SN EN 60603-7-7 : 2006

INTRODUCTION
1 General
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Normative references
2 Technical information
  2.1 Terms and definitions
  2.2 Information on application
      2.2.1 Transmission performance
      2.2.2 Complete connectors (pairs)
      2.2.3 Interchangeability level
      2.2.4 Shielding/grounding
      2.2.5 Terminations
  2.3 IEC type designation
3 Dimensional information
  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 Terminations
  4.1 Referenced termination types
      4.1.1 Insulation displacement terminations
      4.1.2 Crimp terminations
      4.1.3 Insulation piercing terminations
      4.1.4 Compliant pin (press-in)
      4.1.5 Spring clamp terminations
      4.1.6 Non-referenced termination types
      4.1.7 Solder terminations
  4.2 Switch function
      4.2.1 Basic switch function
      4.2.2 Additional switch function
  4.3 Accessories
  4.4 Mounting information for fixed connectors
      4.4.1 Hole pattern on printed boards
      4.4.2 Mounting on panels
  4.5 Mounting information for free connectors
5 Gauges
  5.1 Fixed connectors
  5.2 Free connectors
  5.3 Probes
  5.4 Contact resistance gauge
  5.5 Test panel (for voltage proof test)
6 Characteristics
  6.1 General
  6.2 Pin and pair grouping assignment
  6.3 Climatic category
  6.4 Electrical characteristics
      6.4.1 Creepage and clearance distance
      6.4.2 Voltage proof
      6.4.3 Current-carrying capacity
      6.4.4 Initial contact resistance
      6.4.5 Input to output d.c. resistance
      6.4.6 Input to output d.c. resistance unbalance
      6.4.7 Insulation resistance
      6.4.8 Transfer impedance
  6.5 Transmission characteristics
      6.5.1 Insertion loss
      6.5.2 Return loss
      6.5.3 Propagation delay
      6.5.4 Delay skew
      6.5.5 NEXT loss
      6.5.6 Power sum NEXT loss (for information only)
      6.5.7 FEXT loss
      6.5.8 Power sum FEXT loss (for information only)
      6.5.9 Transverse conversion loss
      6.5.10 Transverse conversion transfer loss
      6.5.11 Coupling attenuation
  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 Test procedures and measuring methods
  7.3 Preconditioning
  7.4 Wiring and mounting of specimens
      7.4.1 Wiring
      7.4.2 Mounting
  7.5 Contact resistance measurement arrangement and
      procedure
      7.5.1 Arrangement for contact resistance
             measurement
      7.5.2 Test procedure for contact resistance
             measurement
  7.6 Arrangement for dynamic stress tests (test phase CP1)
  7.7 Test schedules
      7.7.1 Basic (minimum) test schedule
      7.7.2 Full test schedule
Annex A (normative) Gauging continuity procedure
Annex B (normative) Locking device mechanical
         operation - Test procedure and requirements
Annex C (normative) High frequency (category 7)
         transmission interoperability testing
Annex D (normative) General requirements for the
         measurement set-up
Annex E (normative) Insertion loss
Annex F (normative) Return loss
Annex G (normative) Near end cross talk (NEXT)
Annex H (normative) Far end cross talk (FEXT)
Annex I (normative) Transfer impedance
Annex J (normative) Transverse conversion loss (TCL)
         and transverse conversion transfer loss (TCTL)
Annex K (normative) Termination of balun
Annex L (normative) Gauging requirements
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

Describes 8 way connectors, up to 4 pairs, and specifies mechanical and environmental requirements, and electrical transmission requirements for frequencies up to 600 MHz.