Connector Systems (Planar)

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
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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*
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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
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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
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Model 7008
Pressurized PLANAR BLINDMATE® Connector
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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:
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1. All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless
otherwise specified.
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Models 7034 & 7034-1
dc to 40.0 GHz
Rear Locking PLANAR BLINDMATE® Connectors
RoHS
INSERTION LOSS (dB) & SWR:
Frequency (GHz)
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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.
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Models 7035, 7035-1, 7035R & 7035R-1 dc to 40.0 GHz
Front Locking PLANAR BLINDMATE® Connectors
RoHS
INSERTION LOSS (dB) & SWR:
Frequency (GHz)
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Models 7004A & 7005A
PLANAR CROWN® UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM
dc to 40.0 GHz
SMA; Type N; TNC; GPC-7; 3.5mm; SMK; 2.4mm
RoHS
Features
The use of PLANAR CROWN® connectors on instruments,
cables, components/accessories offers the manufacturer
and user the following benefits.
Reduced Downtime - Damaged connectors can be
replaced in seconds without any tools. Repair cost is minimized to that of a single connector. Recalibration, in most
applications, is virtually eliminated due to closely matched
phase, mechanical dimensions and insertion loss of the
replaceable PLANAR CROWN® assemblies.
Versatility - Ability to select different connector types adds
versatility to instruments, cables, systems and accessories.
It offers the end user multiple connector options. Connector
type and sex can be readily interchanged as dictated by the
system/DUT, eliminating the need for adapters.
Superior Electrical Performance than would be obtained
by additional adapters.
Simplified Network and Power Measurements on
non-insertable devices.
Non-rotational Interface - Since the PLANAR INTERFACE has
interlocking teeth, it eliminates unthreading of the connection when the Crown is subjected to a rotational torque. This
feature is especially useful on coaxial cables where one end
unthreads so easily when the cable is subjected to twisting
or flexing.
Torque Independent Connection - A torque wrench is not
required when mating the Crown to the bulkhead. A
reasonable hand tightening of the coupling nut results in an
excellent RF connection. This is achieved by having spring
biased inner and outer contacts in the Crown connectors.
Spring biasing ensures an intimate electrical contact at the
PLANAR INTERFACE. A pilot diameter on the bulkhead
guarantees excellent concentricity.
Axial Isolation of the Center Contact - Any excessive
axial force on the Crown center contact is absorbed by the
spring biasing at the Planar interface end.
Standardized Mounting Holes - All instrument panels
can be fabricated with a standard 3/8" Dia. D-hole independent of the front panel connector type/sex. This
eliminates changes in sheet metal design when different
connector options are requested.
Description
The PLANAR CROWN® UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM is
comprised of two connector halves/subassemblies which
have a common mating interface referred to as the
PLANAR INTERFACE. The first connector half is called the
PLANAR BULKHEAD which readily mounts into instrument
front panels, components and cables. One end of this
bulkhead has a 2.92mm (SMK) male/female primary connector. The other end has a combination of grooves,
external threads and a coaxial PLANAR INTERFACE with a
2.92mm (SMK) airline geometry. The bulkhead operates
mode free beyond 40 GHz. The second connector half,
called the PLANAR CROWN®, has a similar 2.92mm PLANAR
INTERFACE on one end, with spring biased inner and outer
contacts. It has corresponding projections which interlock
with slots on the bulkhead and a coupling nut which
secures the two connector halves, resulting in a non-rotational, torque independent electrical connection. The
spring biased inner and outer contacts eliminate the need
for specifying proof torque and no tools are required to
mate or unmate or break the connection. The primary end
of the PLANAR CROWN® is offered in a variety of primary
coaxial connector configurations such as SMA, Type N,
GPC-7, TNC, 3.5mm, 2.92mm (SMK) and 2.4mm (under
development), thus providing an extremely versatile connector system wherein a connector can be replaced in a
matter of seconds.
