Abstract: A surge-protected coaxial termination includes a metallic outer body, a center conductor extending through a central bore of the outer body, and a spark gap created therebetween to discharge high-voltage power surges. A pair of dielectric support insulators support the center conductor on opposite sides of the spark gap. High impedance inductive zones surround the spark gap to form a T-network low pass filter that nullifies the additional capacitance of the spark gap. An axial, carbon composition resistor is disposed inside the outer body, and inside the dielectric insulator to absorb the RF signal, and prevent its reflection. The resistor extends co-axially with the center conductor, and one end of the resistor is electrically coupled thereto. A blocking chip capacitor extends radially from the opposite end of the resistor to the grounded outer body.

Abstract: A surge-protected coaxial termination includes a metallic outer body, a center conductor extending through a central bore of the outer body, and a spark gap created therebetween to discharge high-voltage power surges. A pair of dielectric support insulators support the center conductor on opposite sides of the spark gap. High impedance inductive zones surround the spark gap to form a T-network low pass filter that nullifies the additional capacitance of the spark gap. An axial, carbon composition resistor is disposed inside the outer body, and inside the dielectric insulator to absorb the RF signal, and prevent its reflection. The resistor extends co-axially with the center conductor, and one end of the resistor is electrically coupled thereto. A blocking chip capacitor extends radially from the opposite end of the resistor to the grounded outer body.

Abstract: A surge-protected coaxial termination includes a metallic outer body, a center conductor extending through a central bore of the outer body, and a spark gap created therebetween to discharge high-voltage power surges. A pair of dielectric support insulators support the center conductor on opposite sides of the spark gap. High impedance inductive zones surround the spark gap to form a T-network low pass filter that nullifies the additional capacitance of the spark gap. An axial, carbon composition resistor is disposed inside the outer body, and inside the dielectric insulator to absorb the RF signal, and prevent its reflection. The resistor extends co-axially with the center conductor, and one end of the resistor is electrically coupled thereto. A blocking chip capacitor extends radially from the opposite end of the resistor to the grounded outer body.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for connecting a coaxial member to a mating component includes a front body, a rear body, a center conductor, and a nut. The nut surrounds the front body and is locked against rotation relative to the front body; however, the nut can slide axially relative to the front body. A first end of the front body has a threaded surface for engaging a mating threaded component. The rear body includes a central bore coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the front body. A first end of the rear body surrounds the second end of the front body and is rotatably and slidably secured thereto, as by a retaining ring, between retracted and extended positions. The second end of the rear body is adapted to engage a coaxial member, e.g., the end of a coaxial cable. The center conductor is supported within the central bore of the front body by a supporting insulator to electrically and mechanically couple a center conductor of the coaxial member to a center conductor of the aforementioned mating component.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for connecting a coaxial member to a mating component includes a front body, a rear body, a center conductor, and a nut. The nut surrounds the front body and is locked against rotation relative to the front body; however, the nut can slide axially relative to the front body. A first end of the front body has a threaded surface for engaging a mating threaded component. The rear body includes a central bore coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the front body. A first end of the rear body surrounds the second end of the front body and is rotatably and slidably secured thereto, as by a retaining ring, between retracted and extended positions. The second end of the rear body is adapted to engage a coaxial member, e.g., the end of a coaxial cable. The center conductor is supported within the central bore of the front body by a supporting insulator to electrically and mechanically couple a center conductor of the coaxial member to a center conductor of the aforementioned mating component.

Abstract: A solder-on connector for a coaxial cable includes a body having a bore for receiving the outer conductor of the cable, a center pin for connection with the center conductor of the cable, an insulator disposed within the bore of the body for supporting the center pin, and a nut or similar fastener for securing the connector to a mating connector. The insulator extends rearwardly within the body to abut the both the inner wall of the body and the inserted end of the outer conductor of the cable. The rearmost portion of the insulator serves as a solder dam to prevent excess solder from flowing into the bore of the body beyond the end of the outer conductor of the cable. The rearmost end of the body includes an enlarged diameter region for receiving a portion of the cable jacket. An inwardly-directed annular shoulder formed upon such enlarged diameter region captivates melted portions of the cable jacket when the outer conductor is soldered to the body.

Abstract: A saw guide for a cable having an annularly corrugated outer conductor is provided. The saw guide includes an inner partially cylindrical surface and a gripping rib extending radially inward therefrom. The saw guide further includes a pair of stabilizing members disposed on each side of the gripping rib. Each stabilizing member forms a cutting face that is configured to position a cutting instrument generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the cable.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable having an annularly corrugated outer conductor is provided. The connector assembly includes a first body member adapted to fit over the end of the coaxial cable and forming a series of apertures spaced around the circumference of the first body member near one end thereof. The connector assembly further includes a second body member that forms a clamping surface for engaging the inner surface of the corrugated outer conductor adjacent the last crest in the corrugated outer conductor. The connector assembly also includes multiple ball bearings seated in the apertures and captured between the first and second body members. A connecting means is provided for drawing and holding the first and second body members together so as to draw the clamping surface and the ball bearings against the inner and outer surfaces, respectively, of the outer conductor.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided for engagement with a mating connector and a coaxial device. The connector assembly includes a body member attachable to the coaxial device. The body member is also attachable to the mating connector. An outer contact spring is provided with an annular base for threadably connecting to the body member. The annular base has a plurality of spring fingers extending longitudinally away from the annular base, each one of the plurality of spring fingers includes a base end and a distal end. Each adjacent pair of the spring fingers define a longitudinal slit that is narrow enough to prevent inward flexure of the spring fingers beyond a point where the flexed spring finger contacts an adjacent spring finger.

Abstract: A one-piece electrical connector for corrugated conductors, such as used in radio frequency high power coaxial transmission lines, is disclosed. The connector has a straight, tubular center section that is supported on both ends by inwardly projecting beams which are supported at their outer ends. The connector is comprised of a spring material, such as beryllium copper or phosphor bronze, for a spring type force fit into the corrugated conductor.