Northern Connectors Radiall SMB Series Coaxial Connectors - Manual (Page 5)

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SMB
INTRODUCTION
The SMB snap-on subminiature coaxial connectors provide a fast and reliable connection for high density packaging
for applications up to 4 GHz.
Radiall offers a very large range of SMB connectors, including cable plugs and jacks with bulkhead and panel mount
configurations, bulkhead and panel mount receptacles; through hole, SMT and edge card receptacles and in-series and
between series adapters.
The SMB series also features versions with lower mating forces than standard. Four types of interconnection
mechanisms are available:
• SMB: standard snap-on connection
The design permits quick engagement and disengagement.
• SMB limited detent (SMB-A): snap-on connection with low mating force
The design permits quick engagement and disengagement and is suitable for printed circuit boards. Radiall offers a
range of PCB and bulkhead receptacles with female center contact.
The SMB-A receptacles are completely intermateable with standard SMB jacks.
• SMB slide-on (SUBGLIS): slide-on connection
The design is suitable for back plane and blind mate applications. In this case, we recommend the association of a
mobile connector (floating jack / receptacle) with a fixed connector (panel plug / jack, receptacle).
The SUBGLIS connectors are completely intermateable with standard SMB and SMB-A connectors and for that, they
can be used for test applications.
• SMB Lock:
Plugs (with female center contact) have a coupling nut allowing a reliable lock-on connection (50 N min). This range
allows a visual control of the locking system.
These four types of SMB connectors have the same electrical performances.