Cross RF products now available on GSA Schedules.

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It is our commitment to help agencies source their needs for high quality RF and Microwave products through a reliable resource. Cross RF products are now available through one of the most reliable channels, GSA schedules. GSA Mart (by Test Mart) is the #1 ranked reseller promoting our products on GSA schedules.

Over 1,100 agencies will be benefitted by the easy accessibility of Cross RF products including:

  • Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines
  • Homeland Security, FBI, CIA, DLA, NSA, ATF
  • FAA, FCC, NASA, NOAA, National Labs, NIH, FEMA
  • White House Communications, State, Secret Service, Justice, Treasury

Make all your RF projects count with the uncompromising quality of Cross RF products.

Cross RF is registered at the California Network® – Connectory

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In conjunction with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the San Diego East County Economic Development Council, Cross RF is now registered on the online economic development website, Connectory.com – the California Network®. The goal of the Connectory is to capture the capabilities of California companies and provide a searchable directory for finding products and services.

Connectory.com® is California’s premier Buyer-Supplier Network; part of an ongoing project in support of an effort funded by public and non-profit sector partners in addition to DTRA, including the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Commerce, the California Space Authority, and others.

Now it is easier for government and private buyers to find Cross RF(www.crossrf.com) products and services they need in California.

7/16 :: DIN connector series

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7/16 (DIN connectors) are designed for use in communications systems with power levels of 100 watts per channel.

Deutsh Industries Norm (DIN) is an acronym for German standards that apply to 7/16 connectors and are gaining acceptance worldwide. They feature rugged design, high power transmission, and low intermodulation distortion.

Requirement
MIL-C-39012
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Specification
ELECTRICAL DATA
Impedance 50Ω
Frequency range DC 7.5GHz combination types
: DC 1GHz
V.S.W.R 1.10 max
Insertion loss 0.05 × √Frequency(GHz) [dB]
RF leakage ≥ 128dB
Dielectric withstanding voltage
(at sea level)		 4.0 kV rms,
50Hz
-combination system 2.0 kV rms, 50Hz
Working voltage (at sea level) ≤ 2.7kV rms, 50Hz
-combination system ≤ 1.0kV rms, 50Hz
Insulation resistance ≥ 10⁴mΩ
Contact resistance – center contact ≤ 0.4mΩ
- outer contact
≤ 1.5mΩ
MECHANICAL DATA
Coupling nut torque
- recommended 25Nm…30Nm / 221 in.-ibs…260
in.-ibs
- proof torque 35Nm / 310 in.-ibs
Coupling nut retention force ≥ 1000N / 225.0 ibs
Contact captivation ≥ 200N / 45.0 ibs
Durability(matings) ≥ 500
MATERIALS
Bodies Brass
Pin contact
Outer contacts, jacks Berylium copper
Socket contact
Crimp ferrules Copper
Insulators, standard version PTFE(Teflon)
Gaskets Silicone rubber

7/16 INTERFACE DIMENSIONS

N :: Type N connector series

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The N (Type N) connector follows the MIL-C-39012 standard, defined by the US military, and comes in 50 and 75 ohm versions.

The 50 ohm version is widely used in the infrastructure of land mobile, wireless data, paging and cellular systems. The 75 ohm version is primarily used in the infrastructure of cable television systems.

Requirement
MIL-C-39012
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Specification
ELECTRICAL DATA
Impedance 50Ω, 75Ω
Frequency range DC 11GHz, DC 1.5GHz
Contact current DC 3.5A max.
Working voltage 1000V rms
Contact resistance 3-16 Center contacts : 2.0 mΩ
Outer contacts : 0.2mΩ
Insulation resistance 3-11 5000MΩmin.
Insertion loss 3-27 ＜ 0.15dB at 9GHz
V.S.W.R 3-14 ≤ 1.5
RF leakage 3-28 -90dBmmin. form 2~3GHz
MECHANICAL DATA
Coupling nut torque 20Ncm-170Ncm
Coupling nut retention force 450N
Life 3-15 500 matings.
Contact captivation 3-14 ≥ 27N
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature range : -65℃~+125℃
Corrosion resistance 3-13 MIL-STD-202, Method 101,Condition
B.
Moisture resistance 3-23 MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
Thermal shock 3-22 MIL-STD-202, Method 107,Condition
B.
Vibration 3-19 MIL-STD-202. Method 204,Condition
B.
Shock 3-20 MIL-STD-202. Method 213,Condition
i.
MATERIALS
Bodies and Male
contacts		 Brass
Female contacts Beryllium copper
Insulators PTFE Teflon
Gasket Silicone Rubber
PLATINGS
Bodies Nickel plated
Center contacts Gold plated

N INTERFACE DIMENSIONS

BNC :: Bayonet Neill Concelman connector series

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The BNC (Bayonet Neill Concelman) product line is a miniature quick connect/disconnect RF connector. It features two bayonet lugs on the female connector; BNC connectors are available with 50ohm and 75ohm impedance.

BNC connectors are a used in computer networks, test and instrumentation, telecommunications and broadcast industries with a variety of choices:  Semi-Rigid/Flexible cable, Receptacles, and PCB versions.

Requirement
MIL-C-39012
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Specification
ELECTRICAL DATA
Impedance 50Ω, 75Ω
Frequency range DC 4GHz, DC 1GHz
Contact current DC 3.5A max.
Voltage rating 500V rms
Contact resistance 3-16 Center contacts : 2.0 mΩ
Outer contacts : 1.0mΩ
Insulation resistance 3-11 5000MΩmin.
Insertion loss 3-27 0.3dB max. at 3GHz
V.S.W.R 3-14 ≤ 1.15
(Return loss better than 23.0dB)
MECHANICAL DATA
Coupling nut torque 0.07Nm min~0.25Nm max
Coupling nut retention force 3-25 44.5 daN
Life 3-15 500 matings.
Contact captivation 3-14 ≥ 27N
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature range : -65℃~+125℃
Corrosion resistance 3-13 MIL-STD-202, Method 101,Condition
B.
Moisture resistance 3-21 MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
Thermal shock 3-20 MIL-STD-202, Method 107,Condition
B.
Shock 3-19 MIL-STD-202. Method 213,Condition
G.
Vibration 3-18 MIL-STD-202. Method 204,Condition
B.
MATERIALS
Bodies and Male contacts Brass
Female contacts Beryllium copper
Insulators PTFE Teflon
Gasket Silicone Rubber
PLATINGS
Bodies, Coupling nuts Nickel plated
Center contacts Gold plated

BNC INTERFACE DIMENSIONS

Click here to view BNC catalog page.

TNC :: Threaded Neill-Concelman connector series

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The TNC (Threaded Neill-Concelman) connector is a threaded version of the BNC connector. The connector has a 50 Ω impedance and operates best in the 0–11 GHz frequency spectrum. It has better performance than the BNC connector at microwave frequencies.

Invented in the late 1950s, the TNC connector has been employed in a wide range of radio and wired applications.

Requirement
MIL-C-39012
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Specification
ELECTRICAL DATA
Impedance 50Ω, 75Ω
Frequency range DC 11GHz, DC 1GHz
Contact current DC 3.5A max.
Voltage rating 250V rms
Contact resistance 3-16 Center contacts : 2.0 mΩ
Outer contacts : 0.2mΩ
Insulation resistance 3-11 5000MΩmin.
Insertion loss 3-27 0.18dB max. at 9GHz
V.S.W.R 3-14 ≤ 1.5
MECHANICAL DATA
Coupling nut torque 20Ncm-170Ncm
Life 500 matings.
Contact captivation 3-14 ≥ 27N
Proof torque Not applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature range : -65℃~+125℃
Corrosion resistance 3-13 MIL-STD-202, Method 101,Condition
B.
Moisture resistance 3-21 MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
Thermal shock 3-20 MIL-STD-202, Method 107,Condition
B.
Vibration 3-18 MIL-STD-202. Method 204,Condition
B.
Shock 3-19 MIL-STD-202. Method 213,Condition
G.
MATERIALS
Bodies and Male contacts Brass
Female contacts Beryllium copper
Insulators PTFE Teflon
Gasket Silicone Rubber
PLATINGS
Bodies, Coupling nuts Nickel plated
Center contacts Gold plated

TNC INTERFACE DIMENSIONS

Click here to view TNC catalog page.

SMB :: SubMiniature version B series

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SMB (SubMiniature version B) connectors are coaxial RF connectors developed in the 1960s. This version is smaller than SMA connectors.

They feature a snap-on coupling and are available either in 50 Ω or 75 Ω impedances. They offer excellent electrical performance from DC to 4 GHz.

