides guidelines for onsite testing and proper antenna orientation, helping technicians reduce potential sources of intermodulation that can impact system reliability.
- Quality Assurance: Used by quality control teams to verify that equipment and installations conform to best practices for electromagnetically “clean” environments.
Proper PIM measurement and control are vital in modern wireless networks, where high-density deployments and shared infrastructure increase the risk of interference impacting data throughput and service quality.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive quality and compatibility in RF and microwave systems, organizations often use EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 in conjunction with the following standards:
- EN IEC 62037 Series: Specifies PIM measurement for a range of passive RF and microwave devices.
- IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025: The international basis for this European amendment.
- ICS 33.040.20: Focuses on RF and microwave connectors and components.
- CENELEC and IEC Standards on Installation: Guidelines for the deployment and testing of RF and microwave systems in field and laboratory settings.
Practical Value
By adhering to EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026, organizations can:
- Achieve better network performance by reducing unwanted signal products caused by passive intermodulation.
- Improve system reliability and service quality in cellular, satellite, and wireless communications.
- Comply with the latest European and international requirements for RF antenna installations.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in PIM measurement and reporting, supporting continuous improvement and troubleshooting processes.
Keyword summary: passive intermodulation (PIM), antenna measurement, RF and microwave devices, CENELEC, EN IEC 62037-6, dynamic PIM testing, antenna installation, wireless communication, international standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas". This standard covers: Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas
EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.040.20 - Transmission systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61169-53:2016, EN 61169-47:2015, EN 61169-48:2015, EN IEC 62037-1:2021, EN 61169-59:2017, EN 61169-49:2014, EN 61169-52:2015, EN 61169-50:2015, EN 61169-51:2015, EN IEC 62037-6:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Pasivne radiofrekvenčne (RF) in mikrovalovne naprave, meritve
intermodulacijskega nivoja - 6. del: Meritve pasivne intermodulacije v antenah -
Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6:
Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Passive HF- und Mikrowellenbauteile, Messung des Intermodulationspegels - Teil 6:
Messung der passiven Intermodulation in Antennen (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Dispositifs RF et à micro-ondes passifs, mesure du niveau d'intermodulation - Partie 6:
Mesure de l'intermodulation passive dans les antennes (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026
ICS:
33.120.30 Radiofrekvenčni konektorji RF connectors
(RF)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2026
ICS 33.040.20
English Version
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level
measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation
in antennas
(IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Dispositifs RF et à micro-ondes passifs, mesure du niveau Passive HF- und Mikrowellenbauteile, Messung des
d'intermodulation - Partie 6: Mesure de l'intermodulation Intermodulationspegels - Teil 6: Messung der passiven
passive dans les antennes Intermodulation in Antennen
(IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025) (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 62037-6:2022; it was approved by CENELEC on 2026-01-06. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 E
European foreword
The text of document 46/1030/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 62037-6/AMD1, prepared by TC 46
"Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and
accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2027-01-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2029-01-31
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025 was approved by CENELEC as
a European Standard without any modification.
IEC 62037-6 ®
Edition 2.0 2025-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDMENT 1
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement -
Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas
ICS 33.040.20 ISBN 978-2-8327-0870-5
IEC 62037-6:2021-11/AMD1:2025-12(en)
IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025 © IEC 2025
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement -
Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas
AMENDMENT 1
FOREWORD
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