Molex has introduced a new multi-port RF (MPRF) coaxial cable-to-board solution and provides printed circuit board (PCB) designers and test engineers with secure electrical connections for high vibration conditions.
The MPRF solution features a rugged single-shell design with double latches to support the weight of the coaxial cable, ensuring secure multi-port RF I / O connections. The compact connector also meets the need to reduce the space requirements of electronic equipment in many industries such as telecommunications and networking. Data communications and computing; medical and aerospace and defense.
Darren Schauer, Molex Product Manager, said: "Small connectors are more sensitive to environmental factors than larger connectors, especially under high vibration conditions, they may move or completely disengage within the housing and cause system failure." The MPRF connector was designed to meet the miniaturization needs of these next-generation devices, while providing an extremely durable solution that prevents the cables from being misplaced in a rugged housing. "
The pitch of the connectors is 3.75mm, which can accept 2.1mm Cable diameter (RG-316) to save PCB space. The rugged housing can withstand at least 500 mates, while a 1mm contact wiper ensures proper engagement under extreme conditions. 4-, 6-, and 8-port configurations provide greater design flexibility, and the frequency range from DC to 6GHz supports a wide range of potential applications. The company said that the non-magnetic version provides near 1.0 relative dielectric constant and high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for imaging systems in medical and aerospace applications.
