A method of connecting a center contact within a coax connector is disclosed which involves inserting a dielectric sleeve into one end of a coupling member for connecting high frequency coaxial cable so that the center conductor of a cable terminating in the coupling member is received in the inner end of the dielectric sleeve, inserting a center contact member into the other end of the dielectric sleeve a predetermined distance with an insertion tool for press-fitting the same over the cable center conductor in the dielectric sleeve, and removing the insertion tool whereby the center contact member is left positioned within the dielectric sleeve and firmly connected to the cable center conductor in one connector half of a coupling assembly ready for being connected to the other half thereof.
A minature right angle coaxial connector is provided that enables a coaxial cable to be connected to a standard SMB mating connector. A stamped and formed interface is housed in the connector that has outwardly oriented multiple spring leaf barbs for securing the interface to the inner surface of the connector, and inwardly oriented multiple spring leaf barbs that secure a dielectric to the interface. The unique nature of the multiple spring leaf barbs on the interface makes it possible to diecast, instead of machine, the connector housing parts, and eliminates the need for precious metal plating to ensure conductivity between parts.
