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Amphenol RF Product Information
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• Features Benefits
• Low IMD and VSWR
• Self-flaring design ensures ease of installation
• Pre-assembled gasket protects against dust (P68)
  and water (IP68) per IEC 169.
• Limited internal junctions reduce sources of IMD.
• Silver-plated contacts and silver or white
• bronze-plated bodies deliver a high conductivity
  and corrosion resistance for a long, trouble-free
  life.
• Easy-Hex coupling nut allows tightening by hand
  or with a standard wrench for ease of mating.
• Applications
• Antennas
• Base Stations
• Broadcast
• Cable Assembly
• Lightning Protection
• Satellite Communications

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1.0/2.3
 
     

• Features Benefits
• Push-pull coupling with patented locking
  mechanism allows quick installation
• Push-pull offers safe coupling.
• Locking mechanism will not vibrate loose as
  threaded connectors are prone to do.
• Push-pull connectors can be more densely packed
  saving panel space in components that are
  shrinking in size.
• Applications
• Base Stations
• Cable Assemblies
• Components (Filters)
• Routers
• Switching Equipment
• Telecom

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1.6/5.6

• Features Benefits
• Meets IEC 169-13, DIN 47295 and NFC 93-570
  international specifications designed for SMT
• Plugs and bulkhead jacks are available in
  crimp-crimp termination versions
• Threaded coupling designed for quick
  connect/disconnect allows safe coupling
• Applications
• Base Stations
• Cable Assembly
• Computer/LAN
• Routers
• Switching Equipment
• Telecom
• Wireless

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AFI Connectors

• Features Benefits
• Available as AFI-75 for DC-2 GHz 75 O systems
• Available as AFI-50 for DC-6 GHz 50 O systems
• In-Line or Dual-row
• Scalable Quantities
• Lower Integrated Cost
• Industry leading Float System
• .030 Total Radial Float (/-.015)
• .040 Total Axial Float (/-.020)
• Applications
• CMTS
• Internet Switch/Routers
• Military-Aerospace
• Telecommunications

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AMC

• Features Benefits
• Easy snap-snap-on/off mating
• Ultra low-profile (2.5mm mating height)
• Small foot print (3mm x 3mm)
• 100 Compatible with Hirose U.FL series
• Applications
• WLAN
• Notebook Computers
• Remote Measuring Equipment
• Bluetooth
• GPS
• PDA
• EVDO and EVDV PCMCIA Cards
• Portable Devices

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BNC / RP-BNC

• Features Benefits
• Bayonet coupling mechanism provides quick mating
  and unmating
• 50 O and 75 O impedance designs allow customers
  to match system requirements
• 50 O and 75 O connectors are intermateable
• Three grades of connectors are available for
  military, industrial and commercial applications
• Applications
• Antennas
• Base Stations
• Broadcast (75 O)
• Cable Assemblies
• Computers/LANs
• Mil-Aero
• Radios
• Satellite Communications
• Surge Protection
• Telecom
• Instrumentation
• Oscilloscopes

       
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FAKRA SMB Connectors

• Features Benefits
• Interface is keyed and colored to ensure mating
  with correct systems
• Based on standard SMB connectors for commonality
• Latching mechanism provides positive retention
• Available in single, dual and three-way
  configurations
• Applications
• Telematics, including
• GPS
• Satellite Radio (SDARS)
• Cellular
• Bluetooth
• Remote vehicle diagnostics

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FME

• Features Benefits
• Crimp assembly providing easy installation
• Between Series adapters available for ease of
  adaptability
• Applications
• Telecommunications
• Wireless

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HN

• Features Benefits
• HN - 3/4-20 thread withstands rugged applications
• Applications
• Instrumentation
• