2.92mm Female to 2.92mm Female Adapter

Description

The 2.92mm interface is specifically engineered to be mechanically compatible with SMA and 3.5mm connectors while providing mode-free performance at significantly higher frequencies. This female-to-female adapter is frequently used as a connector saver, protecting the integrated ports of expensive Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and signal generators from the wear of repeated mating cycles.

Built from passivated stainless steel, these couplers offer superior mechanical strength and resistance to environmental corrosion. The center contacts are typically made of gold-plated beryllium copper to maintain high conductivity. Many models are available with 4-hole flange or bulkhead mounting configurations, allowing for secure installation into equipment enclosures or patch panels while maintaining precise phase stability.

Key Technical Advantages

• Millimeter-Wave Performance: Supports frequencies from DC up to 40 GHz, covering the Ka-band and emerging 5G NR bands.

• Intermateable Design: Mechanically compatible with SMA and 3.5mm male connectors, offering versatility across different RF hardware generations.

• Low Signal Distortion: Precision air-dielectric design ensures a VSWR typically ≤ 1.20:1, minimizing signal reflections and phase errors.

• Rugged Construction: Stainless steel bodies provide a high mating cycle life (typically ≥ 500), essential for high-traffic test labs.

• Mounting Flexibility: Available in in-line or flange-mount versions to facilitate clean external connections on product enclosures.

Key Features

• Adapter Type: Straight / In-Series Coupler (Jack-to-Jack).

• Interface: 2x 2.92mm Female (Jack).

• Impedance: 50 Ohm.

• Frequency Range: DC to 40 GHz.

• Material: Passivated Stainless Steel with Gold-Plated Contacts.

• Applications: 5G Infrastructure, Satellite Ground Stations, and RF Test Solutions.

🔹 Applications:

• RF cable coupling in high-frequency systems
• Microwave communication setups
• Test and measurement labs
• Antenna system integration
• RF signal routing
• Research applications