2.4mm Male to 2.4mm Female Adapter

Description

The 2.4mm interface was developed to eliminate the “moding” issues found in SMA and 2.92mm connectors at frequencies above 40 GHz. This male-to-female adapter acts as a transparent bridge, allowing users to extend cable runs or change genders without introducing significant signal reflections. Because the 2.4mm interface features a thickened outer wall, it is more mechanically robust than smaller millimeter-wave connectors, making it the industry standard for high-frequency test and measurement environments.

Typically constructed from passivated stainless steel with gold-plated beryllium copper center contacts, these adapters are built for extreme durability (up to 500 mating cycles). While it is mechanically compatible with 1.85mm (V-type) connectors, it is not compatible with SMA, 3.5mm, or 2.92mm without a dedicated inter-series adapter.

Key Technical Advantages

• Millimeter-Wave Precision: Supports mode-free operation from DC to 50 GHz, covering high-frequency 5G NR and Ka-band satellite frequencies.

• Mechanical Stability: The ruggedized stainless steel shell protects delicate internal contacts from the wear of high-cycle test environments.

• Superior Durability: Designed for high repeatability across 500+ mating cycles, making it an ideal port saver for expensive hardware.

• Low Signal Distortion: Precision air-dielectric construction ensures an exceptionally low VSWR (typically ≤ 1.25:1).

• Thermal Resilience: Engineering-grade versions are rated for operation in extreme temperatures, often ranging from -55°C to +165°C.

Key Features

• Connector A: 2.4mm Male (Plug).

• Connector B: 2.4mm Female (Jack).

• Impedance: 50 Ohm.

• Frequency Range: DC to 50 GHz.

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

• Common Applications: 5G Infrastructure, Aerospace Test Systems, and VNA Port Protection.

🔹 Applications:

• RF cable coupling in mmWave systems
• High-frequency RF signal routing
• Antenna and RF systems
• Test and measurement setups
• Research labs
• Communication systems