RF Connector System Supports WiFi And WiMAX

Jan. 29, 2009

A new low-loss connector represents a cost-effective alternative to standard screw machine connectors for most cable-to-cable and cable-to-PC-board applications through 6 GHz. The new connector family offers a range of configuration options including cable plugs terminated to RG 174 and RG 316 cable types and cable assemblies terminated in IP 67 weatherproof housings. The 50-Ohm connectors cover DC to 6 GHz. Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is a maximum of 1.30:1 from DC to 3 GHz and 1.45:1 from 3 to 6 GHz. The connectors exhibit maximum insertion loss of 0.30 dB from DC to 3 GHz and 0.40 dB from 3 to 6 GHz. Rated at 60 VAC (rms), the connectors hold center contact and outer contact resistance to 20 milliohms. Although these connectors hail from Tyco Electronics, they are just two of the plethora of products available from Digi-Key. Digi-Key also offers products from Analog Devices, Murata, STMicroelectronics, Atmel, Linear Technology, Panasonic, Texas Instruments, and Microchip.

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Nancy Friedrich

RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.