- SHV connector
The SHV (safe high voltage) connector is a type of
RF connector used for terminating acoaxial cable . The connector uses abayonet mount similar to those of the BNC andMHV connector s, but is easily distinguished due to its very thick and protruding insulator. This insulation geometry makes SHV connectors safer for handlinghigh voltage than MHV connectors, by preventing accidental contact with the live conductor in an unmated connector or plug. The connector is also designed such that when it is being disconnected from a plug, the high voltage contact is broken before the ground contact, to prevent accidental shocks. The connector is also designed to prevent users from forcing a high voltage connector into a low voltage plug or vice versa, as can happen with MHV and BNC connectors.SHV connectors are used in
laboratory settings forvoltage s and currents beyond the capacity of BNC and MHV connectors. Standard SHV connectors are rated for 5000volt s DC and 5ampere s, although higher-voltage versions (to 20 kV) are also available. SHV connectors are not as common as the older MHV type.A common usage of these connectors is for
Geiger-Müller tube detectors.
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