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Microwave Products Catalog

A heritage of accomplishmentCristek Interconnects, Inc. is a genuine American success story…

Armedwithlittlemorethanafistfulofcreditcards,a$25,000contractfrom

Littonandasmallloanfromherfirstboss,23-year-oldCristiCristichfounded

Cristekin1985toservethemilitaryandaerospaceindustriesandthe

Warfighter.Over25yearslater,Cristekboastsadiverseandexperienced

managementteam,over100employeesandmorethan56,000squarefeetof

manufacturingfacilitiesinSouthernCaliforniaandNewEngland.

Fromitsinception,CristekInterconnectshasconsistentlyearnedthetrust

ofitscustomersbycombiningsolidinterconnectdesignandmanufacturing

expertisewitha“can-do”entrepreneurialspirit.Asaresult,theyhavebeen

namedSubcontractoroftheYearforRegionIXbytheUSSmallBusiness

Administration,areaHUBZONECertifiedsmallbusinessandhaveearned

numerousindustryandcustomerawards.

Cristek’sconsistent,near-perfectperformance,hassolidifieditspositionas

preferredsuppliertomanymajormilitary/aerospaceprimecontractorsandisa

testamenttoitsabilitytooperateaprocessdisciplinedandmetric-based

businesswhilemaintainingitscustomer-focused,entrepreneurialroots.

Cristek Interconnects, Inc. —a genuine American success story

Ensuring “best overall value” through experience and innovation.

CristekInterconnects’successwouldnotbepossible

withouttheextraordinarycreativity,qualityand

dedicationofitspeople.Theircontributionsand

effectivenessaremaximizedthroughtheframeworkof

Cristek’sproprietary“MissionRADI(Reliable,Aligned,

Disciplined,Innovative)”businessmanagement

systems.Thesesystemscombineawidevarietyof

best-in-classLean,SixSigmaandgeneralbusiness

toolsintoafullyintegratedmetrics-basedsystemof

operationsforthecompany.

AllproductdevelopmentisgovernedbyCristek’s

JANUS9-gatesystem.OnceJANUSdeterminesCristek’s

corecompetenciesandcorrespondingresourcesare

alignedwithagivencustomerapplication,thesystem

bringsahighlevelofprocessmaturitytoeventhe

mostcustomizedrequirement.Eachgateservesasa

checkandbalancetokeeptheprojectconsistently

withallcustomerexpectationstotheincluded

on-timedeliveryoftheproduct.

ThespeedandreliabilityoftheJANUSsystemisthe

keyenablerforCristek’sLACOTT(“Lay-A–Cable-On-

The-Table”)service.ThroughLACOTT,acustomercan

frequentlyreceiveacompleteprototypefromCristek,

withcustomconnectorsandcomplexpackaging,

withinthesametimeframeittakescompetitorsto

generateaformalproposal.Experiencehasproven

thatevenwith3Dmodelingandotherengineering

technologies,nothingbeatshavingaproductinhand

toengenderconfidence,ensureproofofdesignand

demonstratebestoverallvalue.

Focused on delivering superior package design solutions.

Inovertwodecadesofexperience,Cristek’sfocushasbeenondesigning

andproducingultraminiature,highprecisionconnectorandcableassemblies

–makingittheperfectpartnertosolveyourmostdemandingmicrowave

application.Wespecializeinhighfrequency,lowlossapplicationswhere

productsneedtosurviveinthemostchallengingenvironmentswithin

extremelyconfinedpackagingarrangements.

Cristek’sstandardofferingofSMPandSMPMconnectorsincludesthefull

rangeoflaunchoptions.ItsrapidlyexpandingSMAproductlinewasdesigned

initiallyfordifficultenvironmentsandwithaneyetominimizingvariability

duringassemblytoprecisioncable.Specialtyinterfaces,packagesandlaunch

optionsarebeingdevelopedeverydaytosupportaneverincreasingrange

ofcustomerneeds,soifyoudon’tseewhatyouneedinthiscatalog,please

contactthefactory.Wemayalreadyhaveanofftheshelfsolutionwaitingthat

canfulfillyouruniqueapplication.

CristekInterconnects’uniqueabilitytopackagehigh-frequency,low-loss

contactsystemsintothesameconnectorsystemas24-30AWGsignalcontacts

setsthemapartfromthecompetitionbyoptimizingpackagesizeandperformance.

legacy of success and breadth of high-density packaging experience

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The Cristek Product Stable

Markets Served

The Cristek Pedigree

Space&Satellite

MissileDefense

PrecisionWeapons

Avionics

CommercialAerospace

Radar&Communications

ExpeditionaryWarfare

MedicalDevices

Geophysical

2009SBASubcontractor

oftheYear.RegionIX

AS9100&ISO9001

Certified;Underwriters

LaboratoriesCertificate

A8992

MultipleLeanandSix

SigmaCertification

PreferredSupplierto

MultiplePrimeand

Subcontractors

MicrowaveConnectors

Flexible,Conformable&SemiRigidCabling

ComplexHarnessing

ElectroMechanicalAssembly

MicroConnectorsperMIL-DTL-83513

NanoConnectorsperMIL-DTL-32139

DSubConnectorsperMIL-DTL-24308

SMPConnectorsperDESC94007/94008

SMPMConnectors

MiniatureCircularConnectors

EMI/EMPConnectors

ApplicationSpecificConnectors

SMP 1ApplicationNotes 2

PerformanceSpecifications 3

InterfacesandMaterials 4

Interconnects(Bullets) 5

Semi-RigidCabledConnectors 7

FlexibleCabledConnectors 12

HermeticSolutions 15

FeedThru,NonHermeticConnectors 19

PrintedCircuitBoardConnectors 21

Terminations 25

Adapters 26

SMPM 29ApplicationNotes 30

PerformanceSpecifications 32

InterfacesandMaterials 33

Interconnects(Bullets) 34

Semi-RigidCabledConnectors 36

HermeticSolutions 39

“SparkPlug”,FeedThruConnectors 42

PrintedCircuitBoardConnectors 43

Terminations 47

Table of Contents

SMA 49PerformanceSpecifications 50Semi-RigidCableConnectors 51

FlexibleCableConnectors 56

Other Connectors 59GeneralSpecifications 60

Cable Assemblies 61ApplicationNotes 62

FlexibleRgCableAssemblies 63

LowLossFoamCoreCableAssemblies 64

R-FlexandS-FlexImprovedPerformanceCableAssemblies 65

L-FlexLowLoss,HighFrequencyCableAssemblies 66

Glossary 67

Engineering Data 70

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SMP

SMP High Frequency Push-on

TheSMPconnectorisamulti-functional,miniature,highfrequency,push-on

connectorthatcanbeadaptableforuseinwidevarietyofhighreliability

applications.Thisconnectorissuitableforapplicationsrangingfrom

hermeticmodulestobackplanes.Themultitudeofconfigurationsandstyles

providespecificallytailoredsolutionsforawiderangeofcabledandmodule

tomoduleassemblies.Auniquefeatureofthisconnectoristheabilityto

installcableassemblieswithminimalmovement.Thefloatingconnector

featureprovideamaximumallowanceformisalignment.Unlikeotherpush-

ontypeconnectors,thefrequencyrangeoftheconnectorisnotselflimited

byitspush-on,blindmatefeatures.Theserobustconnectorsaredesignedto

matetightlyandmaintainperformancethrough40GHz.

Module to Module (board to board)

OneofthebenefitsoftheSMPconnectorisitsabilitytojointwoRF/

MicrowaveModulesorPCBoardstoeachotherwithouttheuseofcables

andtheattendantinsertionlosspenalty.Inthepast,thiswasdifficultand

costlyduetothenecessarytolerancestoensuregoodalignmentbetween

modulesorboards.Thekeycomponentusedintheseapplicationsisan

inseries,femaletofemale,SMPadaptercalleda“Bullet”.Thebulletis

auniqueconnector,whenplacedbetweentwoSMPmaleconnectors

orshrouds,isusedtojointwomicrowavemodulesorboards.This

methodproducesatightcompactarrangementwithgoodperformance

characteristicsfromDCto40GHz.

