SMA M RA RG 59 CRIMP

• Preparation:
  – Strip the Cable: Carefully strip the RG-59 cable to expose the central conductor and the shield. Typically, this involves:
  – Removing the outer jacket.
  – Removing the braided shield or foil.
  – Stripping the dielectric to expose the inner conductor.
  – Prepare the Connector: Ensure the SMA right-angle connector is ready. The connector usually has a central pin and a crimp ring or ferrule for the shield.

Crimping Steps:
– Insert the Central Conductor:
– Insert the exposed inner conductor of the RG-59 cable into the central pin of the SMA connector.
– Ensure the conductor is fully inserted and aligned.
– Crimp the Central Pin:
– Use a crimping tool to compress the crimp ring around the central pin. This creates a strong electrical and mechanical connection between the central conductor and the pin.
– Prepare the Shield:
– Fold back the braided shield of the RG-59 cable to ensure it makes contact with the connector’s grounding element or body.
– Crimp the Shield:
– Slide the crimp ferrule (or ring) over the folded-back shield and use the crimping tool to compress it. This secures the shield to the connector’s grounding element, ensuring proper grounding and minimizing signal loss.

• Final Steps:
  – Inspect the Connection: Verify that the crimped connections are secure and that there are no loose parts or visible damage. Check that the crimping is uniform and properly applied.
  – Test the Connection: If possible, use RF testing equipment to ensure that the assembly maintains signal integrity and performs according to the required specifications.

Applications:

– SMA Right-Angle to RG-59 Crimped Assemblies are used in applications requiring reliable RF or video signal transmission where space is constrained and a right-angle connector helps in managing cable routing.
– Crimping is preferred in many scenarios for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of assembly, especially in environments where soldering is impractical.