The Accessory Connector must be at least 6 pins if an S-parameter setup will be connected. I am not planing to build one at this time and I need connector with only 3-4 pins for the power and control signal to the RF-IV sensor and possibly a transverters. Most people are using the Mini-DIN connectors (like the ones used for the PS/2 keyboard or mouse) but I am not really fond of these connectors - this type connector does not provide very secure connection and can be easily pulled apart.
The connector I ended up using is the HR10 type (Hirose Electric) Digikey P/N HR1568-ND (female, panel mount) and HR1558-ND (male, plug). This connector is superior to the Mini-DIN. It is available in 4 pin and 6 pin configurations, it is small and it has a very nice locking mechanism.
Not cheap by any means - a pair (male-female) will set you back almost $30 but it is very high-quality product (nice looking too).
Update Jan 2012: I am working on my S-parameter test set and I replaced the 4 pin connectors with the 6 pin version. I have 3 male and 1 female 4 pin HR10 connectors in excess of my needs. Price is $10 per connector + postage (~25% off Digi-key price). All connectors are used (were installed) but in pristine condition.
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Привет Андрей. Имаш ли електронна поща?
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Николай Димитров
:-) Imam razbira se. ae1z "AT" arrl.net
Благодаря ти. Ще ти пиша там, за да не пълня блога излишно :).
Поздрави,
Николай Димитров
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