Requirement
MIL-C-39012
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Specification
ELECTRICAL DATA
Impedance 50Ω
Frequency range DC to 4GHz
Contact current DC 1.5A max.
Voltage rating 250V rms
Contact resistance 3-16 Center contacts : 3.0 mΩ
Outer contacts : 0.5mΩ
Insulation resistance 3-11 1000MΩmin.
Insertion loss 3-27 0.6dB max.
V.S.W.R 3-14 Straight 1.3+0.04f(GHz)
Right angle 1.4+0.06f(GHz)
RF leakage 3-26 -55dBm min.between 2~3GHz
MECHANICAL DATA
Engagement force max. 63N
Mating torque Not applicable
Life 3-15 500 matings.
Contact captivation 3-14 max. 15N
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature range : -65℃~+125℃
Corrosion resistance 3-13 MIL-STD-202, Method 101,Condition
B.
Moisture resistance 3-21 MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
Thermal shock 3-20 MIL-STD-202, Method 107,Condition
B.
Vibration 3-18 MIL-STD-202. Method 204,Condition
D.
MATERIALS
Bodies and Male contacts Brass
Female contacts Beryllium copper
Insulators PTFE Teflon
PLATINGS
Bodies Gold plated
Center contacts Gold plated

SMB INTERFACE DIMENSIONS

Click here to view SMB catalog page.

SMA :: SubMiniature version A series

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SMA (SubMiniature version A) connectors are coaxial RF connectors developed in the 1960s as a minimal connector interface for coaxial cable with a screw type coupling mechanism. The connector has a 50 Ω impedance. It offers excellent electrical performance from DC to 18 GHz.

Designed in accordance with MIL-C-39012 specifications, SMA lineup has one of the most extensive variety of applications including Semi-Flexible/Flexible cable, Receptacle, PCB, and Reverse Polarity option.

Requirement
MIL-C-39012Paragraph
Specification
ELECTRICAL DATA
Impedance 50Ω
Frequency range Semi-Rigid Cable : DC-18GHz
Flexible Cable : DC-12.4GHz
Contact current DC 2.0A max.
Working voltage Semi-Rigid Cable : 1000V
Flexible Cable : 750V
Contact resistance 3-16 Center contacts : 3.0 mΩ
Outer contacts : 2.5mΩ
Insulation resistance 3-11 5000MΩmin.
Insertion loss 3-27 0.05√f(GHz)dB
V.S.W.R 3-14 ≤ 1.15+0.02f(GHz)
RF leakage 3-26 -60dBm min.between 2~3GHz
MECHANICAL DATA
Coupling nut torque 12Ncm-170Ncm
Coupling nut retention force 3-25 ≥ 200N
Life 3-15 500 matings.
Contact captivation 3-14 ≥ 27N
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature range -65℃~+125℃
Corrosion resistance 3-13 MIL-STD-202, Method 101,Condition
B.
Moisture resistance 3-21 MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
Thermal shock 3-20 MIL-STD-202, Method 107,Condition
B.
Vibration 3-18 MIL-STD-202. Method 204,Condition
D.
Shock 3-19 MIL-STD-202. Method 213,Condition
I.
MATERIALS
Bodies Brass or stainless steel
Female contacts Beryllium copper
Insulators PTFE Teflon
Gasket Silicone Rubber
PLATINGS
Bodies Gold plated or passivated
Center contacts Gold plated

SMA INTERFACE DIMENSIONS

MCX :: Miniature Connector series

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Developed in the 1980s, MCX connectors are coaxial RF connectors that have the same inner contact and insulator dimensions as the SMB connector but are 30% smaller. They use a snap-on interface and usually have a 50 Ω impedance. They offer broadband capability from DC to 6 GHz.

While maintaining high performance, the reduced connector size benefits any applications where the space reduction matters such as GPS, Wireless communication, PCB layouts.

Requirement
MIL-C-39012
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Specification
ELECTRICAL DATA
Impedance 50Ω
Frequency range DC 6GHz
Contact current DC 1.5A max.
Voltage rating 250V rms
Contact resistance 3-16 Center contacts : 5.0 mΩ
Outer contacts : 1.0mΩ
Insulation resistance 3-11 1000MΩmin.
Insertion loss 3-27 0.1dB max. at 1GHz
V.S.W.R 3-14 ≤ 1.5
MECHANICAL DATA
Engagement force 25N
Separation torque 8N ~ 20N
Life 3-15 500 matings.
Contact captivation 3-14 10N
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature range : -65℃~+125℃
Corrosion resistance 3-13 MIL-STD-202, Method 101,Condition
B.
Moisture resistance 3-21 MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
Thermal shock 3-20 MIL-STD-202, Method 107,Condition
B.
Vibration 3-18 MIL-STD-202. Method 204,Condition
D.
MATERIALS
Bodies Brass
Outer contacts Beryllium copper
Insulators PTFE Teflon
PLATINGS
Bodies Gold plated
Center contacts Gold plated

MCX INTERFACE DIMENSIONS

Click here to view MCX catalog page.