Misalignment

TheSMP’sabilitytotolerateaxialandradialmisalignmentwhilemaintaining

microwaveperformanceisoneofthedrivingforcesbehinditswidespread

industrysuccess.TheSMPallowsforaxialandradialmisalignmentwithout

theuseofbulkyspringsorotheralignmenttools.Thisiswhyitispossible

tousetheseconnectorsinmoduletomodule(boardtoboard)applications.

Althoughthebulletfitstightlyintotheshroud,bydesignithastheabilityto

moveslightlywhilemaintainingitsperformance.Thisslightradialandaxial

movementgivestheSMPbulletits“Float”.Wheninstalledproperly,theSMP

bullet/shroudcombinationcanwithstand.010”(.25mm)axialand±.010”

(.25mm)radialfloat.

Application Notes

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Detents

TheSMPmaleconnectorisavailableinthreestandarddetentsspecifiedin

MIL-STD-348toprovidetheproperamountofmatingandretentionforce

foritsselectedapplications.Thesearedefinedasthe“full”,“limited”,and

“smoothbore”.Thefulldetentprovidesthehighestinsertionandwithdrawal

forcesandthesmoothbore,theleast.Theuserselectsthedetentmost

suitableforhisorherapplication.Thesmoothboreisusedonmany

blindmateapplicationswhereincreasedaxialandradialfloatisneeded.To

ensurethebulletwillstayononeofthemodules,thelimitedorfulldetent

SMPmaleshroudisusedononemoduleandasmoothboreshroudisused

ontheother.Whenthemodulesaretakenapartthebulletwillthenremain

captivatedwithinlimitedorfulldetentshroud.Thelimiteddetentshroudis

oftenusedwhensomecaptivationofthebulletisneededbutthereisrisk

thatthehigherforcesmaydamagedthecomponent.Oneexampleisthe

potentialriskofcrackingaprintedcircuitboardanddamagingthesolder

jointsonthemating,PCBmountedconnector.Fulldetentsareusedwhen

retentionforcesneedtobehigh,suchasinacableapplication

Hermetic Seals

Insomecaseitisnecessarytohaveahermeticmodule,thuscreatinghigh

expenseandextremedifficultiesformostconnectors.Inthecaseofthe

SMP,itisaneasyprocesstocreateahermeticmodule.Allthatisneeded

isan.015”glassfeedthroughandshroud.Theglassfeedthroughisfired

orsolderedinthehousingjustasanyotherfeedthrough,thentheshroud

isplacedaroundthefeedthrough,creatingtheSMPmaleconnector.A

widevarietyofshroudsareavailabletosuitmanycustomerpreferences.

Performanceisimprovedoverotherhermeticsealssincethecenterpinof

thefeedthroughisthemalecontactandnoadditionalcontactsorinsula-

torsareneeded.

Cable Connectors

TheSMPalsocanbeusedforcableassemblies.Theseassemblieshavetheadvantageofbeingquickdisconnects

whilestillmaintainingperformanceatfrequencyrangeshigherthatotherpushontypeconnectors.Thefulldetentis

usedwhenmatinganSMPcableassemblysothanitwillmaintainthemaximumretention.Sinceacableassembly

doesnotneedtohaveaxialorradialfloat,severalsmallchangesaremadetoSMPfemaleinterfaceasdefinedby

MIL-STD-348.Thisincludesaddingananti-rockringandEMIringtoimproveperformanceoftheconnectorand

reduceRFleakage.TheSMPconnectorsareavailableforuseonbothsemi-rigidandflexiblecabletypes.

Application Notes

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SMP SMP Connector Performance Specifications

ElectricalImpedance 50OhmsOperating Frequency DCto40GHzCenter Contact Resistance 6.0milliohmsDielectric Withstanding Voltage (60 Hz) Sealevel 500VoltsRMSMin. 70,000ft 125VoltsRMSMin.Corona Extinction Voltage (70,000ft) 190VoltsRMSMin.RF High Potential Voltage (5MHz) 325VoltsRMSMin.Insulation Resistance 5000MegohmsVoltage Rating Sealevel 335VoltsRMSMax. 70,000ft 65VoltsRMSMax.RF leakage -80dBto3GHz

-65dBto26.5GHz

MechanicalAxial Misalignment .010”(.25mm)Max.Radial Misalignment ±.010”(.25mm)Durability FullDetent 100Cycle LimitedDetent 500Cycles SmoothBore 1000CyclesForce to Engage FullDetent 15lbs(66.7N)Max. LimitedDetent 10lbs(44.5N)Max. SmoothBore 2lbs(8.9N)Max.Force to Disengage FullDetent 5lbs(22.2N)Min. LimitedDetent 2lbs(8.9N)Min. SmoothBore 0.5(2.2N)Min.Permeability <2.0Mu

EnvironmentalOperating Temperature -65°Cto+165°CStorage Temperature -65°Cto+200°CCorrosion MIL-STD-202,Method101TestConditionB,5%SaltSolutionVibration MIL-STD-202,Method204TestConditionB,15min/axisRandom Vibration MIL-STD-202,Method214TestConditionF,15min/axisMechanical Shock MIL-STD-202,Method213TestConditionI,100g’sSawtoothAxisThermal Shock MIL-STD-202,Method107TestConditionB,+165°CHighTemp.

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SMP Connector Interfaces & Materials

MaterialsBeryllium Copper (BeCu) PerASTMB196Stainless Steel 303 PerASTMA484,ASTMA582,ASTMA555

orASTMA581PTFE PerASTMD1710Brass PerASTMB36,ASTMB121,ASTMB16

orASTMB16MKovar PerASTMF15Glass Corning7070

Standard FinishGold PerMIL-DTL-45204,TypeIII,GradeC,Class1Nickel PerSAEASM2404orMIL-DLT-38999Class1Passivate PerASTMA967orSAEAMS2700

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Cristek Part Number Dim A

MB1-S254-S1 .254

SMP BULLETS

Cristek Part Number Dim A

MB1-S395-S1 .395

SMP INTERCONNECT (BULLET)

Cristek Part Number Dim A MD-SFSF-S-001 .224



SMP Bullets

MaterialsBeryllium Copper (BeCu) PerASTMB196Stainless Steel 303 PerASTMA484,ASTMA582,ASTMA555



Standard FinishGold PerMIL-DTL-45204,TypeIII,GradeC,Class1Nickel PerSAEASM2404orMIL-DLT-38999Class1Passivate PerASTMA967orSAEAMS2700


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SMP INTERCONNECT (SPRING LOADED BULLET)

Cristek Part Number Dim A OPEN

Dim B CLOSED

MD-SFSF-L-001 .500 .450

MD-SFSF-L-002 .650 .600

MD-SFSF-L-003 .750 .700

MD-SFSF-L-004 1.000 .950

MD-SFSF-L-005 1.250 1.200

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Cable Type Cristek Part Number Dim A DIM B

SR .086 MA-SFCS-001 .250 .134 SR .047 MA-SFCS-002 .250 .085

SMP SEMI-RIGID CABLE CONNECTORS

SMP FEMALE, STRAIGHT, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

Cable Type Cristek Part Number

SR .086 MA1-SFCR-01-001 SR .047 MA1-SFCR-02-001

SMP FEMALE, RIGHT ANGLE, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMP Semi-rigid Cable Connectors

MA1-SFCS-002MA1-SFCS-001


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Cable Type Cristek Part Number Dim A

SR .086 MA-SFCN-01-001 .250 SR .047 MA-SFCN-02-001 .285


Cable Type Cristek Part Number Dim A Dim B

SR .086 MA1-SFCR-003 .265 210 SR .047 MA1-SFCR-004 .230 .192

SMP FEMALE, RIGHT ANGLE, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMP FEMALE, RIGHT ANGLE, SEMI-RIGID CABLE, 26 GHz

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SR .086 MA-SMCS-01-001 .300 SR .047 MA-SMCS-01-002 .285

SMP STRAIGHT SHROUD, SEMI-RIGID CABLE



SR .086 MA-SFCM-01-001 .093 SR .047 MA-SFCM-02-001 .093 SR .086 MA-SFCM-01-002 .125 SR .047 MA-SFCM-02-002 .125

SMP FEMALE, SNAP IN FLOAT MOUNT, SEMI RIGID CABLE


MA1-SMCS-001MA1-SMCS-002


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Cable Type Cristek Part Number Detent Dim A Dim B Dim C Dim D Dim E

