RF Original Solutions

High-frequency and low-frequency RF products that are unique to Samtec. This includes Bulls Eye® for test and measurement, Magnum RF™ multi-port blocks and cable assemblies, Flexible Waveguide for E-band, Ganged and Micro-Mini Systems, 100 Ohm Shielded Twisted Pair Assembly, IsoRate® high-isolation RF, and 75 Ohm or high-vibration MMCX solutions.


Bulls Eye®Bulls Eye® RF High-Performance Test to 90 GHz

Bulls Eye® high-performance test assembly features a high-density space saving design that enables smaller evaluation boards and shorter trace lengths in test and measurement applications. The Bulls Eye® block compression mounts to the board for placement directly adjacent to the SerDes being characterized. The solderless design improves overall cost and is easy to use within a lab setting.

Features
  • 90 GHz, 70 GHz, 50 GHz and 40 GHz test assemblies
  • Compression mounts to the board for placement directly adjacent to the SerDes being characterized
  • Solderless design improves cost
  • Easy to use within a lab setting
  • Microstrip/CPW or Stripline PCB transmission
  • End 2 connection to instrumentation: 1.00 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm or 2.92 mm
  • High-density, space-saving design
  • Single or double row
  • Test boards available for performance verification
  • RF Group: dedicated RF engineers provide personal support for meeting specific RF challenges
Products
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  • BE90A
  • BE70A
  • BE40A
Bulls Eye®

Magnum RF™ Magnum RF™ Ganged, Multi-Port, High-Frequency Connectors

Ganged, multi-port 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
Products
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  • GC47
  • GC86
  • GPPC
  • GPPB
  • PRFIA
Magnum RF™

Flexible WaveguideFlexible Waveguide Cable Assemblies and Adaptors

Samtec’s new, high-frequency micro waveguide technology supports the demands of next generation millimeter wave systems. It uses a cable design allowing flexibility and a reduced size, yet also maintains loss performance similar to that of a traditional waveguide.

Features
  • 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)
Products
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  • WF12
  • WGBA
  • WF15
Flexible Waveguide

Ganged Micro ScaleGanged Micro Scale RF Jacks, Plugs, and Cables

Samtec's ganged micro-miniature high-performance RF jacks, plugs, and cables are on a 5.00 mm pitch and available as board-to-board or cable-to-board systems.

Features
  • 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
Products
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  • GRF1-C
  • GRF1H-C
  • GRF7-C
  • GRF7H-C
  • GRF1-J
  • GRF1-P
  • GRF7-J
  • GRF7-P
Ganged Micro Scale

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
Products
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  • C28S
  • CJT-TH
  • CJT-BH
Shielded Twisted Pair Cable

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
Products
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  • IJ5C
  • IJ5H
  • IJ5
  • IP5
IsoRate®

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

Micro-mini interconnects with higher extraction force.

Features
  • Performance to 6 GHz
  • Simple snap-on coupling
  • Straight plug or jack
  • RG 179 cable termination
Products
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  • MMCX7-TH
  • MMCX7-CA
  • RF179
  • GRF7H-C
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
  • Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
Products
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  • MMCXV-CA
  • MMCXV-TH
  • MMCXV-EM
High-Vibration MMCX

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