Models 7008, 7034, 7035, 7035R & 7041 PLANAR BLIND-MATE® Connectors, dc to 40.0 GHz Threadless Connector System / S pace Saving / L ong Life Description Planar Blind-mates connectors are typically used as a pair or set which is comprised of two connector subassemblies that have a common mating interface. Generally, a pair contains one floating blind-mate Interface with spring loaded inner/outer contacts and the other is a fixed blindmate interface with fixed inner/outer contacts (Figure 1). Features o Threadless Connector Mating - This blind-mate connector series provides threadless connector mating which is useful when mating an array of connectors on one RF module to another array within seconds. o Space Saving - These connectors can simplify RF connections in the most inaccessible regions and high package density systems where conventional threaded connector mating is extremely difficult. The Planar Blind-mate series provides threadless connector mating which is useful when mating an array of connectors on one RF module to another array within seconds. Each connector pair will tolerate typically 0.02 inches per pair radial and axial offset misalignment and still meet all of its electrical specifications. Most Aeroflex / Weinschel Planar Blind-mates designs conveniently mount on any panel using a standard panel D-hole or most any standardized hole pattern. Extra heavy construction for long life even with mistreatment makes these blind-mate products suitable for panel use. o Long Life - 1,000,000 typical matings. Excellent for ATE applications. Non-piloting spring loaded contact areas provided extremely long life and repeatability. o Connector Options - Choose from many standard Connector options such as SMA per MIL-C-39012, SMK (2.92mm), 2.4mm and SMB. o Broad Frequency Range - Aeroflex / Weinschel offers a wide selection of frequency ranges from dc to 40 GHz including most wireless bands. o Blind-Mate Fixed Attenuator, Termination & dc Block Designs - Blind-mates can be configured on other coaxial products such as Fixed Attenuators, terminations and even dc blocks. o Ideal for mass-mount and receiver interface subsystems where hundreds of high frequency connections need to be made simultaneously. o New Front & Rear Locking Models - New designs offer front or rear mounting options. o Optimized Designs for RF & Wireless Applications Figure 1. Common Blind-Mate Mating Interface U.S. Patent Number 6,409,550 EXPRESS Shipment available via 800-542-4457 or www.argosysales.com. Check with distributor for current product stocking quantities. 185 Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Blind-Mate Connectors...dc-40.0 GHz Model Number Connector Type Frequency Range (GHz) SWR (Maximum) Loss (Maximum dB) Page No. s 7008 Pressurized SMA Female dc - 40.0 1.30-1.65* 0.3-1.5* 188 s 7034 2.92mm Female, Rear Lock, Floating dc - 40.0 1.35-1.55* 0.50 189 2.92mm Female, Rear Lock, Fixed dc - 40.0 1.35-1.55* 0.85 s 7035 2.92mm Female, Front Locking Hex Nut, Floating dc - 40.0 1.35-1.55* 0.50 s 7035-1 2.92mm Female, Front Locking Hex Nut, Fixed dc - 40.0 1.35-1.55* 0.85 s 7034-1 7035R 2.92mm Female, Front Locking, Floating, Round Nut dc - 40.0 1.35-1.55* 0.85 7035R-1 2.92mm Female, Front Locking, Fixed, Round Nut dc - 40.0 1.35-1.55* 0.85 7041 2.92mm Female, Rear Locking, Fixed, Round Nut, Lower Cost dc - 18.0 1.20-1.40* 0.60 190 191 s EXPRESS Shipment available via www.argosysales.com or 800-542-4457. Note: Other models may also be available from Express delivery. * VARIES WITH FREQUENCY. 186 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Applications Ideal applications for these high quality/high frequency connectors range from mass-mount and receiver interface subsystems that house hundreds of high frequency connectors to single connector configurations. In either case these connectors allow threadless connector mating which is very useful when mating an array of connectors on one RF module to another array or connector within seconds. Figure 2 shows a typical application where each connector half contains 7035R series connectors. These connectors contain spring loaded inner/outer contacts which allows for extremely long contact life as well as 0.02 per pair maximum radial and axial offset misalignment while still meeting all the specified electrical specifications. Aeroflex / Weinschel offers a variety of standard models which are designed to fit or be configured into a wide range of applications: o Pressurized Designs - Model 7008 (page 220) is equipped with a flange arrangement designed to withstand 1000 PSI of hydrostatic pressure. This model can be mated with another 7008 or any 7034 or 7035 series Planar Blind-mate. See page 218 for mating applications. o Rear Locking - Models 7034 & 7034-1 (page 221) are beneficial