MCX Miniature
Coaxial Connectors
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MCX Miniature Coaxial Connectors
Mating Interfaces
Plug interface dimensions
Reference Plane
D
E
20
˚
D
Jack interface dimensions
Reference Plane
E
ø
A
ø
I
ø
C
ø
C
ø
H
ø
I
ø
A
B
H
K
F
F
K
B
Dimension Min. inches (mm) Max. inches (mm)
A
*
*
B
.006 (0,15)
—
C
.018 (0,48)
.021 (0,53)
D
.163 (4,15)
—
E
—
.029 (7,4)
F
.110 (2,80)
.126 (3,20)
H
—
.012 (0,30)
I
.079 (2,00)
—
K
.110 (2,80)
—
*Dimension to meet engagement and disengagement forces.
Dimension
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
I
K
Min. inches (mm)
.142 (3,60)
.000
.150 (3,80)
.157 (4,00)
.030 (0,75)
.091 (2,3)
.135 (3,42)
—
.102 (2,60)
Max. inches (mm)
.148 (3,75)
—
—
.162 (4,12)
.033 (0,85)
.110 (2,80)
.137 (3,48)
.078 (1,98)
.110 (2,80)
Specifications
(MIL-PRF-39012 as applicable)
Electrical:
Impedance:
50Ω.
Frequency range:
DC–6 GHz.
Voltage Rating:
250VRMS (RG-178 cable); 335 VRMS (RG-316 cable).
Insulation Resistance:
1,000 megohms minimum.
Contact Resistance:
Center contact:
5.0 milliohms maximum.
Outer contact:
2.5 milliohms maximum.
VSWR:
Frequency
Straight connector
Right angle connector
1 GHz
1.22:1 max.
1.35:1 max.
6 GHz
1.35:1 max.
1.50:1 max.
Environmental (MIL-STD-202):
Temperature range:
-65˚ C to +165˚ C.
Thermal shock:
Method 107, condition C.
Corrosion:
Method 101, condition B, 5% salt solution.
Vibration (Method 204):
Condition D.
Moisture resistance:
Method 106.
Materials:
Plug spring fingers, female center contacts:
Beryllium copper per ASTM B196, Condition HT.
Crimp sleeves:
Seamless copper tube per ASTM B75, type C12000, temper: light anneal 050.
Other metal parts:
Brass per ASTM B16, Alloy 360,
1
⁄
2
hard.
Insulators:
Teflon (TFE) per ASTM D1710.
Finish:
Center contacts:
Gold plated per MIL-G-45204 Type II, Class 0, Grade C, over .00010 to .00020
sulfamate nickel per QQ-N-290.
Other metal parts:
Gold or nickel plated to meet MIL-PRF-39012 corrosion requirements.
Mechanical:
Force to engage:
6 pounds max.
Force to disengage:
1.8 pounds min.
Contact retention:
2.3 pounds min axial force.
Durability:
500 mating cycles.
Contents
Right Angle Cable Plugs
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Straight and Right Angle P. C. Board Jacks
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Cable Assembly Instructions and Tooling
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MCX Miniature Coaxial Connectors
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Right Angle Cable Plugs
Crimp type for flexible cable
.321 (8,2)
.243 (6,2)
.165 (4,2)
.156
(4,0)
.234
(5,9)
.344
(8,7)
.437
(11,1)
ø
.122 (3,1)
ø
A
CABLE TYPES
RG178, RG196, M17/93, M17/169
RG174, RG316, M17/113,
M17/119, M17/172, M17/189
Dim. A
.040 (1,0)
.067 (1,7)
AEP P/N
8955-1521-002
8955-1521-003
Direct solder for semi-rigid cable
D
E
F
G
C
B
ø
A
CABLE TYPES
.085" semi-rigid, RG405, M17/133
.141" semi-rigid, RG402, M17/130
Dim. A Dim. B
.089 (2,3) .210 (5,3)
.144 (3,1) .242 (6,1)
Dim. C
.303 (7,7)
.335 (8,5)
Dim. D
.321 (8,2)
.359 (9,1)
Dim. E
.243 (6,2)
.266 (6,8)
Dim. F
.165 (4,2)
.172 (4,4)
Dim. G
.156 (4,0)
.187 (4,7)
AEP P/N
8955-1561-010
8955-1561-009
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Straight P.C. Board Jacks •
Through-hole legs with standoff
.245
(6,2)
A
.235 (5,9) sq.
