[Test-Equipment] Slip-on SMA connectors

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi Tim:

Back a few decades I worked in the microwave component business and SMA was by 
far the most popular connector.  The common practice was to put female 
connectors on all the components and the system houses did the interconnects 
using 0.141" coax cable with male connectors on both ends.  The male SMA was 
just the threaded nut and ground sleeve to be soldered to the 141 after the end 
was preped so the center conductor was correct for the pin.

These connectors were rated for a very small number of connection cycles (less 
than 20 or there abouts).  I'm not sure if that was because of the male pin, 
the delicate female spring fingers on the center contact or some other reason.

The point is, if you're planning on many mating cycles you might consider 
either adding a male to female adapter (connector saver) or an adapter to a 
different connector rated for more cycles.

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
http://www.PRC68.com
http://www.precisionclock.com



k3hx at juno.com wrote:
> Group,
> 
> Looking for some male, in-line (not 90 degree) slip-on SMA connectors
> 
> for testing.
> 
> Be Well,
> 
> Tim
> 
> 
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