RF Interconnect products are essential components in the RF signal chain. These iproducts include connectors, adapters and cables. everything RF has compiled a list of trending interconnect products on the website in December 2023. Visit the Connectors & Cables Hub on everything RF to keep up to date with the Connectors & Cables Industry.
15 GHz Flex-to-Board Connectors for High-Speed 5G Applications
The 5G15 Series from Molex are RF Flex-to-Board Connectors that are designed for 5G and other high-speed RF applications. They provide excellent signal integrity (SI) performance along with the robust mating features and PCB real-estate space savings needed in compact 5G mobile and other communication devices. These connectors operate up to 15 GHz and allow phone makers, RF module developers, and chipset makers to leverage industry-leading connectivity technologies. They have a pitch of 0.35 mm and a span of 0.30 mm for fast and easy mating and include a plug-over-mold design that prevents pin pullout. Read more
Flexible Microwave Cable Assembly from DC to 40 GHz
The SUCOFLEX 540E from HUBER+SUHNER is a High-Flexibility Microwave Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It is available with 2.9 mm or 2.4 mm connectors and is designed to provide an ideal solution for precise measurements in critical laboratory conditions. This 50-ohm cable assembly delivers high phase and amplitude stability with flexure and movement and has a unique design that ensures zero spring back and facilitates efficient handling during measurement. The cable has an outer diameter of 4.0 mm with a copper (silver-plated) low-loss center conductor, PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) dielectric, copper (silver-plated) outer conductor, and PUR (Polyurethane) jacket. Read more
Rugged, High-Temperature RF Cable for Avionics Systems
The 371101 from Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is an RF Cable designed for avionics systems. It is designed to meet the performance and weight demands of all modern aircraft and meets OEM and regulatory requirements for fire safety on passenger aircraft. It uses innovative silver-plated copper-clad aluminum conductors and shields along with laser-markable jacketing for easy identification, high shield effectiveness and signal integrity, and minimal attenuation. This 50-ohm lightweight cable has an outer diameter of 0.279 inches and a static bend radius of 1.6 inches (minimum) and provides shielding effectiveness of more than 110 dB. Read more
Multicoax Cable Assemblies from DC to 67 GHz
The WMX67 from Withwave are Multicoax Cable Assemblies that operate up to 67 GHz. These cables are excellent signal integrity solutions for bench-top testing and automated test equipment. They meet the increasing demands of semiconductor test equipment and optical testing industries. They can support data rates of 80 Gbps with cross-talk of less than -50 dB. These cable assemblies can be bundled in housings (8 and 16 channels). Read more
Black Chrome-Finished SMA Cable Connectors from DC to 18 GHz
The Black Chrome SMA Connectors from SV Microwave are Cable Connectors that operate from DC to 18 GHz. They are designed for 0.085-inch cables and can withstand an RMS dielectric voltage of 1000 V. These SMA cable connectors can handle 500 mating cycles and comes with a dust cap for added ruggedness and durability. They have a non-reflective black chrome finish and are ideal for military, aerospace, field communications equipment, and panel mounting applications. Read more
Flexible Cable from DC to 18 GHz
The XF-045 from Times Microwave Systems is a RF Cable with Frequency Range DC to 18 GHz, Cut off Frequency 18 GHz, Propagation Velocity 80 %, Capacitance 25.4 pF/ft, Power 1200 W. Tags: Flexible. More details for XF-045 can be seen below. Read more
24-Way High Density SMPM Cryogenic Cable Assemblies from DC to 40 GHz
The C447-ZZZ-101G from IntelliConnect is a 24-Way High Density SMPM Plug to SMPM Jack Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 40 GHz. This interconnect solution consists of 24 0.047-inch semi-rigid cables between each SMPM Plug to SMPM Jack connector. The connectors have a durability of more than 100 cycles and meet the MIL-STD-348 and MIL-PRF-39012 standards. The cable has an OHFC copper body with Beryllium Copper contacts and PTFE insulators. Read more
1.85 mm In-Series Gender Conversion Precision Adapters from DC to 65 GHz
The 5310 Series from San-tron are 1.85 mm Precision Adapters that operate from DC to 65 GHz. They are available in in-series configurations with female-to-female, male-to-male and female-to-male gender configurations. These 50-ohm adapters utilize high-performance, gold-plated beryllium copper contacts, polyetherimide (PEI) capture beads and can withstand 500 mating cycles. Read more
WR-10 Waveguide to 1.0 mm (Female) Adapter from 75 to 110 GHz
The 533112 from SPINNER is a R900 / WR-10 to 1.0 mm Waveguide to Coaxial Adapter that operates from 75 to 110 GHz. This adapter is characterized by its excellent low IM values and its longevity for test and measurement laboratories. It has a return loss of 20 dB. The adapter has a CuBe center, and an outer conductor and utilizes PEI insulation. This 50-ohm waveguide to coax adapter measures 24.00 (L) x 19.05 (Dia.) mm with a WR-10 waveguide interface and 1.0 mm (female) coaxial connector interface. Read more
Flexible RF Test Cable from DC to 18 GHz
The TEA80 from Conduct RF is an RF Test Cable that operates from DC to 18 GHz. It can handle a CW power of up to 180 W, has a cable attenuation of 0.68 dB/ft (18 GHz), and a VSWR of 1.13:1. This cable has triple shielding and provides more than 100 dB of shielding, has phase stability of ±4° and amplitude stability of ±0.2 dB. It has an outer diameter of 5 mm, a minimum bend radius of 25 mm, and a flex life of 50,000 cycles. This cable can be used with SMA, N-type, or TNC connectors. It is ideal for use in production and lab testing applications. Read more
