The TE Connectivity 1061023-1 is an MCX receptacle, female socket, designed for 50 Ohm RF signal chains. This right-angle through-hole mount version mates with the standard MCX plug interface — a snap-on coupling that gives positive retention without threads, rated for 500 mating cycles. The center contact is gold-plated beryllium copper, the body is nickel-plated brass, and the dielectric is PTFE. It carries a 6 GHz maximum frequency with 0.1 dB insertion loss, and a 335 V voltage rating. The operating temperature range of -65°C to 165°C covers aerospace, outdoor telecom, and test equipment environments.
What the ratings mean for your RF path
The 50 Ohm impedance is the standard for RF signal chains — this connector matches the characteristic impedance of 50 Ohm coax cables, so the signal sees no impedance step at the interconnect. The 6 GHz ceiling covers most wireless bands (L-band through C-band) and test instrumentation up to 6 GHz; above that, the insertion loss and VSWR will rise. The 500-cycle mating life is a field-service grade — fine for portable gear and test points where the connector is mated and unmated regularly, not a one-time install.
Mounting and termination
Right-angle through-hole mounting means the connector body sits parallel to the board edge, with the signal path turning 90 degrees at the launch. The shield termination is solder to the board ground plane — the four solder tabs on the body need a clean ground pour under the connector to keep the RF return path short. The center contact is solder-cup terminated, so you solder the coax center conductor directly into the cup. No crimp tool needed, but the solder joint must be clean and void-free to hold the 50 Ohm impedance through the transition.
Cable compatibility
This MCX receptacle mates with any standard MCX plug — the snap-on interface is defined by the MCX standard (IEC 60169-36). For cable groups, the 50 Ohm impedance and solder-cup termination pair naturally with RG316, RG174, RG188, and similar 50 Ohm coax cables up to about 0.110-inch diameter. The PTFE dielectric in the connector handles the higher temperatures from soldering without melting. No specific cable group is listed in the specs, but the MCX interface is a standard snap-on coupling that accepts the full range of MCX plugs.
Sourcing and lifecycle
The 1061023-1 carries an Active lifecycle status from TE Connectivity — no end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy window. No official direct replacement or cross-reference is on record — this is the current production part for this MCX receptacle configuration.