RF Connectors, Cables, and Components
All RF Components, 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm, Original Solutions

All RF Components, 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm, Original Solutions

Samtec RF products include High-Performance Precision connectors and cable assemblies, Micro High Frequency U.FL and W.FL, High-Performance Test Systems, and 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm cable assemblies, connectors and components. Samtec’s Original Solutions include ganged and high isolation cable systems, 100 Ohm shielded twisted pair cable assemblies, a high-cycle U.FL cable plug, and micro-mini interconnects with high extraction forces.

Precision RF

Precision RF

Wide variety of Precision RF Interconnects and Cables for high-performance testing starting at 34 GHz (3.50 mm). 40 GHz solutions, 2.92 mm and SMP, available as board-level interconnects and as high-performance microwave cable end options, with 2.40 mm available soon. 65 GHz solutions are in development. In addition, Samtec has the resources and willingness to provide technical support for launch optimization, simulations, and test & measurements. This is supported by our RF Technical Group (RFTechnicalGroup@samtec.com).

2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 40 GHz

Features
  • Performance up to 40 GHz
  • Compression mount jack with 2-hole flange in various board thicknesses
  • 23 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable with additional copper shielding
Series
V
  • 292-CA
  • 292-CM
  • RF23C
2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

SMP Precision RF, 50 OhmSMP Precision RF, 50 Ohm

High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 40 GHz

Features
  • Optional bullet adaptors in two standard lengths
  • Performance up to 40 GHz
  • Compensates for misalignment in X and Y directions
  • RG 405 (.086" DIA) semi-flexible or 25 AWG rugged solid dielectric microwave cable termination
  • Interfaces for tight, more secure connections
Series
V
  • RF25S
  • RF405
  • SMP-B
  • SMP-CA
  • SMP-EM
  • SMP-TH
SMP Precision RF, 50 Ohm

High-Frequency 50 Ohm CablesHigh-Frequency 50 Ohm Cable Assemblies

High-performance, low loss microwave or hand-formable semi-flexible cables.

Features
  • Performance to 50 GHz (to 65 GHz in development) with high-performance precision interconnects
  • 23 or 25 AWG, solid dielectric microwave cables
  • Hand-formable, semi-flexible cables at .086" or .141" DIA
  • 28 AWG, flexible .047" DIA cable with U.FL compatible plug to 500 cycles (HMHF1)
  • Visit samtec.com/BullsEye for high-performance test array solutions
Series
V
  • RF047
  • RF23C
  • RF23S
  • RF25S
  • RF402
  • RF405
High-Frequency 50 Ohm Cables

Bulls Eye®Bulls Eye® RF High-Performance Test to 50 GHz

The high-density array designs and advanced cabling solutions within Samtec’s Bulls Eye® product family enable optimized performance, now to 50 GHz. Compression interface, small footprint and high cycle count make Bulls Eye® ideal for high-performance test applications.

Features
  • 50 GHz and 20 GHz high-performance test point systems (to 65 GHz in development)
  • Compression interface to the board for easy on/off and eliminate soldering costs
  • Small footprint design significantly saves space on the board
  • Microstrip (50 GHz) or stripline (50 & 20 GHz) PCB transmission
  • RF Technical Group: dedicated RF engineers provide personal support for meeting specific RF challenges
Series
V
  • BDRA
  • BE40A
  • BQRA
Bulls Eye®

3.50 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm3.50 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 34 GHz

Features
  • Performance to 34 GHz
  • End option on 23 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable (RF23S)
  • Board level edge mount upon request
Series
V
  • RF23S
3.50 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

2.40 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm2.40 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 50 GHz

Features
  • Coming Soon. Contact RFTechnicalGroup@samtec.com for more details.
  • Performance up to 50 GHz
  • Available soon as a cable termination on RF23C Series
  • Board level interconnects in development
Series
V
2.40 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

50 Ohm

50 Ohm

50 Ohm RF solutions with a wide variety of industry standard cables, components and board level interconnects or with mix-and-match flexibility on cable assemblies. Includes SMA, SMB5, MCX, MMCX, Precision 2.92 mm and SMP board level interconnects. It also includes industry standard RG 316 (double shielded version available), RG 174, RG 178 and RG 58 cables; high-performance microwave cables with low loss solid dielectric (23 or 25 AWG), or hand-formable/semi-flexible cables (.086” or .141” DIA); micro high frequency U.FL and W.FL systems.

