287_WG - Precision Coaxial Connectors Working Group

IM/HFM - TC4 - High Frequency Measurement

This draft presents the combined efforts of IEEE P287 Working Group that reflect the knowledge and experience of leading specialists in the development and measurement of precision coaxial connectors for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. It presents minimum performance requirements to standardize both hermaphroditic and pin-and-socket-type connectors (IEEE P287.1). It provides recommended electrical and mechanical test procedures for Instrument Grade and Metrology Grade precision connectors (IEEE P287.2). Recommended reference procedures including connector effects, connector care and cleaning, connector repeatability and reproducibility test procedures, and a color code for connectors are detailed in the third part of the standard (IEEE P287.3). A bibliography provides a list of pertinent references for measurement techniques used in determining electrical, mechanical, and dimensional parameters for coaxial connectors.

The scope of this standard is to specify coaxial connectors for precision electrical measurements to 110 GHz. The frequency range of the standard is increased from 65 GHz to 110 GHz since in the market exists a 1 mm connector with a rated upper minimum operating frequency of 110 GHz.

This standard presents the combined efforts of IEEE P287 Working Group that reflect the knowledge and experience of leading specialists in the development and measurement of precision coaxial connectors for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. It presents minimum performance requirements to standardize both hermaphroditic and pin- and socket-type connectors (IEEE P287.1). It provides recommended electrical and mechanical test procedures for Instrument Grade and Metrology Grade precision connectors (IEEE P287.2). Recommended reference procedures including connector effects, connector care and cleaning, connector repeatability and reproducibility test procedures, and a color code for connectors are detailed in the third part of the standard (IEEE P287.3). A bibliography provides a list of pertinent references for measurement techniques used in determining electrical, mechanical, and dimensional parameters for coaxial connectors.

This standard presents the combined efforts of IEEE Subcommittee P287 that reflect the knowledge and experience of leading specialists in the development and measurement of precision coaxial connectors from dc to 110 GHz. It presents minimum performance requirements to standardize both hermaphroditic and pin- and socket-type connectors. It provides recommended electrical and mechanical test procedures for general and laboratory precision connectors. A bibliography provides a list of pertinent references for measurement techniques used in determining electrical, mechanical, and dimensional parameters for coaxial connectors. Remarks: Revision of IEEE Std 287-1968