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Carlisle Interconnect Technologies launched the SMP “push-on”
connector product line two decades ago to facilitate dense
packaging within RF/Microwave systems.
The SMP interface enables design engineers to increase design
performance and complexity while also improving form factor.
The SMP interconnect series relies on a oating female-to-female
adapter (commonly referred to as a bullet) to enable SMP male
and PCB connector-equipped boards to be stacked. This durable
construction gives this product line the ability to:
» Tolerate radial and axial misalignment
» Withstand multiple engagement/disengagement cycles without
degradation in electrical performance
The success of the SMP product line has spurred the development
and commercialization of other blindmate interconnect systems
(SMPM, TMP
®
, and SMPS) to facilitate rapid assembly and
testing for the gamut of military and commercial RF/Microwave
applications.
*When mated to a Catcher’s Mitt interface
SMP Interconnect Series
» DC – 40 GHz frequency range
» 50 Ω impedance
» Blindmate conguration
» Industry standard per MIL-STD-348
» MIL-PRF-39012 compliant
» Ability to withstand radial/axial misalignment
» Board-mount, eld-replaceable, bullets, hermetic, and cable
connector congurations
» Custom connectors available
SMP Interconnect Series
INTRODUCTION
MATERIALS AND FINISH (PCB CONNECTORS)
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
Metal Specications
BeCu (Beryllium Copper) ASTM B196 and/or ASTM B197
Brass ASTM B36, B121, B16, B16M
Stainless Steel ASTM A484/ A582 or A555/581
Iron-Nickel-Cobalt ASTM F-15
Dielectric Specications
Virgin PTFE Fluorocarbon ASTM D 1710 and ASTM D 1457
Polyamide-imide ASTM D5204 Group 2 Class 1
Glass Corning 7070 or Equivalent
Finish Specications
Gold (75u in. Typ) ASTM B488 Type 1, Class 1.25
Nickel (100u in. Typ) SAE AMS-QQ-N-290
Passivation ASTM A967
Parameter Specications
Impedance 50 Ω
Frequency Range DC – 40 GHz
VSWR
DC – 26 GHz: 1.15:1 (max)
26 – 40 GHz: 1.40:1 (max)
Insertion Loss 0.1 x √ f(GHz)
DWV @ Sea Level 500 Vrms
Insulation Resistance 5000 MΩ (min)
RF High Pot 325 Vrms @ 5 MHz
Force to
Engage
Full Detent 15 lb. typical
Limited Detent 7 lb. typical
Smooth Bore 2 lb. typical
Force to
Disengage
Full Detent 5 lb. typical
Limited Detent 3 lb. typical
Smooth Bore 0.5 lb. typical
Radial Misalignment +/- .020"*
Axial Misalignment .10 ”
Temperature Range -55 ºC to 165 ºC
Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Cond B
Moisture Resistance MIL-STD-202, Method 106, except step 7b
Corrosion MIL-STD-202. Method 101, Cond B
Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Cond D
Shock MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Cond I
Connectors & Accessories
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Recommended Panel Hole
SMP Female Right-Angle Connector for Flexible Cables,
26.5 GHz/P601
SMP Female Straight Connector for Flexible Cables/P657
SMP Female Right-Angle Connector for Flexible Cables,
18 GHz/P600
SMP Male Straight Panel-Mount Connector for Flexible
Cables/P663
Figure 1 Figure 2
CABLE CONNECTORS: FLEXIBLE CABLES
SMP Interconnect Series Congurations
P/N Ø A
Cable Type Figure
-9CC .090" HFE100D 1
-4CC .10 0 " RD316 2
P/N
Cable Type Figure
-9CC HFE100D 1
-8CC HGE055D 2
P/N Cable Type
-1CC RG178
-2CC RG316
-3CC RD178
-4CC RD316
-9CC HFE100D
P/N Cable Type Interface
-1CC
RG178
(or Equivalent)
Catcher’s
Mitt
-2CC
RD178
(or Equivalent)
Catcher’s
Mitt
-3CC
RG316
(or Equivalent)
Catcher’s
Mitt
-4CC
RD316
(or Equivalent)
Catcher’s
Mitt
-5CC
RG178
(or Equivalent)
Limited
Detent
-6CC
RD178
(or Equivalent)
Limited
Detent
P/N Cable Type Interface
-7CC
RG316
(Or Equivalent)
Limited
Detent
-8CC
RD316
(or Equivalent)
Limited
Detent
-9CC
RG178
(or Equivalent)
Full
Detent
-10 CC
RD178
(or Equivalent)
Full
Detent
-11C C
RG316
(or Equivalent)
Full
Detent
-12CC
RD316
(or Equivalent)
Full
Detent
Connectors & Accessories
Figure 1 Figure 2