| Impedance | 50 nominal | |
| Frequency Range | DC to 18 GHz | For semi-rigid cable; DC to 12.4 GHz for flexible cable |
| Voltage Rating (Sea Level) | 170 - 335 Vrms | Varies by cable type (RG178/U, RG316/U, RG142/U) |
| Voltage Rating (21km / 70k feet) | 45 - 85 Vrms | Varies by cable type (RG178/U, RG316/U, RG142/U) |
| Insulation Resistance | 5000 M minimum | |
| Contact Resistance (Center) | 3.0 m maximum initial | 4.0 m maximum after environment |
| Contact Resistance (Outer) | 2.0 m maximum initial | 2.0 m maximum after environment |
| Contact Resistance (Braid to Body) | 0.5 m maximum | |
| Contact Current Rating | 2.0 A dc maximum | |
| Insertion Loss | 0.06 x freq. GHz | Tested at 6 GHz |
| RF Leakage | -60 dB minimum @ 2 - 3 GHz | |
| VSWR | To 18 GHz or 80% of upper cut-off frequency of the cable, whichever is lower | Applicable to 50 cables only. (F = GHz) |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV) | 750 Vrms @ Sea Level | Connectors used with RG316/U series cable |
| Corona Level | 190 V @ 21km (70k feet) minimum | Connectors used with RG316/U series cable |
| Engagement Design | SMA per MIL-C-39012, Series SMA | |
| Engagement Forces | 267 N (60 lbs.) minimum | For captivated contacts |
| Contact Torque | 0.03 Nm (4 in. ozs.) minimum | For captivated contacts |
| Mating Torque | 0.8 Nm to 1.1 Nm (7 to 10 in. lbs.) | |
| Locknut Torque | 1.4 Nm to 1.7 Nm (12 to 15 in. lbs.) minimum | |
| Materials | Body & Body Components: Non-magnetic stainless steel or beryllium copper. Female Contacts: Beryllium copper. Insulators: PTFE. Crimp Ferrule: Annealed copper alloy. Gaskets: Silicone rubber. Center Contacts: Gold plated. Other Metal Parts: Gold plated or passivated. | |
| Finish/Plating | Gold plated or passivated (as specified) | To meet MIL-C-39012 requirements |
| Temperature Rating | -65 C to 165 C | |
| Corrosion (Salt Spray) | MIL-STD-202, Method 101, test condition B | 5% salt solution |
| Vibration, High Frequency | MIL-STD-202, Method 204, test condition D (20 G's) | |
| Shock | MIL-STD-202, Method 213, test condition I (100 G's) | |
| Thermal Shock | MIL-STD-202, Method 107, test condition B | |
| Moisture Resistance | MIL-STD-202, Method 106 | Insulation resistance shall be 200 M minimum within 5 minutes after removal from humidity. |
| Connector Durability | 500 matings minimum | |
| Contact Captivation | Withstand 26.7 N (6 lbs.) minimum axial force | When properly assembled to compatible cable, retention equals cable breaking strength. |
