Multi-Port RF Connectors suit small radios and antenna.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for cable-to-board applications, SSMCX multi-port system is offered in 4- and 8-port options with positive latch and holes in PCB side that accommodate solder pins for stability. Right-angle or vertical PCB connector is available with SMT or through hole configurations; straight versions operate up to 10 GHz. Specific design modifications are available for medical, high-speed test, and higher-frequency applications.
Original Press Release:
IMS 2008: Molex Incorporated to Showcase SSMCX Multi-Port RF Series
RF Connector Series Resolves Size and Need For Higher Frequency LISLE, Ill. - June 3, 2008 - Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) announced today that it will showcase its multi-port SSMCX in an 8 position coaxial connector block on 3.00mm pitch at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium 2008, June 15-20 (Booth 844). The SSMCX multi-port system is designed for cable-to-board applications and comes in 4 and 8 port options. Molex incorporated a positive latch as well as holes in the PCB side that accommodate solder pins for added stability. The PCB connector is available in right angle or vertical and in SMT or through hole configurations. Additional features include: o For medical applications, the SSMCX coaxial contacts are available in non-magnetic materials. o For high speed test applications, a version of the block without the positive latch is available. This allows the connectors to be quickly mated and unmated. The cable contacts are available for very small 0.80mm coax up to RG178 size. o For higher frequency applications, semi-rigid compatible contacts are available in up to RG405 (.086" diameter) cables. The Molex SSMCX connector was developed for very small radio and antenna applications where size and a higher frequency response are critical. SSMCX connectors were first used in an 802.11x radio and antenna for a notebook computer. The cable connectors are available as assemblies or un-assembled for customer assembly. Straight versions operate up to 10 GHz. Because of it's smaller size (~30%), the SSMCX is a good replacement for MMCX. For more information and availability, please contact: Roger Kauffman or John Garing, Molex at 317-834-5600 or by email: rf@molex.com. CONTACT: Sarah Marseille Gibbs & Soell Inc. 847-519-9150 smarseille@gibbs-soell.com
