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A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable is provided wherein the compression connector includes a clamp having a plurality of through slots and a spring to enable the cable to be positioned so as to be securely engageable to/within the connector without causing defo

A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable is provided wherein the compression connector includes a clamp having a plurality of through slots and a spring to enable the cable to be positioned so as to be securely engageable to/within the connector without causing deformation of the cable and also to allow the cable to be prepared by being cut at a corrugation valley rather than a corrugation peak.

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I claim: 1. A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality o

I claim: 1. A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality of conductive valleys, the outer conductor being at least partially surrounded by a protective outer jacket, the compression connector having an opening and comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween; a compression member having a first member end, a second member end and a member bore defined therebetween, wherein the second member end of the compression member is in sliding engagement with the body; and a clamping element having a clamping element bore disposed within the bore of the body, the clamping element comprising: a plurality of through slots; a plurality of peaks; and a plurality of valleys; an intermediate member formed of an elastomeric material, wherein upon axial advancement of the compression member on the body the clamping element is caused to be compressed radially to an extent whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the clamping element becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the annular corrugated coaxial cable becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the clamping element so as to provide at least one contact force between the compression connector and the annular corrugated coaxial cable. 2. The compression connector of claim 1, wherein the second end of the body includes a connector interface selected from the group of connector interfaces consisting of a BNC connector, a TNC connector, an F-type connector, an RCA-type connector, a DIN male connector, a DIN female connector, an N male connector, an N female connector, an SMA male connector and an SMA female connector. 3. The compression connector of claim 1, wherein the bore of the body includes a sloped surface and the second end of the clamping element includes a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the body. 4. The compression connector of claim 1, wherein the clamping element includes at least three through slots. 5. The compression connector of claim 1, further comprising: a nut surrounding the second end of the body. 6. The compression connector of claim 5, wherein the nut is hex-shaped. 7. The compression connector of claim 5, wherein the body includes a protruding ridge and wherein the nut is disposed against the protruding ridge. 8. The compression connector of claim 1, further comprising: a driving member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the driving member is disposed within the bore of the body. 9. The compression connector of claim 8, wherein the driving member includes a protruding ridge positioned so as to act as a stop for the first end of the body. 10. The compression connector of claim 8, wherein the bore of the driving member includes a sloped surface and the first end of the clamping element includes a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the driving member. 11. The compression connector of claim 1, further comprising: a coiled element in communication with the clamping element, the coiled element having a first end, a second end, and a predetermined amount of space defined between the first end and the second end, wherein the predetermined amount of space is reduced as radial pressure is being exerted upon the coiled element. 12. The compression connector of claim 11, wherein a recess is defined within the clamping element and wherein the coiled element is disposed within the recess. 13. The compression connector of claim 12, wherein the recess is defined within a valley of the clamping element. 14. The compression connector of claim 1, wherein an intermediate member is disposed within the connector between the compression member and the driving member. 15. The compression connector of claim 14, wherein, upon a predetermined axial movement of the first end of the body in a direction away from the opening of the connector, the intermediate member is radially compressed so as to exert a force against the outer protective jacket of the annular corrugated coaxial cable. 16. The compression connector of claim 14, wherein the intermediate member is formed of a reversibly compressible material. 17. The compression connector of claim 16, wherein the intermediate member is formed of silicone rubber. 18. The compression connector of claim 1, further comprising: a collet disposed within the bore of the body and adapted to receive the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable to establish electrical connectivity between the collet and the center conductor. 19. The compression connector of claim 18, further comprising: a spacer disposed at a predetermined position between the collet and the body such that the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable is electrically isolated from the body. 20. The compression connector of claim 19, wherein the spacer is an insulator. 21. The compression connector of claim 18, further comprising: a guide element disposed within the bore of the body, the guide element having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the bore of the guide element is sized to accommodate the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and wherein the guide element is positioned within the bore of the body so as to guide the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable into the collet. 22. The compression connector of claim 21, wherein the guide element has an outer diameter that tapers inwardly from the first end of the guide element to the second end of the guide element. 23. The compression connector of claim 21, wherein the bore of the guide element has a substantially constant inner diameter, and wherein the substantially constant inner diameter of the bore is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the guide element at the second end of the guide element. 