Southwest Microwave
Since 1981, Southwest Microwave has delivered performance-leading interconnect solutions currently available from DC to 110 GHz for hi-rel/space, defense, instrumentation, integrated-circuit and PCB evaluation applications. Built in the USA to rigorous performance and quality standards, Southwest Microwave connectors deliver the industry’s lowest RF leakage, insertion loss and VSWR. Products include Super SMA, N, TNC, SSMA, 2.92mm, 2.40mm, 1.85mm, 1.35mm, 1.0mm and 0.9mm SuperMini connectors in a variety of mounting configurations, plus board-mount (end-launch, vertical launch, board-to-board) connectors, cable assemblies, coax contacts for multicavity connectors, adapters, installation tools and launch accessories for microstrip, stripline and coplanar launches.
Contact Details
Southwest Microwave - Corporate Headquarters
9055 S. McKemy St., Tempe, AZ 85284-2946, USA
Phone: 480-783-0201
Fax: 480-783-0360
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Connectors in the 0.9 mm SuperMini product line provide the superior performance of Southwest Microwave’s standard-size, high frequency connectors in a miniaturized footprint that is ideal for reduced-size PCB and panel applications, offering ultra-broad bandwidth and coupling nut mating. 0.9 mm SuperMini connectors are rugged and durable, featuring a 360° raised grounding ring and a temperature range of -55°C to 165°C. These connectors provide mode-free operation through 67 GHz, offering well-matched impedance, excellent repeatability, and the industry’s lowest VSWR (1.2:1), insertion loss (0.7 dB) and RF leakage (≤ -100 dB).
Built to Southwest Microwave’s rigorous performance and quality standards, the 1.0mm connectors are rugged and durable, featuring a 360° raised grounding ring and operational temperature rating of -55°C to +165°C. 1.0mm connectors provide mode-free operation through 110 GHz, offering well-matched impedance, excellent repeatability, and the industry’s lowest VSWR (1.2:1), insertion loss (0.6 dB), and RF leakage (≤ -100 dB).
1.35 mm (E) DC to 90 GHz connectors from Southwest Microwave include a new Solderless Vertical launch connectors are designed for microstrip or grounded coplanar boards. They provide optimal signal integrity, are reusable and are installed without soldering. Suitable for various board materials and thickness.
1.85 mm (V) DC to 67 GHz connectors from Southwest Microwave include field-replaceable 2- and 4-hole Flange-mount and standard or metric Thread-in Connectors, Direct-solder Cable Connectors, clamp-on End Launch Connectors, and the new Solderless Vertical Launch Connector.
Southwest Microwave offers a full range of within-series and between-series precision adapters with near-metrology grade performance.
- High performing connector savers, DC to 110 GHz
- Economical solution for critical production and testing
- Approved for demanding environments such as Space and other Hi-Rel applications
- High repeatability and accuracy
- Available in various connector configurations
Southwest Microwave’s high performance End Launch connectors are designed to provide low VSWR, mode free wideband response to 110 GHz for single-layer and multi-layer printed circuit boards where the high frequency signal is on the top layer. Available in SMA (27 GHz), 2.92 mm (K) (40 GHz), 2.40 mm (50 GHz), 1.85 mm (V) (67 GHz) and 1.0 mm (W) (110 GHz).
Male and female options along with narrow body and bulkhead feed-through. Unique clamping mechanism accommodates board thickness up to .300” (7.62 mm). Robust, reusable and repairable. Multiple launch configurations provide the best possible match to circuit layout. Works on microstrip and grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW) designs. Signal-layer microstrip and GCPW test boards available. Soldering is optional.
Design Assistance:
- 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