BS EN 3155 is a European standard on electrical contacts used for elements of connection.
BS EN 3155-032 specifies the required characteristics, tests and tooling applicable to male electrical coaxial contacts, size 5, type D, class R used in elements of connection to manufacture efficient male electrical coaxial contacts. BS EN 3155-032 is to be used with BS EN 3155-001.
The contacts defined under BS EN 3155-032 are derived from those of SAE-AS39029/99, and are intermateable with those of SAE-AS39029/100.
BS EN 3155‑032 on product standard for male electrical contacts for aerospace is relevant to:
A male contact is commonly referred to as a plug and has a solid pin for a center conductor.
Coaxial contacts provide shielding protection within a connector and can also protect the circuity of the RF performance.
Type D connectors are electrical connectors with two or more parallel rows of pins or sockets surrounded by a D-shaped metal shield that screens against some electromagnetic interference, provides mechanical support, and ensures correct orientation.
BS EN 3155-032 assists aerospace industries as well as testing agencies in manufacturing and testing aerospace products with respect to their proper dimensions, colour code, tensile strength, and alloy.
BS EN 3155-032 assist design engineers in designing electrical contacts as per specifications and enhances the reliability of their product.
It creates a standardized approach for manufacturers of electrical connectors if they supply their metallic materials to the aerospace and defence industry.
By adopting BS EN 3155-032, manufacturers can demonstrate the reliability of their male electrical coaxial contacts with size 5, 50 ohms, type D, crimp, class R, and build trust in its use throughout the aerospace supply chain.
EN 3155-032:2009