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 1.35 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.
1.35 mm, Precision RF, 50 Ohm1.35 mm, Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 90 GHz
Features
- Performance to 90 GHz (E-Band)
- Robust mechanical design, high mating cycles
- Available on RF047-A cable assemblies
- Alignment features: with the addition of fiducials on the PCB any visual misalignment is eliminated, ensuring peak connector performance
- Ideal for high-performance test applications
- Cable assembly, cable connector, and board level interconnects
1.85 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm1.85 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 65 GHz
Features
- Performance to 65 GHz
- Available on RF047-A and RF086 cable assemblies
- Compression, board level interconnects for stripline or microstrip transmission
- Alignment features: with the addition of fiducials on the PCB any visual misalignment is eliminated, ensuring peak connector performance
- Ideal for high-performance test applications
- Cable connectors, compatible with industry standard cables, also available
2.40 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm2.40 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 50 GHz
Features
- Performance to 50 GHz
- Available on RF23C, RF047-A, RF085 and RF086 cable assemblies
- Compression, board level interconnects for stripline or microstrip transmission
- Alignment features: with the addition of fiducials on the PCB any visual misalignment is eliminated, ensuring peak connector performance
- Ideal for high-performance test applications
2.92mm RF Cable Assemblies and Connectors, Precision RF, 50 Ohm2.92mm RF Cable Assemblies and Connectors, Precision RF, 50 Ohm
2.92mm Precision RF Cable Assemblies and Connectors to 40 GHz. Ideal for high-performance test applications. Board level compression mount interconnects in various board thicknesses, and low loss microwave cable assemblies available.
Features
- Performance to 40 GHz
- Compression, board level interconnects for stripline or microstrip transmission
- Available on RF23C, RF047-A, RF085 and RF086 cable assemblies
- Alignment features: with the addition of fiducials on the PCB any visual misalignment is eliminated, ensuring peak connector performance
- Ideal for high-performance test applications
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
- Cable connector on 23 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable (RF23S)
- Board level edge mount upon request
SMA 50 OhmSMA Connectors and Cable Assemblies, 50 Ohm RF
50 Ohm RF SMA connectors and cable assemblies. Subminiature interconnects with screw-type coupling.
Features
- Performance to 18 GHz
- 26.5 GHz options available
- Available on a variety of standard cable assemblies
- A wide variety of orientations and PCB terminations available
- Precision cable connectors available for a variety of high-frequency industry standard cables
- Cable connectors also available on RG 174, RF 316, RG 178 and RG 58
- Mechanically compatible with 2.92 mm and 3.50 mm interconnects
- Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
SMPM Precision RF, 50 OhmSMPM Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 65 GHz; single-port SMPM or multi-position ganged Magnum RF™ solutions.
Features
- Miniature push-on connectors; 30% smaller than SMP
- Bullet adaptors for board-to-board blind mate applications
- Magnum RF™ ganged, multi-position solutions (cable-to-board & board-to-board)
- Low VSWR
- Full detent and smooth bore for varying retention forces
- Straight, right-angle and edge mount
- .047, .086 and Samtec 23 AWG low-loss millimeter wave cable assemblies
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 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
- Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
TNCA, Precision RF, 50 OhmTNCA, Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 18 GHz
Features
- Performance to 18 GHz
- Air dielectric design for low VSWR and insertion loss
- Excellent voltage breakdown resistance
- Superior average power handling
- Available on RF180 and RF280 cable assemblies
- Cable connectors available
N Type 50 OhmType N RF Connectors, Cables, and Assemblies, 50 Ohm
Robust RF Type N connectors interface with threaded coupling, 50 Ohm
Features
- 3 GHz or 18 GHz performance options
- Straight, right-angle or bulkhead
- RG 174/316/178/58, or .178" and .277" low loss microwave cable assemblies available
BNC 75 & 50 OhmBNC 75 & 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
75 Ohm and 50 Ohm BNC miniature quick connect/disconnect RF interfaces.
Features
- 75 Ohm: Optimized for 12G-SDI Broadcast Video solutions
- 75 Ohm: Performance to 12 GHz
- 75 Ohm: RG 179, RG 6 or Belden 1694A/4694R cables available
- 50 Ohm: Performance to 4 GHz
- 50 Ohm: RG 174, RG 316, RG 178 cables available
DIN 1.0/2.3 75 OhmDIN 1.0/2.3 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
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 or Belden 4694R/4855R/1694A/1855A cables
HD-BNC 75 OhmHD-BNC, High-Density BNC 75 Ohm RF Connectors, Cables, & Assemblies
HD-BNC 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
- CoaXPress® 2.0 compliant
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 to 10 GHz
- Flexible .047" DIA cable with HMHF1 termination
- .081 mm & 1.13 mm DIA coax cables with MHF1, MHF3 or MHF4 connectors
MCX 50 & 75 OhmMCX Connectors and Cable Assemblies, 50 & 75 Ohm | Samtec
MCX connectors and cable assemblies with 50 & 75 Ohm impedance 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
- 50 Ohm: RG 174, RG 316 or RG 178 cable terminations
- 50 Ohm: Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
- 75 Ohm: RG 179 cable available
MMCX 50 & 75 OhmMMCX Connectors and Cable Assemblies, 50 & 75 Ohm
MMCX connnectors and cable assemblies with 50 & 75 Ohms impedance, featuring snap-on coupling and non-magnetic options.
Features
- Performance to 6 GHz
- Simple snap-on coupling
- 50 Ohm: RG 174, RG 316 or RG 178 cable terminations
- 50 Ohm: Jacks and plugs for high-vibration environments
- 50 Ohm: Jack with switchable internal/external antenna
- 50 Ohm: Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
- 75 Ohm: RG 179 cable available
SMB 50 & 75 OhmSMB 50 & 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
Subminiature interconnects featuring snap-on coupling and a space-saving alternative to SMAs.
Features
- 50 Ohm performance to 6 GHz; 75 Ohm performance to 4 GHz
- Simple snap-on coupling
- 50 Ohm: RG 174, RG 316 or RG 178 cable terminations
- 50 Ohm: Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
- 75 Ohm: RG 179 cable available
TNC 50 OhmTNC 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
Threaded coupling interface in standard and reverse polarity.
Features
- Performance to 6 GHz
- Right-angle through-hole jack
- Straight plug or bulkhead jack
- RG 174, RG 316, RG 178 or RG 58 cable terminations
Magnum RF™ Magnum RF™ Ganged, Multi-Position, High-Frequency Connectors
Ganged, multi-position RF blocks and cable assemblies for millimeter wave applications. Ideal when space is limited and a high operating frequency is required.
Features
- 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
Bulls Eye®Bulls Eye® RF High-Performance Test to 70 GHz
The high-density array designs and advanced cabling solutions within Samtec’s Bulls Eye® product family enable optimized performance, now to 70 GHz. Compression interface, small footprint and high cycle count make Bulls Eye® ideal for high-performance test applications.
Features
- 70 GHz, 50 GHz and 20 GHz test assemblies
- Enables smaller evolution boards and shorter trace lengths
- Compression interface to the board for easy on/off and eliminate soldering costs
- Microstrip or stripline PCB transmission types
- Test boards available for performance verification
- RF Group: dedicated RF engineers provide personal support for meeting specific RF challenges
Shielded Twisted Pair CableShielded Twisted Pair Cable 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
IsoRate®IsoRate® High-Isolation RF Connectors and Cables
These IsoRate® high-isolation rf connectors and cables 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
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