Due to the development of electronic components, RF coaxial connectors have many good properties. Many people may have some questions about how to install RF coaxial connectors. The following article will give you answers.

1. Tool

Crimp tool for Flexible cable

Crimp tool for Flexible cable can be worked for the cable with Φ2.5～Φ10.5 OD and suitable for kinds of rf coaxial connector.

Mounting tool for Semi-rigid cable 

Semi-rigid cable tool can be worked for SMA connector with SFT-50-2(RG405/U) and SFT-50-3(RG402/U) Semi-rigid cable. Other RF connectors for this kind of cable also can try this tool.

2. Installation methods and procedures

The way to install Flexible cable

• Strip Cable: strip the cable base on the drawing size by wire stripper and blade, but can not break the cable contact, insulator and shield.

• Solder center contact: install the clip, then use the melting point above + 125 ° C solder tin to connect the pin of the connector to the center contact of the cable. Be careful,  not to burn the cable insulation

• Crimp the outer conductor: Use the tool to crimp the sleeve and cable to ensure the conductor connects with the shield well.

• Install the heat-shrinkable tube: Blow the hot air evenly with the air blower gun and tighten the heat-shrinkable tube.

The way to install a Semi-rigid cable

• Strip Cable: strip the cable base on the drawing size with a lathe or special tool.

• Solder center contact: use the melting point above + 150 ° C solder tin to solder the outer conductor and use the melting point above + 125 ° C solder tin to solder the inner conductor.

3. Test

The assembled cable shall be tested for contact resistance, insulation resistance, and medium voltage resistance.

Above are all the introduction of “How to install the RF coaxial connector “. EZCON is a trusted company specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of RF connectors, RF adapters, and cable assemblies. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. we will arrange for professional engineers to answer you.