4.3-10 Connectors

4.3-10 Connectors

4.3-10
Amphenol RF offers a full range of 4.3-10 connectors and adapters, which are engineered for the wireless market and are ideal for applications requiring low passive intermodulation or PIM.

4.3-10 connectors offer the same, robust design as 7-16 connectors but are smaller and up to 40% lighter, allowing for much more dense, lighter weight applications. These designs are IP67 compliant when mated to protect against dust and water ingress for outdoor applications, and provide excellent VSWR performance up to 6 GHz. Separate electrical and mechanical components yield very stable PIM performance regardless of coupling torque, allowing for easier installation. Silver plated contacts and White Bronze plated bodies offer a high-degree of conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability.

Features and Benefits
  • Excellent low PIM performance
  • Waterproof to IP68 when mated
  • Threaded coupling mechanism ensures secure mating
  • Available for a wide variety of cable types
  • Panel mount receptacles with various termination styles
Applications
  • Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
  • Base Stations
  • Wireless Infrastructure
  • Small Cells
  • Mobile Networks
  • MIMO Antennas

4.3-10 Connectors Specifications

Electrical

Items
Impedance 50 Ohm
Frequency Range DC - 6 GHz
Voltage Rating 500 Volts RMS Continuous
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 2500 VRMS Max
VSWR  (Return Loss)  
     DC - 4 GHz 1.032 (-36 dB) Max
     4 - 6 GHz 1.052 (-32 dB) Max
Insulation Resistance  5000 MΩ Min
Center Contact Resistance 1 mΩ Max
Outer Contact Resistance 1 mΩ Max
RF Leakage -120 dB Max (DC - 3 GHz)
Insertion Loss .05 √(f(GHz)) dB Max
Passive Intermodulation (PIM)  
     2 x 20 W −166 dBc (0.4 - 4 GHz)
     2 x 40 W −160 dBc (0.4 - 4 GHz)
Power Handling 500 W @ 2 GHz @ 90 ºC

Environmental

Items
Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Thermal Shock IEC 61169-1, Subclause 9.6.9
Corrosion IEC 61169-1, Subclause 9.4.6
Vibration IEC 61169-1, Subclause 9.3.3
Mechanical Shock IEC 61169-1, Subclause 9.3.14
Interface Sealing IP68 Sealed in Mated Condition

Mechanical

Items
Mating Cycles 100 Min
Coupling Mechanism Threaded
Interface Specification IEC 61169-54
Engagement Force 18 lbs (80 N) Max
Disengagement Force 13.5 lbs (60 N) Max
Mating Torque, Min Working 5 N-m (44.25 in-lbs)
Note: These characteristics are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
Connector configurations may affect performance.

Interface Dimensions