Abstract: RF coaxial connectors, configured for multiple locking engagements, include a male connector and a female connector. The male connector has a male connector central conductor, a male connector dielectric positionable over a section of the male connector central conductor, a male connector bushing positionable over the male connector dielectric and over a portion of the male connector central conductor, a male connector outer conductor positionable over the male connector dielectric and at least a portion of the male connector bushing, the male connector outer conductor. The female connector has a female connector central conductor, a female connector dielectric positionable over at least a portion of the female connector central conductor, a female connector outer conductor positionable over at least a portion of the female connector central conductor and the female connector dielectric, and a female connector locking element positionable over the female connector outer conductor.

Abstract: RF coaxial connectors, configured for multiple locking engagements, include a male connector and a female connector. The male connector has a male connector central conductor, a male connector dielectric positionable over a section of the male connector central conductor, a male connector bushing positionable over the male connector dielectric and over a portion of the male connector central conductor, a male connector outer conductor positionable over the male connector dielectric and at least a portion of the male connector bushing, the male connector outer conductor. The female connector has a female connector central conductor, a female connector dielectric positionable over at least a portion of the female connector central conductor, a female connector outer conductor positionable over at least a portion of the female connector central conductor and the female connector dielectric, and a female connector locking element positionable over the female connector outer conductor.

Abstract: A spring-loaded interconnect includes a forward interconnect subassembly and a rearward interconnect subassembly with a flexible cable extending between each subassembly. The flexible cable includes a plurality of curved sections, and a plurality of substantially straight sections integral with the plurality of curved sections. The plurality of curved sections and the plurality of substantially straight sections are pre-configured within the spring-loaded interconnect such that the flexible cable and a spring compress, relax, and axially travel a predetermined distance when at least one external load is applied to at least one end of the spring-loaded interconnect.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector assembly includes a coupler, a rear body assembly rotatably engaged with the coupler, the rear body assembly including a stationary retention member defining an stationary retention member inner channel surface and one or more stationary retention member grooves extending inwardly from the stationary retention member inner channel surface, a movable retention member that is movable with respect to the stationary retention member in an axial direction, the movable retention member defining a movable retention member inner channel surface and one or more movable retention member grooves extending inwardly from the movable retention member inner channel surface, the one or more movable retention member grooves defining a movable retention member groove surface, and one or more compression rings positioned at least partially within the one or more stationary retention member grooves.

Abstract: Miniaturized electrical connector systems are disclosed herein. In exemplary aspects disclosed herein, the connector system includes a twinaxial female connector having a housing and at least one dielectric positioned therein. The at least one dielectric defines two parallel channels configured to receive at least a portion of two conductors of a twinaxial cable. The twinaxial female connector includes an oval interface configured to orient and align the conductors of the twinaxial cable with mating pins of a male connector. The twinaxial female connector further includes two spring-type interconnects positioned within the oval interface, each configured to directly contact a conductor of the twinaxial cable and a mating pin of the male connector. The twinaxial female connector further includes a retaining clip attached to an exterior of the housing with a lever arm biased towards and pivotable from an engaged orientation. Such features reduce the manufacturing complexity, cost, and overall size.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector assembly includes a coupler, a rear body assembly rotatably engaged with the coupler, the rear body assembly including a stationary retention member defining an stationary retention member inner channel surface and one or more stationary retention member grooves extending inwardly from the stationary retention member inner channel surface, a movable retention member that is movable with respect to the stationary retention member in an axial direction, the movable retention member defining a movable retention member inner channel surface and one or more movable retention member grooves extending inwardly from the movable retention member inner channel surface, the one or more movable retention member grooves defining a movable retention member groove surface, and one or more compression rings positioned at least partially within the one or more stationary retention member grooves

Abstract: A spring-loaded interconnect includes a forward interconnect subassembly and a rearward interconnect subassembly with a flexible cable extending between each subassembly. The flexible cable includes a plurality of curved sections, and a plurality of substantially straight sections integral with the plurality of curved sections. The plurality of curved sections and the plurality of substantially straight sections are pre-configured within the spring-loaded interconnect such that the flexible cable and a spring compress, relax, and axially travel a predetermined distance when at least one external load is applied to at least one end of the spring-loaded interconnect.

Abstract: RF coaxial connectors, configured for multiple locking engagements, include a male connector and a female connector. The male connector has a male connector central conductor, a male connector dielectric positionable over a section of the male connector central conductor, a male connector bushing positionable over the male connector dielectric and over a portion of the male connector central conductor, a male connector outer conductor positionable over the male connector dielectric and at least a portion of the male connector bushing, the male connector outer conductor. The female connector has a female connector central conductor, a female connector dielectric positionable over at least a portion of the female connector central conductor, a female connector outer conductor positionable over at least a portion of the female connector central conductor and the female connector dielectric, and a female connector locking element positionable over the female connector outer conductor.

Abstract: Miniaturized electrical connector systems are disclosed herein. In exemplary aspects disclosed herein, the connector system includes a twinaxial female connector having a housing and at least one dielectric positioned therein. The at least one dielectric defines two parallel channels configured to receive at least a portion of two conductors of a twinaxial cable. The twinaxial female connector includes an oval interface configured to orient and align the conductors of the twinaxial cable with mating pins of a male connector. The twinaxial female connector further includes two spring-type interconnects positioned within the oval interface, each configured to directly contact a conductor of the twinaxial cable and a mating pin of the male connector. The twinaxial female connector further includes a retaining clip attached to an exterior of the housing with a lever arm biased towards and pivotable from an engaged orientation. Such features reduce the manufacturing complexity, cost, and overall size.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector includes a body, a retainer, a coupler, a ferrule, and a shell. The retainer engages the body and rotatably engages the coupler. The ferrule slidingly engages at least a portion of the retainer and at least one portion of the body. The ferrule engages at least a portion of the cable outer conductor. The shell slidingly engages at least a portion of the rear end of the body. A sealing ring engages the rear end of the body. Upon compression of the coaxial cable connector the sealing ring engages the jacket of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector has first and second connector bodies. The first connector body has at least one groove and the second connector body has cantilevered arms that correspond to the groove. To unmate the connector bodies, the cantilevered arms are pressed causing the arms to move from the groove to allow the connector bodies to be moved axially away from one another.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a bonding block lug for receiving a grounding wire. The connector includes a body portion for receiving the end of a cable, a nut for securing the connector to a mating coaxial port, a post extending within the body portion for extending into the cable, a lug secured to the body portion and having a first hole for receiving the grounding wire, and a clamp element for clamping the grounding wire within the lug. The lug may include a second hole that intersects the first hole. The clamp element may be a set screw, press-fit pin, or the like extending within the second hole for selectively engaging the grounding wire. The set screw may incorporate security features to prevent removal of the grounding wire. The bonding block lug can be incorporated within a variety of connectors, including axially-compressed connectors.