SMPM Floating Panel Mount, Cable Jacks
(Direct Solder Attachment)
1996390- 1, 1996771- 1
Washer
Cable Jack
408-- 10373
06 AUG 10 Rev B
Instruction Sheet
Stripping Dimensions
Semi--Rigid and Conformable Cables
0.25 [.010] Max Typ
Flat (Radius Optional)
Center
Conductor
Compression Spring
Figure 1
2.03 [.080]
Flexible Cable
Center
Conductor Braid
80+10_ Typ
Outer
Conductor
Jacket
1. INTRODUCTION
SMPM Floating Panel Mount Cable Jacks (Direct
Solder Attachment) shown in Figure 1 are designed to
be soldered to semi--rigid, conformable, or flexible
coaxial cable with a diameter of 2.16 mm [.085 in.] or
1.19 mm [.047 in.]
The cable jacks are designed to be inserted into a
mounting hole (such as the one in VITA 67, daughter
card module 1996705--3).
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for reference only and are not
drawn to scale.
2.03 [.080]
5.33 [.210]
Figure 2
i
85-- 90_
Cable Center
Conductor
Figure 3
2. DESCRIPTION
The cable jacks consists of a body, compression
spring, retaining washer, and center contact. The
compression spring and retaining washer are used to
secure the part into the module. See Figure 1.
3. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Strip the cable to the dimensions shown in
Figure 2.
CAUTION
DO NOT nick the center conductor of the cable.
Take care not to cut the cable braid.
Figure 4
Solder Here
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Cable
2. For flexible cable, tin the cable braid.
3. Shape the blunt end of the center conductor to a
cone between 85 and 90. See Figure 3.
4. Insert the cable center conductor into the center
contact inside the rear shell of the cable plug until
the cable bottoms. No braid strands should be
exposed. See Figure 4.
5. Holding the cable center conductor in place and
using 60/40 solder, attach the rear shell to the
cable as shown in Figure 4.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, make sure to follow all
local practices and safety precautions when
working with soldering equipment.
4. INSERTING CONNECTOR INTO MODULE
1. Insert soldered cable connector into module
mounting hole from the flange side of the module
bottoming the connector body flange on the
module. See Figure 5.
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2. Insert compression spring in module mounting
hole and over connector body from the module
mating face.
3. Place retaining washer into insertion tool
2101595--1 aligning the flats on the tool with the
external flats on the washer.
4. Align the internal retaining washer flats with the
external flats on the connector body using the
alignment slots on the connector flange and on the
insertion tool. See Figure 5.
5. Insert the retaining washer into the module, over
the connector body compressing the spring until
the insertion tool bottoms on the module mating
face.
6. Lock the retaining washer into position by
rotating the insertion tool 90 while applying light
pressure on the tool. (The tool will spring back
about 0.51 mm [.020 in.] from the module face
when washer is in proper position. A correct
installation of the retaining washer will result in a
Alignment Slot
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dimension of 3.22 mm [.127 in.] from front of
module. See Figure 6.
CAUTION
Safety glasses should be worn when installing
the retaining washer since they are spring--loaded
and could potentially fly out of the module. This
action could inflict eye injury to personnel if the
retaining washer is not properly seated during
installation.
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5. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
The cable plug is not repairable. DO NOT use any
defective or damaged cable plugs.
6. REVISION SUMMARY
S
Updated document to corporate requirements
S
Changed “Retaining Ring” to Retaining
Washer” in all instances
S
Added text to Paragraphs 4.1, 4.2, and 4.5
S
Added new Figure 6
Alignment Slot
Compression Spring
Cable
Connector
Flange
Module Mating Face
Retaining Washer
Insertion Tool
Figure 5
3.86 [.152] Wrong
Washer Installation
0.64 [.025] Height Delta
3.23 [.127] Correct
Washer Installation
Figure 6
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