RF Cable Assemblies

Nitrowave™ cable technology in distinctive Samtec orange

Phase and amplitude stable with flexure

Consistent contact resistance between layers

Lower density dielectric minimizes loss

State-of-the-art shielding techniques and interlayer

Silver plating enhancements mitigate corrosion potential

Electrical performance optimized at next gen frequencies (GHz): 18, 32, 43.5, 71, 95, 110

Designed to meet increased demands placed on aerospace, defense, datacom, computer/semiconductor and instrumentation markets

Mechanical and environmental robustness

Phase vs. Bending = < 0.2° x F (GHz)

VSWR = 1.4:1 @ 43.5 GHz (LL043 Series)

18 to 110 GHz microwave/mmWave frequencies (sub-Terahertz spectrum)

Variety of Precision RF interface types: 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92mm, 3.50 mm, SMA, SMP, SMPM, Ganged SMPM, TNCA and N Type

Magnum RF® ganged, multi-port solutions (cable-to-board & board-to-board)

Cable lengths standard up to 10 meters (less than 10 meters as custom RSP; contact RFGroup@samtec.com)

Cable management available

Mix-and-match end options blend application-specific customization with the simplicity and lead time efficiencies of an off-the-shelf assembly

Ideal for high-performance test applications

Variety of standard 50 and 75 ohm interface types: Micro High Frequency (MHF), SMA, MCX, MMCX, MMCXV, TNC, BNC, SMB, High-Density BNC and DIN 1.0/2.3

12G-SDI optimized 75 ohm BNC and High-Density BNC solutions

Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications

Cable lengths standard up to 10 meters (less than 10 meters as custom RSP; contact RFGroup@samtec.com)

Cable management available

Mix-and-match end options blend application-specific customization with the simplicity and lead time efficiencies of an off-the-shelf assembly

90 GHz, 70 GHz, 50 GHz and 40 GHz test assemblies

Enables smaller evaluation boards and shorter trace lengths

Compression mounts to the board for placement directly adjacent to the SerDes being characterized

Solderless design improves cost and is easy to use within a lab setting

Microstrip/CPW or Stripline PCB transmission types

Test boards available for performance verification

1.00 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm and 2.92 mm connection to instrumentation

Single or double row

High-density, space-saving design

Complete list of applications: SerDes characterization, clock/data recovery (CDR), mmWave radar, automated test equipment, FR2 5G networks

RF Group: dedicated RF engineers provide personal support for meeting specific RF challenges

High-density, space-saving design

Push-on interface with varying retention forces

Ganged, SMPM connectors: operate mode-free up to 65 GHz

Micro-miniature SMPM style enables smaller bundle sizes for weight savings and increased airflow

50 ohm impedance

Cable-to-board and board-to-board solutions

Bullet adaptors allow for axial and radial misalignment, and blind mate

Flexible and dynamically stable

Near-zero loss performance

Ultra-small form factor

High-frequency, micro

Frequency bands supported: E-band and V-band

E-band (60 GHz to 90 GHz)

V-band (50 GHz to 75 GHz)

Performance to 6 GHz

50 ohm and 75 ohm solutions

Full ganged system or ganged with industry standard end 2 options

Micro-miniature, rugged contacts

Optional captive panel screws

Single or double-ended cable assemblies

Optional threaded inserts

100 ohm signal routing

28 AWG shielded twisted pair cable

Terminal and socket end options available

Choice of cable length

Through-hole vertical and right-angle mating circular jacks

Half the cost of traditional RF at virtually the same performance

Edge Rate® contacts for high-isolation

50 ohm board-to-board systems

50 ohm full ganged system or ganged with industry standard end 2 options

Positive latching available