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Excellence in Connectivity Solutions Daniel Troxler | Overview RF Connector Series | Oct. 07 | Confidential 1

HUBER+SUHNER

Overview RF Connector Series


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


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


General

Selection criteria coaxial connectors

– Pattern/Coupling mechanism

– Impedance

– Frequency range

– Cable type/PCB type

…additional criteria

– Sealing

– Operating temperature

– Working voltage

– Mechanical strength


Major patterns

Cable connectors

Board connectors

Panel connectors


Coupling mechanisms

Standards

– Screwed coupling mechanism

– Bayonet coupling mechanism

– Snap-on coupling mechanism

– Quick-lock coupling mechanism

– Slide-on coupling mechanism


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


Coupling mechanisms

Bayonet coupling mechanism

– Sturdy design and fast mating

– Twist-snap connection

– Best known through the BNC

Typical used in:

– T+M

– Defence


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


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


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


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


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)


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


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


– Consumer electronics


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)


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


0.4 mm / .0157“

0.6 mm

.0236“

MMBX Working Range

Slide side

Snap side


Application example for MMBX


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




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“


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


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:


– Video transmissions

– Industry


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


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


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



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


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


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



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


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


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)



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)



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


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


Further information

– Catalogue „RF Coaxial Connectors General Catalogue“

– Salesnet / Intranet

– Your Application Engineer in Switzerland

– Product Manager


Thanks a lot for your attention!

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