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-001-FD FD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .135

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-001-LD LD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .135

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-001-SB SB Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .135

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-001-FD FD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .095

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-001-LD LD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .095

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-001-SB SB Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .095

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-002-FD FD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .135

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-002-FD LD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .135

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-002-FD SB Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .135

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-002-FD FD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .095

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-002-LD LD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .095

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-002-SB SB Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .095

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-003-FD FD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .135

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-003-LD LD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .135

SR .086 MA-SMCF-01-003-SB SB Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .135

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-003-FD FD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .095

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-003-LD LD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .095

SR .047 MA-SMCF-02-003-SB SB Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .095

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Cable Type Cristek Part Number Dim A Detent

SR .086 MA-SMCJ 01-001-FD .350 FD SR .047 MA-SMCJ-02-001-FD .310 FD SR .086 MA-SMCJ 01-001-LD .350 LD SR .047 MA-SMCJ-02-001-LD .310 LD SR .086 MA-SMCJ 01-001-SB .350 SB SR .047 MA-SMCJ-02-001-SB .310 SB

SMP SNAP IN SHROUD, PANEL MOUNT, SEMI-RIGID CABLE


SR .086 MA-SMCK-01-001-FD .323 FD SR .047 MA-SMCK-02-001-FD .283 FD SR .086 MA-SMCK-01-001-LD LD .323 SR .047 MA-SMCK-02-001-LD LD .283 SR .086 MA-SMCK-01-001-SB SB .323 SR .047 MA-SMCK-02-001-SB SB .283 SR .086 MA-SMCK-01-001-CM CM .323 SR .047 MA-SMCK-02-001-CM CM .283

SMP THREADED SHROUD, BULKHEAD MOUNT, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMP SEMI-RIGID CABLE CONNECTORS SMP Semi-rigid Cable Connectors


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RG178 MA-SFCS-05-001 .300 RG316 MA-SFCS-06-001 .300

SMP FEMALE, STRAIGHT, FLEXIBLE CABLE


RG178 MA-SFCR-05-001 .265 RG316 MA-SFCR-06-001 .230

SMP FEMALE, RIGHT ANGLE, FLEXIBLE CABLE

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RG178 MA-SFCM-05-001 .093 RG178 MA-SFCM-05-002 .125 RG316 MA-SFCM-06-001 .093 RG316 MA-SFCM-06-002 .125

SMP FEMALE, SNAP IN FLOAT MOUNT, FLEXIBLE CABLE

SMP STRAIGHT SHROUD, FLEXIBLE CABLE


RG178 MA-SMCS-05-001 .285 FD RG316 MA-SMCS-06-001 .285 FD




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SMP SNAP IN SHROUD, PANEL MOUNT, FLEXIBLE CABLE


RG178 MA-SMCK-05-001-FD .410 FD RG178 MA-SMCK-05-001-LD .410 LD RG178 MA-SMCK-05-001-CM .410 CM RG316 MA-SMCK-06-002-FD .450 FD RG316 MA-SMCK-06-002-LD .450 LD RG316 MA-SMCK-06-022-CM .450 CM


RG178 MA-SMCJ-05-001-FD .380 FD RG178 MA-SMCJ-05-001-LD .380 LD RG178 MA-SMCJ-05-001-CM .380 CM RG316 MA-SMCJ-06-002-FD .400 FD RG316 MA-SMCJ-06-002-LD .400 LD RG316 MA-SMCJ-06-002-CM .400 CM

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Cristek Part Number Detent Dim A Dim B Dim C Dim D DIM E

MA1-SMMF-001-FD FD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .170 MAX

MA1-SMMF-001-LD LD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .170 MAX

MA1-SMMF-001-SB SB Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 .170 MAX MA1-SMMF-002-FD FD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .170 MAX

MA1-SMMF-002-LD LD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .170 MAX

MA1-SMMF-002-SB SB Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 .170 MAX

MA1-SMMF-003-FD FD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .170 MAX

MA1-SMMF-003-LD LD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .170 MAX MA1-SMMF-003-SB SB Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 .170 MAX

MA1-SMMF-007-CM CM Ø.470 .352 .235 Ø.073 .240 MAX

SMP FLANGE MOUNT SHROUD

SMP HERMETIC SOLUTIONS

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Cristek Part Number Detent

MA-SMMP-001-FD FD MA-SMMP-001-LD LD MA-SMMP-001-SB SB


MA-SMMT-001-FD FD MA-SMMT-001-LD LD MA-SMMT-001-SB SB

SMP PRESS IN SHROUD

SMP THREAD IN SHROUD


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Cristek Part Number Detent “L”

MA1-SMZH-001-FD-050 FD .050 MA1-SMZH-001-LD-050 LD .050 MA1-SMZH-001-SB-050 SB .050 MA1-SMZH-001-FD-070 FD .070 MA1-SMZH-001-LD-070 LD .070 MA1-SMZH-001-SB-070 SB .070 MA1-SMZH-001-FD-090 FD .090 MA1-SMZH-001-LD-090 LD .090 MA1-SMZH-001-SB-090 SB .090

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Cristek Part Number “L” MA-MH-001-070 .070 MA-MH-001-090 .090 MA-MH-001-120 .120 MA-MH-001-150 .150

SMP HERMETIC FEED THRU, .015 DIAMETER PIN

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Cristek Part Number Detent “L” MA1-SMZH-003-FD-050 FD .050 MA1-SMZH-003-LD-050 LD .050 MA1-SMZH-003-SB-050 SB .050 MA1-SMZH-003-FD-070 FD .070 MA1-SMZH-003-LD-070 LD .070 MA1-SMZH-003-SB-070 SB .070 MA1-SMZH-003-FD-090 FD .090 MA1-SMZH-003-LD-090 LD .090 MA1-SMZH-003-SB-090 SB .090

SMP HERMETIC FEEDTHRU, SHROUDED LOW PROFILE .140

Cristek Part Number Detent “L” MA1-SMZH-002-FD-050 FD .050 MA1-SMZH-002-LD-050 LD .050 MA1-SMZH-002-SB-050 SB .050 MA1-SMZH-002-FD-070 FD .070 MA1-SMZH-002-LD-070 LD .070 MA1-SMZH-002-SB-070 SB .070 MA1-SMZH-002-FD-090 FD .090 MA1-SMZH-002-LD-090 LD .090 MA1-SMZH-002-SB-090 SB .090

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MA-SMZP-001-FD FD MA-SMZP-001-LD LD MA-SMZP-001-SB SB


MA-SMZT-001-FD FD MA-SMZT-001-LD LD MA-SMZT-001-SB SB

SMP THREAD IN, “SPARK PLUG”, NON HERMETIC

SMP FEED THRU CONNECTORS, NON HERMETIC

SMP Feed Thru Connectors, Non Hermetic

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Cristek Part Number Detent Dim A Dim B Dim C Dim D

MA-SMZF-001-FD FD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 MA-SMZF-001-LD LD Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 MA-SMZF-001-SB SB Ø.400 .282 .165 Ø.073 MA-SMZF-002-FD FD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 MA-SMZF-002-LD LD Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 MA-SMZF-002-SB SB Ø.480 .328 .186 Ø.098 MA-SMZF-003-FD FD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 MA-SMZF-003-LD LD Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102 MA-SMZF-003-SB SB Ø.625 .481 .223 Ø.102

SMP FEED THRU, FLANGE MOUNT, SHROUDED LAUNCH

SMP FEED THRU CONNECTORS, NON HERMETIC

MA1MA1MA1MA1MA1MA1MA1MA1MA1

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MA-SMDS-001-FD .100 FD MA-SMDS-001-LD LD .100 MA-SMDS-001-SB .100 SB MA-SMDS-002-FD .140 FD MA-SMDS-002-LD .140 LD MA-SMDS-002-SB .140 SB

SMP MALE, VERTICAL, THRU HOLE, PCB

SMP MALE, RIGHT ANGLE, THRU HOLE, PCB

Cristek Part Number Detent Dim A

MA-SMDR-001-FD .096 FD MA-SMDR-001-LD LD .096 MA-SMDR-001-SB .096 SB MA-SMDR-002-FD .140 FD MA-SMDR-002-LD .140 LD MA-SMDR-002-SB .140 SB

