RF connector for mission critical designs – video
Smiths Interconnect has launched a range of connectors that enables faster and more reliable connectivity across a range of mission critical industry sectors and applications.
The SMPM Mini-Lock RF Connector from Smiths Interconnect enables extremely high frequency operation at a signal of up to 110 GHz, one of the highest frequency components on the market currently as many other connectors max out at 65GHz. This leads to more reliability, faster speed and lower downtime says Smiths.
The sub-miniature push on micro (SMPM) connector system has been developed for mission critical applications such as satellites, space flight, radars, autonomous vehicles and other applications that require reliable communications with low-to-no downtime.
A key feature of the patent pending connector system is a robust locking mechanism that creates a more reliable connection and a better transfer of data and information download between connected applications.
The insertion force is 2.5lb to engage and 0.5lb to disengage for easier assembly and maintenance, while maintaining an insertion loss of 0.04*√f in GHz.
The RF connector is designed and built to operate in high stress environments, including extreme vibrating and shock conditions, such as in outer space. The product is compact, lightweight, highly reliable and can also function in extreme temperatures ranging from -65 °C to +165 °C.
“This specialist, highly-engineered product encapsulates our innovative approach. We aim to drive forward global connectivity to serve frontier industries and sectors, always focused on serving our customers at their point of need,” said Tullio Panarello, Vice President and General Manager of the Fibre Optics and RF Components Business Unit at Smiths Interconnect.
The RF connector system is qualified to MIL-STD-202G, Method 204 for vibration and MIL-STD-202G, Method 213, Condition I for shock.
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