RF Cables, Assemblies, & Connectors

RF Cables, Assemblies, & Connectors

Samtec offers complete RF interconnect solutions supporting traditional sub-6 GHz frequencies to 110 GHz microwave / millimeter wave frequencies (sub-Terahertz spectrum). Products include end-to-end RF cable assemblies, board connectors, cable connectors, adaptors and a variety of Samtec Original RF solutions. High-level design and development of advanced interconnect systems along with industry leading expertise allows us to offer effective strategies and support for optimizing the entire signal channel. RF technical support includes launch optimization, simulation, and testing. Customization of products, both quick-turn modifications or new designs, is also available. Our goal is to blend industry-leading system-level signal integrity expertise with high-quality RF products that meet mechanical, precision and performance expectations every time. Samtec RF product solutions include high-frequency Precision RF for microwave and millimeter wave applications, high-density assemblies for test and measurement, 50 Ohm non-magnetic options for medical and aerospace applications, and 75 Ohm for 12G-SDI broadcast video applications.

RF Cable Assemblies

RF Cable Assemblies

Build your RF cable assemblies using Samtec’s RF Cable Solutionator®. RF Cable Solutionator® allows engineers to choose a connector and cable type, and create a final part number, in under a minute. Results include product specifications, pricing and availability, models and prints. Samtec offers a wide range of RF cable assemblies available with low-loss microwave / millimeter wave cable from .047 to .277, RG type cable (316, 174, 178, 58, 179, 6), 12G-SDI Belden cables, high-density ganged and Samtec-optimized varieties. Interface types include 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, SMA, SMPM, SMP, MCX, MMCX, BNC, High-Density BNC, MHF U.FL/W.FL, and more.

RF Cable Connectors

RF Cable Connectors

Samtec offers RF cable connectors with bayonet, threaded, and push-on coupling features; available for a wide variety of industry standard cables. Interface types include 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, SMA, SMPM, SMP, MCX, MMCX, SMB, TNC, BNC, High-Density BNC, and many more. High-frequency cable connectors are manufactured with a precise tolerance interface to ensure superior repeatability and high mechanical stability. Download our Cable Connector Compatibility Guide for Industry Standard cable terminations.

RF Board Connectors

RF Board Connectors

RF Board connectors are available for cable-to-board or board-to-board, ganged and blind-mate applications. Interface types include 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, SMA, SMPM, SMP, MCX, MMCX, SMB, TNC, BNC, High-Density BNC, and many more. Vertical, right-angle or edge mount orientations and through-hole, surface mount or mixed technology PCB terminations are available.

RF Adaptors

RF Adaptors

Samtec offers in-series and between-series precision RF adaptors with well-performing VSWR and insertion loss. Plug-to-plug (male-to-male), jack-to-jack (female-to-female) or plug-to-jack (male-to-female) adaptors are available with threaded or push-on coupling. Interface types include SMPM, 1.00 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm and more to support high-frequency applications to 110 GHz. SMPM-to-SMPM (PRFIA Series) spring-loaded bullet adaptors maintain consistent signal contact in high-vibration applications to ensure excellent performance through the system.

RF Original Solutions

RF Original Solutions

High-frequency and low-frequency RF products that are unique to Samtec. This includes Bulls Eye® for test and measurement, Magnum RF™ multi-port blocks and cable assemblies, Flexible Waveguide for E-band, Ganged and Micro-Mini Systems, 100 Ohm Shielded Twisted Pair Assembly, IsoRate® high-isolation RF, and 75 Ohm or high-vibration MMCX solutions.

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