IEC 60603-3:1987
Connectors for frequencies below 3 MHz for use with printed boards - Part 3: Two-part connectors for printed boards having contacts spaced at 2,54 mm (0,100 in) centres and staggered terminations at that same spacing
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IEC 60603-3:1987 defines requirements for connectors for frequencies below 3 MHz used with printed boards, specifically two-part connectors with contacts spaced at 2,54 mm (0,100 in) centres and staggered terminations at the same spacing. For engineering teams, procurement specialists, and compliance reviewers, the document provides a focused technical reference for evaluating connector suitability, documentation consistency, and conformity assessment in printed board applications. IEC 60603-3:1987 is especially relevant where connector geometry and contact spacing must align with established hardware designs and verification activities.
What is IEC 60603-3:1987?
This document is a primary technical reference for a specific connector category used with printed boards at frequencies below 3 MHz. Its scope is indicated by the title: two-part connectors with 2,54 mm spacing and staggered terminations. In practice, that means it supports technical review of connector form factor, interface compatibility, and assembly expectations for electrical equipment using printed board connections. IEC 60603-3:1987 can help organizations anchor product evaluation, engineering documentation, and quality workflows to a clear published reference.
Applications of IEC 60603-3:1987
The standard is relevant wherever printed board connectors with defined 2,54 mm spacing are specified in design, procurement, or test documentation. Typical use cases may include electronic assemblies, control modules, laboratory evaluation setups, and other equipment that depends on consistent connector interfaces for operational consistency. It may also support supplier qualification, technical assessment, and product evaluation when teams need to compare component data against a recognized compliance reference during design release or purchasing review.
Why is IEC 60603-3:1987 important?
Published technical requirements for connector geometry and termination style help reduce ambiguity during engineering validation and conformity assessment preparation. Using IEC 60603-3:1987 can improve testing consistency, support interoperability across related hardware designs, and strengthen procurement decisions by giving buyers a precise specification basis. It is also useful for risk management, because standardized interface definitions often reduce the chance of mismatched parts, integration delays, or documentation gaps in compliance workflows and technical validation activities.
- Connector requirements for printed board applications below 3 MHz
- Two-part connector format with 2,54 mm contact spacing
- Staggered termination arrangement aligned to the same pitch
- Useful for technical review, verification activities, and supplier comparison
- Supports engineering documentation and conformity assessment preparation
- Publication Date: 1987-01-01
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 60603-3:1987 (1987-01-01)
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