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Features & Benefits
 Low IMD and VSWR
 Self-flaring design ensures ease of installation
 Pre-assembled gasket protects against dust (P68) and
water (IP68) per IEC 169.
 Limited internal junctions reduce sources of IMD.
 Silver-plated contacts and silver or white
 bronze-plated bodies deliver a high conductivity and
corrosion resistance for a long, trouble-free life.
 Easy-Hex coupling nut allows tightening by hand or with
a standard wrench for ease of mating.
Applications
 Antennas
 Base Stations
 Broadcast
 Cable Assembly
 Lightning Protection
 Satellite Communications
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1.0/2.3
Features & Benefits
 Push-pull coupling with patented locking
mechanism allows quick installation
 Push-pull offers safe coupling.
 Locking mechanism will not vibrate loose as
threaded connectors are prone to do.
 Push-pull connectors can be more densely packed
saving panel space in components that are
shrinking in size.
Applications
 Base Stations
 Cable Assemblies
 Components (Filters)
 Routers
 Switching Equipment
 Telecom
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1.6/5.6
Features & Benefits
 Meets IEC 169-13, DIN 47295 and NFC 93-570 international specifications
designed for SMT
 Plugs and bulkhead jacks are available in crimp-crimp termination versions
 Threaded coupling designed for quick connect/disconnect allows safe coupling
Applications
 Base Stations
 Cable Assembly
 Computer/LAN
 Routers
 Switching Equipment
 Telecom
 Wireless
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AFI Connectors
Features & Benefits
 Available as AFI-75 for DC-2 GHz 75 Ω
systems
 Available as AFI-50 for DC-6 GHz 50 Ω
systems
 In-Line or Dual-row
 Scalable Quantities
 Lower Integrated Cost
 Industry leading Float System
– .030 Total Radial Float (+/-.015)
– .040 Total Axial Float (+/-.020)
Applications
 CMTS
 Internet Switch/Routers
 Military-Aerospace
 Telecommunications
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AMC
Features & Benefits
 Easy snap-snap-on/off mating
 Ultra low-profile (2.5mm mating height)
 Small foot print (3mm x 3mm)
 100% Compatible with Hirose U.FL series
Applications
 WLAN
 Notebook Computers
 Remote Measuring Equipment
 Bluetooth
 GPS
 PDA
 EVDO and EVDV PCMCIA Cards
 Portable Devices
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BNC / RP-BNC
Features & Benefits
 Bayonet coupling mechanism provides quick mating and unmating
 50 Ω and 75 Ω impedance designs allow customers to match system requirements
 50 Ω and 75 Ω connectors are intermateable
 Three grades of connectors are available for military, industrial and commercial applications
Applications
 Antennas
 Base Stations
 Broadcast (75 Ω)
 Cable Assemblies
 Computers/LANs
 Mil-Aero
 Radios
 Satellite Communications
 Surge Protection
 Telecom
 Instrumentation
 Oscilloscopes
 Medical Equipment
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FAKRA SMB Connectors
Features & Benefits
 Interface is keyed and colored to
ensure mating with correct systems
 Based on standard SMB connectors
for commonality
 Latching mechanism provides
positive retention
 Available in single, dual and threeway configurations
Applications
 Telematics, including:
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

