TE Connectivity NanoRF edge launch connector

TE Connectivity (TE) has introduced the NanoRF edge launch connector. This product offers higher density and ruggedness over SMPM and SMPS edge launch options, and integrates the RF above an optical interconnect (with TE’s hybrid RF/optical modules).This product offers higher density and ruggedness over SMPM and SMPS edge launch options, and the technology can be leveraged to support SOSA aligned NanoRF connector modules.

Features

• NanoRF contact plug in module is terminated to the pc board, eliminating the need for cables
• Bullet adapter takes up tolerance between edge launch termination and mating face and decreases the mating force required for stacked boards
• Contact and module design is configurable for different sizes and contact counts

Applications

• RF switches
• Tuners
• Software defined radios (RF devices for use in embedded computing systems)