What are Ganged Coaxial Connectors?

Ganged Coaxial Connectors are RF Interconnect solutions that consist of multiple coaxial contacts in a single compact housing (also called multi-port connectors). They are designed to enable more connections in tighter spaces as compared to using multiple separate connectors. Ganged coaxial connectors provide access to numerous coaxial lines through a single connection point, allowing for a highly convenient, space-efficient, and cost-effective solution. They are suitable for applications that require multiple interconnections but are tight on space.

 

Ganged coaxial solutions usually use micro-coaxial connector types like SMP, SMPM, MXP or MCX (other connector types are also possible). The connectors types are most often compression mount and can be pushed in to make the connection. Ganged solutions are available with multiple connectors - 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 etc.) with single or double-row formats (1x8, 2x8 design). The ganged coaxial connectors design offers consistent electrical performance at all connector positions.

All coaxial interfaces in a ganged coaxial solution are usually a single connector type, but this the solution can also be designed and manufactured to have multiple connector types within the same ganged solution. The total mating force of this connector increases with the number of connector positions. They are available in pin-in-hole / SMT board mounting style, and the cost is actually less than the equivalent number of separate connectors.

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