Summary Of International Standard And Types Of RF Connectors

Many published standards and guidelines for RF connectors are listed in the list below. Although it offers a starting point for your study, it is not meant to be a comprehensive collection of all standards. The IEC 169-xx standards, including IEC 60169 and IEC 61169 for Radio frequency connections, are among the most crucial of these. MIL-STD-348A (USA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE) and the other standards it refers are equally important in defense applications. All major RF connections are included in these standards.

There may be extra standards information relevant to the needs of other industry associations, such as those in broadcasting, CATV, RF heating, and other areas.

Basic standards

IEC 60169-1: Radio-frequency connectors. Part 1: General requirements and measuring methods, with amendments and followon documents for reflection factor measurements and shielding effectiveness. 

IEC 60169-(2 - 28): Detail specifications for various specific connector types 

IEC 60966-2-3: Detail specification for flexible coaxial cable assemblies using IEC 61169-8 connectors

MIL-PRF-55339: Adapters, Connectors, Coaxial, Radio Frequency, (Between Series and Within Series)

MIL-STD-348A: Military Standard, Radio Frequency Connector Interfaces for MIL-C-3643, MIL-C-3650, MIL-C-3655, MIL-C25516, MIL-C-26637, MIL-PRF-31031, MIL-PRF-39012, MILPRF-39030, MIL-PRF-49142, MIL-PRF-55339, and MIL-C83517

The most widely used RF connections with international standards are listed below to assist clients in choosing connectors and engineers in designing suitable connectors.