The Maury Microwave 8021A2 is a precision 3.5mm female-to-female coaxial adapter engineered for RF and microwave measurement applications demanding high signal integrity and impedance accuracy. Operating across DC to 34.0 GHz, this instrument-grade adapter maintains 50 ohm nominal impedance while delivering low VSWR and minimal insertion loss—critical performance metrics for vector network analyzer (VNA) testing and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
• Connector Type: 3.5mm (APC3.5), IEEE 287 general precision connector, instrument grade GPC3.5
• Frequency Range: DC to 34.0 GHz
• Nominal Impedance: 50 ohm
• Gender Configuration: Female to Female
• Mating Contact Specification: Female center contact rated for 0.0365 inch nominal male pin diameter; accepts 0.035 min. to 0.037 max. inch diameter male pins
• Body Design: Square-flanged configuration for secure connection and prevention of rolling
– Key Features
• Mode-free operation to 34 GHz
• Low VSWR and low insertion loss characteristics
• Minimum length design with phase matching
• Miniature, air-interface construction
• Compatible with standard SMA connectors for non-destructive mating
• Diameter-over-slots geometry compensates for slot reactance
• Suitable as test port savers for vector network analyzer systems
– Typical Applications
• VNA test port extension and protection
• Precision RF and microwave laboratory measurements
• Field testing requiring high-performance interconnections
• System-to-system 3.5mm interface connections
– Compatibility & Integration
The 8021A2 is part of Maury Microwave’s 3.5mm adapter family, which includes the 8021B2 (male-to-male) and 8021C2 (female-to-male) variants. Precision torque wrenches and connector gage kits are available as complementary accessories to ensure repeatable connection quality and measurement accuracy.
