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Samtec Precision RF

Precision RF

Precision RF Cable Assemblies & Interconnects Up To 110 GHz

5G networking, HPC/AI and automotive 2.0 are driving unprecedented industry growth, along with massive increases in transmission speeds, frequencies and densities. Effectively balancing increased channel throughput with extremely low latency is just one of the many resulting challenges.

Samtec meets those challenges by delivering high-quality RF products with precision and performance expectations for any applications. The Samtec RF product line includes High-Frequency, Precision RF solutions up to 110 GHz, including full cable assemblies, cable connectors and board level interconnects.

As a manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnects, Samtec also offers full RF solution capabilities. These include micro high-frequency U.FL and W.FL, 50 Ω and 75 Ω cable assemblies, cable connectors and board level interconnects, ganged and high isolation cable systems, 100 Ω shielded twisted pair cable assemblies, micro-mini interconnects and non-magnetic RF solutions.

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Features

  • Performance to 110 GHzAir dielectric design for low VSWR and insertion loss
  • Low-loss millimeter wave cable assemblies
  • Cable connectors and compression mount board-level interconnects available
  • Rugged interface for consistent, reliable performance
  • 2.92 mm cross-mateable to other industry standards (SMA, 3.50 mm)
  • 2.40 mm and 1.85 mm are intermateable
  • SMPM is 30% smaller footprint then SMP

Applications

  • Radar
  • SatCom
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • 5G Networking
  • Automotive
  • Telecom
  • Test & Measurement

Literature

RF Interconnect Full Line Solution Catalog

Precision RF Guides

Industry Standards Guide
 

1.85 mm

Samtec’s 1.85 mm connectors are available as cable connectors, full cable assemblies and board level mates with an operating frequency of up to 65 GHz. Cable assemblies include solder clamp jack or plug connectors on an .047" low-loss flexible cable (RF047-A Series). Compression mount PCB connectors are designed for microstrip or stripline trace routing and allow for easy, field replaceable, cost-effective assembly to the board (185 Series). Cable connectors provide flexibility to terminate to an industry-standard cable; solder clamp and direct solder options are available (PRF18 Series).

Features

  • Performance to 65 GHz
  • Air dielectric design for low VSWR and insertion loss
  • Low-loss millimeter wave cable assemblies, available on .047” or .086” cable
  • Cable connectors and compression mount board-level interconnects available
  • Intermateable with 2.40 mm

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2.4 mm

Samtec’s 2.40 mm connectors are available as cable connectors, full cable assemblies and board level mates with an operating frequency of up to 50 GHz. Cable assemblies include solder clamp jack or plug connectors on a 23 AWG low-loss flexible cable (RF23C Series). Compression mount PCB connectors are designed for microstrip or stripline trace routing and allow for easy, field replaceable, cost-effective assembly to the board (240 Series). Cable connectors provide flexibility to terminate to an industry-standard cable; solder clamp and direct solder options are available (PRF24 Series).

Features

  • Performance to 50 GHz
  • Air dielectric design for low VSWR and insertion loss
  • Low-loss millimeter wave cable assemblies, available on .047”, .085”, .086” cable
  • Cable connectors and compression mount board-level interconnects available
  • Intermateable with 1.85 mm

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2.92 mm

Samtec’s 2.92 mm connectors are available as cable connectors, full cable assemblies and board level mates with an operating frequency of up to 40 GHz. Cable assemblies include solder clamp jack or plug connectors on an .047" or .085" low-loss flexible cable (RF047-A, RF085 Series). Compression mount PCB connectors are designed for stripline trace routing and allow for easy, field replaceable, cost-effective assembly to the board (292 Series). Cable connectors provide flexibility to terminate to an industry-standard cable; solder clamp and direct solder options are available (PRF92 Series).

Features

  • Performance to 40 GHz
  • Air dielectric design for low VSWR and insertion loss
  • Rugged interface for consistent, reliable performance
  • Intermateable with 3.50 mm and SMA

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3.50 mm

Samtec’s 3.50 mm connectors are available as cable connectors or full cable assemblies with an operating frequency of up to 34 GHz. Cable assemblies include jack or plug connectors on a 23 AWG low-loss flexible cable (RF23S Series). Cable connectors provide flexibility to terminate to an industry-standard cable, including both semi-rigid and low-loss flexible varieties (PRF35 Series).

Features

  • Performance to 34 GHz
  • Airdielectric design for low VSWR and insertion loss
  • Cableconnectors and high-performance cable assemblies available
  • Ruggedinterface for consistent, reliable performance
  • Intermateablewith 2.92 mm and SMA

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SMPM

Samtec’s SMPM connectors offer push-on coupling, ideal for applications where space is limited and when high mating cycles or blind-mate is required. Cable-to-board and board-to-board applications are available. Cable assemblies include direct solder jack or plug connectors on an .047" low-loss flexible cable (RF047-A Series) and offer a maximum VSWR of 1.40 or better. Board connectors (SMPM Series) with bullet adaptors (PRFIA Series) enable board-to-board, blind mate applications that compensate for axial and radial misalignment. Three board height options are available:  5.33 mm (.210"), 8.31 mm (.327"), and 12.70 mm (.500").

Features

  • Performance to 65 GHz
  • Miniature footprint: 30% smaller then SMP
  • Push-on design for quick, easy mating
  • Full detent or smooth bore for varying retention forces
  • Bullet adaptor for board-to-board blind mate applications
  • Low-loss millimeter wave cable assemblies available

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The Samtec Story

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $625 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, Micro/Rugged, RF and Precision RF.

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