This part of IEC 60603-7 covers 8-way unshielded free and fixed connectors, it is intended to
specify the common dimensions, mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics and
tests for the family of IEC 60603-7-x connectors.

These connectors are intermateable (according to IEC 61076-1 level 2) and interoperable with
other IEC 60603-7 series connectors.