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Figure 1. MIL-PRF-39012 RF Connector Part Number Breakdown
8. Category A. Category A connectors are connectors
14. MIL-PRF-39012 RF CONNECTORS.
which do not require special tools for assembly.
15. PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN. The part number
9. Category B. Category B connectors are connectors
consists of the letter M followed by the basic
which require special tools. These connectors may be
specification sheet number, and a four digit dash
used for original installations and are not intended for
number. The dash (-) in the part number indicates a
field replacement. Field replacement is intended to be
standard military part. When the letter B appears in the
made by using category A, C, D, E, or F connectors.
dash (-) position, the connector is not procurable by the
Also refer to paragraph 15 and Figure for additional
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military (Figure 1). Refer to Figures 2, 3 and 4 for
information.
typical RF connectors.
10. Category C. Category C connectors are connectors
which require only standard military crimping tools
and standard cable stripping dimensions for assembly.
The tooling for these connectors is identified later in
this WP, as it applies to each series.
11. Category D. Category D connectors are connectors
which require only standard military crimping tools
for the center contact and outer ferrule, and standard
Figure 2. Typical Jam Nut Mount and
stripping dimensions for assembly.
Flange Mount Receptacle
12. Category E. Category E connectors are connectors
which are used for semi-rigid cables with standard
stripping dimension and standard military tools. The
method of assembly of a connector to a cable outer
conductor is soldering.
13. Category F. Category F connectors are connectors
Figure 3. Typical Jam Nut Mount and
which are used for semi-rigid cables with standard
Flange Mount Receptacle
stripping dimensions and standard military tools. The
method of assembly of a connector to a cable outer
conductor is solderless.
Figure 4. Typical Jam Nut Mount and
Flange Mount Receptacle