Patent ID: 7922528
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector kit for coupling in a system at least one component and at least one transmission line, said connector kit comprising: a connector having a value of characteristic impedance that is configurable to match a nominal value of characteristic impedance for the system, the connector including a conductor extending along a longitudinal axis and a connector body in surrounding relation to the conductor, the connector body including a tuning insulator interface concentric with the longitudinal axis and accessible from one end of the connector; and a plurality of tuning insulators interchangeable in the tuning insulator interface and having at least one pre-determined effect changing the value of characteristic impedance of the connector, wherein the connector has a first configuration in which the tuning insulator interface is empty, wherein the connector has a second configuration in which one of the tuning insulators is inserted into the tuning insulator interface in a manner that encircles at least a portion of the conductor, and wherein a change from the first configuration to the second configuration changes the value of characteristic impedance of the connector.