RF connector suits harsh environment applications

PA&E 38999 format, hermetic, high-speed BMA (Blind Mate Attach) RF connector is suitable for harsh environment applications. Device combines firm’s industry-proven hermetic technology with industry-standard MIL-DTL 38999/23 Series III shell interfaces. The atmospheric side of the device contains #8 BMA coaxial contacts per MIL-STD-348 while the hermetic side contains SMA contacts per the same MIL-STD.  Devices are available in laser-weld or jam-nut configurations with 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 contacts. Six key-way patterns and 11-80, 17-75, 21-48, 21-75, 23-06 and 25-08 shell sizes are also available. All formats provide RF performance of ≤1 db insertion loss at 18 GHz and have a hermetic leak rate of ≤1×10-9 cc He@1 ATM. http://pacaero.com