The SMA can be constructed with either Brass of Stainless Steel bodies. Originally SMA's were almost always stainless steel; for military applications, stainless steel is usually called out. a key difference between the 2 materials is the torque required for proper mating; an sma torque wrench for stainless steel adapters requires about 8 in-lbs torque; ...
What Is a Fiber Optic Continuity Tester? Fiber Optic Technology Tutorial, Series Two - adaptors Connectors
What is a fiber optic continuity tester?Fiber continuity tester is also called fiber optic continuity checker. It is the simplest visual test of a fiber optic cable link.To function properly, a fiber optic cable link must be continuous, meaning no breakage, either within the fiber cable or in the fiber connectors, should exist. the simplest ...
Coaxial Cable For Non-Geeks - adaptors Connectors
Coaxial cable is used for transmitting high frequency signals for communications (i.e. video or satellite signals). Electrical interconnect is not glamorous, but it's an important detail that is often overlooked. have you ever heard someone say, this worked a lot better in the store? There are reasons. A coaxial cable has two conductors, which share ...
GME offers marine radio bonus packs - adaptors Connectors

DURING the months of August and September, GME will have a couple of Marine radio bonus packs available.The first pack will include a white GX600 VHF radio and a bonus ABL014 antenna base. The ABL014 is a double swivel antenna base with 5mtrs of coaxial cable terminated with an FME connector and includes an ...
When putting an F connector on coaxial cable do you cut the wire braiding? - adaptors Connectors

I am trying to put a coax F connector on coaxial cable. I am using the following instructions: hometech.com/learn/coaxterm.html I have it all cut as instructed. My question is: Do you cut off the wire braiding flush with the outer plastic layer or do you bend it backward around the outer layer? And ...
ITT Interconnect Solutions Deploys Dynamic 3-D Online Design Tool - adaptors Connectors

May 27, 2011 10:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time Collaborative feedback to accelerate product innovations WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Corporation’s Interconnect Solutions business has launched an online modeling tool that is expected to expedite customer feedback and accelerate product development for applications using its MKJ Trinity Series connectors. The online modeling tool has broad implications ...

