Antenna Switch Connector uses MMCX interface.
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Measuring 10.8 x 5 mm with minimal board height of 3.2 mm, 50 ohm Model 25-501A is in compliance with RoHS requirements. It delivers VSWR less than 1.25 up to 3 GHz with insertion loss of -0.25 dB. Available in PCB/edge mount, 6 GHz unit offers more than 3,000 mating cycles, and can be delivered in tray/reel packaging for high-volume pick-and-place manufacturing.Original Press Release:
EAZY SWITCHING! Industry's First 6 GHz Antenna Switch Connector with MMCX Interface
With the granting of 3G license in China this year, as well as a surge in demands for more wireless mobile electronics including GPS/GSM modules worldwide, Aliner Industries, Inc. from Taiwan has introduced the first high frequency antenna switch connector using the MMCX interface.
Traditional business model has been that customers who desire product differentiation would purchase unique interface from a specific RF coax manufacturer; on the other hand, those who desire more cost effective and greater interoperability would choose an existing common interface shared by all players in the market. With Aliner's MMCX antenna switch connector P/N 25-501A, you get the best of both worlds.
Thanks to its MMCX interface, Aliner 25-501A switch connector offers design engineers the same great features of regular MMCX. 25-501A boasts a minimal board height of 3.2mm, length of 10.8mm and width of 5mm. Available in PCB/edge mount, this 50ohm connector is in compliance with RoHS requirements, delivering VSWR less than 1.25 up to 3 GHz, with insertion loss of -0.25dB and durability of greater than 3000 mating cycles. To satisfy the demands of modern production facilities, Aliner 25-501A MMCX switch connector can be delivered in tray/reel packaging for high volume pick-and-place manufacturing.
"Aliner MMCX switch connector is the result of many of our customers demanding a high performance 6 GHz antenna connector, but without having to pay a premium price charged by RF coax makers who promote their own designs," said Daniel Wu, Aliner's Global Strategic Marketing Director. "As the Wall Mart and DELL experiences told us, and with manufacturing capability increases ten fold in the past 6 years, a great product must achieve a certain amount of market share in order to satisfy the manufacturing capacity without eroding the marginal profit. Why would you pay 70% more when a comparable miniature connector such as 25-501A has backward compatibility, a track record of strong MMCX reliability, can satisfy your functional demands,all at a price that is decreasing each quarter due to wide acceptance?" said Wu. Wu concludes, "Increasingly, the pay-more-for-more business model is being highly challenged due to shorter connector life-cycle and we react by introducing the world's first antenna switch that is non-proprietary for faster/wider market penetration."
As of today, Aliner 25-501A MMCX antenna switch connectors are used by several GPS, RFID, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi OEMs worldwide. First of its kind, Aliner 25-501A will contribute to the overall market share of MMCX, already ranked the world's third most commonly used connectors in 2004.
Aliner is scheduled to ramp up its mass production for 25-501A in March 2005 to further lower the connector costs for its customers. By giving back to those who have supported Aliner, this 6GHz MMCX switch connector is Aliner's gift to the connector world.
Sample pricing starts at $0.97 per 100 lot. Standard delivery is 3 weeks. For more information, please contact Aliner at sales@aliner.com.tw
About Aliner Industries, Inc.
Aliner (www.aliner.com.tw) is a global leader in developing and delivering Coaxial RF connector solutions across the spectrum of wireless electronics applications.
An unrivalled combination of designing and machining expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of today's RF coaxial connector market.
