SMA Jack, 50 Ohm, 18 GHz — Panel-Mount RF Interconnect
The Amphenol RF 901-2PF100000AE is a 50 Ohm SMA jack with a female socket, rated to 18 GHz. That frequency ceiling covers the full L-band through Ku-band, including most Wi-Fi, cellular backhaul, and satellite downlink bands — the connector itself does not limit the signal path up to 18 GHz.
What the 18 GHz and 500-Cycle Ratings Mean
The 18 GHz max frequency is the 1 dB compression point for the interface — above that, return loss degrades and the connector becomes a mismatch in the line. For a 50 Ohm system, staying below 18 GHz keeps the VSWR within spec. The stainless steel body and threaded fastening add mechanical durability for panel-mount installations where the cable is handled.
Panel Mount with Flange — Installation Context
The threaded body and flange let you torque the connector to a panel without rotating the center contact — important for maintaining the 50 Ohm launch geometry. The contact termination is also solder — the center pin is soldered to the coax center conductor. This is a field-terminable style, not a crimp; it requires a soldering iron and heat-shrink for the cable entry.