SMP PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTORS

SMP Printed Circuit Board Connectors

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SMP MALE, VERTICAL, SURFACE MOUNT, PCB

Cristek Part Number Dim A Detent

MA-SMUN-001-FD .100 FD

MA-SMUN-001-LD .100 LD

MA-SMUN-001-SB .100 SB

Cristek Part Number Dim A Detent

MA-SMUN-004-FD .140 FD

MA-SMUN-004-LD .140 LD

MA-SMUN-004-SB .140 SB

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SMP MALE, EDGE LAUNCH, PCB

Cristek PN Detent

MA-SMZE-001-FD FD

MA-SMZE-001-LD LD

MA-SMZE-001-SB SB

SMP MALE, VERTICAL, SURFACE MOUNT, PCB

Cristek PN Detent

MA-SMUS-002-FD FD

MA-SMUS-002-LD LD

MA-SMUS-002-SB SB

SMP PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTORS SMP Printed Circuit Board Connectors

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SMP MALE, NOTCH EDGE LAUNCH, PCB

Cristek PN Dim A Detent

MA-SMZE-002-FD .090 FD

MA-SMZE-002-LD .090 LD

MA-SMZE-002-SB .090 SB

Cristek PN BOARD THICKNESS Detent

MA-SMNJ-001-FD .020 FD

MA-SMNJ-001-LD .020 LD

MA-SMNJ-001-SB .020 SB

MA-SMNJ-002-FD .030 FD

MA-SMNJ-002-LD .030 LD

MA-SMNJ-002-SB .030 SB

SMP MALE, SOLDERLESS EDGE LAUNCH, PCB


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SMP


SMP MALE, 50 OHM, FIELD GRADE TERMINATION

Cristek PN Detent VSWR MAX

POWER MAX.

FREQUENCY RANGE

MA1-SMTS-002-FD Full 1.15:1 1.30:1

.25 WATTS

DC TO 18 GHZ 18 TO 40 GHZ

MA1-SMTS-002-LD Limited

MA1-SMTS-002-SB Smooth

SMP TERMINATIONS

SMP FEMALE, 50 OHM, FIELD GRADE TERMINATION

Cristek PN VSWR MAX.

POWER MAX.

FREQUENCY RANGE

MA1-SFTS-002 1.15:1 1.30:1 .25 Watts DC to 18 GHz

18 to 40 GHz

SMP Terminations


SMP

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SMP Between Series Adapters


Cristek Part Number VSWR MAX

FREQUENCY RANGE DETENT

MD1-FJSD-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ Full MD1-FJSL-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ Limited MD1-FJSS-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ Smooth

SMP BETWEEN SERIES ADAPTERS


FREQUENCY RANGE

MD1-FJSF-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ

SMP FEMALE TO 2.4MM JACK ADAPTER

SMP MALE TO 2.4MM JACK ADAPTER

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SMP MALE TO 2.4MM PLUG ADAPTER

Cristek Part Number VSWR MAX FREQUENCY RANGE DETENT

MD1-FPSD-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ Full MD1-FPSL-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ Limited MD1-FPSS-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ Smooth


FREQUENCY RANGE

MD1-FPSF-SS-001 1.2:1 DC TO 40 GHZ

SMP FEMALE TO 2.4MM PLUG ADAPTER

SMP BETWEEN SERIES ADAPTERS SMP Between Series Adapters

SMPM

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SMPM

SMPM High Frequency Push-on

TheSMPMconnector,whichis30%smallerthanitscousin,theSMPM,has

similarfeaturesandapplications.Thisisamulti-functionalhighfrequency

push-onconnectorsuitableforuseinavarietyofapplications.Thisultra

miniatureconnectorcanbeusedforapplicationsrangingfromhermetic

modulestobackplanes,andbecauseofitsdiminutivesize,itisidealfor

“gang”ormulti-connectorconfigurations.Unlikeotherpush-ontype

connectors,thefrequencyrangeoftheconnectorisnotlimitedbythe

pushon,blindmateconstruction.Thesedeceptivelyrobustconnectorsare

designedtomatetightlyandmaintainperformancethrough65GHz

Module to Module (board to board)

OneofthebenefitsoftheSMPMconnectorisitsabilitytojointwoRF/

MicrowaveModulesorPCBoardstooneanotherwithouttheuseof

cables.Inthepastthiswasdifficultand/orcostlybecauseofthetolerances

necessarytoensuregoodalignmentbetweenmodulesorboards.Thekey

componentusedinthisapplicationisaninseriesfemaletofemaleSMPM

adaptercalleda“Bullet”.Thebulletisauniqueconnectorthatcanbeused

tojointwomicro-wavemodulesorboardstogetherbyplacingthebullet

betweentwoSMPMMaleconnectorsorshrouds.Thismethodproducesa

tight,compactarrangement.

Misalignment

TheSMPM’sabilitytotolerateaxialandradialmisalignmentwhile

maintainingmicrowaveperformanceisoneofthekey’stoitindustry

popularity.TheSMPMaccommodatesaxialandradialmisalignmentwithout

theuseofbulkyspringsorotheralignmenttools.Thisiswhyitispossible

tousetheseconnectorsinmoduletomodule(boardtoboard)applications.

Althoughthebulletfitstightlyintothematingshroud,bydesign,ithas

theabilitytomoveslightlywhilemaintainingitsperformance.Thisslight

radialandaxialmovementgivestheSMPMbulletits“Float”.Wheninstalled

properly,thestandardSMPMbullet/shroudcombinationcanwithstand

±.010”(.25mm)Axialand±.010”(.25mm)Radialfloat.

Application Notes


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Detents

TheSMPMhastwotypesofdetentasspecifiedinMIL-STD-348.Thedetents

aretheFullandSmoothBore.Thefulldetentgivesthelargestinsertion

andwithdrawalforceswhilethesmoothboregivestheleast.Eachdetentis

developedforspecificpurposesdependingontheapplication.Thesmooth

boreisusedonmanyblindmateapplicationswhereincreasedaxialand

radialfloatisneeded.Toprovideassurancethatthebulletwillstayononeof

themodules,thefulldetentSMPMmaleshroudisusedononemoduleand

asmoothboreshroudisusedontheother.Thiswillensurewhenmodules

aretakenapartthatthebulletwillstaywiththefulldetentshroud.Full

detentsareusedwhenwithdrawalforcesneedtobehighsuchaswhena

SMPMfemalecabledconnectorisused.

Hermetic Seals

Insomecasesitisimportanttohaveahermeticmodulewhichcreates

highexpenseandextremedifficultyformostconnectors.Inthecaseof

theSMPM,itisaneasyprocesstocreateanhermeticmodule.Allthatis

necessaryisa.012”glassfeedthroughandshroud.Theglassfeedthrough

isfiredorsolderedinthehousingjustasanyotherfeedthrough.Theshroud

isthenplacedaroundthefeedthrough,creatingtheSMPMmaleconnector.

Performanceisimprovedoverotherhermeticsealssincethecenterpinof

thefeedthroughisthemalecontactandnoadditionalcontactsorinsulators

areneeded.

Cable Connectors

TheSMPMmayalsobeusedforcableassemblies.Theseassemblies

havetheadvantageofbeingquickdisconnectswhilestillmaintaining

performanceatfrequencyrangeshigherthanotherpushontypeconnectors.

ThefulldetentisusedwhenmatinganSMPMcableassemblysothatitwill

maintainthemaximumretention.

