Rugged RF and microwave connectors for military and aerospace applications introduced by Samtec

Summary points:

• Samtec launches rugged SMPM connectors for military, aerospace, and communications systems with reliable high-frequency performance to 65 GHz.
• Threaded coupling enhances durability in environments with high vibration and thermal shock.
• Flexible low-loss cable options include GC47 and GC86 series assemblies for compact, high-density RF and microwave applications.

NEW ALBANY, Ind. – Samtec Inc. in New Albany, Ind., is introducing rugged, multi-port sub-miniature push-on micro (SMPM) high-frequency RF connectors for military, aerospace, and communications applications.

These rugged SMPM connectors offer threaded coupling for high thermal shock and vibration environments, and provide high-frequency performance to 65 GHz with reliability in high-density applications.

SMPM multi-port mated sets with the -s screw option for threaded coupling are part of Samtec's Magnum RF and microwave product line. Cable assemblies are available with .047-inch diameter GC47 series low-loss flexible cable or with .086-inch diameter GC86 series low-loss flexible cable.

Connector differences

The GC47 offers flexibility with a 0.125-inch minimum bend radius and a high maximum operating frequency, while the GC86 operates at a slightly lower frequency but with improved insertion loss.

Mating board connectors are available with a GPPC-ST-SL stub launch surface mount board termination or GPPC-EM edge mount board termination.

Optional in-line channel counts are 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 on a high-density .140-inch pitch. For more information contact Samtec online at www.samtec.com/products/gc47.