BNC 50 OhmBNC 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Bayonet-style quick connect and disconnect system.

Features
  • Quick connect/disconnect
  • Performance up to 4 GHz
  • RG 174, RG 316 or RG 178 cable terminations
Series
V
  • BNC5-BHD
  • BNC5-CA
  • BNC5-THD
  • RF174
  • RF178
  • RF316
BNC 50 Ohm

MCX 50 OhmMCX 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Mini coax interconnects featuring a space-saving design which is approximately 30 percent smaller than SMBs.

Features
  • 30% smaller than SMBs
  • Vertical and right-angle orientations
  • Performance: up to 6 GHz
  • RG 174, RG 316 or RG 178 cable terminations
Series
V
  • GRF1H-C
  • IJ5H
  • MCX-CA
  • MCX-EM
  • MCX-MT
  • MCX-SM
  • MCX-TH
  • RF174
  • RF178
  • RF316
MCX 50 Ohm

MMCX 50 OhmMMCX 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Micro-miniature interconnects with snap-on coupling.

Features
  • Performance up to 6 GHz
  • Simple snap-on coupling
  • Right-angle and through-hole jacks and plugs
  • RG 174, RG 316 or RG 178 cable terminations
  • Jacks and plugs for high-vibration environments
  • Jack with switchable internal/external antenna
Series
V
  • GRF1H-C
  • IJ5H
  • MMCX-CA
  • MMCX-EM
  • MMCX-MT
  • MMCX-SM
  • MMCX-SW
  • MMCX-TH
  • MMCXV-CA
  • MMCXV-EM
  • MMCXV-TH
  • RF174
  • RF178
  • RF316
MMCX 50 Ohm

SMA 50 OhmSMA 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Subminiature interconnects with screw-type coupling.

Features
  • Performance up to 6 GHz
  • Available in a wide variety of cable assemblies
  • Available in a wide variety of orientations and PCB terminations
Series
V
  • GRF1H-C
  • IJ5H
  • RF058
  • RF174
  • RF23S
  • RF25S
  • RF316
  • RF402
  • RF405
  • SMA-CA
  • SMA-EM
  • SMA-MT
  • SMA-PN
  • SMA-SM
  • SMA-TH
SMA 50 Ohm

SMB 50 OhmSMB 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Subminiature interconnects featuring snap-on coupling and a space-saving alternative to SMAs.

Features
  • Performance up to 4 GHz
  • Simple snap-on coupling
  • RG 174, RG 316 or RG 178 cable terminations
  • Right-angle through-hole jack
Series
V
  • GRF1H-C
  • IJ5H
  • RF174
  • RF316
  • SMB5-CA
  • SMB5-CA
SMB 50 Ohm

SMP Precision RF, 50 OhmSMP Precision RF, 50 Ohm

High-frequency interconnects to 40 GHz

Features
  • Optional bullet adaptors in two standard lengths
  • Performance up to 40 GHz
  • Compensates for misalignment in X and Y directions
  • RG 405 (.086" DIA) semi-flexible or 25 AWG rugged solid dielectric microwave cable termination
  • Interfaces for tight, more secure connections
Series
V
  • RF25S
  • RF405
  • SMP-B
  • SMP-CA
  • SMP-EM
  • SMP-TH
SMP Precision RF, 50 Ohm

TNC 50 OhmTNC 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Threaded coupling interface in standard and reverse polarity.