in applications where there is easy access to the front of the connector for holding while the cable and connector is added or removed. Rotation is also prevented if the connector front is inserted in a slot which could allow for easier cable and connector assembly installation. o Front Locking - Models 7035, 7035-1, 7035R, 7035R-1 (page 222) & 7041 (New..page 223) are beneficial in applications where the cable and connector will be inserted as an assembly into a panel or connector module from the rear. o Custom Configurations - Other types of Planar Blind-mate connectors such as SMA, SMB, 3.5mm, flange, microstrip/pc board mount launch, test probes, frequency specific, arrays or interface subsystems can be designed for your particular application. Refer to page 222-224 for other examples. Figure 2. Typical Application 187 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Model 7008 Pressurized PLANAR BLINDMATE® Connector EXPRESS www.argosysales.com 800-542-4457 Specifications NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω FREQUENCY RANGE: dc to 40.0 GHz POWER RATING: 50 Watts CW, 500 Watts peak dc to 40.0 GHz RoHS HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE: 1000 PSI STATIC PRESSURE: 50 PSI TEMPERATURE RANGE: -50°C to +125°C CONNECTORS: Stainless Steel SMA connectors per MILSTD-348 interface dimensions - mate nondestructively with MIL-C-39012 connectors. WEIGHT: 2 oz (56.7 g) maximum PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: INSERTION LOSS (dB) & SWR*: Frequency (GHz) SWR typical maximum dc - 18 18 - 26.5 26.5 - 40 1.20 1.30 1.45 1.30 1.40 1.65 typical 0.3 0.6 1.0 Loss maximum 0.5 0.8 1.5 *Specifications are for mated pair (Mated pair can be any combination of Model 7008 and 7035). Applications Model 7034-1 & 7008: Model 7034 & 7008: Model 7035-1 & 7008: Model 7035 & 7008: NOTE: 1. All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified. 2. Unit available with RoHS compliant materials, specify when ordering. 188 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Models 7034 & 7034-1 dc to 40.0 GHz Rear Locking PLANAR BLINDMATE® Connectors RoHS INSERTION LOSS (dB) & SWR: Frequency (GHz) EXPRESS www.argosysales.com 800-542-4457 Specifications NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω FREQUENCY RANGE: dc to 40.0 GHz INSERTION LOSS REPEATABILITY: +0.1 dB typical MECHANICAL LIFE: 25,000 matings minimum dc - 18 18 - 40 Loss (maximum) SWR (maximum) 0.50 0.85 1.35 1.55 RADIAL OFFSET ALLOWED: +0.02 inches per pair TEMPERATURE RANGE: -50°C to +100°C CONNECTORS: Stainless Steel 2.92mm connector with gold plated contacts - mate nondestructively with SMA connectors per MIL-C-39012, 3.5mm, SMK, and other 2.92mm connectors. WEIGHT: 2 oz, (56.7 g) maximum PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: NOTES: 1. All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are nominal, unless otherwise specified. 2. Maximum panel thickness for Model 7034 is 4.9 (0.195). For panels less than 4.2 (0.165) installation requires appropriate washer. 3. Unit available with RoHS compliant materials, specify when ordering. 189 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Models 7035, 7035-1, 7035R & 7035R-1 dc to 40.0 GHz Front Locking PLANAR BLINDMATE® Connectors RoHS INSERTION LOSS (dB) & SWR: Frequency (GHz) EXPRESS www.argosysales.com 800-542-4457 Specifications NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω FREQUENCY RANGE: dc to 40.0 GHz INSERTION LOSS REPEATABILITY: +0.1 dB typical MECHANICAL LIFE: 25,000 matings minimum PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: Models7035 & 7035-1: dc - 18 18 - 40 Loss (maximum) SWR (maximum) 0.50 0.85 1.35 1.55 RADIAL OFFSET ALLOWED: +0.02 inches per pair TEMPERATURE RANGE: -50°C to +100°C CONNECTORS: Stainless Steel 2.92mm connector with gold plated contacts - mate nondestructively with SMA connectors per MIL-C-39012, 3.5mm, SMK, and other 2.92mm connectors. WEIGHT: 2 oz (56.7 g) maximum Models 7035R & 7035R-1: NOTES: 190 1. 2. 3. 4. All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are nominal, unless otherwise specified. Maximum panel thickness for Model 7035 is 4.9 (0.195). Panel flange thickness of 1.0 (0.03) shown for 7035R. Connector Mating shown with counterbore for increased shielding effectiveness. Unit available with RoHS compliant materials, specify when ordering 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Models 7041 dc to 18.0 GHz Rear Locking PLANAR BLINDMATE® Connector Lower Cost Design Specifications NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω nominal FREQUENCY RANGE: dc to 18.0 GHz INSERTION LOSS (dB) & SWR: Frequency (GHz) dc - 6 6 - 18 Loss (maximum) SWR (maximum) 0.40 0.60 1.20 1.40 INSERTION LOSS REPEATABILITY: +0.1 dB typical MECHANICAL LIFE: 25,000 matings minimum RADIAL OFFSET ALLOWED: +0.02 inches per pair TEMPERATURE RANGE: -50°C to +100°C CONNECTORS: Stainless Steel 2.92mm connector with gold plated contacts - mate nondestructively with SMA connectors per MIL-C-39012, 3.5mm, SMK, and other 2.92mm connectors. WEIGHT: 2 oz, (56.7 g) maximum PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: NOTES: 1. All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are nominal, unless otherwise specified. 