RF Performance and Construction
The 1-2081204-1: The 50 Ohm impedance and 18 GHz frequency ceiling place this connector in the upper band for standard SMA — suitable for test equipment, antenna feeds, and instrumentation links where signal integrity matters up into the Ku band. The centre contact is gold-plated copper alloy, soldered to the cable centre conductor; the shield is crimped to the zinc body with a nickel finish.
Mating and Durability
Threaded coupling provides vibration-resistant mating — standard for SMA. The bulkhead front-side nut mounting allows the connector to be secured from outside the panel, simplifying installation in enclosures where rear access is limited.
Buyers maintaining a stock of RG-178/196 SMA jacks should evaluate a last-time-buy quantity or identify a form-fit-function alternative from the KOAXXA or equivalent SMA series.
