SIST EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016
(Amendment)Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements -- Part 4-116: Printed board connectors - Detail specification for a high-speed two-part connector with integrated shielding function
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies symbols for use in the information supplied by the manufacturer with medical devices. The requirements of this European Standard are not intended to apply to symbols specified in other standards. However, every effort should be made to prevent the specifying of different symbols with the same meaning. This standard does not specify the requirements for information to be supplied with medical devices, which are addressed by EN 375, EN 376, EN 591, EN 592 and EN 1041.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-May-2016
- Technical Committee
- I11 - Imaginarni 11
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2016
- Due Date
- 06-Jun-2016
- Completion Date
- 17-May-2016
- Directive
- 90/385/EEC - Active implantable medical devicesOJ Ref: C 186 OJ Date: 23-Jul-2008
93/42/EEC - Medical devicesOJ Ref: C 186 OJ Date: 23-Jul-2008
98/79/EC - In vitro diagnostic medical devicesOJ Ref: C 41 OJ Date: 19-Feb-2009
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Overview
EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016 is a European Standard developed under the framework of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and harmonized by CENELEC. It provides detailed product requirements for printed board connectors, specifically addressing high-speed two-part connectors with integrated shielding functions. The amendment refines the qualification and testing methods for such connectors, particularly under conditions reflecting their intended use in electronic equipment assemblies.
This standard is essential for manufacturers, designers, and users of electronic equipment requiring robust, reliable high-speed connector solutions-especially where electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and mechanical stability (vibration and shock resistance) are critical.
Key Topics
- High-Speed Two-Part Connectors: The standard specifies product requirements for connectors designed for use on printed circuit boards, ensuring performance for high-speed data transmission with integrated shielding to minimize electromagnetic interference.
- Integrated Shielding Function: Focus on shielding effectiveness to improve signal integrity and protect against external electrical noise-vital for modern electronics with demanding EMC compliance.
- Vibration and Shock Testing: Annex A describes mechanical test setups, simulating real-world use cases, where mass-loaded printed boards are subject to vibration and shock conditions in line with IEC 61587-1 and IEC 61587-5.
- Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria: Clear procedures for measuring contact resistance and performance during and after dynamic mechanical tests, ensuring reliability throughout product lifecycle.
- Plug-In Unit Configurations: Emphasis on realistic plug-in unit assemblies, evaluating the combined connector and board performance under expected mechanical stress.
- Reference to Related Standards: Comprehensive cross-references to IEC standards covering connector testing, mounting, and mechanical structure qualifications.
Applications
This standard is widely applicable across several domains where printed board connectors are utilized in high-performance electronic and electrical equipment:
- Telecommunication and Networking Devices: Ensures stable, high-speed signal connections in routers, switches, and base stations.
- Industrial Automation and Control: Critical for connectors in modular control systems and subracks exposed to mechanical vibration.
- Data Centers and Computing Hardware: Provides assurance of performance for connectors in servers, storage arrays, and blade enclosures.
- Transportation Electronics: Beneficial in railway, automotive, and aerospace applications where connectors must withstand vibration and shock.
- Medical and Laboratory Equipment: Where secure, high-speed data connections and compliance with EMC requirements are essential.
- Test and Measurement Equipment: Ensures signal fidelity in high-density, high-speed connector assemblies used in instrumentation.
Related Standards
EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016 should be considered alongside these internationally relevant standards:
- IEC 60917 Series: Defines connector interfaces for subracks and plug-in units in modular electronic equipment.
- IEC 60297 Series: Provides specifications for mechanical structures, including subracks and chassis, in electronic assemblies.
- IEC 61587-1: Specifies environmental requirements, test setups, and safety aspects for cabinets, racks, subracks, and chassis under indoor conditions.
- IEC 61587-5: Outlines seismic test methods for electronic equipment, including subracks and plug-in units.
- IEC 60512: Details test methods for connectors for electronic equipment, including vibration, shock, and contact resistance measurements.
- IEC 60068-2-47: Guides on mounting specimens for dynamic environmental tests.
Practical Value
By complying with EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016, organizations ensure that their printed board connector solutions meet rigorous international test criteria for mechanical reliability and electromagnetic performance. This leads to enhanced product quality, increased customer confidence, and easier market access within Europe and globally. The standard is a key reference for achieving interoperability, durability, and optimal signal integrity across a wide range of electronic equipment sectors.
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- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements -- Part 4-116: Printed board connectors - Detail specification for a high-speed two-part connector with integrated shielding function". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies symbols for use in the information supplied by the manufacturer with medical devices. The requirements of this European Standard are not intended to apply to symbols specified in other standards. However, every effort should be made to prevent the specifying of different symbols with the same meaning. This standard does not specify the requirements for information to be supplied with medical devices, which are addressed by EN 375, EN 376, EN 591, EN 592 and EN 1041.
