Mechanical Characteristics; Pin Depth - Agilent Technologies 85057B User's And Service Manual

Mechanical Characteristics

Mechanical characteristics such as center conductor protrusion and pin depth are not
warranted performance specifications. They are, however, important supplemental
characteristics related to electrical performance. Agilent Technologies verifies the
mechanical characteristics of the devices in this kit with special gaging processes and
electrical testing. This ensures that the device connectors do not exhibit any improper pin
depth when the kit leaves the factory.
"Gaging Connectors" on page 3-7
have maintained their mechanical integrity. Refer to
for allowable recession.

Pin Depth

Pin depth is the distance the center conductor mating plane differs from being flush with
the outer conductor mating plane. See
one of two conditions:
• Protrusion is the condition in which the center conductor extends beyond the outer
conductor mating plane. This condition will indicate a positive value on the connector
gage.
• Recession is the condition in which the center conductor is set back from the outer
conductor mating plane. This condition will indicate a negative value on the connector
gage.
Figure 2-1 Connector Pin Depth
85057B
explains how to use gages to determine if the kit devices
Table 2-2, "Connector Pin Depths,"
Figure 2-1. The pin depth of a connector can be in
Specifications
Mechanical Characteristics
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