RF Coaxial Connectors
Assembly Instructions
AI-102, AI-236 & AI-771
SMA Straight Connectors, Crimp Type for Braided Cable
CRIMP FERRULE
BODY ASSEMBLY
CONTACT
1. Trim cable to dimensions shown being careful not to nick the braid or center conductor. Tin center
conductor, (DO NOT OVER TIN) then slip ferrule (and shrink tubing if supplied) over cable.
Assembly Instruction No.
AI-102 & AI-236
AI-771
A
B
C
10,31 (.406)
10,62 (.418)
4,37 (.172)
5,16 (.203)
2,77 (.109)
3,56 (.140)
2. Solder center conductor to contact. With AI-771the contact bottoms on the dielectric. With AI-102
& AI-236 the gap shown is to be maintained.
Alternatively with AI-771.
Crimp attachment: Crimp contact to inner conductor using ITT Cannon’s Hand Tool P/N
050-000-0155 (Astro tool P/N 615708), setting 3 with positioner P/N 050-000-0156. (Astro turret
head P/N 650027), color code per chart.
Cable Type
RG161/U, RG171/U
RG188/U, RG316/U
RD316
Colour Code
Red
3. Insert trimmed cable into the rear of the body assembly. Tubular body extension will slide under
the braid with the rear portion of extension fitting under the jacket as shown.
NOTE: When using cables with inflexible jackets it is permissible to make two 3,17 (.125) long
longitudinal slits in the outer jacket.
4. Slip ferrule flush against the body and crimp in position using ITT Cannon crimp tool and suitable
die set (see table).
Cable
Cable Code
9141
9142
9188
9196
Die Size
RG141/U
RG142/U
RG188/U
RG196/U
RD316
5,42 (.213)
5,42 (.213)
3,25 (.128)
2,67 (.105)
3,84 (.151)
9875/9399
5. Slide heat shrinkable tubing over ferrule and apply heat until tubing shrinks down.
Dimensions are shown in mm (inch)
Dimensions subject to change
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