MIL-PRF-39012/59H
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SUPERSEDING
MIL-PRF-39012/59H
14 July 2011
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION SHEET
CONNECTORS, RECEPTACLES, ELECTRICAL, COAXIAL, RADIO FREQUENCY,
(SERIES SMA (CABLED)SOCKET CONTACT, JAM NUT MOUNTED CLA SS 2 )
This specification is approved for use by all Departments
and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
The requirements for acquiring the product described herein shall
consist of this specification sheet and MIL-PRF-39012.
FIGURE 1. General configuration.
AMSC N/A FSC 5935
Inches
mm
Inches
mm
.002
.003
.004
.018
.055
.065
.103
.125
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.46
1.40
1.65
2.62
3.18
.250
.279
.281
.3125
.404
.410
.505
6.35
7.09
7.14
7.94
10.41
11.68
12.83
INCH-POUND
MARKING IMPLEMENTATION DATE,
CATEGORY B, SEE TABLE VII
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NOTES:
1. Dim ensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
2. For dimension A, see tables I and V.
3. Dimension .505 inch (12.83 mm) is the largest overall diameter of the connector.
4. Wrench flats are to accommodate standard wrench opening in acc or dance w it h FED-STD-H28.
5. Dimension A defines the overall length of the connector when assembled to the cable.
6. All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purposes only.
7. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance is ±.005 inch (0.13 mm).
8. Series SMA, socket contact interface, in accordance with MIL-STD-348.
FIGURE 1. General configurationContinued.
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
2. Slitting of inner contact optional.
3. Chamfer is optional, if chamfer is used put on a 30° maximum.
FIGURE 2. Mating dimensions for socket termination, category D only.
Inches
Inches
.001
.005
.008
.015
0.13
0.20
.021
.042
.045
.139
1.07
1.14
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TABLE I. Das h numbers , cross-reference, and dimensions.
Dash No. 1/ @
# Applicable cable
group from MIL-PRF-
39012, appendix B
Dimensions
Inches 2/
(millimeters)
Maximum
CATEGORY A FIELD SERVICEABLE (NO SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED) 3/
3006
4006
Cable group I
M17/93-RG178 4/ 5/
A
.960 (24.38)
3007
4007
Cable group II
M17/113-RG316 4/ 5/
3008
4008
Cable group IV
M17/54-RG122 4/ 5/
3009
4009
Cable group VI
M17/84-RG223 4/
M17/128-RG400 5/
M17/60-RG142 6/
3010 *
4010 *
Cable group VI
M17/111-RG303
4/ 5/
3030
4030
Cable group III
M17/152-00001 4/ 5/
See notes at end of table.
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TABLE I. Dash numbers, cross-reference, and dimensionsContinued.
Dash No. 1/ @
# Applicable cable
group from MIL-PRF-
39012, appendix B
Dimensions
Inches 2/
(millimeters)
Maximum
CATEGORY C FIELD REPLACEA BLE (MIL-DTL-22520/5 CRIMP TOOL)
SEE NOTE NEXT TO APPLICABLE CABLE GROUP FOR CRIMP DIE 7/
3025
4025
Cable group I 8/
M17/93-RG178 4/ 5/
A
1.125 (28.58)
3026
4026
Cable group IIa 9/
M17/113-RG316 4/ 5/
3027
4027
Cable group IV 10/
M17/54-RG122 4/ 5/
3028
4028
Cable group VIb 11/
M17/84-RG223 4/
M17/128-RG400 5/
M17/60-RG142 6/
3029
4029
Cable group VIa 11/
M17/28-RG058 4/
M17/111-RG303 5/
CATEGORY D FIELD REPLACEA BLE DEFINED PIE C E PA RTS 4/ 12/
3502
4502
Cable group VIb
M17/60-RG142 4/ 6/
M17/128-RG400 5/
A
1.265 (32.13)
1/ These connectors have captivated center contacts.
2/ Dimensions are in inch es. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
3/ All corrosion resistant steel bodied connectors whic h are designed to be assembled to the outer
conductor using solder shall be gold plated in accordance with ASTM B488, type II, code C, c lass 1.27.
