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SMA/SMA-COM/BMA

SMA/SMA-COM/BMA

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Introduction
The document provides comprehensive details on Radiall's BMA, SMA, and SMA-COM connectors, focusing on their specifications, applications, and characteristics. These connectors are designed for high-frequency applications in fields such as radar systems, telecommunications, and military microwave modules.

BMA Connectors

General Features: BMA connectors are blind mate connectors with slide-on coupling, suitable for frequencies up to 22 GHz, accommodating large axial and radial misalignments.
Applicable Standards: Compliant with MIL-STD-348 Fig. 321 and CEI 1169-33, compatible with OSP series.
Applications: Used in radars, antennas, and telecommunication equipment.
Product Range: Includes various cable connectors, floating bulkhead, PCB receptacles, and hermetic receptacles.
New Design: Introduced a new spring fingers outer contact in 2007 for improved performance.

Electrical Characteristics

Impedance: 50Ω
Frequency Range: DC - 22 GHz
V.S.W.R.: 1.05 + 0.01 F (GHz)
Insertion Loss: 0.03 √ F (GHz)
RF Leakage: -90 + F (GHz)
Insulation Resistance: ≥ 5000 MΩ
Contact Resistance: Center contact: 5 mΩ max., Outer contact: 2.5 mΩ max.
Voltage: Dielectric withstanding voltage ≥ 1000 V at sea level, 200 V at 70000 ft

Mechanical Characteristics

Durability: >1000 cycles
Engagement Force: 13.6 N max.
Disengagement Force: 0.56 N min.
Cable Retention Force: > 136 N for .085"/RG405 cable, > 272 N for .141"/RG402 cable
Misalignment: Radial ± 0.1mm, Axial 0.38mm max. for fixed mount; Radial ± 0.51mm, Axial 1.52mm min. for float mount

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature Range: -65°C to +165°C for standard models, -65°C to +105°C for semi-rigid cables
Thermal Cycling: MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Vibration: MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock: MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition A
Moisture Resistance: MIL-STD-202, Method 106
Corrosion: MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition A
Protection: IP54 for male connector with O-ring

Materials and Plating

Body/Nut: Stainless steel or brass with gold or passivated plating
Center Contacts: Brass or beryllium copper with gold over nickel or NPGR plating
Outer Contact: Beryllium copper with NPGR plating
Gaskets: Silicon rubber
Insulators: PTFE

Product Variants
Includes straight plugs, bulkhead plugs, floating jacks, and receptacles with specific part numbers and material specifications.

Conclusion
Radiall's connectors are designed for high reliability and performance in demanding applications, providing comprehensive technical specifications for product selection.

SMA Connectors

Materials and Plating: Made from stainless steel, available in passivated or gold-plated finishes. Center contacts are beryllium copper (female) or brass (male), gold-plated.
Electrical Characteristics: Impedance of 50Ω, frequency range from DC to 27 GHz, low insertion loss, high insulation resistance.
Mechanical Characteristics: Designed for 500 matings, robust with high retention forces.
Environmental Characteristics: Operate within -65°C to +165°C, tested for thermal shock, high temperature, corrosion, vibration, and moisture resistance.

Connector Types

Hermetic Connectors: Maintain pressurized or vacuum environments, available in field replaceable, integrated glass bead, and without glass bead types.
SMA Connectors: Include cable connectors for flexible and semi-rigid cables, panel and PCB mount receptacles, and adapters.

Applications
Suitable for civil and military telecommunications, aeronautics, military equipment, space applications, and measurement systems.

Standards and Approvals
Comply with MIL-C-39012, EC 169-1, CECC 22110, and are space-qualified with SCC 3402 (ESA) and CNES approvals.

Additional Information
Includes detailed tables with part numbers, dimensions, and specific notes for various connector configurations, along with installation tools and assembly instructions.

Commercial SMA Connectors

Compatibility: Fully compatible with MIL standardized SMA connectors, with reduced tightening torque.
Range: Suitable for various coaxial cables and PCB models.
Design: Features a simple snap-in axial captivation for full crimp models, ensuring constant axial positioning.
Size: Space-saving due to the captivation technique.
Design Variants: Available in straight and right-angle models with a 3-piece design.
Attachment: Fast and reliable cable attachment through crimping or soldering.
Pricing: Competitive pricing due to efficient design and material use.

General Characteristics

Impedance: 50Ω
Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz for semi-rigid cables, DC to 12.4 GHz for standard models.
Temperature Range: -65°C to +105°C for standard models, -65°C to +165°C for semi-rigid cables.

Electrical Characteristics

Insulation Resistance: Minimum 5000 MΩ.
Contact Resistance: Initial outer conductor 3 mΩ, inner conductor 2 mΩ.
Voltage: Dielectric withstanding voltage up to 1000 VRMS.

Mechanical Characteristics

Life: 100 matings.
Engagement Force: 23 Ncm.
Coupling Nut Torque: Recommended 60 Ncm.

