This standard BS EN 4644-001:2017 Aerospace series. Connector, electrical and optical, rectangular, modular, rectangular inserts, operating temperature 175 °C (or 125 °C) continuous is classified in these ICS categories:
49.060 Aerospace electric equipment and systems
49.090 On-board equipment and instruments
This European Standard specifies the required characteristics, the condition for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance for electrical and optical rectangular connectors with single or multiple removable rectangular inserts for use in a temperature range from – 65 °C to 175 °C continuous for electrical contact. This family of connectors is particularly suitable for aeronautic use in zones of severe environmental conditions on board aircraft, applying EN 2282. Inserts for fiber optic contacts or mixing fiber optic contacts and electrical contacts are described in EN 4639-002.
