[time-nuts] [OT] Why did HP use a non standard connector on the 8411 Converter

Brooke Clarke brooke at pacific.net
Tue Sep 11 14:40:22 EDT 2007


Hi John:

Is there a reason to not use the standard "D" series connectors that can have 
coax connectors along with the normal contact pins?

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
http://www.PRC68.com
http://www.precisionclock.com



John Day wrote:
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> At 02:06 PM 9/11/2007, you wrote:
> 
>>Does anyone on this list know why HP used a non standard connector 
>>to join the
>>8411 harmonic frequency converter to the 8410 network analyzer?
> 
> 
> Have a look at what it does, then you will understand why the same 
> type was used on things like the convertor heads for the 5355 plug-in 
> for the 5345 as well. Apart from supply and control lines there are 
> also several coax cables for sampler drive and IF signals.
> 
> Of course it is also designed to maintain alignment of the contacts. 
> I used 8410/8411 systems from when they were first introduced back in 
> the early 70's, I have NEVER seen a damaged connector.
> 
> John 
> 
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