Application Notes

FullDetent

SmoothBore


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SMPM SMPM Connector Performance Specifications

ElectricalImpedance 50OhmsOperating Frequency DCto65GHzCenter Contact Resistance 6.0milliohmsDielectric Withstanding Voltage (60 Hz) Sealevel 325VoltsRMSMin. 70,000ft 125VoltsRMSMin.Corona Extinction Voltage (70,000ft) 125VoltsRMSMin.RF High Potential Voltage (5MHz) 200VoltsRMSMin.Insulation Resistance 5000MegohmsVoltage Rating Sealevel 335VoltsRMSMax. 70,000ft 65VoltsRMSMax.RF leakage -80dBto3GHz

-65dBto26.5GHz

MechanicalAxial Misalignment .010”(.25mm)Max.Radial Misalignment ±.010”(.25mm)Durability FullDetent 100Cycle SmoothBore 1000CyclesForce to Engage FullDetent 6lbs(26.6N)Max. SmoothBore 3lbs(13.3N)Max.Force to Disengage FullDetent 7lbs(31.1N)Min. SmoothBore 0.5(2.2N)Min.Permeability <2.0Mu


*Individualconnectormayvaryconsultfactoryforspecificspecification


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SMPM Connector Interfaces & Materials

SMPMFullDetent

MaterialsBeryllium Copper (BeCu) PerASTMB196orASTMB197Stainless Steel 303 PerASTMA484,ASTMA582,ASTMA555



Standard FinishGold PerMIL-DLT-45204,Typelll,GradeCClass1Nickel PerSAEASM2404Passivate PerASTMA967orSAEAMS2700


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SMPM


SMPM INTERCONNECT (BULLET)

Cristek Part Number DIM A

MB1-M161-S1 .161

MB1-M166-S1 .166

Cristek Part Number DIM A

MB1-M210-S1 .210

MB1-M349-S1 .349

MB1-M500-S1 .500


SMPM BULLETS

SMPM Bullets

MaterialsBeryllium Copper (BeCu) PerASTMB196orASTMB197Stainless Steel 303 PerASTMA484,ASTMA582,ASTMA555



Standard FinishGold PerMIL-DLT-45204,Typelll,GradeCClass1Nickel PerSAEASM2404Passivate PerASTMA967orSAEAMS2700


SMPM

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SMPM Bullets



Cristek Part Number Dim A OPEN

Dim B CLOSED

MD-MFMF-L-001 .530 .480

MD-MFMF-L-002 .650 .600

SMPM BULLETS


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SMPM



SR .047 MA-MFCS-02-001 .260


SR .047 MA-MFCR-02-001 .047

SMPM FEMALE, RIGHT ANGLE, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMPM CABLE CONNECTORS

SMPM FEMALE, STRAIGHT, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMPM Cable Connectors


SMPM

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SMPM Cable Connectors



SR .047 MA-MFCW-02-001 .270

SMPM FEMALE, RIGHT ANGLE, HIGH FREQUENCY, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMPM FEED THRU, FLANGE MOUNT, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

Cristek Part Number Dim A Dim B Cable Type

MA-MMCF-01-001 .153 .116 SR 086 SR 047 MA-MMCF-02-001 .095 .076

SMPM CABLE CONNECTORS

N-02-001


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SMPM


SMPM SNAP IN SHROUD, PANEL MOUNT, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMPM SNAP IN SHROUD, FLOAT MOUNT, SEMI-RIGID CABLE

SMPM CABLED CONNECTORS

Cristek PN PANEL THICKNESS CABLE TYPE

MA-MMCJ-02-001 .093 SR.047

SR.047 MA-MMCJ-02-002 .125

Cristek PN “A” PANEL THICKNESS Cable Type Dim B

MA-MMCM-02-001 .093 SR.047 .548

SR.047 MA-MMCM-02-002 .125 .580

SMPM Cabled Connectors


SMPM

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SMPM Hermetic Solutions


Cristek Part Number “L”

MCN1-MH-002-070 .070 MCN1-MH-002-090 .090 MCN1-MH-002-120 .120 MCN1-MH-002-150 .150

Cristek Part Number Detent Dim A Dim B Dim C Dim D

MA-MMMF-001-FD FD Ø.375 .282 .125 Ø.073

MA-MMMF-001-SB SB Ø.375 .282 .125 Ø.073

MA-MMMF-002-FD FD Ø.625 .481 .150 Ø.103

MA-MMMF-002-SB SB Ø.625 .481 .150 Ø.103

SMPM HERMETIC SOLUTIONS

SMP FLANGE MOUNT SHROUD

SMPM HERMETIC FEED THRU, .012 DIAMETER PIN

MA1

MA1

MA1

MA1


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SMPM



MA-MMMP-001-FD FD MA-MMMP-001-SB SB


MA-MMMT-001-FD FD MA-MMMT-001-SB SB

SMPM THREAD IN SHROUD

SMPM PRESS IN SHROUD

SMPM HERMETIC SOLUTIONS SMPM Hermetic Solutions

MA1MA1

MA1MA1


SMPM

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SMPM Hermetic Solutions


Cristek Part Number Detent “L” MA-MMZH-002-FD-050 FD .050 MA-MMZH-002-SB-050 SB .050 MA-MMZH-002-FD-070 FD .070 MA-MMZH-002-SB-070 SB .070 MA-MMZH-002-FD-090 FD .090 MA-MMZH-002-SB-090 SB .090

SMPM HERMETIC FEED THRU, SHROUDED, Ø.144

Cristek Part Number Detent “L” MA-MMZH-001-FD-050 FD .050 MA-MMZH-001-SB-050 SB .050 MA-MMZH-001-FD-070 FD .070 MA-MMZH-001-SB-070 SB .070 MA-MMZH-001-FD-090 FD .090 MA-MMZH-001-SB-090 SB .090

SMPM HERMETIC FEED THRU, SHROUDED, Ø.130

SMPM HERMETIC SOLUTIONS


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SMPM


SMPM PRESS IN “SPARK PLUG”

SMPM THREAD IN “SPARK PLUG”


MA-MMZP-001-FD FD MA-MMZP-001-SB SB


MA-MMZT-001-FD FD MA-MMZT-001-SB SB

SMPM FEED THRU, “SPARK PLUG”, CONNECTORS SMPM Feed Thru, “Spark Plug”, Connectors


SMPM

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SMPM Printed Circuit Board Connectors


SMPM MALE, VERTICAL, PCB

Cristek PN Dim A Detent

MA-MMDR-001-FD .096 FD MA-MMDR-001-SB .096 LD

SMPM MALE, RIGHT ANGLE, THRU HOLE, PCB

Cristek PN Dim A Detent MA-MMDS-001-FD .096 FD MA-MMDS-001-SB .096 SB

SMPM PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTORS


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SMPM


Cristek PN Detent

MA-MMUN-001-FD FD

MA-MMUN-001-SB SB

SMPM MALE, VERTICAL, SURFACE MOUNT, PCB


Cristek PN Detent DIM A DIM B

MA-MMUS-001-FD FD .140 .093

MA-MMUS-001-SB SB .140 .093

FD .052 .005 SB .052 .005

FD .163 .093

SB .163 .093

SMPM MALE, VERTICAL, SURFACE MOUNT, PCB


MA-MMUS-003-FD

2

MA-MMUS-003-SB

MA-MMUS-004-FDMA-MMUS-004-SB


SMPM

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Cristek PN Dim A De-tent Dim B

MA-MMUN-002-FD .096 FD .149 MA-MMUN-002-SB .096 LD .149

SMPM MALE, VERTICAL, SURFACE MOUNT WITH THRU LEGS, PCB

Cristek PN Detent

MA-MMUN-003-FD FD

MA-MMUN-003-SB SB

SMPM MALE, VERTICAL, SURFACE MOUNT WITH THRU LEGS, PCB, LOW PROFILE


SM

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SMPM


SMPM MALE, EDGE LAUNCH , PCB

Cristek PN BOARD THICKNESS Detent

MA-MMZE-001-FD .063 FD

MA-MMZE-001-SB .063 SB

Cristek PN Detent

MA-MMZE-002-FD FD

MA-MMZE-002-SB SB

SMPM MALE, NOTCH EDGE LAUNCH PCB

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SMPM Terminations


SMPM FEMALE , 50 OHM FIELD GRADE TERMINATION

Cristek PN VSWR MAX.

POWER MAX.

FREQUENCY RANGE

MA-MFTS-002 1.15:1 1.30:1 .25 Watts DC to 18 GHz

18 to 50 GHz

SMPM MALE, 50 OHM FIELD GRADE TERMINATION

Cristek PN Detent VSWR MAX

FREQUENCY RANGE

POWER MAX.

