Features and Benefits of SMP Coaxial RF Connectors
SMP connectors offer a unique combination of mechanical and electrical advantages that make them indispensable in high-frequency RF systems.
1. High-Frequency Performance
Operate up to 40 GHz, making them suitable for microwave and millimeter-wave applications.
Low Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR), typically ≤1.3 up to 26.5 GHz, minimizing signal reflection and loss.
Excellent insertion loss characteristics, often as low as 0.1√f (GHz) dB max.
2. Compact and Lightweight Design
Subminiature size supports dense packaging and space-constrained environments.
Ideal for miniaturized modules, such as phased array antennas and quantum computing devices.
3. Robust Mechanical Design
Push-on coupling mechanism enables quick mating and unmating without tools.
Designed to accommodate both axial (up to 0.25 mm) and radial (up to 0.51 mm) misalignments, enabling blind mating.
Durable with mating cycles exceeding 100 for full detent and up to 1000 for smooth bore versions.
Resistant to shock, vibration, moisture, and thermal extremes (−65 °C to +165 °C).
4. Versatile Connector Configurations
Available in straight and right-angle styles.
Cable-to-board, board-to-board, and panel-mount configurations.
Compatible with flexible, semi-rigid, and conformable coaxial cables.
Floating bullet adapters enable board-to-board connections with misalignment compensation.
