Abstract: A male coaxial connector structure for mating with a corresponding female connector structure to provide electrical connections at microwave frequencies. The male coaxial connector structure includes a coaxial outer conductor structure having a central longitudinal axis and a central open region, with a face region at a leading end of the outer conductor structure, defining a continuous uninterrupted coaxial outer conductor surface. An outer compression finger structure is disposed outside of and adjacent the coaxial outer conductor surface and having a plurality of longitudinally oriented slots forming individual finger regions. The face region is configured to contact a corresponding face surface of the female connector structure with the male and female connectors mated together. The finger regions of the outer compression finger structure are configured to compress to fit into the outer conductor receptacle of the female connector.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a torque ring or nut system for use on or with RF and microwave male/female paired coaxial connectors, to apply a pre-set torque value to the mated coaxial connector pair. The torque system includes an inner ring structure and an outer ring structure configured for rotation relative to each other. Rotation of the outer ring structure applies a torque to the inner ring structure.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a torque ring or nut system for use on or with RF and microwave male/female paired coaxial connectors, to apply a pre-set torque value to the mated coaxial connector pair. The torque system includes an inner ring structure and an outer ring structure configured for rotation relative to each other. Rotation of the outer ring structure applies a torque to the inner ring structure.

Abstract: A versatile quick connect/disconnect coaxial 3.5 mm male connector which can be used to mate with unmodified standard SMA, 2.92 mm, and 3.5 mm female connectors with or without the use of a threaded nut. The connector employs simple construction and achieves excellent electrical performance. The connector allows the user the option of a push to engage and pull to disengage operating feature, plus the additional option to connect using a threaded nut with reduced thread engagement, which can be hand tightened or torqued to a specific value. The threaded nut is retractable and is held clear of the mating area for push/pull operation, and due to the minimum number of threads, the nut can be coupled and uncoupled in one third to one fourth the time needed to thread a conventional nut.