D38999 Contact Cable Assemblies

SV Microwave offers high frequency BMA and SMPM D38999 cabled RF contacts (size 8, 12 & 16) to SMA male connectors on Ø.085 and Ø.141 cable types that populate standard D38999 circular connectors. These fixed length cable assemblies allow you to expand the use of the standard D38999 circular connector to incorporate microwave transmission lines.

Features / Benefits & Applications
Technical Specs
Additional Resources

Features / Benefits:

High speed RF cable assemblies
Standard and custom cable options available
Blindmate advantage and maintenance of an accurate phase length when mated
Uses standard interfaces based on MIL-STD-348, and can be installed in any MIL-DTL-38999 size 8, 12 or 16 insert
Unique “Float Mount” technology allows for consistent microwave performance while maintaining tight mechanical tolerances
High flex-life ensures excellent performance after repeated usage

Applications:

Military and Aerospace
Severe/Harsh Environments

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.

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.

BMA

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	18 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -90 dB
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	1000 VRMS
Mating Cycles	5000
Insertion Force	3.0 lbs
Withdrawal Force	1.5 lbs
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.