4/ Cable to be used when performing tests except as in note 6/.
5/ Preferred cable.
6/ Cable to be used for +200°C temperature cycling test.
7/ These connectors are assembled, using the applicable crimp tool, to the specified cables stripped as
shown on figures 3 and 4.
8/ Preferred die M22520/5-33 closure B, alternate die M22520/5-03 closure B.
9/ Preferred die M22520/5-35 closure B, alternate die M22520/5-03 closure A.
10/ Preferred die M22520/5-41 closure B, alternate die M22520/5-05 closure B or -09 clos ure A.
11/ Preferred die M22520/5-19 closure B, alternate die M22520/5/-05 closure A or -11, 57 closure A.
12/ Complete connector assembly shall consist of a body, center contact, ferrule and assembly instructions.
# The latest version of each cable shall be applicable.
* These parts are inactive for new design, new designs should procure to dash numbers X009 and X109.
These dash numbers use the same cable group (VI).
@ Connectors mate with connectors of the same material; i.e., “3XXX” series dash numbers mate only with other
“3XXX” series connectors and “4XXX” series connectors with other “4XXX” series connectors.
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Dash No.
Contact
No. 1/
A
(inches)
Basic
crimp tool
2/
Crimp die
or
positioner
Crimp
tensile
minimum
Color
band
Color
band
3502
4502
59-10
.041
±.001
M22520/1-
01
Solder or
M22520/1-
15
4 pounds
(17.79 N)
Red
Maroon
1/ Contact numbers are for identification purposes only.
2/ Class 2 tool may be used by OEM (see MIL-DTL-22520).
FIGURE 3. Contact and ferrule dimensions for category D only.
Inches
Inches
Inches
mm
.001
.002
.003
.005
.010
.015
.024
0.05
0.08
0.13
0.25
0.38
.035
.038
.041
.050
.062
.133
.153
0.97
1.04
1.27
1.57
3.38
.193
.220
.250
.326
.500
4.90
5.59
6.35
8.28
12.70
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Dash No.
Ferrule No.
1/
A
B
Basic crimp tool
2/
Crimp die or
positioner
M22520/5-
3502
4502
59-50
.250 ±.003
.220 ±.003
M22520/5-01
-11, -05, -57
closure A
and -19
closure B
1/ Ferrule numbers are for ide ntifi cation only.
2/ Class 2 tools may be used by OEM (see MIL-DTL-22520).
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
2. Crimp tensile test shall be in accordanc e with SAE-AS39029.
3. Copyright notice: All information disclosed in this specification sheet which is or may be copyrighted
is reproduced herein with the express permission of the copyright owner.
4. .003 inch maximum break.
5. Color bands shall be positioned such that no coloring material enters the inspection hole.
FIGURE 3. Contact and ferrule dimensions for category D onlyContinued.
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
FIGURE 4. Cable stripping dimensions for field replaceable connectors.
Inches
mm
.130
.150
.271
.291
.380
.400
.530
3.30
3.81
6.88
7.39
9.65
10.16
13.46
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ENGINEERING DATA:
Nominal impedance: 50 ohms.
Frequency range: 0 to 12.4 GHz.
Voltage rating: The voltage rating shall be as specified in table II.
TABLE II. Voltage rating.
Cables
Voltage max. (sea level)
V rms
Voltage max. at 70,000 ft
(4.437 kPa)
V rms
Cable group I
170
45
Cable group II, IIa, III, IV
250
65
Cable group VI, VIa, VIb
335
85
Temperature rating: -65°C to +165°C.
REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensions and configuration: See figure 1 and MIL-STD-348.
Force to engage and disengage:
Longitudinal force: Not applicable.
Torque: 2 inch-pounds (.22 Nm), maximum.
Coupling proof torque: Not applicable.
Inspection conditions: For each test of threaded coupling connector where the test is performed on
mated pairs, the pairs shall be torqued to 7 to 10 inc h-pounds (9.49 to 13.56 N).