90 GHz, 112/224 Gbps In-Line 4/8 Channel Solderless Multi-coax Connector
The TR90 from Ardent Concepts is a Multicoax Connector that operates in the E-band up to 90 GHz. It is based on Amphenol Ardent’s TR Multicoax Series that are available in 20/40/70 GHz configurations and is designed for carrying high-speed analog or digital signals up to 112/224 Gbps. This connector utilizes Ardent’s RC Spring Probe™ solderless compliant contact technology for high-performing and mechanical reliability. It can be securely mated to printed circuit boards with two screws to ensure signal fidelity. Read more
MIL-STD-1553B Compliant TRB-Plug to TRB-Jack Tee Adapter
The FMAD10-06905 from Fairview Microwave is a TRB-Plug to TRB-Jack Tee Adapter. This 78-ohm adapter has two TRB-Jacks and one TRB-plug interface, which meet the MIL-STD-1553B specifications and is suitable for general-purpose test applications. It is available in a module that measures 27.94 x 14.48 x 32.51 mm with a Brass body, Beryllium Copper contact material (gold-plated) and PTFE insulator. Read more
Phase-Stable and Flexible Cable Assemblies from DC to 50 GHz
The StabilityFlex™ from Maury Microwaves are Phase-Stable Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 50 GHz. They are available in 24", 36", 48", and 60" lengths (custom lengths available) with N-type, SMA, 2.92mm and 2.4mm connectors. These ultra-flexible cable assemblies have a phase stability vs flexure of ±4°, amplitude stability vs flexure of ±0.05 dB, and provide shielding of more than 100 dB. They have an insertion loss of less than 0.60 dB/ft (cable only) and a velocity of propagation of 74%. The cable assemblies are ideal for reliable and repeatable measurements when mated with test instruments including bench-top testing systems and ATE. Read more
Flexible Armored/Non-Armored Cable Assemblies from DC to 67 GHz
The MWX2 Series from Gap Wireless are Flexible Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 67 GHz. They are designed for measuring instruments and have low repulsion to reduce stress loads to measured objects with excellent phase stability against bending. These 50-ohm cable assemblies are available in standard armored type, lightweight armored type and non-armored type variants. They have an outer diameter of up to 12.5 mm (for armored type) and a minimum bending radius of 6 mm. The non-armored cable assemblies have a silver-plated Copper center conductor, low-density PTFE dielectric followed by silver-plated copper tape and silver-plated copper braid, and finally a PVC sheath. The armored variants use varying sheaths in their construction. Read more
Fully Shielded Board-to-Board RF Connector
The NOVASTACK 35-HDN is a high-precision micro-coaxial connector that delivers a high data rate of up to 20+ Gbps. This fully-shielded board-to-board connector prevents from any surrounding interferences, increasing the system's EMC performance. The 0.35mm pitch, 0.7 mm height connector is suitable for 5G and Thunderbolt (20+ Gbps) applications. Read more
1.85 mm PCB Compression-Mount Connector from DC to 67 GHz
The 185-J-P-EP-ST-CM-1 from Samtec is a 1.85 mm (Jack) Compression Mount Connector that operates from DC to 67 GHz. It has a dielectric withstanding voltage (DWV) of more than 600 V(RMS) and a VSWR of less than 1.35:1. This PCB compression mount connector has a stainless-steel shell, can withstand more than 500 mating cycles and has an operating temperature range of -65°C to +125°C. It is available in a package with screws and meets the EIA-364-32 standard for thermal shock, EIA-364-28 standard for vibration, and EIA-364-27 standard for mechanical shock. Read more
SMA-to-SMPM Coaxial Adapters from DC to 26.5 GHz
The 134-1001-00X from Cinch Connectivity Solutions are SMA-to-SMPM Between Series RF Adapters that operate from DC to 26.5 GHz. They have a VSWR of less than 1.25:1 and are designed to provide high-quality signal transmission from one connector series to another. They are fully matched to 50 ohms on both sides. These RF adapters have gold-plated beryllium copper contacts and are available in plug-to-plug, plug-to-jack, jack-to-plug, and jack-to-jack configurations with straight body orientation. They are suitable for use in a variety of high-speed, high-performance environments, including laboratory radio frequency testing and measurement, satellite communication equipment, GPS and phased array antennas, radar systems, remote monitoring communication, and automated test equipment. Read more
Cryogenic Cable Assembly from DC to 65 GHz
The NbTi 085 from CryoCoax is a Cryogenic Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 65 GHz. It has a 2.19 mm NbTi outer conductor, 0.51 mm NbTi inner conductor and 1.62 mm dielectric. This cable assembly has a minimum bend radius of 30 mm and is available with SMA, 2.92 mm (soldered and solderless), 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm connector options. Read more
MIL-STD-1553B Compliant TRB-Plug to TRB-Jack Right Angle Adapter
The PE410-06909 from Pasternack Enterprises is an In Series TRB-Plug to TRB-Jack Right Angle Adapter. It operates from DC to 500 MHz, has a connector length of 1.35 inches, supports up to 500 mating cycles, and has a voltage rating of 5000 Vrms. The connector has a Brass body with beryllium copper center contacts with gold plating. It is MIL-STD-1553B compliant and can be used for Test & Measurement applications. Read more
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