Suggestions for SMA Connector Use on ALMA Abstract
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ALMA Memo # 563
Suggestions for SMA Connector Use on ALMA
A. R. Kerr
2006-11-13
With over 600 receiver cartridges, ALMA will have several thousand SMA connectors, many of which will be subjected to periodic cryogenic cooling. At present, ALMA has no specifications on the proper torquing of SMA connectors nor on whether any type of staking should be used. This note summarizes the experience of a number of engineers involved with receiver construction for radio astronomy and satellite instruments, and suggests SMA connector tightening procedures for ALMA.
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