Features
  • Performance up to 6 GHz
  • Right-angle through-hole jack
  • Straight plug or bulkhead jack
  • RG 174, RG 316, RG 178 or RG 58 cable terminations
Series
V
  • GRF1H-C
  • RF058
  • RF174
  • RF178
  • RF316
  • TNC-CA
  • TNC-TH
TNC 50 Ohm

N Type 50 OhmN Type 50 Ohm RF Components

Standard threaded plug or bulkhead jack cable component.

Features
  • Performance up to 3 GHz
  • Straight plug or bulkhead jack
  • RG 174, RG 316, RG 178 or RG 58 cable terminations
Series
V
  • GRF1H-C
  • NTPE-CA
  • RF058
  • RF174
  • RF178
  • RF316
N Type 50 Ohm

Standard 50 Ohm CablesStandard 50 Ohm Cable Assemblies

Industry standard RG 316, double shielded RG 316, RG 174, RG 178 and RG 58 cables with mix-and-match end options.

Features
  • Performance up to 6 GHz
  • 20, 26 or 30 AWG cables
  • Wide variety of mix-and-match cable terminations
  • Single ended or double ended cable assemblies
  • Single ended or double ended cable assemblies
  • Cable connector kits available
  • 50 ohm cable adaptors available (see ADP5 Series)
Series
V
  • RF058
  • RF174
  • RF178
  • RF316
  • RS316
Standard 50 Ohm Cables

High-Frequency 50 Ohm CablesHigh-Frequency 50 Ohm Cable Assemblies

High-performance, low loss microwave or hand-formable semi-flexible cables.

Features
  • Performance to 50 GHz (to 65 GHz in development) with high-performance precision interconnects
  • 23 or 25 AWG, solid dielectric microwave cables
  • Hand-formable, semi-flexible cables at .086" or .141" DIA
  • 28 AWG, flexible .047" DIA cable with U.FL compatible plug to 500 cycles (HMHF1)
  • Visit samtec.com/BullsEye for high-performance test array solutions
Series
V
  • RF047
  • RF23C
  • RF23S
  • RF25S
  • RF402
  • RF405
High-Frequency 50 Ohm Cables

Micro High-Frequency 50 OhmMicro High-Frequency 50 Ohm Cable Assemblies

Micro high-frequency system for use when performance and space limitations are a concern.

Features
  • Performance up to 26.5 GHz
  • Semi-flexible cables at .086" or .141" DIA
  • Flexible .047" DIA cable with HMHF1 termination
  • 23 AWG or 25 AWG rugged, solid dielectric microwave cables
  • SMA 2.92 terminations to 26.5 GHz
  • SMP terminations to 20 GHz
  • SMA, AFI and Bulls Eye® terminations also available
Series
V
  • MH081
  • MH113
  • RF047
  • RF402
  • RF405
Micro High-Frequency 50 Ohm

Ganged Hybrid 50 OhmGanged Hybrid 50 Ohm Micro-Mini System

Original micro-mini ganged cable assembly with a variety of industry standard end 2 termination options.

Features
  • 26 AWG, RG 316 coax cable
  • 2, 4, 6 or 8 positions
  • Variety of straight or right-angle plugs, bulkhead jack or panel mount jack end 2 options
  • Optional captive panel screws
Series
V
  • GRF1H-C
  • GRF1-J
Ganged Hybrid 50 Ohm

2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 40 GHz

Features
  • Performance up to 40 GHz
  • Compression mount jack with 2-hole flange in various board thicknesses
  • 23 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable with additional copper shielding
Series
V
  • 292-CA
  • 292-CM
  • RF23C
2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm

75 Ohm

75 Ohm

75 Ohm RF solutions include industry standard cables with mix-and-match flexibility on end options: BNC, HD-BNC™, DIN 1.0/2.3, or SMB. Cables include: RG 179, RG 6, Belden 1694A, or Belden 1855A. Components are available for customer-installed field terminations. Samtec has the largest variety of 12G-SDI products available for Broadcast Video applications: BNC, HD-BNC™ and DIN 1.0/2.3 with a variety of orientation and termination options, including low-profile right-angle. For test characteristics or custom launch designs contact Samtec’s RF Technical Group (RFTechnicalGroup@samtec.com).