GPS
Satellite Radio (SDARS)
Cellular
Bluetooth
Remote vehicle diagnostics
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FME
Features & Benefits
 Crimp assembly providing easy installation
 Between Series adapters available for ease of
adaptability
Applications
 Telecommunications
 Wireless
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HN
Features & Benefits
 HN - 3/4-20 thread withstands rugged applications
Applications
 Instrumentation
 Cable Assemblies
 Components
 MIL Aerospace
 Airframe
 Test & Measurement
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MCX
Features & Benefits
 Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 6 GHz
 Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces installation time
 Accommodates a wide range of miniature RG flexible coaxial cables
Applications
 Automotive
 Base Station
 Components
 GPS
 Head End Equipment
 Instrumentation
 PC/LAN
 Radios
 Telecom
 WLAN
 Wireless/Networks Antenna
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MMCX
Features & Benefits
 Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 6 GHz
 Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces installation time
 Conforms to European CECC 22000 specifications
 Available in straight and right angle plugs and printed circuit board connectors
Applications
 Antennas
 Base stations
 Broadband communications
 Cable assemblies
 Components
 GPS
 Instrumentation
 PCMCIA cards
 Radio boards
 Satellite Communications
 Telecom
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Mini-BNC
Features & Benefits
 Smaller size for increased density of up to 40%
 Positive locking bayonet system
 Designed to be a drop-in replacement and used with
the Telco DS3 application
 Compatible with the present field installer tooling and
strip dimensions
Applications
 Central Office Switching Networks
 Optical Routers
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Mini 75W SMB
Features & Benefits
 75 Ω snap-on coupling allows for quick installation
 Same interface as 50 Ω SMB
 Product interchangeable with competitors
 Diecast components which offers low cost solution
Applications
 Telecommunication
 Switching Equipment
 Networking
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Mini-UHF
Features & Benefits
 Miniature 3/8-24 thread size provides excellent RF
performance
 The small size and light weight provide excellent electrical
characteristics
 Crimp-type cable terminations provide low installation
cost
 Diecast bodies and molded insulators ensure low cost
 Teflon insulators provide higher temperature range
Applications
 Antennas
 Automotive
 Cable Assembly
 Cellular
 Mil/Aero
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Precision
Features & Benefits
 Interface dimensions minimize distortion and deterioration of the mating
surfaces
 Fixed bead-contact assembly prevents transmission of mating torques to circuit
elements
 M7xO.75 thread for coupling durability and small overall connector size
 Mating sequence touches outer contacts before center contacts
 Plug coupling nut extends beyond the male center contact
Applications
 Cable Assemblies
 Instrumentation
 Military
 Radio Astronomy
 Satellite Communications
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QDS
Features & Benefits
 Push-Pull Coupling allows for quick installation and safe coupling
 Push-pull plugs can be mated with standard QDS jacks and receptacles
 Available in white, bronze or silver
 Low insertion force of < 10N
 Crimp center contact and outer ferrule which allows for quick installation
 Durable and rugged design capable of 500 + mating cycles
Applications
 Base Stations
 Cable Assemblies
 Components (Filters)
 Switching Equipment
 Telecom
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QMA
Features & Benefits
 Fast Snap-On Mating (Up to 10x less time than SMA)
 Denser packaging because wrench clearance is not required (12.4 mm pitch for
QMA vs. 14 mm pitch for SMA)
 Utilizes the same RF line as SMA for excellent performance to 6 GHz
 Unique interface mechanism creates a solid butt joint for low RF leakage
 Can be rotated 360° when mated
Applications
 Base station equipment
 Amplifiers
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QWS
Features & Benefits
 No active components which reduces need for maintenance
 Absorbs multiple lightning strikes which eliminates the need to replace
components
 Multiple designs for all major frequency ranges
 Cable attachment unique gasket system which eliminates water intrusion
 Cable attachment versions lower total installed cost, need for cable plug is
eliminated
Applications
 Antenna
 LAN
 Base Stations
 Test Equipment
 Broadcast
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SC
Features & Benefits
 MIL qualified per M39012 provides consistent performance and dependability
Applications
 Instrumentation
 Cable Assemblies
 Components
 MIL Aerospace
 Airframe
 Test & Measurement
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SMA / RP-SMA
Features & Benefits
 Broadband performance DC to 18 GHz with low reflection stainless steel
construction and ¼-36 threaded coupling
 Brass SMA available in nickel or gold plating which provides approximately 30%
cost reduction with 250 mating cycles
 Available for .085” and .141” diameter semi-rigid cables and all the standard
flexible cables including double shielded RG-316
 Phase Adjustable SMA connectors provide ease of mechanical screw adjustments
Applications
 Base Stations
 Cable Assemblies
 Instrumentation
 Mil/Aero
 PC/LAN
 Process Controls
 Telecom
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SMB
Features & Benefits

Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 4 GHz

Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces installation time.
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Various plating options in nickel, gold, and tin lead.
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SMB PCB slide-on plug and jack allows board-to-board mounting with a low insertion force
Applications
 Automotive
 Base Stations
 Cable Assemblies
 Components
 Instrumentation
 Video Systems
 PC/LAN
 Process Controls
 Radio Boards
 Surge Protection
 Telecom
 Test and Measurement
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SMC
Features & Benefits
 Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 10 GHz
 Conforms to the interface dimensions of MIL-STD-348
 10-32 screw-on (threaded) coupling mechanism allows performance to 10GHz with low
reflection.
 Right Angle connectors available in one piece construction
Applications
 Antennas
 Automotive (GPS)
 Base Stations
 Cable Assemblies
 Instrumentation
 Video Systems
 Process Controls
 Radio Boards
 Telecom
 Test and Measurement
 Video Systems
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SMP and Mini-SMP
Features
 Smaller Package Size
 Higher Frequency Range
SMP
– SMP: typically used to 20 GHz
– MSMP: typically used to 40 GHz
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Compensate for Radial and Axial Misalignment
Applications
 Optical Nodes
 Board to Board Interconnect
 Phased array antennas
Mini-SMP
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SSMB
Features & Benefits
 Lightweight
 Snap-on interface for quick and easy installation
 Small size
 Excellent performance in devices up to 4 GHz
Applications
 Base Stations
 Satellite Radio Receivers
 Mil/Aero
 Instrumentation
 Telecom
 Process Controls
 Cable Assemblies
 PC/LAN
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TNC / RP-TNC
Features & Benefits
 Threaded coupling interface ensures connector will not de-couple in vibration-intensive
applications
 Performance from 0 - 11 GHz operations in many applications
 Available in both standard and reverse polarity interfaces
Applications
 Antennas
 Base Stations
 Cable Assembly
 Cellular
 Instrumentation
 Mil-Aero
 WLAN Networks
 Radar
 Telecom
 RFID Readers
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Triax
Features & Benefits
 Available in Type C, BNC and TNC interfaces
 5000V peak with Teflon insulators.
 Solder/Clamp assembly procedure requires no special crimp tools
 Precision machined for consistent performance provides dependability
Applications
 Mil/Aero
 Airframe
 Shipboard
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Twinax
Features & Benefits
 Polarized key and keyway construction guarantees correct dual contact mate
 Large threaded connectors designed for rugged use
 Crimp contacts ensures lower cost of installation
 Clamp assembly allows quick assembly without requiring special tools
 2 Stud bayonet design allows quick and easy coupling
Applications
 Mil/Aero
 Computer Networks/LAN
 Process Equipment
 Cable Assembly
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Twin BNC
Features & Benefits
 Polarized key and keyway construction guarantees correct dual contact mate
 Large threaded connectors designed for rugged use
 Crimp contacts ensures lower cost of installation
 Clamp assembly allows quick assembly without requiring special tools
 2 Stud bayonet design allows quick and easy coupling
Applications
 Cable Assembly
 MIL-Aerospace
 Computer Networks/LAN
 Process Equipment
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Type F
Features & Benefits
 Patent pending contact design provides a truly cylindrical coaxial contact and
provides superior RF performance and excellent insertion/withdrawal
characteristics
 30dB return loss to 1 GHz ensures a high performance specification that
outperforms competition
 Multiple PCB mount packages: surface mount, edge mount, right angle and
straight
 Accommodates .022-.042 inch center conductor sizes
Applications
 Cable Assemblies
 CATV
 CIMs
 Head End Equipment
 High Speed Cable Modems
 Hybrid Fiber Coax Networks
 Set Top Boxes
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Type G
Features & Benefits
 Push-on blind mate capabilities using BeCu springs provide quick
installation and multiple matings
 Version available with 15 Amp continuous current capability meets
new generation equipment for HFC Networks (Hybrid Fiber Coax)
 Truly cylindrical coaxial contact provides superior
 RF performance and excellent insertion/withdrawal characteristics
 30 dB return loss to 1 GHz with 10 Amp current capability. 20 dB
return loss with
Applications
 CATV
 Head End Equipment
 Components (Amplifiers)
 Hybrid Fiber Coax Networks
 Set Top Boxes
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Type N
Features & Benefits
 Accommodates a wide range of medium to miniature-sized RG coaxial cables in a rugged
medium-sized design
 Broad line of Military (M39012), Industrial (UG) and Commercial (RFX) grade products
available.
 Meets many customer application demands with plug styles available in straight and right angle
and jack styles available in panel mount, bulkhead mount, and receptacle
Applications
 Antennas
 Base Stations
 Broadcast
 Instrumentation
 Microwave Radio
 Mil-Aero
 PCS
 Radar
 Radios
 Satellite Communications
 Surge Protection
 WLAN
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UHF
Features & Benefits

