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.
1.00 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm1.00 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 110 GHz
Features
- Performance to 110 GHz
- Cable connector for .047, semi-rigid cable available now
- Excellent repeatability
- Air dielectric design for low VSWR and insertion loss
- Full cable assemblies in development
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
2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm2.92 mm Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 40 GHz
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
- End option on 23 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable (RF23S)
- Board level edge mount upon request
SSMA, Precision RF, 50 OhmSSMA, Precision RF, 50 Ohm
High-frequency Precision RF interconnects to 34 GHz
Features
- Performance to 34 GHz
- PTFE-loaded dielectric
- Reduced size for high-density
- Cable connectors available
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 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 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 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
- CoaXPress® 2.0 compliant
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 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 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
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