The tremendous growth of wireless communication around the world has spawned the development of more types of RF connectors than was ever imaginable a mere twenty years ago. Radio frequency connectors today are providing critical links to a substantial amount of equipment, including networking, cellular communications, radio frequency identification, global positioning systems, mobile radio systems and many more. Understanding the factors that impact the selection as well as the design of RF connectors is essential knowledge for a design engineer who works with RF circuits. This learning module explores the features and applications of the most common types of RF connectors.
Parts Used within the Module
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| MOLEX 73100-010573100-0105 RF Coaxial Connector BNC Coaxial Right Angle Jack Solder 50 ohm Phosphor Bronze | MOLEX 73216-271073216-2710 RF Coaxial Connector TNC Coaxial Right Angle Jack 50 ohm Phosphor Bronze | |
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| Subminiature RF Connectors | ||
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| MOLEX 73298-003073298-0030 RF Coaxial Connector BMA Straight Plug Crimp 50 ohm RG55 RG142 RG223 RG400 | MOLEX 73403-626373403-6263 RF Coaxial Connector FAKRA II SMB Coaxial Straight Plug Crimp 50 ohm RG174 RG316 Phosphor Bronze | MOLEX 73174-004073174-0040 RF Coaxial Connector DIN 41626 DIN 1.0/2.3 Right Angle Jack Through Hole Vertical 50 ohm |
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| MOLEX 73254-009073254-0090 RF Coaxial Connector QMA Coaxial Straight Plug Solder 50 ohm RG174 RG188 RG316 Brass | MOLEX 73100-011473100-0114 RF Coaxial Connector SMA Coaxial Right Angle Jack Through Hole Right Angle 50 ohm | MOLEX 73251-045073251-0450 RF Coaxial Connector SMA Coaxial Straight Plug Crimp 50 ohm RG174 RG188 RG316 Brass |
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| MOLEX 73100-010373100-0103 RF Coaxial Connector SMB Coaxial Right Angle Jack Through Hole Right Angle 50 ohm Brass | MOLEX 73100-025773100-0257 RF Coaxial Connector SMB Coaxial Right Angle Plug Crimp 50 ohm RG174A RG188A RG316 | |
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| Microminiature RF Connectors | ||
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| MOLEX 73415-100173415-1001 RF Coaxial Connector MMCX Coaxial Right Angle Jack Solder 50 ohm Beryllium Copper | MOLEX 73415-215273415-2152 RF Coaxial Connector MMCX Coaxial Right Angle Plug Solder 50 ohm | |
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| MOLEX 73366-006173366-0061 RF Coaxial Connector MCX Coaxial Straight Jack Through Hole Vertical 50 ohm Beryllium Copper | MOLEX 73366-002273366-0022 RF Coaxial Connector MCX Coaxial Straight Plug Crimp 50 ohm RG316 Brass | |
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| Ultra-microminiature RF connectors | ||
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| MOLEX 73100-003373100-0033 RF Coaxial Connector N Coaxial Straight Jack Crimp 50 ohm RG58 RG141 RG303 | ||
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