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IDC SMT Coax Connector
Series 9178
AVX has developed a unique 50 Ohm SMT Coax Connector based on our
industry proven discrete wire Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC)
technology. By combining two different sized IDC contacts, we can
reliably pierce the center conductor and outside jacket dielectric materials
to make electrical connection to the signal wire and braid (ground
connection). Designed specifically for RG178 cable, the concept can be
applied to other cable sizes.
The connector comes with a pre-attached cap in tape & reel packaging.
The coax cable only needs 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 advantage of this connector is that
it is extremely easy to terminate, no soldering, additional stripping
processes or crimp tools are needed. The all plastic design is more cost
effective than plated screw machine components while providing a VSWR
less than 1.2:1 in excess of 700MHz.
ELECTRICAL
• Current Rating: 0.5A
(Current limit is cable dependent)
• Voltage Rating: 125V
• VSWR less than 1.2:1 in excess
of 700MHz
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating Temperature:
-40ºC to +125ºC
MECHANICAL
• Insulator Material: Nylon 46: UL94V0
• Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze,
Tin Plated
• Latching Cap: Single Use
• Cable retention: 10N in each axis
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• “Gas Tight” IDC termination for long term reliability
• Simple strip, insert and press down termination
process
• High temperature endurance testing for
1000 hrs at 125ºC
• Industrial operating temperature range
for harsh environments
APPLICATIONS
• Reliable & Repeatable termination of RG178 coax cable to a
PCB to replace hard solder connections
• Cost effective replacement of standard coax connectors in
low frequency applications for RG178 cable
• Standard Microminiature type RF products: GPS, Radio
Boards, Meters, RFID and data communications
• Application notes: refer to 201-01-131
9178
Series
00
Prefix
00X
Number of Ways
HOW TO ORDER
X
Insulator Color
00X
Cable Type
001 = RG178B/U
(M17/93-RG178) Code Color Application
0 Black Industrial
1 White Lighting
Code No of Details
Ways
001 1 Page 2
06
Plating
Option
06 = Pure Tin
all over
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IDC SMT Coax Connector
Series 9178
CONNECTOR DETAILS - RG178B/U
NOTES:
1. CONNECTOR FOR RG178B/U (M17/93-RG178) MIL SPEC COAX CABLE.
FOR OTHER CABLES REFER TO AVX FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
2. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REFER TO ELCO PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
201-01-130 AND APPLICATION NOTES 201-01-131.
3. GENERAL TOLERANCE ±0.20 UNLESS SPECIFIED.
4. CONNECTOR SUPPLIED AS SHOWN WITH THE CAP IN THE UP
POSITION.
NOTES:
1. CONNECTOR SHOWN IN ASSEMBLED
CONDITION, CAP PUSHED DOWN.
2. CAP LOCKS IN LOWER POSITION,
TERMINATION CANNOT BE REMADE.
3. FOR FULL DETAILS REFER TO
APPLICATION NOTES 201-01-131.
4. CONNECTOR FOR RG178B/U
(M17/93-RG178) MIL SPEC COAX
CABLE ONLY.
5. ALL LOOSE MATERIAL MUST BE
REMOVED FROM TRIMMED CABLE.
CABLE INSERTION DIRECTION
ALSO REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR
PACKING ORIENTATION
WIRED CONNECTOR
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IDC SMT Coax Connector
Series 9178
SUGGESTED PCB LAYOUT
NOTES:
1. PADS SHOWN FOR CONNECTOR FEET ONLY, OTHER DETAILS WILL DEPENDS ON
THE CUSTOMERS PCB SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.
2. OUTLINE OF THE CONNECTOR.
3. TYPICAL CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION:
BRAID CONNECTED THROUGH BOARD TO GROUND PLANE.
CENTER CONDUCTOR TRACK 1.5MM WIDE ON 0.8MM THICK PCB
NOTES:
1. PACKING IN TAPE AND REEL.
2. PIECES PER REEL.
3. PARTS TO BE IN THE CORRECT ORIENTATION.
PACKING DETAILS
REEL QTY 700
LEADER 480MM
TRAILER 120MM
IDC SMT Coax Connector
Series 9178
HAND ASSEMBLY TOOL
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KYOCERA GROUP COMPANY
NOTICE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest AVX Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and
reliable, but are presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation
or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may
not be required. Specifications are typical and may not apply to all applications.
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Hong Kong
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Trading Co. Ltd.,
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Trading Co. Ltd.,
Beijing
Tel: +86-10-6588-3528
AVX/Kyocera India
Liaison Office
Tel: +91-80-6450-0715
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(KYOCERA Electronic Devices)
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Tel: +852-2305-1080/1223
KED Hong Kong Ltd.
Shenzen
Tel: +86-755-3398-9600
KED Company Ltd.
Shanghai
Tel: +86-21-3255-1833
KED Hong Kong Ltd. Beijing
Tel: +86-10-5869-4655
KED Taiwan Ltd.
Tel: +886-2-2950-0268
KED Korea Yuhan Hoesa,
South Korea
Tel: +82-2-783-3604/6126
KED (S) Pte Ltd.
Singapore
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Kyocera Corporation
Japan
Tel: +81-75-604-3449
NOTES:
1. USE 9176 CAP APPLICATION
TOOL 06-9176-7018-01-000.
2. DETAILS OF ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE REFER TO
APPLICATION NOTES 201-01-131.