Mating characteristics: See MIL-STD-348 and figure 2 for dimensions.
Center contact (socket): Test pin see figure 5.
Oversize test pin: .0375 +.0001 inch (0.952 + 0.002 mm).
Test pin finish: 16 micro inches (0.406 µm).
Insertion depth: .030/.045 inch (0.76/1.14 mm).
Number of insertions: 3
Insertion force test:
Steel test pin diameter: .03 70 +.00 01 inch (0.940 + 0.002 mm).
Insertion depth: .050/.075 inch (1.27/1.90 mm).
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Test pin finish: 16 micro inches (0.406 µm).
Insertion force: 2 pounds (8.90 N) , maximum.
Withdrawal force test:
Steel test pin diameter: .0355 -.0001 inch (0.902 - 0.002 mm).
Insertion depth: .050/.075 inch (1.27/1.90 mm).
Test pin finish: 16 micro inches (0.406 µm).
Withdrawal force: 1 ounce (.28 N), minimum.
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
FIGURE 5. Test pin dimensions.
Hermetic seal: Not applicable.
Leakage (pressurized connectors): Not applicable.
Insulation resistance: In accordance with MIL-STD-202-302, 5,000 mega ohms minimum.
Center contact retention:
Axial force: 6 pounds (26.69 N), minimum axial force. Applicable to captivated center contacts only.
Radial torque: Not applicable.
Corrosion (salt spray): In accordance with MIL-STD-202-101.
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Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR): From 500 MHz to 12.4 GHz, or approximately 80 percent of the
upper cutoff frequency of the cable, whichever is lower.
Cable group VSWR
I 1.20 + 0.025 (F) GHz
II, IIa, III, IV 1.15 + 0.02 (F) GHz
VI, VIa, VIb 1.15 + 0.01 (F) GHz
Swept frequency VSWR test setup:
Item 6: VSWR shall be less than 1.025 +.002F (F in GHz).
Item 16: VSWR shall be less than 1.025 +.002F (F in GHz).
Second step of VSWR checkout procedure VSWR shall be less than 1.080 +.005F (F in GHz).
Group B inspection: Use step 5, long cable method.
Qualification and group C inspection: Use step 5, long cable method.
Connector durability: 500 cycles minimum at 12 cycles per minute maximum. The connector shall
meet mating characteristics and force to engage and disengage requirements.
Contact resistance: In milliohms, maximum.
Initial After environment
Center contact: 3.0 4.0
Outer contact: 2.0 Not applicable
Braid to body: .5 Not applicable
NOTE: Five milliohms are permissible on passivated steel bodied connectors.
Dielectric withs ta ndi ng volt age at sea le ve l: In accordance with MIL-STD-202-301.
Cable group V rms
I 500
II, IIa, III, IV 750
VI, VIa, VIb 1,000
Vibration, high frequency: In accordance with MIL-STD-202-204, test condition D.
Shock: In accordance with MIL-STD-202-213, test condition I.
Thermal shock: In accordance with MIL-STD-202-107, except test high temperature shall be +85°C.
High temperature shall be +200°C for connectors using +200°C cables (see tables I and V).
Moisture resistance: In accordance with MIL-STD-202-106. No measurements at high humidity.
Insulation resistance shall be at least 200 mega ohms within 5 minutes after removal from humidity.
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Corona leve l:
Altitude: 70,000 feet (4.437 kPa).
Cable group Volts, min.
I 125
II, IIa, III, IV 190
VI, VIa, VIb 250
RF high potential withstanding voltage:
Voltage and frequency: Tested at a frequency from 5 to 7.5 MHz.
Leakage current: Not applicable.
Cable group Volts, min.
I 335
II, IIa, III, IV 500
VI, VIa, VIb 670
Cable retention force: The cable retention force shall be in accordance with table III.
