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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM

HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM

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High Frequency Connectors Overview

Introduction
This document provides an overview of high-frequency connectors, including N 18 GHz, TNC 18 GHz, SMA 2.9, and 2.4 mm connectors, designed for microwave and RF applications with high power handling and excellent electrical performance.

N 18 GHz Connectors

Design Features: Performance up to 18 GHz, low VSWR and insertion loss, robust construction, superior environmental seal, high power capability.
Materials: Stainless steel body, gold-plated beryllium copper contacts, PTFE dielectric.
Electrical Characteristics: 50Ω impedance, frequency range DC - 18 GHz, typical VSWR of 1.10 at 18 GHz, insertion loss < 0.1 √F (GHz) dB, RF leakage -90 dB (2 to 3 GHz).
Mechanical Characteristics: Durability of 500 matings, cable retention force of 136 N, recommended coupling torque of 160 Ncm.
Environmental Characteristics: Temperature range from -65°C to +165°C, vibration and shock resistance according to MIL-STD-1344.

TNC 18 GHz Connectors

Design Features: Similar to N 18 GHz with medium power capability.
Electrical Characteristics: 50Ω impedance, frequency range DC - 18 GHz, VSWR of 1.17 max for semi-rigid cables, insertion loss of 0.18 dB max at 9 GHz.
Mechanical Characteristics: Durability of 500 matings, recommended mating torque of 22.98 inch pounds.
Environmental Characteristics: Temperature range from -65°C to +165°C, resistance to moisture and corrosion.

SMA 2.9 and 2.4 mm Connectors

These connectors focus on high-frequency performance and robust construction, with details on interface, characteristics, and environmental specifications.

Conclusion
Radiall offers a comprehensive range of high-frequency connectors designed for reliability and performance in demanding RF and microwave applications.

Materials and Plating
The connectors and adapters are constructed with stainless steel bodies, brass and bronze contacts, PTFE Teflon insulators, and silicone elastomer gaskets. The body is passivated, and center contacts are gold plated.

Product Specifications
Specifications for various plugs and jacks include straight plugs crimp type for flexible cable, right angle plugs crimp type, and straight plugs solder type for semi-rigid cable, with details on cable group, diameter, part number, and dimensions.

SMA 2.9 Series
Compatible with K® series, 2.92 mm, SMA, and SMA 3.5 series, featuring a shortened male center contact for non-destructive mating, with frequency ranges up to 46 GHz.

2.4 mm Connectors
Designed for use up to 50 GHz, mechanically compatible with 1.85 mm connectors, featuring a robust design for a rugged, repeatable mating interface. Electrical characteristics include 50Ω impedance, frequency range DC - 50 GHz, and a voltage rating of 250 V(RMS).

Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics
Details include impedance, frequency range, VSWR, insertion loss, RF leakage, insulation resistance, contact resistance, mechanical endurance, force to engage and disengage, mating torque, and coupling nut retention force.

Environmental Characteristics
Connectors are tested for temperature range, thermal shock, high temperature, corrosion, vibration, shock, and moisture resistance according to MIL STD 202 standards.

Adapters and Receptacles
Includes various in-series and between-series adapters, with part numbers, configurations, and frequency ranges, as well as universal screw-on female receptacles and flange female receptacles.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-1

HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM R163/R143/R127/R327 SIMPLIFICATION IS OUR INNOVATON Radlall Visit www.radiall.com for more information

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-2

Contents N 18 GHz Introduction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 to 10-5 Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-3

N 18 connectors are 50 ohm precision N Type connectors designed to perform through 18 GHz. N connectors are a popular medium sized option commonly used in microwave and RF applications that require high power handling and good electrical performance. Radiatt Type N connector interfaces utilizes a PTFE (Teflon) dielectric. The mate connectors are provided with a 19 mm (3/4 in.) hex coupling nut so they can be property torqued. Connector bodies are made from stainless steet, and contacts are made from gold plated and heat treated beryttium copper contacts to insure tong tife and retiabitity. Radiatt...

