Compact SMB portfolio delivers automated SMT reflow and rugged RF performance

Amphenol RF has introduced a new high-performance surface-mount straight SMB jack into its wide portfolio of SMB connectors. With a true surface-mount footprint, this connector is created with four gold-plated ground tabs that solder directly to the board for superior coplanarity and automated pick-and-place handling. This 50Ω jack offers a drop-in footprint, which makes it ideal for industrial control modules, test and measurement equipment, avionics and military electronics equipment.

This surface-mount SMB jack delivers reliable RF connectivity up to 4GHz in temperatures from -65C to +165C enabling it to maintain high-performance in harsh environments. The body, coupling sleeve and centre contact are machined from gold-plated brass that supplies corrosion resistance, while the insulator uses natural PTFE. The ruggedised construction of this SMB jack allows for a minimum of 500 mating cycles and a VSWR of less than or equal to 1.20. This connector is excellent for broadband data acquisition, radar and control network applications where signal integrity is critical to system operations.

The new surface-mount SMB jack joins a growing line of RF interconnect systems available as off-the-shelf solutions.