Field-Replaceable SMAs minimize loss from DC to 26.5 GHz.
July 29, 2008 -
Featuring usable performance to 31 GHz, field-replaceable SMA connectors come in models for mating with 0.012, 0.015, 0.018, and 0.020 in. center pins and accommodate range of RF/microwave circuit dimensions. Each 50 ohm product features passivated 303 stainless-steel body with gold-plated center contacts and PTFE insulators. RF-tuned to achieve mode-free performance, products are rated for max dielectric withstanding voltage of 500 or 1,000 V RMS @ 60 Hz at sea level.
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Field-Replaceable SMAs Minimize Loss From DC to 26.5 GHz
July 17, 2008, 2008-Ipswich, MA-San-tron, Inc., a leading manufacturer of RF coaxial connectors and cable assemblies, has announced a full line of field-replaceable SMAs for applications from DC to 26.5 GHz (and with usable performance to 31 GHz). The connector families include models for mating with 0.012-, 0.015-, 0.018-, and 0.020-in. center pins to accommodate a wide range of RF/microwave circuit dimensions, with the smallest center pins offering the best high-frequency performance.
These rugged 50W field-replaceable SMAs feature passivated 303 stainless-steel bodies with gold-plated center contacts and PTFE insulators for superior voltage-handling capabilities. All models are rated for maximum dielectric withstanding voltage (DWV) of 1000 V RMS at 60 Hz and sea level. The operating-voltage ratings of the connectors is a function of the center-pin dimensions. For example, connectors designed to accept 0.012-in. center pins are rated for operating voltages to 335 V RMS at sea level. Connectors designed to accept 0.020-in. center pins are rated for operating voltages to 500 V RMS at sea level.
San-tron's field-replaceable SMAs are RF tuned to achieve mode-free performance from DC to 26.5 GHz. These reliable connectors feature VSWR of 1.07:1 or better from DC to 11 GHz, 1.25:1 or better through 20 GHz, and 1.38:1 or better through 26.5 GHz. The connectors meet the mechanical interface requirements of MIL-STD-348.
San-tron field-replaceable SMAs are available in versions with integral EMI gaskets and for ground-plane mounting (without EMI gaskets). They can be supplied with a wide range of mounting options, including two-hole and four-hole mounting configurations, and are designed for operating temperatures from -65 to +165°C.
Fred Hull, San-tron's Director of Engineering, explains that the outstanding frequency range of these field-replaceable SMA receptacles can help extend a component or system's usable frequency range: "Especially when using the connectors for 0.012-in. center pins, these connectors can provide additional mode-free operation, out to 31 GHz, for many applications." The new SMA receptacles are suitable for components and systems requiring broadband frequency coverage in a wide range of commercial and military applications.
About San-tron, Inc.
Established in 1955, San-tron designs and manufactures RF coaxial connectors and cable assemblies in a variety of standard and custom configurations from SMA through LC style. With headquarters, engineering and manufacturing in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and a wholly-owned, off-shore facility in Suzhou, China, San-tron offers a balanced approach to meeting market demands for high quality and competitive pricing.
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Phone: 978-356-1585 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: San-Tron, Inc. Address: 4 Newburyport Tpke. City: Ipswich State: MA ZIP: 01938 Country: USA Phone: 978-356-1585 FAX: 978-356-1573 http://www.santron.com
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