MCX Series

MCX miniature connectors are based on the CECC 22220 standard.
They are designed for 50 Ohm systems with working frequency up to 6GHz.
The snap-on mating design offers the user smaller size compared to SMB series (30% space reduction).
MCX connectors are suitable where space, and weight performance are required.
The major application of MCX series connectors are GPS, wireless communication & test devices.


Plug interface


Jack interface

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Item

Plug interface dimensions in mm

min

max

A

3.72

3.80

B

2.49

2.59

C

0.48

0.53

D

4.15

-

E

0.70

0.75

F

2.80

3.20

G

0.95

H

-

0.30

I

2.00

2.07

J

2.80

3.20

Item

Jack interface dimensions in mm

min

max

A

3.60

3.70

B

2.80

-

C

3.75

3.85

D

4.00

4.12

E

0.75

0.85

F

2.30

2.80

G

0.95

H

3.42

3.48

I

1.80

1.98

J

2.60

2.80

Material

Body

Brass, gold or nickel plated

Center contact

Brass (male)/BeCu (female), gold plated

Insulator

Teflon

Crimp ferrule

Annealed copper, gold or nickel plated

Electrical

Impedance

50 Ohm

Frequency range

0 to 6 GHz

Working voltage

RG178, 196 = 250V rms @sea level max
RG174, 188, 316 = 335V rms @sea level max

Insulation resistance

1000 MOhm min

Dielectric withstanding voltage

RG178, 196 = 750V rms min
RG174, 188, 316 = 1000V rms min

Contact resistance

Center contact: 5.0 mOhm max
Outer contact: 1.0 mOhm max

VSWR

Straight connector:
RG178, 196 = 1.07+0.06F (F in GHz)
RG174, 188, 316 = 1.07+0.04F (F in GHz)
Right angle connector:
RG178, 196 = 1.17+0.06F (F in GHz)
RG174, 188, 316 = 1.13+0.04F F in GHz)

Mechanical

Engagement force

5.6 lbs max

Disengagement force

1.8 ~ 4.5 lbs

Connector durability

500 matings

Cable retention force

RG178 = 7.3 lbs min
RG316 = 12.1 lbs min

Environmental

Corrosion (Salt spray)

MIL-STD-202F, Method 101D, Condition A

Thermal shock

MIL-STD-202F, Method 1017G, Condition A

Vibration

MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D, Condition A

Mechanical shock

MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Condition A

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