24. The compression connector of claim 21, wherein the guide element is a seizure bushing. 25. A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality of conductive valleys, the outer conductor being at least partially surrounded by a protective outer jacket, the compression connector having an opening and comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween; a compression member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the second end of the compression member is in tactile sliding engagement with the body; a driving member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the driving member is disposed within the bore of the body and adjacent to the compression member; and a clamping element disposed within the bore of the body, the clamping element comprising: a first end; a second end; a bore defined between the first end and the second end of the clamping element; a plurality of through slots; a plurality of peaks; and a plurality of valleys; an intermediate member formed of an elastomeric material, wherein upon axial advancement of the compression member in a direction away from the opening of the connector the clamping element is caused to be compressed radially by at least the driving member to an extent whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the clamping element becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the annular corrugated coaxial cable becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the clamping element so as to provide at least one contact force between the compression connector and the annular corrugated coaxial cable. 26. The compression connector of claim 25, wherein the bore of the body includes a sloped surface and the second end of the clamping element includes a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the body. 27. The compression connector of claim 25, wherein the bore of the driving member includes a sloped surface and the first end of the clamping element includes a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the driving member. 28. The compression connector of claim 25, wherein the driving member includes a protruding ridge positioned to act as a stop for the first end of the body. 29. The compression connector of claim 25, wherein the second end of the body includes a connector interface selected from the group of connector interfaces consisting of a BNC connector, a TNC connector, an F-type connector, an RCA-type connector, a DIN male connector, a DIN female connector, an N male connector, an N female connector, an SMA male connector and an SMA female connector. 30. The compression connector of claim 25, wherein the clamping element includes at least three through slots. 31. The compression connector of claim 25, wherein an intermediate member is disposed within the connector between the first end of the compression member and the first end of the driving member. 32. The compression connector of claim 31, wherein the intermediate member is formed of a reversibly compressible material. 33. The compression connector of claim 31, wherein, upon a predetermined axial movement of the first end of the body in a direction away from the opening of the connector, the intermediate member is radially compressed between the driving member and the compression member so as to exert a force against the outer protective jacket of the annular corrugated coaxial cable. 34. A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality of conductive valleys, the outer conductor being at least partially surrounded by a protective outer jacket, the compression connector having an opening and comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween; a compression member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the second end of the compression member is in sliding engagement with the body and wherein the compression member surrounds at least the first end of the body; a driving member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the driving member is disposed within the bore of the body; an intermediate member formed of elastomeric material, said intermediate member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the intermediary member is disposed within the bore of the body between the compression member and the driving member; a clamping element disposed within the bore of the body, the clamping element comprising: a first end; a second end; a bore defined between the first end and the second end of the clamping element; a plurality of through slots; a plurality of peaks; and a plurality of valleys, wherein upon axial advancement of the compression member in a direction away from the opening of the connector: (a) the clamping element is caused to be compressed radially to an extent whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the clamping element becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the annular corrugated coaxial cable becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the clamping element so as to provide at least one contact force between the compression connector and the annular corrugated coaxial cable; and (b) the intermediate member is caused to be compressed radially between the compression member and the driving member to an extent so as to provide at least one contact force against the outer protective jacket of the annular corrugated coaxial cable. 35. The compression connector of claim 34, wherein the bore of the body includes a sloped surface and the second end of the clamping element includes a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the body. 36. The compression connector of claim 34, wherein the bore of the driving member includes a sloped surface and the first end of the clamping element includes a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the driving member. 