MA-MMTS-002-FD FD 1.15:1 1.30:1

DC TO 18 GHZ 18 TO 50 GHZ

.25 WATTS MA-MMTS-002-SB SB

SMPM TERMINATIONS

MA1


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SMPM


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SMA SMA Connector Performance Specifications

ElectricalImpedance 50OhmsOperating Frequency DCto26GHzVSWR Straight 1.05+.005xFreqGHz Rightangle(nonswept) 1.10+.010xFreqGHz Rightangle(swept) 1.10+.007xFreqGHzInsertion Loss Straight .03xSqrt(FreqGHz) Rightangle(nonswept) .06xSqrt(FreqGHz)(12GHzMax.) Rightangle(swept) .04xSqrt(freqGHz)Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (60 Hz) Sealevel 1500VoltsRMSMinInsulation Resistance 5000MegaohmsVoltage Rating 335VoltsRMSMaxRF leakage >-100dB

MechanicalDurability 500cyclesMin.Force to Engage/Disengage 2.0lbMax.Recommended Torque 7to10in-lb



SMA

SM

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Semi-Rigid Cable Connectors


SMA STRAIGHT CABLE PLUG CONTACT

Cristek Part Number Dim A Dim B Dim C Cable Type

MA-AMCS-01-001 .440 .120 .090 SR086

SR141 MA-AMCS-03-002 .440 .180 .145

SMA CABLE CONNECTORS

SMA STRAIGHT CABLE PLUG WITH ANTI-TORQUE HEX

Cristek Part Number Dim A Dim B Dim C Cable Type

MA-AMCA-01-001 .440 .120 .090 SR086

SR141 MA-AMCA-03-001 .440 .180 .145


SR141 MA-AMCS-01-002 .330

SMA MALE, LOW PROFILE, CAPTIVE CONTACT


SM

A

SMA




SR086 MA-AMCR-01-001 .120 SR141 MA-AMCR-03-001 .180

SMA PLUG, RIGHT ANGLE, SWEPT CONTACT

Cable Type Cristek Part Number Dim A SR086 MA1-AMCN-01-001 .086

SR141 MA1-AMCN-03-001 .141

SMA, PLUG, RIGHT ANGLE, SEMI RIGID CABLE



SMA

SM

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SMA PLUG, RIGHT ANGLE, LOW PROFILE

Cable Type Cristek Part Numbet Dim A

SR086 MA1-AMCR-01-002 .120

SR141 MA1-AMCR-03-002 .180


Cable Type Cristek PN Dim A

SR086 MA1-AMCN-01-002 .120

SR141 MA1-AMCN-03-002 .180

SMA PLUG, RIGHT ANGLE, LOW PROFILE, SWEPT CONTACT

A

.52

.43

.22


SM

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SMA


SMA FEMALE , BULKHEAD

Cable Type Cristek Part Number Dim A Dim B

SR.086 MA1-AFCF-01-001 .265 .120 SR.141 MA1-AFCF-03-001 .230 .180

SMA FEMALE, 2 HOLE FLNAGE


SR086 MA-AFCK-01-001 .120

SR141 MA-AFCK-03-001 .180 A

.52

.43

.22

SMA CABLE CONNECTORS Semi-Rigid Cable Connectors


SMA

SM

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SMA JACK, 4 HOLE FLANGE

Cable Type Cristek PN Dim A Dim B

SR086 MA-AFCG-01-001 .500 .120

SR141 MA-AFCG-03-001 .550 .180

SMA JACK , STRAIGHT


SR086 MA-AFCA-01-001 .120

SR141 MA-AFCA-03-001 .180



SM

A

SMA



SR086 MA-AFCK-01-002

SMA JACK , HERMETIC BULKHEAD


RG316 MA-AMCS-06-001

RD316 MA-AMCS-13-001


SMA PLUG , STRAIGHT CRIMP

SMA CABLE CONNECTORS Flexible Cable Connectors


SMA

SM

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Flexible Cable Connectors


SMA STRAIGHT MALE , CRIMP CLAMP






SMA STRAIGHT MALE , SOLDER CLAMP






SM

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SMA


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RG316 MA-AMCR-06-001

RD316 MA-AMCR-13-001

SMA PLUG , RIGHT ANGLE CRIMP LOW PROFILE

Flexible Cable Connectors


SMA

Other Connectors

OT

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R

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Other Connectors

OT

HE

R

CO

NN

EC

TO

RS

Cristek’smicrowaveconnectorproductlineisconstantlyexpandingsowe

offermanyconnectorconfigurationsandinterfacesnotyetshowninthis

catalog.Thisrapidexpansionisdrivenbycustomerswhotrustuswiththeir

mostdemandinganduniqueapplicationsaswellasourownneedsasa

cableassemblyhouserequiringreliableconnectorswhicharecosteffective

toassemble.Allconnectorsaredesignedtomeetthelatestmilitaryand/

orindustryspecificationsforthespecificconnectortypes.Wealsohave

developedseveraluniqueinterfaces/stylestosuitcustomerapplications.In

manycasestheseconnectorswillexceedtherelatedspecificationinboth

performanceandfrequencyrange.Thefollowingisalistofsomeofthe

connectorsofferedbyCristek.

Bottomline…..Ifyoudon’tseeitinthiscatalog,giveusacall.Thereisa

goodchancewehavejustwhatyouarelookingfor!

Sub Miniature MIL-Spec Industry Standard

SSMA

SMA

SMB

SMC

SMK

TYPE-N

BNC

TNC

TNCA

SC

HN

TK

3.5mm

2.9mm

2.4mm

7mm

1.8mm

Blind Mates Other Standards

Cristek Proprietary

BMA

BMMA

BMZ

7/16

LC

ZMA

TRB

LMP

FMP

CMP


Cable Assemblies

CA

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Cable Assemblies

Cristekdesignsandmanufacturessemi-rigidandflexiblemicrowavecoaxialcable

assembliesforinterconnectandinstrumentationapplicationsfromDCto65GHz.

ContactCristekearlyinyourdesignprocesssoourapplicationexpertscanassist

youwithrecommendingthemostcosteffectivesolutiontomeetyourenvironmental,

electricalandmechanicalrequirements.Cristekdefinescableassembliesinseveral

categoriesasdescribedbelow.Whichevercategoryyouchooseandnotmatterhow

touchyourapplicationyoumaybeconfidentinCristek’sdesignexperienceand“best

inclass”processcontrols.

CA

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CA

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Cristekdesignsandmanufacturessemi-rigidandflexiblemicrowavecoaxial

cableassembliesforinterconnectandinstrumentationapplicationsfromDC

to65GHz.ContactCristekearlyinyourdesignprocesssoourapplication

expertscanassistyouwithrecommendingthemostcosteffectivesolution

tomeetyourenvironmental,electricalandmechanicalrequirements.

Cristekdefinescableassembliesinseveralcategoriesasdescribedbelow.

Whichevercategoryyouchooseandnotmatterhowtouchyourapplication

youmaybeconfidentinCristek’sdesignexperienceand“bestinclass”

processcontrols.

Build to PrintCableassembliesbuilttoaspecifictechnicaldata

package(drawings,specifications,prescribedbillofmaterials)provided

byacustomer.Uponreceiptofacustomer’spackage,Cristekwillreview

itandwillprocesswiththepackageasdocumentedorsometimesmake

suggestionstoimproveaffordability,reliabilityandavailability.

Build to SpecCableassembliesbuiltusingmaterialsandprocesses

selectedbyourexpertsuponreviewofacustomer’sspecification

requirements.Whenacustomerprovidesuswiththemechanical,electrical

andenvironmentalrequirementsfortheirapplication,Cristekwillselectthe

mostaffordable,andreadilyavailablecombinationofcableandconnectors

toreliablymeetthespecifications.

CustomCableassembliesthatincorporatecustomizedcomponentsand/or

processestomeetacustomersparticularlydemandingapplication.Cristek

excelsinsolvingthemostdemandinganduniqueelectrical,environmental

andmechanicalchallenges.Letusshowyouhowwecanaddressyour

challengewithareliablesolutionthatwillmeetbothyourbudgetand

timeframe.

FormedAspecifictypeofcustomandbuildtoprinttypeassemblies.

Thesecablesarecustomformedwithsemi-rigidcableandinaccordance

withexactingcustomerrequirementsandtolerances.Toassistin

repeatabilityandprecision,Youcanrelyonminimalvariationandmaximum

precisionbecauseCristekemploysthelatestinautomatedbending

technologyandspecializedcustomfixturesandtooling.