Environmental Characteristics

Vibration and Shock: Compliant with MIL STD 202.
Corrosion and Moisture Resistance: Tested under MIL standards.

Materials and Plating

Bodies: Made of brass, available in BBR or gold plating.
Center Contacts: Beryllium copper for female, brass for male, gold plated.

Applications
Suitable for telecommunications, aeronautics, measurement and test systems, and general electronics.

Assembly Instructions
Detailed assembly instructions are provided for various connector types, including straight plugs, right angle plugs, and receptacles.

Conclusion
The Commercial SMA series offers a versatile and reliable solution for high-performance applications, focusing on compatibility, ease of assembly, and competitive pricing.

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Contents BMA Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Characteristics .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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GENERAL • Blind mate connector • Slide-on coupling • High frequency • Float mount design allows large axial and radial misalignment APPLICABLE STANDARDS • MIL-STD-348 Fig. 321 • CEI 1169-33 • Compatible with OSP series APPLICATIONS • Airborne and ground radars • Active electronically scanned array antennas • Rack and panel telecommunication equipment • Military microwave modules Radiall's BMA series has been designed for applications where reliability, durability and performance at high frequency is essential. BMA is a blind mate connector widely used to interconnect microwave modules with multiple...

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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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Plugs and Contacts STRAIGHT PLUGS, SOLDER TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLES Cable group STRAIGHT BULKHEAD PLUGS CRIMP TYPE FOR FLEXIBLE CABLE Cable group STRAIGHT CONTACTS SIZE 8 FOR MIL-STD-38999 CONNECTORS SOLDER TYPE Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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Jacks STRAIGHT FLOATING JACKS SOLDER TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLE STRAIGHT FLOATING JACKS CRIMP TYPE FOR FLEXIBLE CABLE Cable group Part number Fig. Panel drilling Body & finish Captive center contact Panel mount Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Brass BBR Stainless steel passivated Radiall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number. 7-7

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BMA Jacks and Receptacles RIGHT ANGLE FLOATING JACKS FOR SEMI-RIGID AND FLEXIBLE CABLE Cable group STRAIGHT SMT MALE RECEPTACLES Part number Part number Fig. Panel drilling Body & finish Captive center contact Note Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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NARROW AND SQUARE FLANGE EXTENDED DIELECTRIC MALE RECEPTACLES Part number NARROW AND SQUARE FLANGE EXTENDED DIELECTRIC FEMALE RECEPTACLES Part number Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number. 7-9

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SPECIAL FLANGE MALE RECEPTACLE Part number NARROW FLANGE REPLACEABLE MALE RECEPTACLES Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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SIMPLIFICATION IS OUR INNOVATION Receptacles FEMALE-FEMALE STRAIGHT ADAPTER Part number P10 ADIA -cr bdia^Q- -£>i 4 holes Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall jf Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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Panel Drilling HERMETIC GLASS BEAD RECEPTACLES P17 INSTALLATION TOOLS FOR HERMETIC RECEPTACLES Part number Body & finish Captive center contact Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall£f Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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Introduction Radiall stainless steel SMA connectors have been designed for applications where reliability, durability, robustness and high frequency are critical. • IDE RANGE W The stainless steel SMA range offers cable connectors for both flexible or semi-rigid cables, panel and PCB mount receptacles, press mount, microstrip, universal, through hole pins and end launch connectors. In series adapters and between series adapters including PUSH-ON interface are also available. All Radiall stainless steel SMA connectors can be mated with Radiall commercial (brass) SMA connectors. • ONVENIENT 3-PIECE...

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• SMA HERMETIC Hermetic connectors are required to maintain a pressurized or vacuum environment inside a micro-electronic package. RadiaLL offers 3 types of hermetic connectors: GENERAL • Sub-miniature coaxial connectors • Screw-on coupling • High RF performance • 2 plating options: - passivated stainless steel - gold plated • Wide hermetically sealed range • Space qualified range of products • SMA extended frequency 27 GHz APPLICABLE STANDARDS • MIL-C-39012 • EC 169-1 • CECC 22110 • CECC 22111 - 801 to 808 • BS 9210 N006 SPACE QUALIFIED/APPROVALS (For space range) • SCC 3402 (ESA) • CNES APPLICATIONS...

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SIMPLIFICATION IS OUR INNOVATION Interface PLUG JACK SMA Letter A B C D DIA E F DIA G* H* J K DIA M P DIA Q DIA S DIA Means behind ref plane Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radlall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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

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Characteristics Test / Characteristics Values / Remarks ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Temperature range • Standard models • Semi-rigid cables • R125 753 000 Standard packaging: 100 pieces AH dimensions are given in mm. Straight Plugs STRAIGHT PLUGS FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES Cable group Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number. 7-17

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SMA Straight Plugs STRAIGHT PLUGS FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES (CONT'D) Cable group STRAIGHT PLUGS SOLDER TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLES Cable group 7-18 Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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Straight Plugs STRAIGHT PLUGS SOLDER TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLES (CONT'D) STRAIGHT PLUGS CRIMP TYPE FOR SEMI-RIGID CABLES Cable group Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. Radiall J Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

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