IEC 62946-01:2018
Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 01: Rectangular connectors - Detail specification for 8-way, shielded, free and fixed high density connectors for data transmission with frequencies up to 100 MHz and with current carring capacity up to 1A
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IEC 62946-01:2018 defines a technical reference for 8-way, shielded, free and fixed high density connectors used for data transmission at frequencies up to 100 MHz and with current carrying capacity up to 1 A. It is relevant when engineering teams, test laboratories, and procurement specialists need a documented basis for connector selection, verification activities, and compliance workflows. By aligning product evaluation with the stated connector type and performance context, it supports technical review, risk management, and consistent documentation across electrical equipment programs.
What is IEC 62946-01:2018?
This document is a detail specification within the connectors for electrical and electronic equipment series, focused on rectangular connectors with an 8-way, shielded, free and fixed high density configuration. In practical terms, IEC 62946-01:2018 serves as a compliance reference for products intended for data transmission links where controlled electrical performance and current capacity are part of the design review. It is typically used to support engineering specification checks, laboratory evaluation, and documented assessment against defined connector requirements.
Applications of IEC 62946-01:2018
The scope is relevant to organizations developing or sourcing connectors for electronic systems that need compact, shielded interconnection with data transmission capability. It may be used in product development, supplier qualification, and testing workflows where connector selection must be aligned with technical documentation and operational consistency. For laboratories and conformity assessment teams, IEC 62946-01:2018 can provide a structured basis for technical validation, procurement review, and comparison of connector designs intended for equipment integration.
Why is IEC 62946-01:2018 important?
Using IEC 62946-01:2018 helps reduce ambiguity when evaluating connector performance, especially in workflows where testing consistency and conformity assessment matter. It supports engineering teams that need a common reference for shielded, high density connectors and helps procurement and quality functions document selection criteria more clearly. In regulated or controlled development environments, the document can improve technical assessment, strengthen verification records, and support safer, more reliable product qualification.
- Detail specification for 8-way rectangular connectors with shielded free and fixed configurations
- Relevant to data transmission applications up to 100 MHz
- Supports evaluation of current carrying capability up to 1 A within engineering documentation
- Useful for laboratory testing, supplier review, and conformity assessment preparation
- Publication Date: 2018-05-24
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- New Version Available: IEC 62946-01:2018 (2020-03-25)
- This Version: IEC 62946-01:2018 (2018-05-24)
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