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HUBER+SUHNER
Overview RF Connector Series
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Content and Goals of this Presentation
Understanding of the
– Different Interfaces and its Characteristics
– Different Patterns
– Coupling Mechanisms
With the goal
– to be able to recommend the most suitable solution to our
customers
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General
– There is a huge selection of standardised as well as individually defined coaxial connector series in the world of RF
– The classification of connector series/nomenclature may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer
– The classification in this slide show is based on characteristics as identified
by HUBER+SUHNER
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General
Selection criteria coaxial connectors
– Pattern/Coupling mechanism
– Impedance
– Frequency range
– Cable type/PCB type
…additional criteria
– Sealing
– Operating temperature
– Working voltage
– Mechanical strength
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Major patterns
Cable connectors
Board connectors
Panel connectors
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Coupling mechanisms
Standards
– Screwed coupling mechanism
– Bayonet coupling mechanism
– Snap-on coupling mechanism
– Quick-lock coupling mechanism
– Slide-on coupling mechanism
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Coupling mechanisms
Screwed coupling mechanism
– Most solid coupling
– Consists of thread and coupling nut
– Special care must be paid to the
maximum torque permitted
Typical used in:
– T+M
– Defence
– Telecommunication
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Coupling mechanisms
Bayonet coupling mechanism
– Sturdy design and fast mating
– Twist-snap connection
– Best known through the BNC
Typical used in:
– T+M
– Defence
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Coupling mechanisms
Snap-on coupling mechanism
– Smallest dimensions
– Good for high a packing density
– Quick and easy mating/demating
Typical used in:
– Commonly used on PCBs
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Coupling mechanisms
Quick-lock coupling mechanism (QLF)
– Snap-on interface with self-locking
– Demating by retracting the unlock-sleeve
– Fast an reliable interconnection
– Higher packaging density than screwed
interfaces.
Typical used in:
– Radio base stations
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Coupling mechanisms
Slide-on coupling mechanism
– Very easy handling
– Highest packing density possible
– Mechanism is often used for DIN-
multiport connectors and miniature
connectors
Typical used in:
– Interconnection of daughter boards to
mother boards or multi coax
connections
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Coupling mechanisms
Overview related to H+S connector series
Screwed 7/16, SK, N, PC2.4, PC3.5, SMA, SMC, TNC
Bayonett BNC, BNO, BNT, MHV, SHV
Snap-on MCX, MMCX, SMPX, MMPX, QLA, SMB,
Quick-lock QMA, QN
Slide-on BMA, MMBX, 1.0/2.3, SMS
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Description of abbreviations
Micro miniature coaxial connectors
MCX Miniature Connector
MMCX Micro Miniature Connector
MMPX Micro Miniature Precision Connector
MMBX Micro Miniature Board Connector
SMPX Suhner Micro Miniature Precision Connector (SMP MIL STD)
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Series MCX
Characteristics
– Diameter of center pin and insulator is
equivalent to SMB – but the outer diameter is
30% smaller
– According IEC/CECC standard
– Designed to replace SMB
– DC – 6 GHz
Application:
– RBS/GPS (board applications, internal module
connections)
– T+M
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Series MMCX
Characteristics
– Mini version of MCX (30% smaller)
– HUBER+SUHNER development / open standard
– Mainly cable and PCB connectors
– DC – 6 GHz
Application area:
– GPS
– Defence
– Telecommunication
– Consumer electronics
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Series MMPX
Characteristics
– DC – 65 GHz
– 65 GHz PCB link
– MMCX size
– Developed and patented by HUBER+SUHNER
– Intermateable with MMCX (MMPX w / MMCX m)
Application area:
– PCB applications in general
– Defence
– Digital test equipment (ATE)
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Series MMBX
Characteristics – Developed for PCB applications – Developed and patented by
HUBER+SUHNER – Second source is Radiall – Compensates axial and radial misalignments – Low space requirement – DC – 12.4 GHz Application area: – RBS – Consumer electronics
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0.4 mm / .0157“
0.6 mm
.0236“
MMBX Working Range
Slide side
Snap side
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Application example for MMBX
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Series SMPX
Characteristics
– MIL-SMP style
– Frequency range up to 40 GHz
– Small dimensions – high performance
– Available detent levels: Full detent, limited
detent and smooth bore
Application area:
– Space/Defence/Aviation
– Industrial
– Telecommunication
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Description of abbreviations
Subminiature coaxial connectors
SMA Subminiature A
SMB Subminiature B
SMC Subminiature C
SMS Subminiature „Slide“
PC 3.5 Precision Connector 3.5 mm
PC 2.4 Precision Connector 2.4 mm
SK Suhner K - Band (K-connector is a trademark of Anritsu Corporation)
