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The SMB Series is a sub-miniature providing a fast and reliable connection for microwave applications up to 4 GHz with high packing density. They use a snap-on mating to reduce installation time. Various plating options In nickel, gold, and tin lead. Selective plating provides corrosion resistance finish and good solder ability characteristics.
Applications
Base Stations Instrumentation Process Controls
Automotive Automotive (GPS) PC/LAN
Components Cable Assemblies Radio Boards
Surge Protection Telecom Test and Measurement
Video Systems    
Interface Mating Dimensions:


Interface Dimension in Millimeters
Female Male
mm mm
  Min. Max.   Min. Max.
A 0.95 nom A 0.95 nom
B 3.05 nom B 3.05 nom
C 2.08   C   2.06
D   2.97 D 0.18 0.94
E 0.48 0.53 E Resilient dim.
F 3.33 3.58 F   1.63
G 1.65   G 3.58  
H 3.66 3.71 H Resilient dim.
I   6.50 I   6.50
K 0.00 0.18      
Technical Characteristics
Electrical
Impedance 50 ohm/ 75 ohm
Frequency Range 0 - 4 GHz with low reflection
Working Voltage RG-58, 141,142, 223: 500 VRMS max.
RG-174, 188, 316: 335 VRMS max.
RG-178, 196: 250 VRMX max.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage RG-58, 141,142, 223: 1000 VRMS
RG-174, 188, 316: 1000 VRMS
RG-178, 196: 750 VRMS
VSWR Straight 1.3 max.
Right Angle 1.4 max.
Contact Resistance Center Contact 6 Milliohms Max.
Outer Contact 2 Milliohms Max.
Insulator Resistance 1000 Mega ohms min.
Material
Part Name Material Finish
Body, Metal Parts Brass Gold or Nickel
Center Contacts Plug: P. Bronze or Beryllium Copper Gold
(Reverse Polarity) Jack: Brass Gold
Insulator PTFE  
Crimp Ferrule Annealed Copper Gold or Nickel
Clamp Gaskets Silicone Rubber  
Mechanical & Environmental
Mating Snap-on coupling per MIL-STD-348
Engagement Force 1.8lbs to 14.2lbs
Disengagement Force 1.8lbs to 14.2lbs
Contact Retention 4.0 lbs. min.
Durability (Mating) 500 cycles min. (For Be/Cu Jack Contact only)
Temperature Range -65°C ~ 165°C
Vibration MIL-STD-202 Meth. 204/D
Salt Spray MIL-STD-202 Meth. 101/B
Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202 Meth. 107/C