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U.S. Patent No. 4,836,801
(Other U.S. and Foreign Patents pending)
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2. K® is a registered trademark of the Wiltron 2.92mm connector
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PLANAR BULKHEAD Connectors . . . dc to 40.0 GHz
Model Number/
Primary Conn.
Frequency
Range (GHz)
SWR*
(maximum)
Insertion Loss *
(dB maximum)
Electrical
Length
dc - 40
----
----
19.9 + 0.25mm
dc - 40
----
----
21.6 + 0.25mm
7010-1
2.92mm Female
with dc Block
dc - 26.5
1.20-1.25
0.6-0.9
19.9 + 0.25mm
7010-2
2.92mm Male
with dc Block
dc - 26.5
1.20-1.25
0.6-0.9
21.6 + 0.25mm
) 7004A-1
2.92mm Female
) 7004A-2
2.92mm Male
PLANAR CROWN Connectors . . . dc to 40.0 GHz
Model Number/
Primary Conn.
Frequency
Range (GHz)
SWR*
(maximum)
Insertion Loss *
(dB maximum)
Electrical
Length
7005A-1
SMA Female
dc - 26.5
1.20
1.25
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
0.25 (dc -18 GHz)
0.35 (18 - 26.5 GHz)
18.6 + 0.25mm
7005A-2
SMA Male
dc - 26.5
1.20
1.25
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
0.25 (dc -18 GHz)
0.35 (18 - 26.5 GHz)
18.6 + 0.25mm
) 7005A-3
dc - 18
1.20
0.25
18.6 + 0.25mm
dc - 18
1.20
0.25
28.6 + 0.25mm
7005A-5
GPC-7
dc - 18
1.20
0.25
34.8 + 0.25mm
) 7005A-6
dc - 34
Type N Female
) 7005A-4
Type N Male
3.5mm Female
) 7005A-7
dc - 34
3.5mm Male
)7005A-8
1.20
1.25
1.30
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5 - 34 GHz)
0.25 (dc -18 GHz)
0.35 (18 - 34 GHz)
18.0 + 0.20mm
1.20
1.25
1.30
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5 - 34 GHz)
0.25 (dc -18 GHz)
0.35 (18 - 34 GHz)
18.0 + 0.20mm
dc - 18
1.20
dc - 18
1.20
0.25
26.3 + 0.35mm
TNC Female
7005A-9
TNC Male
) 7005A-10
dc - 40
2.92mm Female
7005A-11
2.92mm Male
dc - 40
7005A-12
2.4mm Female
dc - 40
7005A-13
2.4mm Male
dc - 40
1.20
1.25
1.35
0.25
26.3 + 0.35mm
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5 - 40 GHz)
0.25 (dc -18 GHz)
0.35 (18 - 26.5 GHz)
0.45 (26.5 - 40 GHz)
18.0 + 0.15mm
1.20
1.25
1.35
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5 - 40 GHz)
0.25
0.35
0.45
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5 - 40 GHz)
18.0 + 0.15mm
1.20
1.25
1.35
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5 - 40 GHz)
0.25
0.35
0.45
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5 - 40 GHz)
18.0 + 0.15mm
1.20
1.25
1.35
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5-40 GHz)
0.25
0.35
0.45
(dc -18 GHz)
(18 - 26.5 GHz)
(26.5-40 GHz)
18.0 + 0.15mm
Notes: 1. Specifications based on mated pair of 7004A-X and 7005A-XX. Refer to mating PLANAR CROWN for SWR and Insertion loss specifications.
2. Aeroflex / Weinschel 2.92mm connectors are compatible with SMA, 3.5mm, SMK and other 2.92mm connectors.
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General Specifications
PLANAR INTERFACE REPEATABILITY1:
Reflection Coefficient (Magnitude):
60 dB (dc - 18 GHz)
50 dB (18 - 26.5 GHz)
45 dB (26.5 - 40 GHz)
TNC (Models 7005A-8 and -9):
Transmission (Magnitude)2:
These TNC male and female connectors are designed per
MIL-STD-348 interface requirements for the NEW TNC connectors and operate mode free beyond 18 GHz.
