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Outstanding RF Performance

Our 50 Ohm SMA Connectors are designed in accordance with MIL-STD-348 and feature a .250-36 threaded coupling interface designed for a frequency range of DC to 18 GHz. V-Bite® Edge-Mount SMA PCB Connectors feature a unique and patented design which provides ease of assembly, outstanding RF performance, and superior mechanical strain relief.

Reliable Performance In Various Applications

SMA Connectors can be used in a wide range of applications including Test & Measurement, Aerospace & Defense, Satellite Communication, Wireless Communication and Medical Devices.

Standard and Custom Configurations

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Key Features

  • Available in straight and right-angle designs for popular flexible and semi-rigid cables
  • Threaded coupling ensures connector will not decouple in vibration-intensive applications
  • SMA connectors designed for IW Microwave’s 1801, 2301, and 2801 series microwave cables
  • V-Bite® Edge-Mount SMA Connectors available
  • QC-SMA™ Quick Connect SMA Plugs feature a push / pull coupling mechanism that is fast and easy to use
  • E-Snap® Edge-Mount connectors provide superior RF performance versus traditional right-angle connects

Technical Specifications

  • Impedance: 50 Ohms 
  • Frequency: DC to 18 GHz / Flexible Cable 0 to 12.5 GHz / Semi-Rigid 0 to 18 GHz 
  • VSWR: Straight – 1.15 Max / R/A – 1.2 Max / 1.17 Max DC to 18 GHz / Straight – 1.10 + .01 x f (GHz) Max / R/A – 1.15 + .02 x f (GHz) Max
  • Insertion Loss: Straight – .04 x √f(GHz) Max /  R/A – .07 x √f(GHz) Max / 0.06 x √f (GHz) dB Max /
  • Temperature Range: -65˚C to +165˚C
  • Body Materials: Copper Alloy / Stainless Steel Solder / Brass 
  • Contact Materials: Male – Brass / Female – BECU / Outer Contacts – Copper Alloy / Center Contacts – Copper Alloy or Brass
  • Insulator: PTFE
  • Mil Std: Corrosion Resistance MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Cond B / Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Cond B / Shock MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Cond A / Moisture Resistance MIL-STD-202, Method 106 Durability: 500 Cycles Min
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