2. Maximum panel thickness for Model 7041 is 4.9 (0.195). Panel flange thickness less than 4.2 (0.165). Installation requires appropriate washer. 3. * when mating surface have been maintained and kept clean. 191 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Custom Examples The following examples illustrate some typical Blind-mate designs that can be either modified or used as a basis for creating a specific blind-mate connector or system for your application: Example 1: Example 4: This example shows a blind-mate to SMA flange connector which includes a standard 4 hole mounting pattern and SMA connectors per MIL-C-39012 connectors. These connectors can be optimized to a specific frequency range and/or your defined specifications. Example 2: This example illustrates shows a 6 dB blind-mate attenuator design that consists of two floating receivers with a compression spring and spring loaded contacts (inner and outer conductors). Designs can also be supplied with stationary fixed surface connectors. Specifications for this unit include dc-32 GHz operation, 1.35 maximum SWR, and a radial alignment +0.02 offset. Example 5: Example 2 illustrates a blind-mate to a microstrip launch design that features a non-piloting (fixed), spring loaded inner connector. Specifications include dc to 4 GHz frequency operation, maximum insertion loss of 0.5 dB and maximum SWR of 1.25. Example 3: This example illustrates a blind-mate to 2.92mm connector design that features a non-piloting, spring loaded inner and outer connector. Specifications included dc to 40 GHz frequency operation, static pressure of 50 PSI, temperature range of -50°C to +125°C maximum insertion loss of 0.3 to 1.5 and maximum SWR of 1.30-1.70. Example 3 illustrates a blind-mate to 2.92mm test probe design that features wrench flats, dc to 18 GHz frequency operation, maximum insertion loss of 6 dB and maximum SWR of 1.25. This was specifically designed to interface with standard SMA, 3.5mm, and 2.92mm Bulkhead connectors. 192 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Example 6: A B Example 6 shows a blind-mate connector system that was designed to interface with many different specified requirements. Connector A is a 3.5mm to blind-mate interface which contains fixed inner and outer contacts; used for connection to other coaxial components such as attenuators, terminations and dc blocks. Connector B is a blind-mate to 2.92mm panel adapter design with a spring loaded inner and outer contacts. Connector C is a blind-mate interface connector that can be easily installed to coaxial cables or printed circuit board assemblies. C Example 7: This example illustrates a low cost blind-mate to SMB configuration specifically designed and optimized for RF & wireless applications. These connectors offer not only all the features of the Planar Blind-mate interface but the SMB connector provides an additional quick disconnect for cable assemblies. Specifications for this connector include dc to 2.0 GHz operation, 50 Ω nominal impedance, insertion loss of 0.35 dB, SWR of 1.15-1.30, radial/axial misalignment of +0.020” OFFSET (blind-mate side), operating temperature of +10°C to +40°C, dielectric withstanding voltage of 1000 Vac and a insulation resistance of 1000 MΩ nominal. These stainless steel connectors contain non-piloting contacts that provides long life (1,000,000 matings) and offers a repeatability of +0.05 dB typical. NOTE: All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless otherwise specified. 193 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012 Connector Systems Example 8: 16 Way Power Divider - High Density Packaging Environment This example shows how a series of blind-mate connectors are used in a 16 Way Power Divider module that is used in a high density packaging environment. Specifications Frequency Range: Impedance: Isolation: RF Input Power: Operating Temperature Range: 30 MHz - 3 GHz 50 ohms nominal 23.5 minimum 1 Watt maximum (any port) 0 to 60 °C PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: NOTES: All dimensions are given in inches and are nominal, unless otherwise specified. 194 5305 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703-7362 s TEL: 301-846-9222, 800-638-2048 s Fax: 301-846-9116 web: www.aeroflex.com/weinschel s email: [email protected] Revision Date: 9/30/2012