Improvement of Military RF Connector Designs for Increased Reliability

摘要

The report contains a review of design features used for RF connectors in general. It includes a discussion of the problem areas found in present military designs with new design considerations suggested for connection and improvement. It includes the presentation of new designs and the fabrication of prototype models featuring a new connector cable clamp and an improved mating design to increase performance and reliability of present and future designs due to upgraded microwave frequency application. The report covers the investigation of the prototype designs compared with standard conventional designs. (Author)