BS EN 61169-2:2007

What is BS EN 61169-2 - Specifications for coaxial connectors about?  

Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. BS EN 61169-2 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of connectors for electronic equipment.   

BS EN 61169-2, which is a sectional specification, provides information and rules for the preparation of detailed specifications for radio-frequency coaxial connectors of type 9,52. BS EN 61169-2 describes the interface dimensions for general purpose grade 2 connectors, dimensional details for standard test connectors, grade 0, together with gauging information and the mandatory tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detailed specifications relating to type 9,52 connectors. BS EN 61169-2 indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing detailed specifications and covers test schedules and inspection requirements. 

Who is BS EN 61169-2 - Specifications for coaxial connectors for?  

BS EN BS EN 61169-2 on specifications for coaxial connectors is useful for:  

• Manufacturers of electronic devices  
• Manufacturers and suppliers of electronic connectors 
• Product development teams 
• Maintenance and augmentation teams   
• Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices  
• Fault management teams 
• Quality control personnel 
• Regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 61169-2 - Specifications for coaxial connectors? 

Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of electronic equipment. Electrical connectors are manufactured for power, data, and audio-visual applications. They can be differentiated by their specific method of connection, pinout, size, materials, contact resistance, mechanical durability, ingress protection, insulation and lifetime. 

BS EN 61169-2 discusses the quality assessment procedures of coaxial connectors to verify the performance characteristics of coaxial connectors which ensures their reliability. BS EN 61169-2 provides users with interface dimensional information that helps ensure the quality of the final product. BS EN 61169-2 also specifies instructions for the preparation of detailed specifications, which provides users with guidance on coaxial connectors. 

The guidelines in BS EN 61169-2 provide you with standardized specifications for coaxial connectors that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.