eSMA Connector Ensures Rugged And Reliable Cable Assemblies

Addressing the problems of signal transmission and the fragility of solder joints in hand-formable cable assemblies, the company’s eSMA connector features an extended ferrule and enhanced performance via a unique internal design. The connector also features failure-proof coupling nuts, EZ style, solder-free captivated center contacts, and a solder damming positive cable stop. It comes standard with a gold-plated body and gold-plated center contacts. It is also weatherproof and provides a constant impedance of 50 Ohms. The company’s eSMA cable assemblies come with eSMA connectors installed on Times Microwave Systems TFlex cable and they specify a typical VSWR of 1.17:1 through 20 GHz (1.10 in specific bands below 12.4 GHz). Other features of eSMA assemblies include an intermodulation performance of less than -150 dBc typical. Pricing for a 2’ assembly eSMA plug to eSMA plug starts under $50 each/10. SAN-TRON INC., Ipswich, MA. (978) 356-1585.