APPENDIX A
CARE AND HANDLING OF MICROWAVE COAXIAL ASSEMBLIES
If signs of debris are present, clean the connector interface as directed below in Cleaning
Connector Interfaces.
MAKING INITIAL CONNECTIONS
Exercise caution when mating cables. Poor connections lead to poor system performance.
They can also damage not only the cable assembly, but more significantly, front or rear panel
connectors on the equipment itself which may be more difficult to repair.
Aligning Connectors
Align the center lines of two connectors before actual mating. Male retaining nuts contain a
small amount of necessary play which may make it possible to mate the threads without the
pins being properly aligned. Pin misalignment can damage pins and dielectric inserts.
Figure A-1 Important Interface Dimensions for Type 7 MM, Precision Connectors (IEEE Std 287)
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