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A connector which provides an interconnect between a pin and a flat conductor. The connector employs two bundles fabricated of densely packed gold plated wire for the electrical connection to the devices. The bundles are both housed in a dielectric sleeve structure and are themselves connected by a

A connector which provides an interconnect between a pin and a flat conductor. The connector employs two bundles fabricated of densely packed gold plated wire for the electrical connection to the devices. The bundles are both housed in a dielectric sleeve structure and are themselves connected by a solid conductor. A portion of one wire bundle protrudes from one end of the sleeve structure to make electrical contact with a flat conductor in a mating assembly. The second wire bundle is recessed within the sleeve structure adjacent a second end of the sleeve structure. The pin is inserted into the second end in an installation, making electrical contact with the second wire bundle. The outside body of the connector is threaded, allowing an operator to twist the connector into the mating assembly, not requiring tight tolerances to ensure proper contact. The connector provides a robust electrical connection, and also provides for misalignment of the flat connector in addition to variations in the exact location of the pin. The length of the pin in the mating part can vary considerably, and the connector device still provides a controlled impedance interconnect over microwave frequencies. The connector can be installed in a larger assembly thus providing a large number of interconnections to be mating simultaneously. This is accomplished by providing clearances and tapers in the mating housing.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector which provides an RF interconnect between a pin and a flat conductor, comprising:first and second wire bundles fabricated of densely packed wire for providing respective electrical connections to the pin and flat conductor;a dielectric sleeve structure for hou

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector which provides an RF interconnect between a pin and a flat conductor, comprising:first and second wire bundles fabricated of densely packed wire for providing respective electrical connections to the pin and flat conductor;a dielectric sleeve structure for housing the first and second wire bundles, the sleeve structure having first and second opposed ends, said sleeve structure having a cylindrical outer peripheral surface, said outer peripheral surface threaded for installation of the connector into a threaded housing receptacle, and wherein a portion of the first wire bundle protrudes from the first end for making electrical contact with the flat conductor in an installation, and the second wire bundle is recessed in the sleeve structure adjacent the second end, the second end adapted to receive therein the pin in an installation to make electrical contact between the pin and the second wire bundle; anda solid conductor disposed within the housing between, and in electrical contact with, the first and second wire bundles, wherein electrical connection is made between the flat conductor and the pin when the connector is installed in an installation.