Solderless PCB Launch Connectors
Solderless PCB Launch Connectors
Introduction:
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Rosenberger offers high performance solderless PCB Launch
Connectors are designed to provide low return loss up to 110 GHz for
single-layer or multi-layer printed circuit boards where the microwave
layer is on the top. They are ideally suited for high frequency chip set
evaluation, demo boards, test fixtures and board characterization.
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Available in:
RPC-2.92 (40 GHz), RPC-1.85 (70 GHz) and RPC-1.00 (110 GHz)
No soldering required
Positioning by dowel pins
Clamping mechanism accommodates a wide range of board
thicknesses while prociding a continuous ground connection between
launch and circuit board
Universal, robust and reusable
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Solderless PCB Launch Connectors
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Solderless PCB Launch Connectors
02K80A-40ML5 (40 GHz Version)
Typical testplot over one connection
Reflection response
in time domain
Reflection response
in frequency domain
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Solderless PCB Launch Connectors
08K80A-40ML5 (70 GHz Version)
Typical testplot over one connection
Reflection response
in time domain
Reflection response
in frequency domain
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Solderless PCB Launch Connectors
01K80A-40ML5 (110 GHz Version)
Typical testplot over one connection
Reflection response
in time domain
Reflection response
in frequency domain
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www.rosenberger.com
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