FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
2 Terms and definitions
2.1 Backward Compatibility
3 Common features and isometric view
3.1 General
3.2 Isometric view
3.3 Common features
3.4 Engagement (mating) information
3.5 Fixed connectors
3.6 Free connectors
4 Cable terminations and internal connections
4.1 General
4.1.1 Complete connectors (pairs)
4.1.2 Switch function
4.2 Termination types
5 Gages
5.1 Fixed connectors
5.2 Free connectors
6 Characteristics
6.1 General
6.2 Pin and pair grouping assignment
6.3 Climatic category
6.4 Electrical characteristics
6.5 Transmission characteristics
6.5.1 General
6.5.2 Insertion loss
6.5.3 Return loss
6.5.4 Propagation delay
6.5.5 Delay skew
6.5.6 NEXT loss
6.5.7 Power sum NEXT loss (for information only)
6.5.8 FEXT loss
6.5.9 Power sum FEXT loss (for information only)
6.5.10 Transverse conversion loss
6.5.11 Transverse conversion transfer loss
6.6 Mechanical characteristics
6.6.1 Mechanical operation
6.6.2 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices
6.6.3 Insertion and withdrawal forces
7 Tests and test schedule
7.1 General
7.2 Arrangement for contact resistance test:
7.3 Arrangement for vibration test
7.4 Test procedures and measuring methods
7.5 Preconditioning
7.6 Wiring and mounting of specimens
7.6.1 Wiring
7.6.2 Mounting
7.7 Test schedules
7.7.1 Basic (minimum) test schedule
7.7.2 Full test schedule
Annex A - High frequency (category 7) transmission
interoperability testing