The TE Connectivity 2408014-1 is a between-series coaxial adapter that converts an SMA jack interface to a coaxial switch plug. It belongs to the Blind-Mate Coaxial series and is designed for panel-mount applications using the threaded flange. The body is machined from stainless steel, and the center contacts — beryllium copper with gold plating — handle the RF path. This is a straight-body adapter, meaning the signal path runs straight through without an angle change.
RF Performance and Key Ratings
The 6 GHz frequency ceiling covers the common sub-6 GHz bands used in wireless infrastructure, antenna feed networks, and lab instrumentation. The 500 mating cycles rating is solid for a panel-mount adapter that gets swapped during reconfiguration or test setup changes; it is not a one-time-install part.
The stainless steel body resists corrosion in humid or industrial environments better than nickel-plated brass alternatives. The PTFE dielectric holds stable impedance across the temperature range. The gold-plated beryllium copper center contacts give good cycle life and low passive intermodulation — important when the adapter sits in a receive path. The fastening combines push-pull on the coaxial switch side and threaded on the SMA side, so the install is a mix of hand-tighten and click-in.
Mating and Installation
The SMA side (convert from) is a jack with a female socket — it mates with standard SMA plugs on cables or bulkhead jacks. The panel mount uses the flange with two screw holes; the adapter body passes through the panel cutout and the flange sits flush against the panel face. The push-pull retention on the switch side means it clicks into place without threads, while the SMA side uses the standard 1/4-36 threaded coupling.