Samtec releases multi-port SMPM interconnects with threaded coupling
Samtec has announced production quantity availability of its new line of rugged, multi-port SMPM solutions that feature threaded coupling for high thermal shock and vibration environments commonly found in military, aerospace and communication applications.
SMPM multi-port mated sets with the new -S Screw option for threaded coupling are part of Samtec’s Magnum RF product line. Cable assemblies are available with .047” diameter low-loss flexible cable (GC47 Series) or with .086” diameter low-loss flexible cable (GC86 Series). While both cable diameters are small and lend themselves to smaller bundle sizes for weight savings and increased airflow for cooling, there are different advantages for each. GC47 with .047” diameter cable offers greater flexibility with a 0.125” (3.18 mm) minimum bend radius and a higher maximum operating frequency. GC86 with .086” diameter cable operates at a slightly lower frequency but with improved, lower insertion loss. Mating board connectors are available with a stub launch surface mount board termination (GPPC-ST-SL) or edge mount board termination (GPPC-EM). Optional in-line channel counts are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 on a high-density .140” (3.56 mm) pitch. Combining multiple channels into a single housing provides 40-percent greater density, less processing time and better positional alignment.