BNC 75 OhmBNC 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

75 ohm miniature quick connect/disconnect BNC RF interfaces.

Features
  • Optimized for 12G-SDI Broadcast Video solutions
  • 75 Ω performance up to 12 GHz
  • Available in a variety of orientations
  • RG 179, RG 6 or Belden 1694A cables available
Series
V
  • BNC7T-BH
  • BNC7T-CA
  • BNC7T-EM
  • BNC7T-TH
  • RF179
  • RFA6T
  • RFB6T
BNC 75 Ohm

DIN 1.0/2.3 75 OhmDIN 1.0/2.3 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Samtec 75 ohm DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors have push-pull coupling and are designed for high-density applications.

Features
  • Optimized for 12G-SDI Broadcast Video solutions
  • 75 ohm impedance
  • Available in through-hole, right-angle, and cable termination
  • Push / pull mating system
  • Available with RG 179, RG 6, Belden 1694A or Belden 1855A cables
Series
V
  • DIN7A-BH
  • DIN7A-CA
  • DIN7A-TH
  • RF179
  • RFA6T
  • RFB6T
  • RFB8T
DIN 1.0/2.3 75 Ohm

HDBNC™HDBNC™ 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

75 ohm 12G-SDI performance with 4x the panel density of standard BNC solutions.

Features
  • 75 ohm performance
  • Designed to maximize panel density
  • 4x the panel density of standard BNC
  • 20% lighter than standard BNC
  • Quarter turn coupling design
Series
V
  • HDBNC-BH
  • HDBNC-CA
  • HDBNC-EM
  • HDBNC-TH
  • RFA6T
  • RFB6T
  • RFB8T
HDBNC™

MCX 75 OhmMCX 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

75 ohm mini coaxial RF interconnects featuring a space-saving design approximately 30 percent smaller than SMBs.

Features
  • 75 ohm impedance
  • Straight or right-angle plug
  • RG 179 cables available
Series
V
  • MCX7-CA
  • MCX7-SM
  • MCX7-TH
  • RF179
MCX 75 Ohm

Micro-Mini 75 OhmMicro-Mini 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Micro-mini components with higher extraction force.

Features
  • Performance up to 6 GHz
  • Simple snap-on coupling
  • Straight plug or jack
  • RG 179 cable termination
Series
V
  • GRF7H-C
  • MMCX7-CA
  • MMCX7-TH
  • RF179
Micro-Mini 75 Ohm

SMB 75 OhmSMB 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Flexible subminiature 75 ohm RF interconnects featuring snap-on coupling.

Features
  • Performance up to 4 GHz
  • 75 ohm impedance
  • Straight or right-angle plugs
  • RG 179 cable assemblies available
Series
V
  • RF179
  • SMB7H-CA
  • SMB7H-EM
  • SMB7H-TH
SMB 75 Ohm

Adaptor 75 Ohm75 Ohm RF Adaptor

75 ohm optimized adaptors with a wide variety of jack/plug terminating options.

Features
  • BNC to HDBNC adaptor options
  • N Type to MMCX adaptor options
  • N Type to GRF7(V) adaptor options
  • Wide variety of jack/plug terminating options
Series
V
  • ADP7
Adaptor 75 Ohm

Standard 75 Ohm CablesStandard 75 Ohm Cable Assemblies

Industry standard RG 179, RG 6, Belden 1694A and Belden 1855A cables with mix-and-match end options.

