| Introduction | Industry standard sub-miniature, push-on connector interface known for micro miniature size and blind mate capability. Accommodates up to 9 degrees axial and radial misalignment with minimal impact on VSWR. Intermateable with Corning Gilbert GPO and other industry SMP connectors. Offers excellent return loss performance from DC to 40 GHz. |
| Electrical Specifications | - Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Frequency Range: Bullet adapter, semi-rigid straight cabled connectors 0-40 GHz; All other in-series adapters and connectors 0-18 GHz
- VSWR (max): Varies by frequency (e.g., 1.10 for 0-18 GHz, 1.70 for 26.5-40 GHz)
- Insertion Loss (max, at 10GHz): 0.10 F (GHz)
- Working Voltage: 335 Vrms max (sea level)
- Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 500 Vrms min (sea level)
- RF High Potential Withstanding Voltage: 325 Vrms min (sea level)
- Contact Resistance (max initial): Inner conductor 6.0 mOhms, Outer conductor 2.0 mOhms
- Insulation Resistance: 5000 megohms min
- RF Leakage: -80 dB
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| Mechanical Specifications | - Interface Design: MIL-STD-348A, Series SMP
- Engagement Force (max, mated pair): FD 15.0 lbs, LD 10.0 lbs, SB & CM 2.0 lbs
- Disengagement Force (min, mated pair): FD 5.0 lbs, LD 2.0 lbs, SB & CM 0.5 lbs
- Mated Radial Misalignment: 0.010 (FD, LD, SB), 0.020 (CM only)
- Mated Axial Misalignment: 0.010 (female adapters only)
- Durability (mating cycles min): FD 100, LD 500, SB & CM 1000
- Contact Retention: 1.5 lbs min axial force
- Cable Retention: Varies by cable type (e.g., 30 lbs axial for 0.086 semi-rigid)
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| PCB Mount Connectors (Examples) | - Straight PC Mount Male Receptacle: Passivated, Full Detent, Freq. 0-12GHz
- Male, Straight Surface Mount, Full Detent: Freq. 0-18GHz
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| End Launch Connectors (Examples) | - End Launch Male Receptacle Surface Mount, Full Detent: Freq. 0-18GHz
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| Vertical Launch Connectors (Examples) | - Vertical Launch Connectors: Impedance 50 Ohms, VSWR 1.3 Max, Freq. DC - 40 GHz
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| Flange Mount Connectors (Examples) | - 2-Hole Flange Mount Male Shroud - Without Contact, Full Detent
- 2-Hole Flange Mount Male Field Replaceable, Full Detent: VSWR 1.15 typical, Freq. 0-18 GHz
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| 0.047 Cable Connectors (Examples) | - Straight Female Solder Style for 0.047 OD Semi-Rigid Cable
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| 0.086 Cable Connectors (Examples) | - Straight Female Solder Style for 0.086 OD Semi-Rigid Cable
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| Ganged Connectors (Examples) | - Male, Full Detent, Vertical PCB Surface Mount: 4 Ports, VSWR 1.25 Max, Freq. 0 - 18 GHz
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| Ganged Edge Mount Connectors (Examples) | - Male, Full Detent, PCB Edge Mount: 4 Ports, VSWR 1.5 Max, Freq. 0 - 40 GHz
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| Same Series Adapters (Examples) | - Bullet Adapter Female to Female: VSWR 1.10 Max (0-18 GHz), 1.70 Max (26.5-40 GHz)
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| Between Series Adapters (Examples) | - SMA Plug to SMP Plug: VSWR 1.20 max (0-20 GHz), 1.25 max (20-26.5 GHz)
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| Tools (Examples) | - SMP bullet extraction tool
- SMP cabled connector removal tool
- Soldering vise components
- Shroud centering tools
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| Assembly Instructions | Detailed step-by-step instructions provided for various cable types (0.047 and 0.086 OD Semi-Rigid) and connector styles (Straight Female Solder Style, Right Angle Female Solder Style). Includes tool identification, cable preparation, soldering procedures, and interface alignment. |
| Competitor Cross Reference | Cross-reference tables provided for various connector types against Tensolite, Corning Gilbert, Micro-Mode, SV Microwave, AEP, and Rosenberger part numbers. |