Modular Coaxial Connectors offer 2, 3, or 4 ports.
Press Release Summary:
CoSMID 75 ohm, surface mountable connectors incorporate plastic housing that can be plated and molded into various configurations. They feature 1.0/2.3 coaxial interface to CECC 22230 with typical reflection factor of less than 0.1 up to 500 MHz. Units can be processed through normal reflow soldering processes at temperatures up to 473°F, and are suited for switching and transmission equipment in telecom applications.
Original Press Release:
ITT Industries, Cannon Launches High Density SMT Coax Connector Series
(October 29, 2003) - ITT Industries, Cannon has introduced a new range of 75 Ohm surface mountable coaxial connectors for switching and transmission equipment in telecom applications. Designed to increase connector density, the CoSMID (Coax Surface Mount Interconnect Device) connectors incorporate a unique plastic housing that can be selectively plated and molded into a variety of configurations. Two, three or four coaxial connector ports can be integrated into a single surface mountable module. Designed with a flat top to facilitate pick-and-place assembly, CoSMID connectors are available in tape-and-reel packages.
"Since traditional devices are no longer appropriate, the telecom industry has been demanding a better solution for surface mount devices. These modular devices are lightweight, and because they combine two, three or four coax ports, we have been able to increase the surface area available for solder pads, ensuring reliable surface mount electrical and mechanical connections," explained product manager, George Blazas.
CoSMID connectors feature the 1.0/2.3 coaxial interface to CECC 22230 with a typical reflection factor of <0.1 up to 500 MHz. The modular design means that designers can incorporate more coax ports on a card edge than ever before. Not only can both sides of the PCB card edge be used because the devices are surface mountable, but for even higher densities, the four port modules are configured and stacked in a 2x2 formation, doubling the line density once more.
"Other alternative approaches use metal-bodied devices which can cause thermal mismatch between connector and PCB. CoSMID connectors are a much closer thermal match to standard FR4, and can be processed through normal reflow soldering processes at temperatures up to 473° F (245°C)," said Blazas. He concludes: "CoSMID should be viewed as a 3D circuit technology, which can accommodate a number of interconnection ports. It is quite possible to add other components, such as decoupling capacitors and filters, and in the future, assembly processes could be simplified, by incorporating front panel elements into the design, resulting in a reduced total cost."
Pricing for the CoSMID connector is $4.00-$7.00 per two-port version depending on quantity, $5.00-$8.00 per three-port version depending on quantity or $8.00-$12.00 per four-port version depending on quantity. Lead times are from six to eight weeks.
ABOUT ITT INDUSTRIES, CANNON
ITT Industries, Cannon (www.ittcannon.com) is an international supplier of connectors, interconnects, cable assemblies, switches, dome arrays, keypads, multi-function grips, panel switch assemblies, I/O card kits, smart card systems and LAN components, as well as a provider of high-speed/high-bandwidth network systems and services.
ITT Industries, Inc. supplies advanced technology products and services in key markets including: electronic interconnects and switches; defense communication, opto-electronics, information technology and services; fluid and water management and other specialty products. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the company generated $4.99 billion in 2002 sales. In addition to the New York Stock Exchange, ITT Industries stock is traded on the Midwest, Pacific, London, Paris and Frankfurt exchanges.