This European Standard specifies symbols for use in the information supplied by the manufacturer with medical devices. The requirements of this European Standard are not intended to apply to symbols specified in other standards. However, every effort should be made to prevent the specifying of different symbols with the same meaning. This standard does not specify the requirements for information to be supplied with medical devices, which are addressed by EN 375, EN 376, EN 591, EN 592 and EN 1041.
SIST EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.080.20 - Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment; 11.120.01 - Pharmaceutics in general; 31.180 - Printed circuits and boards; 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 980:2003, SIST EN ISO 15223-1:2012, SIST EN 980:2008, SIST EN 61076-4-116:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC, 98/79/EC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
SIST EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016 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)
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Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements -- Part 4-116: Printed board
connectors - Detail specification for a high-speed two-part connector with integrated
shielding function
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Produktanforderungen - Teil 4-116:
Steckverbinder für gedruckte Schaltungen - Bauartspezifikation für einen indirekten High-
Speed-Steckverbinder mit integrierter Schirmungsfunktion
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Exigences de produit - Partie 4-116:
Connecteurs pour cartes imprimées - Spécification particulière pour un connecteur haute
vitesse en deux parties avec une fonction de protection intégrée
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2016
ICS 31.220.10
English Version
Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements -
Part 4-116: Printed board connectors - Detail specification for a
high-speed two-part connector with integrated shielding function
(IEC 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2015)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Exigences Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen -
de produit - Partie 4-116: Connecteurs pour cartes Produktanforderungen - Teil 4-116: Steckverbinder für
imprimées - Spécification particulière pour un connecteur gedruckte Schaltungen - Bauartspezifikation für einen
haute vitesse en deux parties avec une fonction de indirekten High-Speed-Steckverbinder mit integrierter
protection intégrée Schirmungsfunktion
(IEC 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2015) (IEC 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2015)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61076-4-116:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2015-12-28. 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.
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EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016
European foreword
The text of document 48B/2452/FDIS, future IEC 61076-4-116:2012/A1, prepared by SC 48B
"Electrical connectors", of IEC/TC 48 "Electrical connectors and mechanical structures for electrical
and electronic equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2016.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at (dop) 2016-09-18
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2019-03-18
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the 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 [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61076-4-116:2012/A1:2015 was approved by CENELEC as
a European Standard without any modification.
IEC 61076-4-116 ®
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Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements –
Part 4-116: Printed board connectors – Detail specification for a high-speed
two-part connector with integrated shielding function
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Exigences de produit –
Partie 4-116: Connecteurs pour cartes imprimées – Spécification particulière
pour un connecteur haute vitesse en deux parties avec une fonction de
protection intégrée
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FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 48B: Connectors, of IEC technical
committee 48: Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic
equipment.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
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48B/2452/FDIS 48B/2465/RVD
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Annex A
(informative)
Vibration and shock testing of connectors mounted to a mechanical
structure for electronic equipment according to IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 – Test setup of assemblies with mass loading of printed boards
A.1 General
Dynamic stress tests on connector as defined in 8.5 are carried out according to IEC 60512,
tests 6c and 6d. The device under test consists of the connector assembled to a printed board.
The printed board under test usually contains the connector but no additional components.
Practice has demonstrated for a long time that this test setup is sufficient for connector
qualification and for comparing the results of different arrangements and of different test
laboratories. Nevertheless there are concerns that boards with heavy mechanical load, due to
heavy components, may cause extra movements between the plug-in unit and the subrack
assembly, respectively between the free printed board connector and the fixed connector
mounted on the backplane, this would cause micro movements and increase the wear of the
precisions metal plating in the contact area of male and female contacts.
IEC 60917 series and IEC 60297 series define the connector interfaces for subracks and
associated plug-in units. A plug-in unit in general is a printed board assembly.
IEC 61587-1 and IEC 61587-5 call out the mechanical only shock, vibration and seismic
testing of subracks and plug-in units with simulated mass loading. However, the electrical
performance of the connector interface is not defined. The connector may pass mechanically
but if the connector will pass its electrical capability is not specified.
It is the object of this amendment to provide an evaluation of the combination of connector
and heavy printed board assembly (plug-in unit).
This standard contains only the necessary information and test setups to test the electrical
performance of printed board connectors that are mounted to mass loaded plug-in units
according to IEC 60917 series, IEC 60297 series standards and shock and vibration
conditions as defined in IEC 61587-1 and IEC 61587-5.
A.2 General information and objectives
This Annex A establishes only the test setup requirements for mass loaded printed boards
(plug-in units) assembled with free connectors and subracks assembled with the
corresponding fixed connectors as used in IEC 60917 series and IEC 60297 series equipment
practices.
The vibration and shock test severity levels are defined in IEC 61587-1. The seismic
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