EN 61169-24:2009

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Radio-frequency connectors - Part 24: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial
connectors with screw coupling typically for use in 75 ohm cable networks (type F) (IEC
61169-24:2009)
Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder - Teil 24: Rahmenspezifikation – Koaxiale
Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder mit Schraubkupplung, vorzugsweise für den Einsatz in 75
Ohm Kabelnetzen (Typ F) (IEC 61169-24:2009)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 24: Spécification intermédiaire -
Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec couplage vissé,
spécifiquement utilisés dans les réseaux câblés 75 ohms (série F) (CEI 61169-24:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61169-24:2009
ICS:
31.220.10 9WLþLLQYWLþQLFHNRQHNWRUML Plug-and-socket devices.
Connectors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61169-24
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.10 Supersedes EN 61169-24:2001

English version
Radio-frequency connectors -
Part 24: Sectional specification -
Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw coupling,
typically for use in 75 ohm cable networks (type F)
(IEC 61169-24:2009)
Connecteurs  Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder -
pour fréquences radioélectriques - Teil 24: Rahmenspezifikation -
Partie 24: Spécification intermédiaire - Koaxiale Hochfrequenzsteckverbinder
Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences mit Schraubkupplung, vorzugsweise
radioélectriques avec couplage vissé, für den Einsatz in 75 Ohm Kabelnetzen
spécifiquement utilisés dans les réseaux (Typ F)
câblés 75 ohms (série F) (IEC 61169-24:2009)
(CEI 61169-24:2009)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2009-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Ref. No. EN 61169-24:2009 E
Foreword
The text of document 46F/108/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 61169-24, prepared by SC 46F, R.F. and
microwave passive components, of IEC TC 46, Cables, wires, waveguides, R.F. connectors, R.F. and
microwave passive components and accessories, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
was approved by CENELEC as EN 61169-24 on 2009-03-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 61169-24:2001.
to allow frequency extension up to 3 GHz.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-12-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2012-03-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61169-24:2009 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

1) 2)
IEC 60068-2-52 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-52 1996
Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium chloride solution)
IEC 61169-1 1992 Radio-frequency connectors - EN 61169-1 1994
A1 1996 Part 1: Generic specification - General A1 1996
A2 1997 requirements and measuring methods A2 1997

1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

IEC 61169-24 ®
Edition 2.0 2009-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 24: Sectional specification – Radio frequency coaxial connectors with screw
coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
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ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 2-8318-1031-2
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Interface dimensions .6
3.1 Dimensions .6
3.1.1 Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) physical dimensions.7
3.1.2 Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) physical dimensions .8
3.2 Mechanical gauges.9
3.2.1 Mating socket centre conductor acceptance diameter test .9
3.2.2 Mating port centre conductor acceptance electrical test.10
3.2.3 Reference plane electrical contact.10
4 Quality assessment procedures.10
4.1 General .10
4.2 Ratings and characteristics .10
4.3 Environmental characteristics for outdoor sockets (see Annex A) .12
4.4 Test schedule and inspection requirements .12
4.4.1 Acceptance tests .12
4.4.2 Periodic tests .13
4.5 Procedures.14
4.5.1 Quality conformance inspection .14
4.5.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance.14
5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications .14
5.1 General .14
5.2 Identification of the detail specification .15
5.3 Identification of the component.15
5.4 Performance.15
5.5 Marking, ordering information and related matters .15
5.6 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities.15
5.7 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type F connector.16
Annex A (informative) Recommended outdoor “F” type socket / Plug physical
dimensions .21

Figure 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) (for dimensions, see Table 1) .7
Figure 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) (for dimensions, see Table 2).8
Figure 3 – Gauge for the centre socket conductor.9
Figure A.1 – Outdoor female “F” socket (for dimensions, see Table A.1).21
Figure A.2 – Outdoor “F” type male plug (for dimensions, see Table A.2).22

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Table 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor).7
Table 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) .8
Table 3 – Test sequence for the centre socket conductor.9
Table 4 – Ratings and characteristics .10
Table 5 – Acceptance tests.12
Table 6 – Periodic tests .13
Table A.1 – Outdoor female “F” socket dimensions .21
Table A.2 – Outdoor “F” type male plug dimensions.22

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 24: Sectional specification –
Radio frequency coaxial connectors
with screw coupling, typically for use
in 75 Ω cable networks (type F)

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
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5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61169-24 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: RF and
microwave passive components, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides,
R.F. connectors, R.F. and microwave passive components and accessories.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2001. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This second edition differs from the first edition in that all drawings have been reworked and
improved to allow frequency extension up to 3 GHz.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46F/108/FDIS 46F/128/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61169 series, under the general title: Radio-frequency connectors,
can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 24: Sectional specification –
Radio frequency coaxial connectors
with screw coupling, typically for use
in 75 Ω cable networks (type F)

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61169, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules
for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connectors with screw coupling,
typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type F).
It describes the interface dimensions with gauging information and the mandatory tests
selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all DS relating to type F connectors.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered
when writing a DS and covers test schedules and inspection requirements.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 61169-1:1992, Radio-frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
requirements and measuring methods
Amendment 1 (1996)
Amendment 2 (1997)
EN 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Test methods. Tests. Test Kb. Salt mist cyclic
(sodium chloride solution)
3 Interface dimensions
3.1 Dimensions
Millimetres are original dimensions.
All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purposes only.