StandardCableassembliesdesignedtomeetorexceedindustry

standardsusingstandardCristekparts.Thedifferencebetweenthesecable

assembliesandthebuildtospectypeisthattheelectrical,mechanicaland

environmentalspecificationsarepredeterminedandarenotspecifictoa

drawingorspecification.

Application Notes

Cable Rating Scale

Cristekhasdevelopedthecable

ratingscaletoillustrate,onthe

followingpages,somecable/

connectorselectionguidelines

toassistusersdesigningtofulfill

aparticularapplication.Cristek

hasdevelopedacomparative

cableratingscalldetermined

byscoringdifferentcabletypes

basedonattributesandother

factors.Theseattributesand

factorsincludefrequencyrange,

attenuation,shielding,phase

stability,temperaturerange,

availabilityofconnectors,cost,

flexibility,easeofassembly,

environmentalconditionsand

durability.Pleasenotethatall

cableassembliesbuiltbyCristek

arequalityassembliesandcable

assemblieswithlowerscores

maystillbethebestfitforthe

applicationgivenbasedonthe

specificationandprice.

POOR EXCELLENT


Cable Assemblies

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Example Construction

Cableconstructionmayvary,see

specificslashsheetsforactual

sizesandconstruction.

Cable & Connector Selection Guide

Flexible Rg Cable

RG CableusesstandardMIL-DTL-17cable

andstandardCristekorothercommercially

availableconnectors.Thesecableshavethe

widestdiameterandconnectorselection

range.Cablesizesarefrom0.067inches

(1.7mm)to0.500inches(12.7mm)and

comeinbothsingleanddoublebraided

styles.Frequencyrangesarelimitedto12.4

GHzandcableswillhavegoodtoaverage

performance.

Thetabletotherightdepictsappropriate

connectorinterfacestousewithseveral

examplecablesfromthisclass.

Applications • GeneralInterconnect

• Rack,enclosureandpanelapplications

• Costsensitiveapplicationsunder6GHz

**FrequenciesarebasedonmaximumfrequenciesoftheconnectoronRGcable.Thetypeofcableselectedwilllimitthemaximumfrequencyof

RG178 RG316/RD316

RG142/RG223

RG393 MAXFREQ**

SMPM P 12.4

SMP P P 12.4

MMCX P 6

MCX P P 6

SSMA P P 12.4

SMA P P P 12.4

TYPEN P P 12.4

TNC P P P 12.4

BNC P P 2

SMB P P 3

SMC P P 3

BMMA P P 12.4

BMA P P P 12.4

SC P 10

HN P 10

C P 6

BMZ P 12.4

POOR RGASSEMBLIES EXCELLENT


Cable Assemblies

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LMRisaregisteredtrademarkofTimesMicrowave

Low Loss Foam CableTypeswere

developedfortheTelecomindustry.This

lowlosscableisanalterativetosomeof

theRGcabletypes.Thesecableassemblies

usestandardCristekorothercommercially

availableconnectorsandcablesizesrange

from0.100inches(2.5mm)to0.600inches

(15.3mm).Thesecablesarelowerlossand

highershieldedthantheequivalentsizeRG

cable,butarelimitedinTemperatureand

Frequencyranges.

Thetabletotherightdepictsappropriate

connectorinterfacestousewithseveral


Applications • Telecomapplications

• GeneralInterconnect

• LowTemprack,enclosureand

panelapplications

• Costsensitiveapplicationsunder6GHz

LMR100® LMR195® LMR240® LMR600®

SMP PMMCX PMCX PSSMA PSMA P P PTYPEN P P PTNC P P PBNC P PSMB PSMC PBMMA PBMA P PSC PHN PC P


Low Loss Foam Cable

POOR FOAMCABLEASSEMBLIES EXCELLENT


Cable Assemblies

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R-Flex and S-Flex Improved Performance Cables

Improved Performance Cableswere

developedtoprovidehigherperformance

andimprovedfrequencyrangethanstandard

RGcables.Theyarealsoaflexibleoptionto

semi-rigidcableassemblies.Withimproved

shieldingandbraiddesignthesecablescan

workupto20GHzwhilestillusingsomeoff

theshelfconnectors.

Thetabletotherightdepictstheconnector

interfacesthatareappropriatetoseveral


Applications • GeneralInterconnect

• Highfrequencyrackandpaneldesigns

• Costsensitiveapplicationsupto20GHz

• Replacesemi-rigidcables.

• Communications

• Antennas

• Highshieldingapplications

POOR IMPROVEDPERFORMANCEASSEMBLIES EXCELLENT

R-FLEX316®

R-FLEX142®

S-FLEX405®

S-FLEX402®

SMP P PMMCX P PMCX P PSSMA P PSMA P P P PTYPEN P PTNC P PBNC P PSMB P PSMC P PBMMA P PBMA P P P P2.92MM P3.5MM P P2.4MM P

R-FLEX316®R-FLEX142®S-FLEX405®S-FLEX402®


Cable Assemblies

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L-Flex Low Loss, High Frequency Cable

POOR LOWLOSSCABLEASSEMBLIES EXCELLENT



Low Loss High Frequency.Theselowloss

customcablesgivethebestperformance

overasizeablefrequencyrange.With

expandedPTFEtapewrappedcoresand

silverplatedcoppershieldingthesecables

workupto40GHz.Becauseofthespecial

construction,customconnectorsareused

maximizeperformancethrougheach

connector’sfrequencyrange.Theimproved

shieldingandlowdensitycoreallowsfor

improvedphasestabilityoverflexureand

temperaturewhileitsrobustdesignmakesit

idealfortestequipmentapplications.

Thetabletotherightdepictstheconnector

interfacesthatareappropriatetoseveral


Applications • Highfrequencyrackandpaneldesigns

• TestandMeasurement

• PhaseStablerequirements.

• PhaseArrayAntennas

• Highshieldingapplications

• Airborne,SeaandGroundSystems

• Extremeenvironmentalconditions.

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AAttenuation–thereductioninsignalstrengththatoccurswhenittravelsoveralongdistance.MeasuredindB.

BBlindMate–SMPandSMPMareblindmateor“push-on”connectors.Theymakeinterconnectionswithouttheneedofcouplingnutsandtools.Usefulwhenmakingconnectionsintightspacesorinconjunctionwithbulletswhichcompensateforaxialorradialmisalignment.

Bullets–femaletofemaleinterconnects.Canhelpreduceinsertionlossbyeliminatingtheneedforsomecableassemblieswithfemaletofemaleconnections.Bulletsalsocompensateforradialand/oraxialmisalignmentwhenblindmating.

CCenterLineSpacing–thedistancefromthecenterofadjacentcontactsasinstalledinasystemand/orwithinaconnectorhousing.Variesdependingonthemountingconfigurationandcanbeaslowas.160”ontheSMPconnectors.Criticalforhighdensityspacingappli-cations.

ContactResistance–areaofpotentialpowerlossinasystemduetothecontactitself.Forlowlossinamicrowavetransmissionsys-tem,contactsareplatedingoldorsilverbecauseoftheirlowresistancecharacteristics.Thespecificplatingcanberequestedandmaydependontheapplication.Expressedinmilliohms.

CoronaLevel–theminimumvoltagelevelatwhichthereisnobreakdownofairgapsbetweentheconductors.Thisisasituationthatcandevelopinlowpressureconditionsexperienced,forexample,athighaltitudes.Coronawillcreatenoiseanddistortthetransmissionsignal.

DDecibel–thebasicunitisa“Bel”namedforAlexanderGrahamBell.Adecibelthenis1/10thofaBel.ThenumberexpressesthelossinpowerorvoltageasasignalgoesfrompointAtopointBandiscalculatedbydividingthepowerthesignalhadatAbythepowerithaswhenitreachesB.Tokeepthenumberseasiertoexpress,afactoredlogarithmicscaleisusedwhere10dBis10toone,20dBis100tooneand30dBis1000toone.

