PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
L-com ARSP-1700 RP-SMA Straight Crimp Connector
The L-com ARSP-1700 is a cable-mounted RP-SMA plug for terminating compatible RG58 and 195-series coaxial cables. Its straight configuration suits custom RF cable assemblies and antenna pigtails requiring a reverse-polarity SMA connection.
The connector has a nominal impedance of 50 ohms and a specified frequency range from DC to 6 GHz. Select it according to the exact cable construction and mating interface required by the installation.
Key Features
- Straight RP-SMA plug configuration.
- Female center socket within the plug interface.
- Crimp cable termination.
- 50-ohm nominal impedance.
- DC to 6 GHz specified frequency range.
- Gold-plated brass center contact.
- Nickel-plated brass connector hardware.
Cable Assembly and Installation
Use the correct cable preparation dimensions and tooling for the connector revision being installed. Inspect the completed termination before connecting equipment.
RP-SMA Interface
The RP-SMA plug uses a center socket and must mate with the corresponding RP-SMA jack interface. Standard SMA and reverse-polarity SMA differ in their center-contact arrangement; matching threads alone do not establish a correct connection.
Ideal Applications
- Custom antenna pigtails.
- Compatible coaxial cable repairs and fabrication.
- WLAN and Wi-Fi RF interconnections within the rated frequency range.
- General 50-ohm RF cable assemblies.
Compatible Products
L-com specifically lists the following cable types for ARSP-1700:
- L-com CA-195R.
- L-com CA195RW.
- RG58, RG141, and RG142.
- WBC195.
- LMR-195.
- Belden 8240 and 8219.
Important: Do not extend this compatibility list to RG174, RG188, RG316, 240-series, or 400-series cables merely because they appear in connector-family descriptions. Those cable sizes require separately specified connectors. No named radio or antenna compatibility is established solely by this connector’s physical fit.
Technical Specifications
General
- Brand: L-com
- Model / MPN: ARSP-1700
- Product Type: Cable-mounted RF coaxial connector
- Body Style: Straight
Interface and Termination
- Connector Family: RP-SMA
- Interface: Plug with female center socket
- Coupling: Threaded
- Cable Attachment: Crimp
- Primary Cable Group: RG58 / 195-series and specifically listed equivalents
Electrical and RF
- Nominal Impedance: 50 ohms
- Frequency Range: DC to 6 GHz
- Drawing-Specified VSWR: Less than 1.50 over 0–6 GHz
- Drawing-Specified Withstand Voltage: 2500 V; test specification, not an operating-voltage rating
Materials
- Center Contact: Gold-plated brass
- Outer Contact, Coupling Nut, and Crimp Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass
- Insulator: PTFE / Teflon
Mechanical and Environmental
- Drawing-Specified Durability: More than 500 mating cycles
- Drawing-Specified Cable Retention: More than 40 lb
- Overall Dimensions: Refer to the applicable manufacturer drawing; no verified overall envelope stated here
Included Parts
- ARSP-1700 connector components for cable termination
Download L-com ARSP-1700 Connector Drawing and Specifications (PDF)