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3.1.1 Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) physical dimensions

C
∅B
3/8-32 UNEF-2A
∅A
∅F
D
E
0,05
A
Reference plane
IEC  284/09
Figure 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor) (for dimensions, see Table 1)
Table 1 – Connector “F” type female socket (indoor)
Description Reference mm inch Note
Min. Max. Min. Max.
Reference plane opening inner diameter A 3,90 7,4 0,154 0,291 2
Reference plane outer diameter B 7,50 8,50 0,295 0,335
Positive contact point depth C - 4,70 - 0,185 4
Port minimum full thread length D 7,50 - 0,295 -- 3
Minimum center contact depth E 9,00 - 0,354 - 5
Center conductor guide inner diameter F 1,2 1,5 0,047 0,059
NOTE 1 Drawing not to scale.
NOTE 2 No protrusion of the dielectric beyond the reference plane is permitted.
NOTE 3 Thread relief not to exceed two full threads.
NOTE 4 Recommended mating male center conductor diameter: 0,025 in (0,64 mm) min. to 0,042 in.
(1,07 mm) max.
NOTE 5 Center contact geometry optional.

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3.1.2 Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) physical dimensions

3/8-32 UNEF-2B 3
∅C
∅D
∅ER
∅G
∅F
B
A
0,100
A
Reference plane
IEC  285/09
Figure 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor) (for dimensions, see Table 2)
Table 2 – Connector “F” type male plug (indoor)
Description Reference mm inch Note
Min. Max. Min. Max.
Inner conductor length A 6,35 8,63 0,250 0,340
Length of nut B 4,00 7,29 0,157 0,287 2
Maximum envelope dimension C - 16,61 - 0,654
Inner conductor diameter D 0,64 1,13 0,025 0,044
Sealing surface diameter for seal ring E 10,41 11,04 0,410 0,435
Reference plane opening inner diameter F - 5,84 - 0,230 2
Reference plane opening outer diameter G 7,88 0,310
NOTE 1 Drawing not to scale.
NOTE 2 No protrusion of the dielectric beyond the reference plane is permitted.
NOTE 3 The mating of the F female socket to the reference plane is not impeded.
NOTE 4 Gasket seal optional, if used, does not avoid to meet all performance requirements.

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3.2 Mechanical gauges
Millimetres are original dimensions.
All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purposes only.
3.2.1 Mating socket centre conductor acceptance diameter test
In order to verify that the centre female contact of the socket does not suffer from mechanical
deformation when mated with the full range of indicated inner conductor diameters, a test has
been devised. This test measures the force required to insert and withdraw a selection of
precision test pins into and out of the “F” female socket under test.
NOTE Retention of the inner conductor should be by means of pressure exerted by the conductive centre female
contact, not by means of any other non-conductive insert within the reference plane opening.
The test apparatus should be so
designed as to enable accurate
alignment of the “F” female socket under
test with the precision test pin. The
apparatus should hold either the socket
or the test pin in a fixed position, and the
moving part of the apparatus should be
fitted with an instrument capable of
measuring the insertion and withdrawal
force.
Using the test sequence shown below,
0,2-0,3 × 45°
the insertion and withdrawal force shall
Polish
be measured and recorded in newtons.
Ra 0,4-0,1
8,00 ± 0,20
Test pin diameter
> ∅5,00 mm
IEC  286/09
Figure 3 – Gauge for the centre socket conductor
Table 3 – Test sequence for the centre socket conductor
st nd rd th th th
Test sequence 1test 2test 3test 4test 5test 6 test
Test pin diameter 0,635 +/- 0,850 +/- 1,136 +/- 0,635 +/- 1,136 +/- 0,635+/-
0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm 0,005 mm

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The insertion force required to insert the test pin into the socket centre female contact shall
not exceed 20 N under all circumstances.
The withdrawal force required to withdraw the test pin from the socket centre female contact
shall be a minimum of 0,3 N under all circumstances.
3.2.2 Mating port centre conductor acceptance electrical test
After completion of the mechanical tests described in 3.2.1, the centre conductor contact
resistance, when re-mated with a male “F” plug whose centre conductor diameter is
0,635 mm, shall not exceed 10 mΩ with an applied test ampere rate of 1 A.
3.2.3 Reference plane electrical contact
The electrical contact shall be made by the mating of the reference plane face of the “F”
female socket with the mating face of the “F” male plug and not by the threads alone.
4 Quality assessment procedures
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