DelayLines–devicesusedtoslowdownasignalbyatimeintervalinanelectricalnetwork.Therearetwobasictypes:passiveandactive.Passivedelaylinesarebuiltwithanalogcomponentsandcandelayanaloganddigitalsignals.Activedelaylinesarebuiltwithdigitalcompo-nentsandarenormallyusedtodelaydigitalsignals.Measuredinunitsoftime.

DielectricMaterial–insulatormaterialchosentoconformtospecificationandapplicationtominimizepowerabsorptionandhencepowerlossinthesystemduetotheconnectors.Forexample,weuseExpandedTeflonforlowlossapplications.

DielectricWithstandingVoltage(DWV)–themaximumvoltagetheinsulatorintheconnectorcanwithstandwithoutbreakingdown.Forexample,thevalueforTFEis150voltrmsbutotherconsiderationsmaycomeintoplay.Incircumstanceswherehighradiationwillbeafactor(spaceapplications)othermaterialswillberequired.

FFlexibleCable–braidedandorhelicallywrappedouterconductorcoveredbyaflexibleouterjacket,conductorcanbe1to3layers.Centerconductorcanbesolidorstrandedwire,dielectriccanbesolidorlow-loss.Rangesindiameterfrom.050”to.500”andbendra-diuscapabilityisdeterminedbythecablediameterandconstruction.Averagetoexcellentperformance.

ForcetoMate&Unmate–theamountofforcerequiredtomateorunmateaconnectorexpressedinmaximumorminimumpounds.AnSMPwithfulldetenthasamating(engaging)forceof15lbsmaxandanunmating(disengaging)forceof5lbsmin.

Frequency–thenumberofcyclespersecondofagivenwavelengthandexpressedinHz.So,1Hz=1cps,1MHz=1millioncps,GHz=1billioncps,etc.AnRFsignalisanACwaveform.

FrequencyRangeorOperatingFrequency–thatrangeoffrequenciestheconnectormustworkwithin.Typicalrangesformicro-waveproductsareKband(18-26GHz),Xband(8-12.4GHz),mmrange(40-100GHz)andC(4-8GHz).Thefrequencyrangeamajorconsiderationinselectingtheappropriateconnectorandcabletofitdesignrequirementsandpricerequirements.

HHand-conformablecable–solder-dipped,braidedouterconductor.Givesbetterflexibilitythansemi-rigidbutlowerperformance(higherVSWRandloweroperatingfrequencies).Sizeslimitedto.047”,.086”and.141”andhavelimitedbendradius.Notavailablewithlow-lossdielectric.

Hermetic–permanentsealbyfusion,solderorothermeanstopreventincursionofair,moisture,vapororanyothergases.Sinceallmaterialshavesomedegreeofpermeability,customerspecwilldefineacceptablelevelsfor“sealing.”

Hertz(Hz)–expressesaunitofonecyclepersecond(cps),namedforHeinrichHertz.ThenumberofcyclesperseconddefinestheFrequencyandthedistancecoveredinonecycleistheWavelength.Thehigherthefrequencytheshorterthewavelength.

IImpedance–thenormalstandardformicrowavesystemsis50Ω.OfconcerninRF/Microwavesystemsisimpedancemismatchwherecomponentsinthesystemdonothavethesameimpedance.Forexample,a50Ωconnectorona75Ωcable.Ideallyallcomponentswouldbematchedtothesameimpedancereducingsignalloss,asituationwhichbecomesespeciallyimportantinthemicrowaverange.


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InsertionLoss–indicatesthetotallossinpowerreachingtheloadpointafterinstallingtheconnectorinthetransmissionline.InsertionLosscanalsobeduetothepowerabsorbedbythecomponentitself.OtherfactorscontributingtoInsertionLossareInsulationResis-tance,ContactResistance,RFLeakage,ReflectionandAttenuation.Directlyrelatedtothelengthsofcablessincecablehasanexpectedinsertionlossexpressedinaperfootvalue.

InsulationResistance–lossduetopowerbeingabsorbedbythedielectricmaterial.ExpressedinMegohms,typicalmeasurementis5,000Megohms.

IsolationfromGround–theouterconductorofthecableactsasashieldandcarriesthesignalgroundandisakeypartofRF/Microwavetransmissions.Thesignalgroundofthecableandtheconnectorsneedtobeisolatedfromthesystem(orenclosure)groundtoavoidgroundloopswhichinturndirectlyaffectthesignalintegrity.

JJacks–cablejacksmatetoPlugsandtypicallyhavesocketcontacts

MM39012–BasicmilitaryspecdefiningRFconnectors,includingelectricalandphysicalcharacteristics.CurrentdesignationisMIL-PRF-39012;seeMilStandardsandSpecspage.

MIL-C-17–governmentlistingforcoaxialcables,replacesRGdesignationsformilitaryapplications.

MIL-STD-202–oneofthecommonlyusedMilstandardsthatgivesthetestmethodandconditionsforvariousenvironmentalsituations.TheseconditionsincludeCorrosion,VibrationandThermalShock.

OOutgassing–De-aerationorothergaseousemissionfrommaterialssuchasplasticswhenexposedtopressureand/orheat.Cristekutil-izedmaterialsthatminimizeoutgassinginallconnectorsandcables.

PPermeability–thedegreetowhichamaterialallowsliquidsorgasestopassthrough.Permeabilityisalsousedtoindicatethemagneticpropertiesofmaterials.

PhaseMatchingandElectricalLength–theelectricallengthofaconnectorisitsphysicallengthexpressedinwavelengthataspecifiedfrequencyandalsoindegreesofphaseangleforthatfrequency.TheElectricalLengthiscriticalinmanufacturingphasematchedcableas-sembliesforapplicationssuchasphasedarrayradar.“Outofphase”componentscanresultinmisreadingofthesignalmessagebut,forexample,physicallyadjustingthelengthofthetransmissionlinecancurethemismatch.

Plugs–cableplugstypicallyhaveamalepincontactandcouplingnuts.DesignedtomatewithReceptaclesorJacks.

PowerLoss–alsoexpressedasVoltageDroporSignalAttenuation,justmeansthatthesignalstrengthdecreasesasyougofurtherdownthetransmissionline.Lossistheresultoftheresistanceintheconductorandthelossesinthedielectricmaterial.TheunitofmeasureisadecibelordB.

PowerRating–thisisthemaximumpoweraconnectorcanhandleandisfrequencyrelated.Asthefrequencyincreasesthepowerhan-dlingcapabilitydecreases,alsohighaltitudereducestherating.Basically,thePowerRatingishowwelltheconnectorand/orcabledissipateheatgeneratedbyhighRFpower.

Push-OnConnectors–connectorsthatmatewithouttheneedforathreadedcouplingnut.Canhavea“snap-in”lockingfeature.

RReceptacles–Typicallyhavesocketcontactsandterminatetoawireratherthancable.DesignedtomatetoPlugsandcanbemountedonapanelorchassis.

Reflection–whenaconnectorisinsertedintotheline,alossofsignalstrengthorattenuationisseen.Someofthesignalisactuallyre-flectedbackonitselfandwhenthisoccursitsetsupastandingwavebetweentheconnectorandthesource.Theresultisdiminishedsig-nalstrength.Thelossisexpressedinseveraltermsincludingreturnloss,VSWRandinsertionloss.

ReflectionCoefficient–thisisanexpressionoflossbetweenavalueofzeroandone.Zeromeansnoreflectionandoneistotalreflec-tion.

ReturnLoss–thislossfactorisstatedindBanditistheratiooftheincidentpowertothereflectedpoweratapointofdiscontinuityintheline(suchasaconnector).Usingthemethodofmeasurement,0dBmeansatotallossandabout67dBmeansalmostnoloss.Awaytoexpressreflectedpower.

RFHighPotential–theminimumvoltagerequirementfortheconnectoratfrequenciesabove1MHz.Atthisminimumvoltagelevel,theconnectorwillnothaveexcessiveleakagecurrentordielectricfailure.

RFLeakage–signalthatescapesfromtheconnectororthecable.Thecableshieldingincoaxcablepreventsbothoutsideinterferenceandthesignalescapingintotheenvironment.Double-andtriple-shieldedcablemaybeusedtopreventleakageatveryhighfrequenciesandtoavoidRFI.ExpressedasdBtofrequency.

RG/U–standsforRadioGuide/Universal.Designationforcoaxialcablesizes.

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