GradConn and GCT Merge

From July 1st, 2024, GradConn & GCT (both Aloco Group companies) will merge under the GCT brand. The planned completion date is Q1 2025.

All current GradConn products will remain available under their existing part codes for the foreseeable future. Please contact us if you need to re-order.

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Even More Choice

Following the merger with GCT your choice of Board-to-Board connectors is now even wider.

GradConn B2B connectors will remain available under the same part code for existing projects. Please contact us if you need to re-order.

Even More Choice

Following the merger with GCT your choice of SIM connectors is now even wider.

GradConn SIM connectors will remain available under the same part code for existing projects. Please contact us if you need to re-order.

From July 1st 2024 GradConn has merged with GCT. To find out how this may affect your purchases please click here.
From July 1st 2024 GradConn has merged with GCT. To find out how this may affect your purchases please click here.
From July 1st 2024 GradConn has merged with GCT. To find out how this may affect your purchases please click here.
From July 1st 2024 GradConn has merged with GCT. To find out how this may affect your purchases please click here.
Refer to the technical drawing on how to order the cable assembly
PLEASE NOTE: Connector and cable images are a representation only, see drawing for full specification

SPECIFICATION

50Ω
Impedance
-40 to 85°C
Temperature Range
DC to 6GHz
Frequency

PRODUCT RESOURCES

Technical Drawing
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TECHNICAL DRAWING

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Additional product information

  • Coaxial Cable Assembly Builder

    Create the perfect cable assembly for your application: Build assembly

  • Coaxial Cable Specifications
    Cable Description Cable Specification
    0.81mm ø Cable View Spec
    0.81mm ø Cable (for I-PEX) View Spec
    1.13mm ø Cable View Spec
    1.13mm ø Low Loss Cable View Spec
    1.13mm ø Cable (for I-PEX) View Spec
    1.19mm ø Cable View Spec
    1.32mm ø Cable View Spec
    1.32mm ø Dual Shield Cable View Spec
    1.37mm ø Cable View Spec
    1.37mm ø Cable (for I-PEX) View Spec
    1.48mm ø Cable View Spec
    RG58/U Low Loss Cable View Spec
    RG58 Low Loss Cable View Spec
    RG174/U Cable View Spec
    RG178 Cable View Spec
    RG316 Cable View Spec
    Habia Flexiform 405 (Standard) View Spec
  • Torque Forces

    Find out the minimum and maximum torque forces for the SMA, TNC, BNC and N interfaces.

    Torque Forces Table

    The recommended torque force is for guidance only. The actual torque force needs to be checked and finalised by the customer based on their actual working application.

    Bulkhead Thread Mounting Torque Connector Material Torque Min in-lbs Torque Max in-lbs
    1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A SMA Brass 7 10
    1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A SMA Stainless Steel 12 15
    3/8 - 32 UNEF - 2A Isolated SMA Brass 16 20
    1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A TNC Brass 20 25
    1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A TNC Stainless Steel 25 30
    1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A Isolated TNC Brass 20 25
    3/8 - 32 UNEF - 2A BNC Front Mount Brass 16 20
    1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A BNC Rear Mount Brass 20 25
    5/8 - 24 UNEF - 2A N Brass 30 35

    Notes

    1. Customer should verify the torque based on different bulkhead materials.
    2. If used in a environment exposed to vibration we recommend using thread-lock or an additional locknut.

    Coupling Nut Thread Size Connector Material Torque Min in-lbs Torque Max in-lbs
    1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A SMA Brass 4 6
    1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A SMA Stainless Steel 8 10
    7/16 - 28 UNEF - 2A TNC Brass 8 10
    7/16 - 28 UNEF - 2A TNC Stainless Steel 10 13
    5/8 - 24 UNEF - 2A N Brass 8 10
  • Rear & Front Mount Differences

    View our video guides to see the key differences and advantages between the two mount styles.

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  • Standard & Reverse Polarity Differences

    The difference between standard and reverse polarity RF connectors is small and subtle, but of utmost importance when it comes to your design. Watch the video below to learn how to tell them apart.

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  • MHF - U.FL Intermateability

    Are Hirose U.FL and I-PEX® MHF® connectors compatible and intermateable? The answer is Yes. If you want to learn about all the details, read to our article here: MHF® - U.FL

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ACCESSORIES

Accessories


Active IP67 - Waterproof

RFCT-SMA-CAP-GS-1

SMA IP67 Protective Cap with Gasket for SMA Bulkhead Jack

SMA
Interface Type
Without Chain
Chain Option
IP67
Environmental
Brass - gold plated
Shell

Active IP67 - Waterproof

RFCT-SMA-CAP-GS-3

SMA IP67 Protective Cap with Gasket and Chain for SMA Bulkhead Jack

SMA
Interface Type
With Chain
Chain Option
IP67
Environmental
Brass - gold plated
Shell

Compatible RF Antennas


Active

RF Antenna Stick Reverse Polarity SMA Plug Tri Band

RFA-150-020

802.15.4, Bluetooth, General ISM, WiFi
RF Family / Standard
2.4-2.48GHz, 5.15-5.825GHz, 5.935-7.125GHz
Frequency Range/s
Whip, Tilt
Antenna Type
3
Number of Bands

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