SMP Interconnect Series
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies / 12900 Alondra Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
Toll Free - 866.282.4708 / Fax - 562.494.0955 / CarlisleIT.com
Metal Specification
BeCu (Beryllium Copper) ASTM B 196 and/or ASTM B 197
Brass ASTM B 36, B121, B16, B16M
Stainless Steel ASTM A484/ A582 or A555/581
Iron-Nickel-Cobalt ASTM F-15
Dielectric Specification
Virgin PTFE Fluorocarbon ASTM D 1710 and ASTM D 1457
Polyamide-imide ASTM D5204 Group 2 Class 1
Glass Corning 7070 or Equivalent
Finish Specification
Gold (75u in. Typ) ASTM-B488 Type 1, Class 1.25
Nickel (100u in. Typ) SAE AMS-QQ-N-290
Pasivation ASTM A967
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 has enabled design engineers to increase
performance and complexity of their designs and improve
upon their form factor.
The SMP interconnect series relies on a floating female-
to-female adapter—commonly referred to as a “bullet”—
to enable stacking of boards equipped with an SMP male
PCB connector. This durable construction and ability to
tolerate radial and axial misalignment allows for a blindmate
interconnect solution. SMP connectors can also 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 – namely the SSMP®, TMP® and
WMP® to facilitate rapid assembly and testing for the gamut
of Military and Commercial RF/Microwave applications.
INTRODUCTION
» Frequency Range: DC - 40 GHz
» 50 Ω Impedance; Blindmateable configuration
» Industry standard per MIL-STD-348
» MIL-PRF-39012 compliant
» Ability to withstand Radial/Axial Misalignment
» Board-mount, field-replaceable, bullets, hermetic and
cable connector configurations
» Custom connectors available
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
Impedance 50 ��
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)
D W V @ S e a Level 500 Vrms
Insulation Resistance 5000 MΩ (min)
RF High Pot 325 Vrms @ 5 MHz
Force to Engage
Full Detent 15 lbs typical
Limited Detent 7 lbs typical
Smooth Bore 2 lbs typical
Force to
Disengage
Full Detent 5 lbs typical
Limited Detent 3 lbs typical
Smooth Bore 0.5 lbs typical
Radial Misalignment +/- .020 inches*
Axial Misalignment .010 inches
Temperature Range -55° C to +165° C
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
*When mated to a Catcher’s Mitt interface
MATERIALS & FINISH
CABLE CONNECTORS - FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES
SMP Configurations
SMP Female Right Angle Connector for Flexible Cables, 18 GHz / P600
SMP Female Right Angle Connector for Flexible Cables, 26.5 GHz / P601
SMP Male Straight Panel Mount Connector for Flexible Cables / P663
SMP Female Straight Connector for Flexible Cables / P657
P/N CABLE TYPE
-1CC RG178
-2CC RG316
-3CC RD178
-4CC RD316
-9CC TLL18-1087
P/N (Ø A) CABLE TYPE FIGURE
-9CC (.090) TLL18-1087 1
-11CC (.122) TLL40-1111A 2
P/N (Ø A) CABLE TYPE FIGURE
-9CC (.090) TLL18-1087 1
-11CC (.122) TLL40-1111A 2
P/N CABLE TYPE INTERFACE
-1CC
M17/93-RG178
(OR EQUIVALENT)
CATCHER’S MITT
-2CC RD178 (OR EQUIVALENT) CATCHER’S MITT
-3CC
M17/113-RG316
(OR EQUIVALENT)
CATCHER’S MITT
-4CC RD316 (OR EQUIVALENT) CATCHER’S MITT
-5CC
M17/93-RG178
(OR EQUIVALENT)
LIMITED DETENT
-6CC RD178 (OR EQUIVALENT) LIMITED DETENT
P/N CABLE TYPE INTERFACE
-7CC
M17/113-RG316
(OR EQUIVALENT)
LIMITED DETENT
-8CC RD316 (OR EQUIVALENT) LIMITED DETENT
-9CC
M17/93-RG178
(OR EQUIVALENT)
FULL DETENT
-10CC RD178 (OR EQUIVALENT) FULL DETENT
-11CC
M17/113-RG316
(OR EQUIVALENT)
FULL DETENT
-12CC RD316 (OR EQUIVALENT) FULL DETENT
(.75)
HEAT SHRINK
TUBING
DIELECTRIC
STOP
CENTER
CONDUCTOR
SEE TABULATION
FOR CABLE TYPE(S)
SMP FEMALE
INTERFACE PER
MIL-STD-348
.300
.252
.135
R.P.
Ø .135 MAX
CAP
(.330)
(.260)
SMP FEMALE
INTERFACE PER
MIL-STD-348
R.P.
(.364)
(Ø .131)
Ø .159
Ø A
ANTI-ROCK RING
SMP FEMALE
INTERFACE PER
MIL-STD-348
R.P.
(.255)
(Ø .120)
(Ø A)
ANTI-ROCK RING
CAP
(.150)
(.344)
Figure 1
Figure 2
(.186)
(Ø .230)
(.050)
(Ø .198)
(.325)
(Ø .125)
(.155)
(.240)
ACROSS FLATS
(Ø .375)
(11/64—56 UNRS—2A)
DIELECTRIC BEAD
CENTER CONDUCTOR SHRINK TUBING
CARLISLE
Figure 1
(.304)
(.75)
SMP FEMALE
INTERFACE PER
MIL-STD-348
R.P.
(Ø .135 MAX)
ANTI-ROCK RING
(.265)
(.200)
SHRINK
TUBING
FLEXIBLE
CABLE
SMP FEMALE
INTERFACE PER
MIL-STD-348
R.P.
(Ø .135 MAX)
ANTI-ROCK RING
(.265)
(.200)
SHRINK
TUBING
FLEXIBLE
CABLE
Figure 2
(.110)
(.200) PANEL
THICKNESS
FLEX CABLE
SCREWDRIVER
SLOT
SMP MALE
INTERFACE PER
MIL-STD-348
R.P.
Recommended Panel Hole
(.200) PANEL
THICKNESS
.150±.003
Ø .201±.001
Ø .233±.001
.050±.001
2