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Abstract

An adapter is disclosed for mounting on the mating end of a female slide on type coaxial connector to enable the direct mating between the latter and a male coupling type coaxial connector. More particularly, an adapter is disclosed which when mounted on a female slide on coaxial connector, results in a connector combination having a mating end with a configuration substantially similar to the configuration of a female, coupling type coaxial connector. The subject adapter is of generally elongated, cylindrical configuration having a mating end. The outer surface of the adapter is threaded, with the inner surface thereof including major and minor diameter portions separated by circumferential step. The minor diameter portion, which is disposed adjacent the mating end of the adapter, is configured to receive the mating end of the female, slide on coaxial connector. The major diameter portion of the adapter is threaded and is connectable to a threaded portion on the female slide on coaxial connector. In use, a direct interface is achieved between a female slide on coaxial connector and a male coupling type connector such that the high frequency characteristics of the connection are substantially maintained.

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