Cable Assemblies
Build your RF cable assembly 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 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 up to 90 GHz
- Ideal for E-band applications
- Robust mechanical design, high mating cycles
- 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
- 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 up to 50 GHz
- Available on RF23C, RF047-A, RF085 and RF086 cable assemblies
- Compression, board level interconnects for stripline or microstrip transmission
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
- Available on RF23C, RF047-A, RF085 and RF086 cable assemblies
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 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
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 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
- 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 OhmN Type 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
Robust N Type interface with threaded coupling
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 up to 12 GHz
- 75 Ohm: RG 179, RG 6 or Belden 1694A/4694R cables available
- 50 Ohm: Performance up 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 OhmHigh-Density BNC 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
High-Density 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
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 50 & 75 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables
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
- 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 50 & 75 Ohm Connectors and Cables
Micro-miniature interconnects with snap-on coupling.
Features
- Performance up 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 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
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
- 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
- Assembly options: Dual Row (BE70A, BE40A, BDRA) or Quad Row (BQRA)
- 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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