Optional reducing adapters accommodate a wide range of popular coaxial cables

Solder termination types require no special assembly tools

Crimp termination types provide a lower cost installation method

Large-size threaded coupling is rugged design

Non-demanding specifications and low cost
Applications
 Antennas
 Cable Assembly
 Low Frequency Applications
 Public Address Systems
 CB Radios
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Automotive – FAKRA II Plug
Integrated Housing
Dielectric Insulator
Body
Crimp Ferrule
Total Component
Count = 5
Three parts
eliminated
Pin Contact
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Automotive – FAKRA II Jack
Housing
Insulator
Spring Ring
Body
Total Component
Count = 6
Three parts
eliminated
Socket
Contact
Crimp
Ferrule
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Automotive – Generation II FAKRA
Plug PCB R/A
 Full die cast metal interface to
comply with USCAR mechanical
requirements
 Colored high temperature plastic
ring
 Tape and reel packaging
 Anti-tipping geometry for
automated SMT processing
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Automotive – Generation II FAKRA
Plug PCB End-Launch
 End launch surface mount center
contact for reduced cost and
superior RF
 Pin and Paste ground legs for high
mechanical strength
 Anti-tipping geometry for
automated SMT processing
 Utilizes standard high temperature
Plug housing
 Body opening for automated video
inspection of contact solder joint
 Die cast body offers low cost
Video Inspection Hole
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Automotive – Triple
FAKRA
 New three position FAKRA
connector to meet expanding
Automotive RF requirements
 Ultra-compact profile to meet tight
space requirements
 Design win based on Amphenol
being the only supplier to meet all
of GM’s design requirements
 Integrates standard Delphi clip
provision
 Utilizes FAKRA II components for
commonality and economy of scale
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AMC Series
 Features
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Very small package size
50 Ohm
DC-6 GHz
Snap-On Mating
High volume manufacturing w/
low cost structure
 Applications
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Wireless systems
WLAN
RF ID
Bluetooth
Inventory/Barcode Scanners
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AMC Series
 AMC jumpers with new cables
– 1.13mm: original release, single shield,
most popular
– 1.32mm: double shielded version of
1.13 for improved shielding
– 1.37mm: larger cable, single shield,
reduced IL, better solderablity
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AMC Series
 AMC PCB Jack: A-1JB
– New P/N designates newly tooled part with 100% Amphenol
design and construction.
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AMC Series
 AMC Removal Tool
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AMC Micro-Cable Connectors
 Standard Connectors for AMC and Micro-Cable
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MMCX
SSMB
1.0/2.3
SMA
BNC
TNC
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AMC I/O Solutions
 Some applications require I/O
solutions with direct cable
attachment to an AMC jumper
– Benefits:
• Direct cable attachment offer both
straight and R/A options
• Eliminates one AMC mate which
must be performed by the customer
– Drawbacks:
• The small AMC 1.13 cable
requires additional labor operations
to terminate to a standard
machined connector especially in a
straight configuration
• Total solution cost is higher than
utilizing an adapter
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WLAN – Isolation Board
Assembly
 Application: Wireless Meter Reading
 Provides vertical integration of entire
assembly manufacture for customer
 Isolates line power from the antenna
 Incorporates ¼ Wave Stub in PCB trace
for lightning surge protection
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Over-Mold Connectors
Features & Benefits
7/16 (F)
Bulkhead
 Low IMD
 Low VSWR
 Factory assembled and certified
 Lower total cost
Applications
 Base Station installation market
N (M)
Right
Angle
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GANG Mated 50 Ω and 75 Ω
Connectors
Features & Benefits
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Floating System
In-line or Dual-row
Scalable Quantities
Multiple Interfaces
Lower Integrated Cost
Applications
 CMTS
 Internet Switch/Routers
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MCX Gang-Mate
 Features:
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75 or 50 Ohm
Typically DC-3GHz
Isolation better than 76 dB to 1 GHz
High float version for axial
misalignment of up to .070”
– Scalable
 Applications
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CMTS
Aerospace
Board to board
Input/Output
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Why Not AFI?
– MCX solutions are cable based only
– AFI is utilized for fixed board to board solutions
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Metal MMCX SMT
Features & Benefits
 Metal body for strength
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Large Footprint for strong SMT joint
R/A contact for inspection
Applications

