Strain Relief for RF Cable Connectors

RF cable assemblies are often frequently handled and maneuvered into tight spaces. If not properly handled, it is common to see damage to the cable assembly, especially in the sensitive area just behind the cable connector, where it is terminated to the cable. SV Microwave has developed two different solutions to address this issue. One, our extended ferrule cable connectors is ideal for Ø.047" cable solutions, the other our RF strain relief boot features an external molded accessory that is incorporated into the assembly to prevent the cable from overbending. It can be used on both Ø.047" and Ø.085" cable types.

Features / Benefits & Applications
Additional Resources
Technical Specs

Features / Benefits:

New boot prevents the cable from overbending
Longer-length ferrule protects solder joints and the most fragile sections of cable assemblies
Improved flexibility and durability
Replaces the need for shrink tubing
DC up to 65 GHz

Applications:

Test and Instrumentation
Harsh Environments
Industrial

Application Note

Extended Ferrule Cable Connectors App Note

Product Video

1.85 mm

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	65 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -100 dB
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	500 VRMS
Mating Cycles	500
Mating Torque	5 - 7 in - lbs
Inter-mate ability	2.4mm
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.

2.4 mm

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	50 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -100 dB
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	500 VRMS
Mating Cycles	500
Mating Torque	5 - 7 in - lbs
Inter-mate ability	1.85mm
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.

2.92 mm

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	40 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -100 dB
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	750 VRMS
Mating Cycles	500
Mating Torque	7 - 10 in - lbs
Inter-mate ability	SMA
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.

SMA

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	18 GHz (select models to 26.5 GHz)
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -90 dB
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	1000 VRMS
Mating Cycles	500
Mating Torque	7 - 10 in - lbs
Inter-mate ability	2.92mm
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.

SMP

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	40 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -80 dB DC - 3 GHz ≥ -65 dB 3 - 26.5 GHz
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	500 VRMS
Mating Cycles - SB	1000
Mating Cycles - LD	500
Mating Cycles - FD	100
Insertion Force - SB	3.0 lbs
Insertion Force - LD	5.0 lbs
Insertion Force - FD	7.0 lbs
Withdrawal Force - SB	0.5 lbs
Withdrawal Force - LD	7.0 lbs
Withdrawal Force - FD	9.0 lbs
Axial Misalignment	.010” Max
Radial Misalignment	3° Max
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.

SMPM

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	65 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -80 dB DC - 3 GHz ≥ -65 dB 3 - 26.5 GHz
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	325 VRMS
Mating Cycles - SB	500
Mating Cycles - FD	100
Insertion Force - SB	2.5 lbs
Insertion Force - FD	4.5 lbs
Withdrawal Force - SB	1.5 lbs
Withdrawal Force - FD	6.5 lbs
Axial Misalignment	.010” Max
Radial Misalignment	3° Max
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.

SMPS

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	65 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -80 dB DC - 3 GHz ≥ -65 dB 3 - 26.5 GHz
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	250 VRMS
Mating Cycles - SB	500
Mating Cycles - FD	100
Insertion Force - SB	1.2 lbs
Insertion Force - FD	2.5 lbs
Withdrawal Force - SB	1.0 lbs
Withdrawal Force - FD	4.5 lbs
Axial Misalignment	.010” Max
Radial Misalignment	3° Max
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.