37. A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality of conductive valleys, the outer conductor being at least partially surrounded by a protective outer jacket, the compression connector having an opening and comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the bore of the body includes a sloped surface; a compression member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the second end of the compression member is in sliding engagement with the body and wherein the compression member surrounds at least the first end of the body; a driving member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the bore of the driving member includes a sloped surface, and wherein the driving member is disposed within the bore of the body; an intermediate member formed of elastomeric material, said intermediate member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the intermediary member is disposed within the bore of the body between the compression member and the driving member; a clamping element disposed within the bore of the body, the clamping element comprising: a first end having a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the driving member; a second end having a sloped surface complimentary to the sloped surface of the body; a bore defined between the first end and the second end of the clamping element; a plurality of through slots; a plurality of peaks; and a plurality of valleys, wherein upon axial advancement of the compression member in a direction away from the opening of the connector: (a) the sloped surface of the first end of the clamping element is caused to contact the sloped surface of the driving member and the sloped surface of the second end of the clamping element is caused to contact the sloped surface of the body so as to collectively radially compress the clamping element to an extent whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the clamping element becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the annular corrugated coaxial cable becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the clamping element so as to provide at least one contact force between the compression connector and the annular corrugated coaxial cable; and (b) the intermediate member is caused to be compressed radially between the compression member and the driving member to an extent so as to provide at least one contact force against the outer protective jacket of the annular corrugated coaxial cable. 38. A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality of conductive valleys, the outer conductor being at least partially surrounded by a protective outer jacket, the compression connector having an opening and comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween; a compression member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the second end of the compression member is in sliding engagement with the body; a collet disposed within the bore of the body and adapted to receive the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable to establish electrical connectivity between the collet and the center conductor; a guide element disposed within the bore of the body, the guide element having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the bore of the guide element is sized to accommodate the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and wherein the guide element is positioned within the bore of the body so as to guide the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable into the collet; a spacer disposed at a predetermined position between the collet and the body such that the center conductor of the annular corrugated coaxial cable is electrically isolated from the body; an intermediate member formed of an elastomeric material; and a clamping element disposed within the bore of the body, the clamping element comprising: a first end; a second end; a bore defined between the first end and the second end of the clamping element; a plurality of through slots; a plurality of peaks; and a plurality of valleys, wherein upon axial advancement of the compression member in a direction away from the opening of the connector the clamping element is caused to be compressed radially to an extent whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the clamping element becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the annular corrugated coaxial cable becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the clamping element so as to provide at least one contact force between the compression connector and the annular corrugated coaxial cable. 39. The compression connector of claim 38, wherein the spacer is an insulator. 40. The compression connector of claim 38, wherein the guide element has an outer diameter that tapers inwardly from the first end of the guide element to the second end of the guide element. 41. The compression connector of claim 38, wherein the bore of the guide element has a substantially constant inner diameter, and wherein the substantially constant inner diameter of the bore is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the guide element at the second end of the guide element. 42. The compression connector of claim 38, wherein the guide element is a seizure bushing. 43. A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality of conductive valleys, the outer conductor being at least partially surrounded by a protective outer jacket, the compression connector having an opening and comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween; a compression member having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween, wherein the second end of the compression member is in sliding engagement with the body; an intermediate member formed of an elastomeric material and a clamping element disposed within the bore of the body, the clamping element comprising: a first end; a second end; a bore defined between the first end and the second end of the clamping element; a plurality of peaks; a plurality of valleys; and at least three clamping element segments separated from each other, wherein at least two of the three clamping element segments are separated from each other by at least one piece of material located between the first end of the clamping element and the second end of the clamping element, wherein upon axial advancement of the compression member in a direction away from the opening of the connector the clamping element is caused to be compressed radially to an extent whereby: (a) at least one piece of material is broken apart such that a through slot is defined between the first end and the second end of the clamping element where the at least one piece of material was formerly located; and (b) at least one of the plurality of peaks of the clamping element becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the annular corrugated coaxial cable becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the clamping element so as to provide at least one contact force between the compression connector and the annular corrugated coaxial cable.