40 dB (dc - 18 GHz)
35 dB (18 - 26.5 GHz)
30 dB (26.5 - 40 GHz)
Contact Pin and Insulator Protrusion (TNC Female): 5.03 to
5.28mm (0.198 to 0.208 inch)
Contact Pin and Insulator Recession: 5.28mm (0.208 in)
minimum
2.92mm (Models 7005A-10 and -11):
Transmission (phase)2: 0.5°
Contact Pin Recession: 0 to 0.08mm (0 to 0.003 in)
1. The Repeatability specifications apply to ten consecutive
disconnections and reconnections of the PLANAR INTERFACE.
In addition to the many advantages of 2.92mm airline connectors the Aeroflex / Weinschel version incorporates a
three slot female contact design resulting in a more ruggedized contact than the conventional four slot design on most
2.92mm connectors.
2. Transmission repeatability includes the repeatability of
the VNA test cable.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0°C to 85°C
CONSTRUCTION: Passivated stainless steel bodies and
coupling nuts. Gold plated beryllium copper contacts.
INTERFACE DIMENSIONS & ADDITIONAL FEATURES
OF PRIMARY CONNECTORS:
2.4mm (Models 7005A-12 and 7005A-13):
Contact Pin Recession: 0 to 0.08mm (0 to 0.003 in)
Applications
SMA (Models 7005A-1 and -2):
Contact Pin Recession: 0 to 0.1mm (0 to 0.004 in)
Front Insulator Recession: 0.23 to 0.33mm (0.009 to 0.013
in)
Aeroflex / Weinschel high frequency SMA connector operates mode free beyond 26.5 GHz and is a superior SMA
connector. It incorporates a wider shoulder on the male and
female mating planes (0.020" typical compared to 0.007" on
standard SMA connectors) and has a 3 slot female contact
instead of the conventional four slot design. Both these features result in a more rugged connector with longer life and
improved repeatability. Unlike many commercial teflon
loaded SMA connectors, these connectors will not cause
premature damage when mated with 3.5mm, 2.92mm and
K® connectors.
Type N (Models 7005A-3 and -4):
Contact Pin Protrusion (N female): 5.18 to 5.26mm (0.204
to 0.207 in)
Contact Pin Recession (N Male): 5.28 to 5.36mm (0.208 to
0.211 in)
The male and female Type N connectors are Precision Test
connectors per MIL-STD-348. They are usable to 22 GHz.
GPC-7 (Model 7005A-5):
Contact Pin Recession: 0 to 0.05mm (0 to 0.002 in)
The GPC-7 connectors are designed per IEEE Std 287.
3.5mm (Models 7005A-6 and -7):
Contact Pin Recession: 0 to 0.08mm (0 to 0.003 in)
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Test Instruments - Synthesizers; network/spectrum
analyzers, power meters and many more.
Accessories - Detectors, SWR bridges/auto testers; power
sensors, etc.,
Microwave Cables - Cables constructed with the PLANAR
BULKHEAD connector interface at one end offer the user a
wide choice of primary coaxial connectors offered on the
PLANAR CROWN models. For an instrument such as a VNA,
this eliminates the need for having different sets of test
cables for different connector configurations. Cables with a
built in PLANAR CROWN on the opposite end mate directly
with PLANAR BULKHEADS on instruments, providing an
excellent non-rotational electrical connection.
Special Configurations - The PLANAR BULKHEAD design
can be provided with a built in attenuator or dc block. This
is a useful feature when instrument front ends require a
masking attenuator or need to be protected against dc
voltages. Although the basic mechanical design of the
PLANAR BULKHEAD was intended for panel mounting, it can
be modified to mount directly into other accessories. The
primary connector of the bulkhead can also be modified to
launch directly on microstrip or suspended stripline
substrates.
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Revision Date: 3/10/09