SMP-MSLD-PCS17T — 50 Ohm SMP Jack, 18 GHz Ceiling, Limited Detent
It belongs to the SMP-MSLD series of blind-mate RF interconnects, and the limited-detent feature means the mating retention force is lower than a full-detent version — useful when the connector needs to be disconnected more than a few times in the field without a special tool.
Rated to 18 GHz maximum frequency, this SMP jack covers the full L, S, C, X, and Ku bands — enough headroom for most microwave transceiver, test equipment, and antenna feed applications. The 500-cycle mating life is driven by the gold-on-gold contact interface (centre contact and body both gold-plated), which resists fretting corrosion through repeated connect-disconnect cycles.
NRND — Sourcing Reality for the SMP-MSLD-PCS17T
That means the manufacturer is not actively developing this part for new projects, though existing production and aftermarket support may continue for a time.
SMP Interface — Mating Half and Termination
The shield termination and contact termination are both solder, and the package is Tape & Reel (TR) with a Cut Tape (CT) option, which suits the surface-mount assembly line. The single-port configuration means one RF channel per connector body.