摘要 |
The present invention relates to an electrical connector having inner conductor captivation with electrical compensation. It is well known that axial and rotational loads on the inner conductor are frequently encountered during normal use of a connector causing potential signal interference or interruption. Additionally, the problem is aggravated whenever a substantial tension is placed on the cable being joined by the connector or by thermal shock which can cause relative size changes in the components of the connector. The present invention overcomes these problems of the prior art by providing an improved connector including an outer conductor, a dielectric member disposed within the outer conductor or shell having an axial opening extending therethrough, an inner conductor or contact disposed within the axial opening in the dielectric member in electrical isolation from the outer conductor, and means for captivating the inner conductor against axial and rotational movement within the opening. The connector is characterized by the captivating means providing an electrical impedance differing from the electrical impedance remote therefrom and further includes means for compensating for the differing electrical impedance provided by the captivating means adjacent thereto. With these features of construction, the connector not only effectively captivates the inner conductor but also effectively compensates for the differing electrical impedance resulting therefrom. |