What is BS EN 60154-1 – General requirements for flanges for waveguides about?
BS EN 60154 is a European standard that discusses flanges for waveguides. It provides the best industry guidance on the general requirements flanges for waveguides to ensure compatibility and adequate electrical performance
BS EN 60154-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that outlines the dimensions of waveguide flanges for use in electronic equipment.
BS EN 60154-1 covers requirements for flanges drilled before or after mounting on waveguides. It should be noted that for optimum electrical performance, post-drilling of the alignment holes after mounting is recommended.
The aim of BS EN 60154-1 is to specify for waveguide flanges the mechanical requirements necessary to ensure compatibility and, as far as practicable, interchangeability as well as to ensure adequate electrical performance.
Who is BS EN 60154-1 - General requirements for flanges for waveguides for?
BS EN 60154-1 on the general requirements for flanges for waveguides is useful for:
- Flanges manufacturers
- Test centres
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 60154-1 - General requirements for flanges for waveguides?
A waveguide flange is a connector for joining sections of the waveguide and is essentially the same as a pipe flange – a waveguide, in the context of the article, being a hollow metal conduit for microwave energy.
BS EN 60154-1 guideline assists you with flange designation, standard atmospheric conditions for testing, and visual inspection for flanges for waveguides.
BS EN 60154-1 also provides guidance on Mechanical requirements for mounted flanges, unmounted flanges, and Additional requirements for unmounted flanges for waveguides.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60154-1 you can meet mechanical requirements for flanges for waveguides and ensure adequate electrical performance for flanges for waveguides. In addition, assists in ensuring the compatibility for flanges for waveguides.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60154-1:2016 supersedes BS EN 60154-1:1996 which is withdrawn. BS EN 60154-1:2016 has made some technical changes compared to the previous edition BS EN 60154-1:1996. These include:
- Defined the alignment pin and hole for waveguide alignment
- Specify the dimensions in the metric system