TABLE III. Cable retention force. 1/
Cable dielectric
Outer diameter
Pounds, min. (N)
Single braid
Double brai d
Inches, max. (mm)
.036 (0.91)
.067 (1.70)
.110 (2.79)
.122 (3.10)
10 (44.48)
20 (88.96)
30 (133.45)
40 (177.93)
N/A
N/A
N/A
45 (200.17)
1/ Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
Coupling mechanism retention force: Not applicable.
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RF leakage: -60 dB minimum, tested at frequency between 2 and 3 GHz.
RF insertion loss: .06 F (GHz) dB maximum tested at 3 and 6 GHz.
Group qualification: See table IV.
Part or Identifying Number (PIN): M39012/59 (dash number from table I or “B” number from table V).
TABLE IV. Group qualification and retention testing. 1/
Group
Submission and qualification of
any of the following connectors
2/
M39012/
Qualifies the following
connectors
M39012/
I
57-X009
58-X009
59-X009
57-X006
X007
X008
X009
X010
X030
58-X006
X007
X008
X009
X010
X030
59-X006
X007
X008
X009
X010
X030
See notes at end of table.
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TABLE IV. Group qualification and retention testing - Continued. 1/
Group
Submission and qualification of
any of the following connectors
2/
M39012/
Qualifies the following
connectors
M39012/
II
57BX015
58BX015
59BX015
57BX011
BX012
BX013
BX014
BX015
BX016
BX017
58BX011
BX012
BX013
BX014
BX015
BX016
BX017
59BX011
BX012
BX013
BX014
BX015
BX016
BX017
III
57BX022
58BX022
59BX022
57BX018
BX019
BX020
BX021
BX022
BX023
BX024
58BX018
BX019
BX020
BX021
BX022
BX023
BX024
59BX018
BX019
BX020
BX021
BX022
BX023
BX024
See notes at end of table.
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TABLE IV. Group qualification and retention testing - Continued. 1/
Group
Submission and qualification of
any of the following connectors
2/
M39012/
Qualifies the following
connectors
M39012/
IV
57-X028
58-X028
59-X028
57-X025
-X026
-X027
-X028
-X029
58-X025
-X026
-X027
-X028
-X029
59-X025
-X026
-X027
-X028
-X029
V
57-X502
58-X502
59-X502
57-X502
58-X502
59-X502
1/ Individual connectors other than listed are self qualifying only.
2/ Qualification of connectors qualifies connectors of the same body material and finish only.
X Denotes material.
NOTES:
1. If a connector manufacturer produces a connector which meets all the requirements for two or more
connector PINs (within the same series), the manufacturer may receive qualification approval for two
or more connector PINs by qualifying the one connector. It is not necessary that such connectors be
in the same group. Each connector, however, must be marked with its own appropriate PIN. For
group qualification, the connectors must be of similar design.
2. For qualification retention, where more than one part is listed in a group in this column, data may be
supplied on any of those parts in order to retain qualification for those parts in the corresponding right-
hand column. The part does not necessarily have to be the part initially qualified.
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TABLE V. Category B – Non-Field replaceable (special tools may be required). 1/
PIN 2/ 3/
M39012/59B
Applicable cable #
M17/
Dimensions
Inches (millimeters) 7/
Maximum
3011 4/ 5/
4011 4/ 5/
93-RG178 *
169-00001 %
A
1.265 (32.13)
3012 4/ 5/
4012 4/ 5/
119-RG174
173-00001 %
113-RG316 *
173-00001 %
3013 4/ 5/
4013 4/ 5/
54-RG122 *
157-00001 %
3014 4/ 5/
4014 4/ 5/
28-RG058 *
155-00001 %
3015 4/ 5/
4015 4/ 5/
60-RG142 * @
158-00001 %
3016 4/ 5/
4016 4/ 5/
84-RG223 *
167-00001 %
3017 4/ 5/
4017 4/ 5/
111-RG303 *
170-00001 %
3018 6/
4018 6/
93-RG178 *
169-00001 %
3019 6/
4019 6/
119-RG174
173-00001 %
113-RG316 *
173-00001 %
3020 6/
4020 6/
54-RG122 *
157-00001 %
3021 6/
4021 6/
28-RG058 *
155-00001 %
3022 6/
4022 6/
60-RG142 *
@
158-00001 %
3023 6/
4023 6/
84-RG223 *
167-00001 %
3024 6/
4024 6/
111-RG303 *
170-00001 %
See notes at end of table.
