[dsg-hdice] Modify/reuse 2 Molex cables

[Brian Eng]

Mindy already placed an order for these connectors and it's been signed. However, I'm not entirely sure it will work as some of the dimensions seem to small as it is meant for RG-402.

The center conductor hole size is only 1 mm (Molex is 1.15 mm vs RG-402 at 0.91 mm)
The outer jacket hole is 3.7 mm (Molex is 4 mm vs RG-402 at 3.58 mm)

Since the dimensions for the Molex Temp-Flex are big in some areas and small in others the adapters we got machined in the past are for installing the Molex cable inside of a connector meant for 0.25" semi rigid cable.

Since the ones you found were only $3 each I don't think it's any big loss to try and see if they work, but should I go ahead and order some female SMAs I know the cable will fit in? They're more like ~$11 each.

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Amphenol-RF/132345?qs=VJzT%2FAw5ytjthx5N%252bSRIOA%3D%3D

> On Aug 29, 2019, at 2:30 PM, Xiangdong Wei <xwei at jlab.org> wrote:
> 
> From: Mindy Leffel <leffel at jlab.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 9:58:43 AM
> To: Xiangdong Wei <xwei at jlab.org>
> Subject: Re: Modify/reuse 2 Molex cables
>  
> OK, which account code should I use?
> 
> From: Xiangdong Wei <xwei at jlab.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 9:50 AM
> To: Mindy Leffel <leffel at jlab.org>
> Subject: Re: Modify/reuse 2 Molex cables
>  
> Mindy,
> 
> The connector shown in your email was for a 0.047" cable. The back of it is too small to receive the Molex cable with OD 0.134" copper mesh. The SMA connector for RG402 or RG58 will work (You may need to put a piece of very thin copper sheet to fill a tiny gap). I checked the Newark website and found this one on sale (please see the attachment). Please take a look. They have 500 in stock. You can get 5 or 10 of them.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Xiangdong
> From: Mindy Leffel <leffel at jlab.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 11:53 AM
> To: Xiangdong Wei <xwei at jlab.org>
> Subject: Re: Modify/reuse 2 Molex cables
>  
> Xiangdong,
> 
> Is this the correct part?
> https://www.newark.com/amphenol-rf/132257/connector-sma-jack-50-ohm-cable/dp/16R1532?MER=bn_hp_1_LastViewed_2
> 
> If so, could you order it or give me the ordering information.  If not, please let me know what the correct part is.
> 
> Mindy
> 
> 132257 - RF / Coaxial Connector, SMA Coaxial, Straight Jack, Solder, 50 ohm, 0.047
> Connector Type:SMA Coaxial; Connector Body Style:Straight Jack; Coaxial Termination:Solder; Impedance:50ohm; Coaxial Cable Types:0.047
> www.newark.com
> 
> 
> 
> From: Xiangdong Wei <xwei at jlab.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 8:16 AM
> To: Mindy Leffel <leffel at jlab.org>; dsg-hdice at jlab.org <dsg-hdice at jlab.org>
> Subject: Modify/reuse 2 Molex cables
>  
> Good morning Mindy,
> 
> Would you please help me to modify 2 Molex cables by soldering female SMA connector on the open end (They have male SMAs on one end)? They were used inside IBC last year and replaced with new cables you made a few weeks ago. I'll bring them to your office in a few minutes.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Xiangdong