Features
  • 75 Ω cables
  • 18, 23 or 30 AWG cables
  • Wide variety of mix-and-match cable terminations
  • Single ended or double ended cable assemblies
  • Cable connector kits available
  • 75 ohm cable adaptors available (see ADP7 series)
Series
V
  • RF179
  • RFA6T
  • RFB6T
  • RFB8T
Standard 75 Ohm Cables

Ganged Hybrid 75 OhmGanged Hybrid 75 Ohm Micro-Mini System

Original micro-mini ganged cable assembly with a variety of industry standard end 2 termination options.

Features
  • 30 AWG, RG 179 coax cable
  • 2, 4, 6 or 8 positions
  • Variety of straight or right-angle plugs, high vibration straight jack or bulkhead jack end 2 options
  • Optional captive panel screws
Series
V
  • GRF7H-C
  • GRF7-J
Ganged Hybrid 75 Ohm

Original Solutions

Original Solutions

Samtec’s RF Original Solutions include Bulls Eye® high-performance test systems, 100 Ohm shielded twisted pair cable assemblies, ganged micro-mini systems, U.FL compatible plug to 500 cycles, and high isolation IsoRate® systems.

GangedGanged RF Solutions

Samtec's ganged micro-miniature high-performance solutions with a 5.00 mm pitch are available as board-to-board or cable-to-board systems.

Features
  • Performance: up 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
Series
V
  • GRF1-C
  • GRF1H-C
  • GRF1-J
  • GRF1-P
  • GRF7-C
  • GRF7H-C
  • GRF7-J
  • GRF7-P
Ganged

IsoRate®IsoRate® RF System

IsoRate® is a high-isolation interconnect system that can offer substantial savings over traditional RF connectors at approximately half the cost.

Features
  • 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
Series
V
  • IJ5
  • IJ5C
  • IJ5H
  • IP5
IsoRate®

Bulls Eye®Bulls Eye® RF High-Performance Test to 50 GHz

The high-density array designs and advanced cabling solutions within Samtec’s Bulls Eye® product family enable optimized performance, now to 50 GHz. Compression interface, small footprint and high cycle count make Bulls Eye® ideal for high-performance test applications.

Features
  • 50 GHz and 20 GHz high-performance test point systems (to 65 GHz in development)
  • Compression interface to the board for easy on/off and eliminate soldering costs
  • Small footprint design significantly saves space on the board
  • Microstrip (50 GHz) or stripline (50 & 20 GHz) PCB transmission
  • RF Technical Group: dedicated RF engineers provide personal support for meeting specific RF challenges
Series
V
  • BDRA
  • BE40A
  • BQRA
Bulls Eye®

Combination Q2™ / RFCombination Q2™/RF

RF plugs combined with a rugged, high-speed connector featuring a ground plane and high wipe contacts.

Features
  • RF contacts on a Q2™ high-speed strip
  • One RF plug per end
  • Increased insertion depth for rugged applications
  • Integral power/ground plane
Series
V
  • QFS
  • QMS
Combination Q2™ / RF

Micro-Mini 75 OhmMicro-Mini 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Components

Micro-mini components with higher extraction force.

Features
  • Performance up to 6 GHz
  • Simple snap-on coupling
  • Straight plug or jack
  • RG 179 cable termination
Series
V
  • GRF7H-C
  • MMCX7-CA
  • MMCX7-TH
  • RF179
Micro-Mini 75 Ohm

High-Vibration MMCXHigh Vibration MMCX

Micro-miniature interconnects with snap-on coupling for high-vibration applications.

Features
  • Simple snap-on coupling
  • Ideal for high-vibration environments
  • 50 ohm impedance
  • RG 316 and RG 174 cable options
Series
V
  • MMCXV-CA
  • MMCXV-EM
  • MMCXV-TH
High-Vibration MMCX

Shielded Twisted PairShielded Twisted Pair System

High-speed shielded twisted pair cable assembly for 100 ohm applications.

Features
  • 100 ohm signal routing
  • 28 AWG shielded twisted pair cable
  • Terminal and socket end options available
  • Choice of cable length
Series
V
  • C28S
  • CJT-BH
  • CJT-TH
Shielded Twisted Pair
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