MegaPhase® ZNTM Bayonet Connectors
Equivalent to Type N through 15 GHz
Provide Fast and Easy Connects/Disconnects
The ZNTM Connector was initially designed for Special Forces who needed to make quick connections with a fly-away kit for satellite links. These harsh conditions required fast and precise connections, great
reliability and simple hand manipulation without any tools.
For applications such as antenna systems, this connector provides excellent mechanical stability and eliminates the need for lock wiring in high vibration environments where space is limited. In test systems, this connector provides a fast
and accurate method for continuous connects and disconnects.
These same qualities make the ZNTM the connector of choice for testing applications that require multiple connections. For example, the ZNTM is essential when testing an X-Band
RADAR system with 120 phase-matched elements. When equipped with ZNTM Connectors, each element takes much less time and skill to calibrate and tune. A single cable can be connected and disconnected to each element to tune
the associated antenna.
MegaPhase ZNTM Series precision coaxial connectors and adapters can easily be
mated and de-mated by hand with a quarter turn, no torque wrenches are needed, making it ideal for applications where space is tight. The connectors are “keyed” with lugs in 2-, 3- or 4-lug styles (customs on request). Since the MegaPhase ZNTM
connectors provide a high relative coupling force, they are ideal for extreme vibration applications where insufficient room is available for spring-loaded blindmate panels.
For applications such as antenna systems, rapid deployment terminals and SATCOM, the ZNTM connector provides excellent mechanical stability and eliminates the need for lock wiring in high vibration environments.
“The ZNTM connectors and adapters are ideal for test systems, since they provide a fast and accurate method for continuous connects and disconnects,” notes William Pote, president of MegaPhase. He explains,
“our customers may be jumping from an aircraft and need to establish a satellite link within minutes, and they most likely have more to be concerned about—such as incoming fire—than threading on connectors.”
The ZNTM connectors are available on the rugged and reliable Warrior CableTM and TM Series cables.
In addition to the ZNTM MegaPhase also offers a full line of both RF in-series and between-series coaxial adapters through 67 GHz.
Contact MegaPhase for quote and complete data (570) 424-8400 or
FastQuote@MegaPhase.com.
About MegaPhase, LLC
MegaPhase is an ISO-9001:2000 certified privately-held company that designs, manufactures and sells RF/Microwave coaxial cable, cable assemblies, connectors and RF components. Located in Stroudsburg, PA, MegaPhase customers include OEMs in instrumentation,
broadband networking, wireless communications, semiconductor, advanced microwave and optical electronic systems, space and defense. MegaPhase products include GrooveTube® test cables, semi-rigid and flexible coaxial cables for advanced systems, test adapters
and coaxial connectors. MegaPhase;’s broadband and high frequency interconnect technologies include coaxial cables through 67 GHz have been used reliably to test Sprint-Nextel cell phones, transmit signals on the US Navy;’s new AWACS E-2D Advanced Hawkeye,
Agilent;’s new FireFox handheld analyzers, and many other high-profile projects. For more information contact MegaPhase at 570-424-8400, by e-mail at wpote@megaphase.com or visit www.megaphase.com.
Contact MegaPhase for quote and complete data (570) 424-8400 or
FastQuote@MegaPhase.com.
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