The Molex 0734060592 is a same-series SMP jack-to-jack adapter from the 73406 family, designed for in-line RF interconnects where a female-to-female transition is needed. It carries a 50 Ohm characteristic impedance and is rated DC to 40 GHz, placing it in the upper band of SMP-compatible adapters — suitable for microwave test setups, compact radio modules, and phased-array feed networks where signal integrity at Ku-band and above matters.
Construction and RF performance
The body and center contact are machined from beryllium copper with gold plating over the full surface — a combination that delivers low contact resistance, high mating cycle life, and corrosion resistance in the RF path. The dielectric is PTFE, which keeps insertion loss stable across the band. Both ends use snap-on fastening, the standard SMP retention method for blind-mate and push-on applications where a positive lock is not required but quick connect/disconnect is.
Mounting and integration
Free-hanging in-line mounting means this adapter has no flange, panel hole, or board footprint — it floats between two SMP jacks, typically on semi-rigid or flexible coax assemblies. The straight body keeps the signal path aligned without a right-angle bend, which avoids an impedance discontinuity at the junction. Mates with any standard SMP female jack on both ends; the snap-on retention holds the pair engaged under moderate vibration but is not rated for high-shock environments without a secondary retention mechanism.