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AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connectors





Enables Simple, One-Step Cable Termination

AVX developed the 9178 Series as a line of unique 50 Ohm SMT Coax Connectors based on its industry proven discrete wire Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC) technology. AVX combined two different sized IDC contacts to enable the AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connectors to pierce the center conductor and outside jacket dielectric materials making an electrical connection to the signal wire and braid (ground connection). Constructed specifically for RG178 cable , the concept can be applied to other cable sizes.

The AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connectors are pre-attached cap in tape & reel packaging. The coax cable only requires the outer jacket and braid stripped. The cable is then inserted into the connector and the cap can be pressed down via a small press or hand tool. The AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connectors are extremely easy to terminate with no soldering, additional stripping processes, or crimp tools are needed. The AVX 9178 Series connectors can result in significant cost and process improvements over existing products and termination methods. AVX 's all plastic design is more cost effective than plated screw machine components and provide a VSWR less than 1.2:1 in excess of 700MHz. Available in black for industrial applications and white for lighting applications.

Features
  • Reliable and repeatable termination of RG178 coax cable
  • "Gas Tight" IDC termination for long term reliability
  • Simple strip, insert, and press down termination process
  • Industrial operating temperature range for harsh environments
  • Can replace hard solder connections including expensive multi-step standard coax connector in lower frequency applications

Applications
  • Microminiature RF
    • Handheld wireless devices
    • Test and Measurement equipment
    • Wireless data communications
  • Meters
    • RFID Readers
    • Mini GPS Antennas
    • Radio boards

Electrical Specifications
  • Current Rating: 0.5A (Current limit is cable dependent)
  • Voltage Rating: 125V
  • VSWR less than 1.2:1 in excess of 700MHz

Mechanical Specifications
  • Operating Temperature: -40ºC to +125ºC.
  • High Temperature Endurance: 1000 hours at 125ºC
  • Damp Heat Endurance: 500 hours
  • Cable retention: 10N in each axis

Physical
Specifications
  • Insulator Material: Nylon 46: UL94V0
  • Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze, Tin Plated
  • Latching Cap: Single Use

Part Number Description Gender Impedance Contact Plating Color
9178001001006 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connector Female 50 Ohms Tin Black
9178001001106 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connector Female 50 Ohms Tin White

AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connector Part Diagram


AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connector Part Diagram

AVX 9178 Series Cable Insertion and Termination


AVX developed a unique 50 Ohm SMT Coax Connector based on its industry proven discrete wire Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC) technology. AVX combined two different sized IDC contacts to enable the AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connectors to reliably pierce the center conductor and outside jacket dielectric materials making an electrical connection to the signal wire and braid (ground connection). Constructed specifically for RG178 cable, the concept can be applied to other cable sizes.  The AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connectors are pre-attached cap in tape & reel packaging. The coax cable only requires the outer jacket and braid stripped. The cable is then inserted into the connector and the cap can be pressed down via a small press or hand tool. The biggest benefit of the AVX 9178 Series IDC SMT Coax Connectors is that they are extremely easy to terminate with no soldering, additional stripping processes, or crimp tools are needed. The AVX 9178 Series connectors can result in significant cost and process improvements over existing products and termination methods. AVX's all plastic design is more cost effective than plated screw machine components and provide a VSWR less than 1.2:1 in excess of 700MHz.  Features      Reliable and repeatable termination of RG178 coax cable

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