Abstract: A coaxial connector having precise matched impedance characteristics which is suitable for use with coaxial cable having a very soft dielectric core. A slotted bushing is fit over the core of the cable. The bushing is inserted into the rear of the coaxial contact assembly. A flange on the front of the bushing snaps into a recess in the wall of the coaxial contact assembly to provide a positive interlock and establish an optimum electrical path in the outer conductor circuit for high frequency performance. A sleeve is crimped down around the outer conductor of the cable which is laid over an exposed, rigid rear portion of the bushing and the rear of the coaxial contact assembly, neither of which is deformed during the crimping operation.

Abstract: An electrical connector containing contacts upon which there are mounted electrical circuit components. A component is mounted on the side of each contact. A ground plate in the connector shell embodies a spring tang for each contact that provides electrical connection between the component and the shell. Matching polarizing surfaces on each contact and the wall of its corresponding contact cavity correctly positions the contact so that the electrical component thereon will be engaged by the spring tang.

Abstract: An inexpensively manufactured discrete keying device for connector, plugs and sockets of standard types. Two or more mating grooves and finger members are coded by discretely spacing them circumferentially. The grooves are axial and are cut into the turnable captive internally threaded body shell member of one matable subassembly of the connector arrangement and the finger members are radially inwardly directed projections having matching circumferential spacing within the wall of a sleeve member associated with the other connector subassembly. Where a plurality of such connectors are adjacent to each other, mismating is prevented by separate finger and groove spacings for each corresponding connector assembly.