Low Profile
Machined Body
for Strength
R/A Contact
for Exposed
SMT Joint
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MMCX Low-Profile
Features & Benefits
 Extremely low profile
 SMT mounting
 Standard MMCX interface
Applications
 Low Profile
Low-Profile
MMCX Plug
MMCX Surface
Mount Jack
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AFI Series Board to Board
Features & Benefits
 75 Ω AFI interface operates DC to
2 GHz
 Provides .040” axial misalignment
and .030” radial
 Drop in replacement for AEP
SLBSA
Applications
 Board to Board
 Routers
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SMB 45° 75 Ω Plug
Features & Benefits
 Allows tight pitch spacing of .350” Min.
 Allows 360° rotation without interference
 Designed for 735A cable
 Closed entry interface
Applications
 Central Office Equipment
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Blind Mate Type N
Features & Benefits
 Floating mounting system compensates
for axial and radial misalignment
 Can be provided with or without EV
seal
Floating Panel
Mount Plug
Applications
 Gang or Blind-Mate high power
systems
 Mil/Aero
BeCu Outer
Contact
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LMR Cable Connectors
Features
 LMR cables are growing in
popularity because of low loss,
flexibility and reduced cost
 Utilize standard crimp attachment
for quick installation
 Number designation refers to
Jacket O.D.
 Available for SMA, N and TNC
Families
Applications
 Base Stations
 WLAN
SMA Connectors
for LMR 195, 300
and 400
R/A N for
LMR 195, 300
and 400
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RF Switch
 Features
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Single Pole Double Throw RF Switch
Compact Size
Surface Mount, lead free
Low VSWR and Insertion Loss DC-3 GHz
High Isolation between RF lines (-40 dB
min)
– Optimized materials and construction for
highly competitive cost structure
 Applications
– Telecommunications systems
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RF Switch
Common
 Schematic
Normally Closed
Normally Open
+24VDC
GND
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RF Switch
Solenoid Plunger
Solenoid Coil
Solenoid Body
Actuator
Lower Body
Spring
RF Contacts
PCB Insulators
PCB Contacts
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RF Switch
Static State, Normally
Closed RF Path
Activated, Normally
Open RF Path
+24VDC
GND
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RF Switch
 Body solder pad
shape optimized
for low isolation
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Contact Persons
 Director, Business Development, Asia - Conway Hui
– Chui@AmphenolRF.com
– +853 9569 4635
 Director, Operations and Special Projects – Sam Lau
– S.Lau@Amphenolkj.com.tw
– +86 138 2889 2445
 Principle RF Engineer, Asia – Jett Fu
– JFu@AmphenolRF.com
– +86 135 6079 2135