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Product Overview

Cinch Connectivity Solutions, through its Trompeter brand, offers a comprehensive range of twinax, triax, and coax connectors, patch panels, and cable assemblies designed for high-performance applications in military, space, and testing environments. With a legacy dating back to 1917, the company specializes in reliable, high-quality interconnect solutions, including custom-engineered products that utilize advanced contact technologies. Their offerings are engineered to meet or exceed stringent military specifications, such as MIL-STD-1553B and MIL-C-49142, ensuring robust performance in demanding conditions.

Product Attributes

• Brand: Trompeter (a Cinch Connectivity Solutions brand)
• Origin: USA (implied by MIL-SPEC focus and company history)
• Certifications: QPL to MIL-C-49142 (Category G and A)
• Materials: Brass, Beryllium Copper, PTFE, Stainless Steel (as specified for various components)
• Finishes: Nickel plating (standard), Silver plating (QPL versions), Gold plating (contacts)

Technical Specifications

The following table outlines key specifications for various Trompeter Twinax/Triax connector series:

Note: Specifications are minimum unless otherwise stated. Trompeter connectors are designed to exceed all minimum specifications.

MIL-Spec Triax Series Equivalents:

• TRB: 70 Series (Bayonet, 3-Lug, Normal, BNC Equivalent)
• TRC: 80 Series (Threaded, 2-Lug, Reverse, N Equivalent)
• TRS: 150 Series (Bayonet, 3-Lug, Normal, M-BNC Equivalent)
• MIL-STD-1553B: 450 Series (Bayonet, 3-Lug, Either, N/A Coax Equivalent)

70/370 Series (TRB/TRT) Features:

• Miniature size, same as BNC/TNC connectors.
• Field serviceable, wrench crimp versions for cables up to .475 OD.
• Tool crimp versions for cables up to .250 OD.
• 3-lug, 4-lug, and threaded versions for mechanical stability and keying.
• No mechanical alignment required for mating.
• QPL to MIL-C-49142.
• Hermetically sealed versions available.

150/3150 Series (TRS/TTM) Features:

• Subminiature size for high density and weight reduction.
• Push-on connectors for blind mate rack and panel applications.
• Solderable wrench crimp versions for cables up to .215 OD.
• Tool crimp versions for cables up to .250 OD.
• 3-lug, 4-lug, and threaded versions.
• Hermetically sealed versions available.

450 Series Features:

• Subminiature twinax connectors for MIL-STD-1553B airborne digital databus weight reduction.
• Field installation full crimp design, no soldering required.
• Ten polarized and keyed combinations.
• Accepts cables with maximum OD of .180 and conductors to .025.

Coax Connectors (BNC, TNC, Type N, Mini-BNC, DIN, F-Type):

• Wide selection of miniature and standard sizes.
• Available in 50 and 75 impedance.
• Features include wrench crimp, tool crimp, solder pot, bulkhead mount, circuit board jacks (straight and right-angle), and push-on configurations.
• Mini-BNC (250 Series) for higher interconnect density in DS3 telco applications.
• High-frequency video patching (HDVDP/HDVDPM) exceeds SMPTE 292M specifications.
• Low VSWR patching systems for up to 3 GHz and 500 watts.

Patching Products:

• High-density patching systems for various applications (Military Databus, Telemetry, Telecom, Broadcast, CATV, Testing).
• Available for Twinax, Triax, and Coax cabling.
• Standard 19 panels in aluminum and phenolic, insulated and non-insulated options.
• Custom panels and marking available.
• Custom cable assemblies and patch cords in any length, with various connector types and cable options.

Tools & Accessories:

• Powered and manual cable strippers.
• Crimp tools and dies.
• Cable assembly testers for BNC and Twinax/Triax.
• Tool kits and bulk packaging.

Cable Specifications:

• Extensive range of coax, twinax, and triax cables with detailed specifications for impedance, temperature range, attenuation, and shielding coverage.
• Plenum and halogen-free cable options available.
• High-temperature cables for MIL-STD-1553B applications.