The RADIALL commercial SMA connectors have been specially designed for applications where low installed costs are of
the utmost importance. They are easy, fast to assemble and reliable and offer the perfect solution for high volume applica-
tions requiring high level performance like civil telecommunications, datacommunications or test and measurement.
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Full compatibility :
These commercial SMA connectors are fully compatible
(interchangeable and intermateable) with all existing MIL
standardised SMA connectors. They feature the same per-
formance level except mechanical (life : 100 matings and
coupling nut torque : 60 Ncm).
The coupling nut of the commercial SMA series features a
special design which is different from the standard SMA
coupling nut as the tightening torque is reduced.
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Wide range :
The commercial SMA range features models which are
adapted to offer a solution for every standard coaxial
flexible or semi--rigid cable as well as PCB models with
traditional through--hole pins or solder pads for SMT
applications.
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Simple snap--in axial captivation
(for full-crimp models) :
The relative position of the centre contact into the interface
is mechanically guaranteed by the snapping of the insulator
inner shoulder into the groove of the centre contact.
This design facilitates the captivation operation in contrast
to other designs, requiring 2 insulators to provide contact
retention.
It assures constant perfect axial positioning of the center
contact into the interface.
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Space-saving size :
Due to the captivation technique, these commercial SMA
connectors are shorter than multi--piece body connectors.
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Convenient 3-piece design :
-- for straight models: body + center contact + outer ferrule
-- for right-angle models : single piece body + back cap +
outer ferrule.
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Fast and reliable cable attachment :
The cable connectors can be either fully crimped or sol-
dered/crimped, offering full flexibility for high volume indus-
trial production with standard manual or pneumatic tooling :
fast and reliable.
-- the centre contact can be either crimped or soldered.
-- the outer contact is attached to the cable by crimping a
ferrule.
DIndustry adapted packaging :
Standard packaging is 100 pieces bulk--pack. Unit
packaging is available upon request. The PCB models can
also be delivered in tube or tape & reel packaging.
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Competitive pricing :
The design and materials used in the manufacture of the
commercial SMA range allow us to offer connectors at com-
petitive prices to suit a wide range of applications. The con-
nector body is manufactured in brass and the surface plat-
ing is available in either gold or in BBR finish (RADIALL non-
magnetic bright bronze surface finish).
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Center contact captivation :
Our connectors have a captive center contact.
INTRODUCTION
commercial
SMA
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