Electrical Impedance50 Ω
Frequency Range 141" & .085" semi-rigid cable: 0-6 GHz
Flexible cables: 0-6 GHz
Voltage Rating RG-55, 58, 141, 142, 223, 303: 500 volts peak
RG-122, 174, 188, 316: 375 volts peak
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage141" & RG-58 Cables: 1,000 VRMS
.085" & RG-316 Cables: 750 VRMS
VSWR Straight connector,.141": 1.05 + .005 f (GHz)
Straight connector, .RG-55: 1.15 + .011 f (GHz)
Straight connector, RG-122: 1.15 + .02 f (GHz)
Straight connector, RG-178: 1.20 + .025 f (GHz)
Right angle connector, .141": 1.10 + .01 f (GHz)
Right angle connector, .RG-55: 1.15 + .02 f (GHz)
Right angle connector, RG-122: 1.15 + .03 f (GHz)
Right angle connector, RG-178: 1.20 + .03 f (GHz)
Contact ResistanceCenter contact:2.0 mΩ
Body: 2.0 mΩ
Braid to body: 0.5 mΩ
Insulation Resistance5,000 MΩ minimum
Insertion LossdB maximum = .03√[f(GHz)]
RF Leakage-60 dB minimum
Mechanical
Mating.250-36 threaded coupling
Mating TorqueMinimum:2 inch pounds (22 N.cm)
Recommended: 7-10 inch pounds (80-110 N.cm)
Maximum:15 inch pounds (170 N.cm)
Coupling Nut RetentionAxial force:100 inch pounds min. (300 N.cm)
Torque:15 inch pounds. min. (76 N.cm)
Jacks:N/A
Connector Affixment to CableCrimp and solder types
Cable Affixment to Center ContactSolder, except as noted
Contact CaptivationAll types unless noted otherwise
Cable Retention (Crimp)RG-58, 303 and .141": 60 lbs. minimum
RG-55, 142, & 223: 80 lbs. minimum
Connector Durability500 mating and unmating cycles @ 12 cycles per minute
Material
Bodies, Coupling Nuts, Other Metal PartsNon-magnetic stainless steel style per QQ-S-764, Type 303
ContactsBeryllium copper per QQ-C-530, heat treated per MIL-H-7199
Center Contact Plating.00005" minimum gold per MIL-G-45204, type 1, grade C. Gold over nickel unless otherwise requested.
Plating (Other Metal Parts)Gold plated or passivated to meet the finish and corrosion requirements of MIL-C-39012
InsulatorTFE fluorocarbon per ASTM D1457
GasketsSilicone rubber, per MIL-R-5847 and ZZ-R-765 class IIB, grade 65-75.
Lock washersStainless steel, internal tooth supplied with all bulkhead mounted connectors
Crimp FerruleSeamless copper tubing alloy #122 (DHP), hard drawn to Rockwell 58-77 on 30-T scale per ASTM B75
Environmental
Temperature Range- 65°C to +165°C
Thermal ShockMIL-STD-202 method 107 (test condition B) except high temperatures @ + 200°C
VibrationMIL-STD-202 method 204 (test condition D)
ShockMIL-STD-202 method 213 (test condition I). No discontinuity permitted.
CorrosionMIL-STD-202 method 101 (test condition B) 5% salt solution
Moisture ResistanceMIL-STD-202 method 106, except step 7b (vibration) omitted, and high humidity measurements do not apply
WeatherproofingCrimp type: heat shrink tubing
Solder type: silicone rubber gaskets
AltitudeMIL-STD-202 method 105 (test condition C), no corona at 70,000 feet.
.141" & RG-55: 250 VRMS
.085" & RG-122: 190 VRMS
Military Specifications
MIL-C-39012 & MIL-C-83517 SMA Specification SheetsAs applicable
Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.