1.0/2.3 DIN standard
QLA Quick Latch A
BMA Blind mate A
QMA Quick lock „SMA“
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Series SMA
Characteristics
– A lot of different patterns available (over 50
versions)
– Originally developed for the defence industry
– DC – 18 GHz (Special style up to 26.5 GHz)
– MIL standard
Application area:
– UMTS
– T+M, Avionics
– Hermetical sealed possible
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Series SMB
Characteristics
– Design according MIL standard
– Fast connections due to snap interface
– Good performance also in moderate vibration
environments
– DC – 4 GHz
Application areas:
– Telecommunication
– Video transmissions
– Industry
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Series QMA (QLF – Quick Lock Formula)
Characteristics – QMA is based on SMA dimensions – Snap-lock interface – not intermateable with
SMA – No torque spanner required – therefore high
packing density – DC – 6 GHz / 18 GHz Application area: – Telecommunication – Alternative to SMA
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Series BMA
Characteristics
– Blind mate A
– Fixed an floating configuration available
– Axial and radial misalignment is compensated by
outer contact of jack
– DC – 18 GHz
Application area:
– Blind mate (Plug-in modules)
– Microwave applications
– High reliability
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Series SK
Characteristics
– Precision connector for microwave applications up to 40
GHz
– Open standard
– Excellent electrical performance
– “Air interface”
– Intermateable with PC 3.5 and SMA
Application area:
– T+M
– Space/Defence
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Description of abbreviations
Miniature coaxial connectors
BNC Bayonet Neill Concelman (named after Paul Neill, Bell Labs and Carl Concelman, Amphenol)
TNC Threaded Neill Concelman (named after Paul Neill, Bell Labs and Carl Concelman, Amphenol)
BNO 1) Two pin bayonet coupled for balanced twin conductor cables (not intermateable with BNC)
BNT 1)
Triaxial bayonet coupled for triaxial cables (intermateable with BNC for inner conductor and outer screen)
SHV 1)
Safe High Voltage
MHV 1)
Miniature High Voltage
1) No details in this presentation
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Series BNC
Characteristics
– A two stud bayonet coupling mechanism
– Fast and secure connections
– MIL standard
– 50 and 75 connectors available
– DC – 4 GHz (50 Ohm), DC – 1 GHz (75 Ohm and 50
Ohm / 75 Ohm connection)
Application areas:
– Audio/Video
– Low-end test equipment
– Electronics in general
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Series TNC
Characteristics – The design of Series TNC is the same as of BNC
connectors but with a threaded coupling mechanism
– MIL standard – Improvement of the electrical and mechanical
performance – DC – 11 GHz (Precision types 18 GHz) Application areas: – Telecommunication – Aviation – Radar applications
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Description of abbreviations
Coaxial connectors “mid size and big size”
N Neill Connector (named after Paul Neill, Bell Labs)
QN Quick lock „N“
7/16 DIN standard
Quick Fit For corrugated cables, 7/16 and N available, field mountable
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Series N (Quick-Fit version available)
Characteristics
– Very sturdy design
– MIL standard
– Developed for flexible, corrugated copper tube and
Semi-Rigid cables
– DC – 11 GHz (Precision interface DC – 18 GHz)
Application areas:
– Telecommunication (Antenna feeder cables)
– Radio communication
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Series QN (QLF – Quick Lock Formula)
Characteristics
– QN is based on N dimensions
– Snap-lock interface – not intermateable with N
– No torque spanner required – therefore high packing
density
– DC – 6 GHz (some connectors up to 11 GHz)
– IP 68 (when mated)
Application areas:
– Telecommunication (antenna feeder cables)
– Radio communication
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Series 7/16 (Quick-Fit version available)
Characteristics
– Mechanical extremely rugged (7 mm center contact,
16 mm outer contact)
– DIN standard
– Developed for flexible, corrugated copper tube and
Semi-Rigid cables
– Cable entry screwed, soldered or crimped
– DC – 7.5 GHz
Application areas:
– Telecommunication (antenna feeder cables)
– Radio communication
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Adaptors
Adaptor types (rough overview)
„Between series“ Transition between two different series (e.g. BNC/N)
„Within series“ Transition within the same series (e.g. BNC/BNC)
„Standard“ For standard applications with lower el. requirements
„Precision“ Adaptors for test and measurement
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Frequency ranges
Note: Cut-off frequency as well as the coupling mechanism of the connector series limit the frequency range
Frequency table of HUBER+SUHNER coaxial connectors
MMPX
PC2.4
SMPX
SK
PC3.5
SMA
BMA
QMA
N
MMBX
QN
TNC
SMC
7/16
MMCX
MCX
SMB
SMS
1.0/2.3
BNC
BNT
QLA
BNO
SHV
MHV
Frequency (GHz) 0 5 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 5510
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Further information
– Catalogue „RF Coaxial Connectors General Catalogue“
– Salesnet / Intranet
– Your Application Engineer in Switzerland
– Product Manager
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Thanks a lot for your attention!