Vertical Launch Compression-Mount PCB Connectors

Product catalog summary

Overview
Southwest Microwave, Inc. specializes in high-performance microwave connectors, particularly vertical launch compression-mount PCB connectors. These connectors are designed for microstrip or grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW) designs and offer solderless installation, making them reusable and convenient for various board materials and thicknesses.

Key Features

Low VSWR, low insertion loss, and low RF leakage.
High temperature tolerance and rugged durability.
Excellent repeatability and performance up to 110 GHz.

Product Specifications

1.0 mm Connectors: Operate from DC to 110 GHz with a VSWR of 1.35:1 max across 70 to 105 GHz and 1.6:1 max across the full 110 GHz bandwidth.
1.85 mm Connectors: Operate from DC to 67 GHz with a VSWR of 1.25:1 max.
2.92 mm Connectors: Operate from DC to 40 GHz with a VSWR of 1.15:1 max.

Design Assistance

Offers printed circuit board layout and connector part number recommendations.
Provides 3D models for mechanical layout and HFSS models for EM simulations.

Material and Construction

Connector housing made from CRES Alloy UNS S30300, passivated.
Contacts made from BeCu, Au plated.
Center contact capture made from Ultem 1000.

Environmental Specifications

Temperature range: -55 to +165 °C.

Applications
These connectors are suitable for high-reliability and space applications, defense, instrumentation, integrated-circuit, and PCB evaluation applications.

Catalog excerpts

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PERFORMANCE LEADER IN MICROWAVE CONNECTORS Vertical Launch Compression-Mount PCB Connectors Low VSWR Low Insertion Loss Low RF Leakage High Temperature Rugged & Durable Excellent Repeatability Southwest Microwave, Inc. +1 (480) 783-0201 | www.southwestmicrowave.com

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Vertical Launch Connectors DC to 110 GHz TOP PERFORMANCE SOLDERLESS CONNECTORS For microstrip or grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW) designs, Southwest Microwave vertical launch connectors provide optimal signal integrity, are reusable and can be installed without soldering. Suitable for various board materials and thicknesses, the vertical launch connectors reduce footprint requirements without sacrificing performance, resulting in design and installation convenience. 1.0 mm (W) DC to 110 GHz (24359-001J) VSWR of 1.35:1 max across 70 to 105 GHz and a VSWR of 1.6:1 max across the complete 110...

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Vertical Launch Connectors DC to 110 GHz 1.85 mm (V) DC to 67 GHz (18359-001J) VSWR of 1:25:1 max across 67 GHz bandwidth. Data represent two 1.85 mm connectors mounted on 8 mil RO4003 test-board. 2.92 mm (K) DC to 40 GHz (10359-002J) VSWR of 1.15:1 max across 40 GHz. Data represent two 2.92 mm connectors mounted on 8 mil RO4003 testboard. © 2019 Southwest Microwave, Inc. • Tempe, Arizona, USA • + 1 (480) 783-0201 • www.southwestmicrowave.com/intercon

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Southwest Microwave is the leader in high performance millimeter wave and microwave interconnect products for hi-rel / space, defense, instrumentation, integrated-circuit and PCB evaluation applications. ► Printed circuit board layout and connector part number recommendation ► 3D models for mechanical layout ► HFSS models (version 18.0 or newer) for EM simulations upon request and availability SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ► 1.0 mm: Mode free through 110 GHz ► Temperature: -55 to +165 °C 1.85 mm: Mode free through 67 GHz 2.92 mm: Mode free through 40 GHz ► Low VSWR ► Connector Housing:...

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Vertical Launch Compression-Mount PCB Connectors

Vertical Launch Compression-Mount PCB Connectors

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