Keysight 11923A, Operating And Service Manual

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4 Making Connections
30 Keysight 11923A Operating and Service Manual
Pin Depth
Pin depth is the distance that the center conductor mating plane differs from being flush with the
outer conductor mating plane. The pin depth of a connector can be in one of two states, either
protruding or recessed.
Protrusion and recession
– Protrusion - the center conductor extends beyond the outer conductor mating plane.
– Recession - the center conductor is set back from the outer conductor mating plane.
The pin depth value of each connector was verified to be within factory specifications at shipment.
The electrical performance of the connector depends, to some extent, on its pin depth. The
electrical specifications take into account the effect of pin depth on the performance of the
connector. Figure 4-4 shows a visual representation of proper pin depth (slightly recessed).
Figure 4-4 Connector pin depth
NOTE
At no time should the pin depth of the 1.0 mm connector be protruding.