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-4

N 18 GHz IMPORTANT: the 500 and the 750 connectors are NOT INTERMATEABLE, results in the interface destruction. mm Mating dimensions are MIL-C-39012 nominal with tighter tolerances and solid outer contact. Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-5

Characteristics Values/Remarks ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall j" Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-6

Plugs, Jacks and Adapters STRAIGHT PLUGS FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLES (-- 25.4 (1.0)--1 Cable group Note: N18 GHz plugs for SHF high frequency flexible cable are available as cable assemblies only. Consult us for standard N18 GHz cable assembly part numbers. BULKHEAD STRAIGHT JACKS, FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLES (panel sealed) Part number Note: 7mm air line adapters also available upon request. Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-7

Introduction TNC 18 connectors are 50 ohm precision TNC Type connectors designed to perform through 18 GHz. TNC connectors are a popular medium sized option commonly used in microwave and RF applications that require average power handling and good electrical performance. Radiall TNC connector interfaces utilizes a PTFE (Teflon) dielectric. The male connectors are provided with a 14 mm (9/16 in.) hex coupling nut so they can be properly torqued. Connector bodies are made from stainless steel, and contacts are made from gold plated and heat treated beryllium copper contacts to insure long life...

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-8

Test / Characteristics Values / Remarks ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiaii.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-9

STRAIGHT PLUGS CRIMP TYPE FOR FLEXIBLE CABLE Cable group STRAIGHT PLUGS SOLDER TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLE Cable group RIGHT ANGLE PLUGS CRIMP TYPE FOR FLEXIBLE CABLE Cable group Standard packaging = unit AH dimensions are given in mm (inch) Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-10

STRAIGHT JACK SOLDER TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLE STRAIGHT SQUARE FLANGE JACK CRIMP TYPE FOR FLEXIBLE CABLE Cable group STRAIGHT SQUARE FLANGE JACKS SOLDER TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLE Cable group Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-11

STRAIGHT BULKHEAD JACK PANEL SEALED Cable group SQUARE FLANGE STRAIGHT FEMALE RECEPTACLE (extended dielectric) Part number Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall'X* Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-12

Adapters and Caps IN SERIES ADAPTERS TNC 18 GHz Part number Fig. Captive center contact Panel drilling Note Part number Note R143 850 700 Male short circuit Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-13

Introduction SMA 2.9 series is compatible with K® series, 2.92 mm, SMA and SMA 3.5 series, and has a shortened male center contact, ensuring a non destructive mating. Radiall offers four product variations for SMA 2.9 to meet all your needs with two different designs. The standard design is using our “ULTEM” insulator technology and is qualified up to 40 GHz. The high frequency design is using our “KAPTON” insulator technology and is qualified up to 46 GHz. All versions feature the same electrical high performance and are available in a variety of configurations. SMA 2.9 FOR GENERAL USE, “ULTEM”...

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HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS: N 18 GHZ TNC 18 GHZ/SMA 2.9/2.4 MM-14

Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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Test / Characteristics Values / Remarks ULTEM technology KAPTON technology ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Packaging: unit AH dimensions are given in mm (inch). STRAIGHT PLUGS, SOLDER TYPE FOR MICROPOROUS SEMI-RIGID CABLES Cable group Go online Jor data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall'X# Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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Jacks and Receptacles STRAIGHT JACK SOLDER TYPE FOR MICROPOROUS SEMI-RIGID CABLES Part number Dimension A (mm) Captive center contact Frequency range UNIVERSAL SCREW-ON FEMALE RECEPTACLES Part number FLANGE FEMALE RECEPTACLES Part number Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall X* Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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SMA 2.9 Glass Bead and In Series Adapters GLASS BEAD Part number Part number Fig. Insulator Note Frequency range Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall X* Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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