Field-replaceable SMA and 2.9mm connectors

Intelliconnect has introduced a new range of cost-effective, field-replaceable SMA and 2.9mm connectors providing solderless attachment to 0.141 inch (RG402) semi-rigid cables and 2.9mm connectors for 0.085 inch (RG405) and 0.141 inch cables. The connectors save assembly time and offer high repeatability and performance. Proprietary clamping technology provides similar I/L and VSWR results to standard soldered connectors. No special tooling is required and cable retention force is similar to soldered versions. The stainless steel SMA and 2.9mm connectors are designed for applications where reliability, durability, robustness and high frequency performance are important. Typical applications include civil and defence telecommunications, aeronautics, space and measurement systems. Commenting, Roy Philips, managing director, Intelliconnect (Europe), said: “Our new SMA and 2.9mm clamp connector series offers our customers an exciting alternative for assembling SMA connectors to semi-rigid cable with no loss in performance or reliability. Solderless assembly facilitates field replacement in the event of wear or damage to the connector.”