2.4mm Male to 2.4mm Male Adapter

Description

 The 2.4mm interface was developed specifically to eliminate the “moding” issues found in SMA and 2.92mm connectors at higher frequencies. This adapter utilizes an air dielectric and a thickened outer wall to provide superior mechanical stability and a mode-free signal path up to 50 GHz. 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.

Most professional-grade 2.4mm adapters are manufactured from passivated stainless steel with gold-plated beryllium copper center contacts for maximum conductivity and a high mating cycle life. They are frequently used as port savers on expensive test equipment like Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) to prevent wear on the internal ports.

Key Technical Advantages

• Millimeter-Wave Range: Optimized for consistent, mode-free performance from DC up to 50 GHz.

• Superior Durability: Stainless steel construction ensures long-term reliability and resistance to mechanical wear over 500+ mating cycles.

• Precision Air Dielectric: Minimizes signal reflections, resulting in a VSWR typically ≤ 1.20:1 through the full frequency band.

• Low Insertion Loss: High-grade plating and machining minimize signal attenuation (typically ≤ 0.3 dB).

• Thermal Stability: Engineered to maintain electrical performance across a wide temperature range, typically -55°C to +165°C.

Key Features

• Adapter Type: Straight / In-Series Gender Changer.

• Interface: 2x 2.4mm Male (Plug).

• Impedance: 50 Ohm.

• Frequency Range: DC to 50 GHz.

• Body Material: Passivated Stainless Steel or High-Quality Brass.

• Common Applications: 5G NR Testing, Ka-band Satellite systems, and Laboratory T&M.

🔹 Applications:

• Ultra high-frequency RF cable extension
• Millimeter wave communication systems
• RF testing and calibration labs
• Research and development
• High-speed data transmission
• Microwave systems