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MCX Series Subminiature RF Connectors


Description

MCX miniature snap-on connectors offer an excellent combination of small size, lightweight, durability and performance for applications such as GPS, wireless communication and Test & Measurement. MCX connectors offer space reductions of 30% when compared with the SMB series. These can be used in applications up to 3 GHz and fit most applications where space is limited and weight, size, performance and ease of assembly are required.

MCX Series Subminiature RF Connectors
Applications
  • Instrumentation
  • PC/LAN
  • Process Controls
  • Telecommunications
  • Wireless
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Specifications
ELECTRICAL
Electrical Data General Specifications Note
Impedance 50 Ω  
Frequency range DC - 6 GHz  
V.S.W.R
  • Straight semi-rigid
  • Straight flexible
  • Right angle semi-rigid
  • Right angle flexible
1 GHz 2.5 GHz  
1.07 1.18 RG-405/0.085"
1.09 1.16 RG-316/u
1.04 1.05 RG-405/0.085"
1.09 1.06 RG-316/u
Dielectric withstanding
  • Voltage (at sea level)
  • Working voltage (at sea level)
   
750V rms. 50Hz  
< 250V rms. 50Hz  
Insulation resistance > 104 M Ω  
Contact resistance
  • Center contact
  • Out contact
   
< 5 m Ω  
> 1 M Ω  

ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental Data General Specifications Note
Temperature range -65 °C ~ +165 °C  
Temperature shock MIL- STD 202, Method 107, Condition C  
Moisture resistance MIL- STD 202, Method 106  
Corrosion Saltspray Test acc. to MIL-STD 202,  
Method 101, Condition B  
Vibration MIL-STD 202, Method 204, Condition D  

MECHANICAL
Mechanical Data General Specifications Note
Engagement force < 25 N / 5.6 lbs  
Disengagement force 8 N - 10 N / 1.8 Ibs - 4.5 lbs  
Contact captivation > 10 N / 2.3 lbs  
Durability (Matings) > 500  

MATERIAL
Connector Part Material Plating
Bodies Brass Gold. Nickel
Socket contacts Beryllium-copper Gold
Outer contact Beryllium-copper Gold
Insulators PTFE  
Crimp ferrules Brass Gold. Nickel

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