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The MCX Series is approximately 30% smaller than the SMB. It features a quick connect-disconnect snap-on coupling system and this series provides designers with options where size, weight, performance and ease on assembly are the driving considerations to the final design decision.
Applications
Automotive Base Station Components
Telecom Wireless PC/LAN
GPS Instrumentation Head End Equipmant
Radios    
Interface Mating Dimensions:


Interface Dimension in Millimeters
Male Female
mm mm
  Min. Max.   Min. Max.
A 0.95 nom A 0.95 nom
B   3.00 B    
C 2.00 2.07 C 1.85 1.95
D 2.80   D 2.60 2.80
E 0.48 0.53 E 5.55 5.58
F   3.80 F 3.60 3.75
G 4.15   G 2.30 2.80
H 0.15   H    
I 0.00 0.30 I 4.00 4.12
K 2.80 3.20      
Technical Characteristics
Electrical
Impedance 50 ohm/ 75 ohm
Frequency Range 0 - 6 GHz
Working Voltage 335 VRMX
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage RG-178, 196: 500 VRMS
RG-174, 188, 316: 750 VRMS
VSWR Straight 1.35 max.
Right Angle 1.63 max.
Contact Resistance Center Contact 5 Milliohm Max.
Outer Contact 1 Milliohm Max.
Insulator Resistance 1000 Mega ohms min.
Material
Part Name Material Finish
Body, Metal Parts Brass Gold or Nickel
Center Contacts Plug: Brass Gold
  Jack: Beryllium Copper, Phosphor Bronze Gold
Insulator PTFE  
Crimp Ferrule Annealed Copper Gold or Nickel
Clamp Gaskets Silicone Rubber  
Mechanical & Environmental
Mating "Push-Pull" Snap-On Coupling
Engagement Force 3.4 lbs. max
Disengagement Force 4.5 lbs max.
Contact Retention 4.0 lbs. min.
Durability (Mating) 500 cycles min. (For Be/Cu Jack Contact only)
Temperature Range 65°C ~ 155°C
Vibration MIL-STD-202 Meth. 204/B
Salt Spray MIL-STD-202 Meth. 101/B
Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202 Meth. 107