.200 (5,1) typ.
.200 (5,1) typ.
.060 (1,5)
sq. typ.
.100 (2,5) typ.
ø
.177
(4,5)
ø
.046 (1,2)
ø
.038
(1,0)
.035 (0,9)
sq. typ.
ø
.067(1,7)
4 places
Mounting hole drilling
LEG LENGTH (A) BODY PLATING
.155
GOLD
.068
GOLD
.068
NICKEL
AEP P/N
8959-1511-000
8959-1511-002
8959-7511-002
Straight P.C. Board Jack •
Surface mount
.245(6,2)
.030
(0,8)
.235 (5,9) sq.
.060 (1,5)
sq. typ.
.200 (5,1)
typ.
.080 (2,0)
sq. typ.
ø
.177
(4,5)
ø
.038
(1,0)
ø
.068
(1,68)
Solder pads for mounting
AEP P/N
8959-1511-003
Right Angle P.C. Board Jack •
Through-hole legs with standoff
.304 (7,7)
.192 (4,9)
.068
(1,7)
.235 (5,9) sq.
.200 (5,1)
typ.
.200 (5,1) typ.
.060 (1,5)
sq. typ.
.100 (2,5) typ.
ø
.046 (1,2)
.371
(9,4)
.254
(6,5)
.136
(3,5)
ø
.038
(1,0)
.01 (2,5)
.035 (0,9)
sq. typ.
ø
.067(1,7)
4 places
Mounting hole drilling
ø
.177
(4,5)
BODY PLATING
GOLD
NICKEL
AEP P/N
8960-1511-001
8960-7511-001
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Assembly Instructions
Right Angle Connectors—Flexible Cable
Center conductor Dielectric
.060
±.010
(1,5
±0,2)
.125
±.010
(3,2
±0,2)
.265
±.010
(6,7
±0,2)
Braid
Jacket
Right Angle Connectors—Semi-Rigid Cable
Cable stripping
Center conductor
.094
(2,4)
.126 (3,2)
Dielectric
Jacket
Cable stripping
1
Solder
1
—Trim
cable as shown; tin end of center conductor.
—Slide
crimp sleeve over cable.
—Flare
cable braid by rotating dielectric and slide cable into crimp tail.
—Trim
cable as shown; tin end of center conductor.
—Insert
trimmed cable into body until jacket bottoms on step inside
body and center conductor is in contact slot.
—Solder
cable jacket to body assembly.
2
2
Solder
—Position
cable so braid touches rear of body assembly.
—Slide
crimp sleeve forward to touch rear of body assembly.
—Crimp
braid with appropriate die size from chart below.
—Solder
center conductor into notch in rear of contact with
.025–.032" diameter chisel-tip soldering iron.
—Solder
should cover center conductor, but not extend over top of notch
in contact, or exceed contact diameter.
3
Solder
3
—Place
insulator in body cavity, and press cap into place with .125"
diameter flat punch. Cap will be slightly below end of body assembly.
—Solder
center conductor into notch in rear of contact with
.025–.032" diameter chisel-tip soldering iron.
—Solder
should cover center conductor, but not extend over top of
notch in contact, or exceed contact diameter.
Assembly Tools
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TA-0105
—Place
insulator in body cavity, and press cap into place with .125"
diameter flat punch. Cap will be slightly below end of body assembly.
DESCRIPTION
Crimp tool with .105" and .128" hex dies
AEP P/N
TA-0105
DESCRIPTION
CABLE GROUP
(last two digits of part number)
AEP P/N
02
03
HEX DIE SIZE
.105
.128
Capping tool
(arbor press)
with bases for
MCX right angle
plugs.
CP-18
CP-18
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