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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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
SuperMini Board-to-Board solutions optimize interconnect performance for board-to-board stacking applications.
Available bullets enable board-to-board spacing as close as 3 mm, assuring transmission line dependability for tightly stacked PCBs. Low mating insertion force allows for an increased density of interconnections per board. Unique bullet design enables extended mating and de-mating cycles.
For microstrip or grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW) designs, Southwest Microwave solderless vertical launch connectors provide optimal signal integrity and are reusable. Suitable for various board materials and thicknesses, the vertical launch connectors reduce footprint requirements without sacrificing performance, resulting in design and installation convenience.