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High Efficiency with Smaller & Lighter Form Factors
The MEIA™ interface provides equivalent kW power handling compared to similar EIA connector line sizes but provides a 30% smaller and 40% lighter form factor with a high efficiency, threaded coupling mechanism.
Reliable Performance In Harsh Environments
Winchester’s long heritage in high power design has made us a premier supplier in high power markets including critical safety applications in the industrial equipment segment.
Standard and Custom Configurations
MEIA™ series, high power panel mount receptacles can be customized to the optimal launch geometry for your equipment to ensure performance and safety.


Key Features
- Threaded coupling version of EIA interface
- MEIA kW power handling capability equivalent to EIA, greater than 7-16 and LC interfaces
- MEIA 30% smaller, 40% lighter than similar EIA connector
- Easy to install vs mechanical flange and bolt attachment
Technical Specifications
- Impedance: 50 Ohm
- Frequency: DC – 6 GHz (MEIA-875/EIA-7/8), DC – 3 GHz (MEIA-1625/EIA-1-5/8)
- Temperature Range: -65°C to +165°C
- Body Materials: Brass, nickel plated
- Contact Materials: Female – Brass, silver plated / Male – Beryllium copper, silver plated
- Insulator: Teflon
- Mil Std: Vibration MIL-STD-202 method 204 / Shock MIL-STD-202 method 213 / Moisture Resistance MIL-STD-202 method 106 / Corrosion MIL-STD-202 method 101
- Durability: > 500