NOT FOR ARMY, NAVY, OR AIR FORCE USE. FOR OEM USE ONLY
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TABLE V. C ate gory B Non-Field replaceable (special tools may be required)Continued. 1/
1/ For maintenance replacements for category B, see table VI.
2/ For cross-reference of dash number to superseded PIN or type designation, see table VII.
3/ All corrosion resistant steel bodied connectors which are designed to be assembled to the outer
conductor using solder shall be gold plated in accordance with ASTM B488, type II, code C, class
1.27.
4/ These connectors will be f urnished with non-captive center contacts by 1 January 1985.
5/ Inactive for new design.
6/ These connectors have captive center contacts.
7/ Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
# The latest version of each cable shall be applicable.
* Cable to be used when performing tests requiring cable except as in note @.
@ Cable to be used for the +200°C thermal shock tests.
% Caution is directed to the application of this cable above 400 MHz. Attenuation is tested only at 400
MHz. SRL and power handling capabilities are not stipulated herein.
NOTE: Connectors mate with connectors of the same material only; Example: M39012/59-3001 mates
with M39012/55-3001, and M39012/59-4001 mates with M39012/55-4001.
TABLE VI. Maintenance replacements for category B.
Category B number *
Category C dash
number
Category A dash
number
Category D dash
number
BX011
BX012
BX013
BX014
BX015
BX016
BX017
BX018
BX019
BX020
BX021
BX022
BX023
BX024
X025
X026
X027
X029
X028
X028
X029
X025
X026
X027
X029
X028
X028
X029
X006
X007
X008
X009
X009
X009
X010
X006
X007
X008
X009
X009
X009
X010
--------
--------
--------
--------
X502
--------
--------
--------
--------
--------
--------
X502
--------
--------
* Category B connectors are for original installation only. They will not be stocked or acquired b y t he
government.
X Denotes material.
The material of the item shall be the same material as the item being replaced. Example: 55-3011
(corrosion resistant steel) replaces 55-3025.
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TABLE VII . Cross reference of PIN.
PIN
M39012/59B 1/
Superseded PIN
M39012/59-
BX011
BX012
BX013
BX014
BX015
BX016
BX017
BX018
BX019
BX020
BX021
BX022
BX023
BX024
X011
X012
X013
X014
X015
X016
X017
X018
X019
X020
X021
X022
X023
X024
1/ The ‘B’ PIN is required marking for connectors manufactured after 3 April 1987. The connectors that
are in stock or distribution that were previously qualified and marked with the old PIN shall also be
considered acceptable for Government use until stock is purged. (Applies to category ‘B’ PIN changes
only; M39012 /X X BX XX X) .
The material of the item shall be the same material as the item being replaced. Example: 55-3011
(corrosion resistant steel) replaces 55-3025.
Amendment notations. The margins of this specification are marked with vertical lines to indicate
modifications generated by this amendment. This was done as a convenience only and the
Government assumes no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and
contractors are cautioned to evaluate the requirements of this document based on the entire content
irrespective of the marginal notations.
Referenced documents. In addition to MIL-PRF-39012, this document references the following:
ASTM B488
MIL-STD-202-101
MIL-STD-202-106
MIL-STD-202-107
MIL-STD-202-204
MIL-STD-202-213
MIL-STD-202-301
MIL-STD-202-302
MIL-STD-348
SAE-AS39029
MIL-DTL-22520
FED-STD-H28
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CONCLUDING MATERIAL
Custodians: Preparing activity:
Army - CR DLA - CC
Navy - EC
Air Force - 85 (Project 5935-2016-214)
NASA - NA
DLA - CC
Revie w ac t i vit ies :
Army - AR, AT, EA, MI
Navy - AS, MC, O S, SH
Air Force - 99
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document.
Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information
above using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.