Maury Microwave 3.5mm center conductors NOS – lot of 6

Product Description

Lot of 6 Sealed NOS Maury Microwave Center Conductors: 4x 8048C2 Male + 2x 8048C1 Female – Pristine 1984-1985

Surplus from a closed RF lab: This lot contains six genuine New Old Stock (NOS) Maury Microwave replaceable center conductors—precision gold-plated extender pins for 3.5mm open-circuit termination standards. All are pristine and factory-sealed in original protective packaging, with untouched inspection stamps and blank test sheets.

📦 Quantity & Details:

• 4x Maury 8048C2 – Male center conductors (pairs with Maury 8048B male open termination body) – dated 1985

• 2x Maury 8048C1 – Female center conductors (pairs with Maury 8048A female open termination body) – dated 1984

Manufactured by Maury Microwave specifically for HP/Agilent/Keysight mechanical calibration kits.

⚙️ Key Specifications:

• Connector Type: 3.5mm (SMA-compatible in many applications)

• Frequency Range: DC to 26.5 GHz

• Impedance: 50 Ω

• Design: Precision offset open with replaceable center conductor

• Condition: Pristine NOS – Factory-sealed, passed final inspection, never used

🎯 Applications:

Essential for VNA (Vector Network Analyzer) calibration in mechanical SOLT (Short-Open-Load-Thru) kits. Used for accurate S-parameter measurements on:

• Amplifiers, filters, attenuators, mixers

• Antennas, cables, connectors, waveguides

• Radar, satellite, telecom, aerospace, and defense systems

🛠️ Ideal For:

• Restoring or sparing classic Maury or HP 3.5mm calibration kits (e.g., 85033 series)

• Professional RF labs requiring metrology-grade replacements

• Collectors and engineers maintaining legacy test equipment