Abstract: A coaxial connector (100) which includes first and second contact pins (104, 106), an outer contact member (102) and an inner alignment member (320). The inner alignment member can be electrically conductive and coaxially positioned within the outer contact member. The inner alignment member can include at least one substantially tubular portion (322) with opposing first and second end portions (324, 326). Each of the contact pins can include a first end portion (336, 338) contained within the substantially tubular portion, and a second end portion (344, 346) which extends beyond a respective end portion (324,326) of the inner alignment member. A spring (356) can be disposed between the first end portions of the respective contact pins to resiliently bias the contact pins in opposing directions.

Abstract: An interconnect device for connecting components of high frequency communication systems, including RF and phased array applications. The device is capable of carrying RF and microwave signals between pairs of components and includes an outer conducting tube and an insulated conducting wire disposed within the tube. The outside diameter of the insulated wire is less than the inside diameter of the tube allowing movement of the wire relative to the tube. As a result of this movement, the longitudinal axis of the wire may vary from the longitudinal axis of the tube resulting in a “sloppy coax” interconnect. The ability of the wire to move within the tube facilitates installation and replacement of the wire when required.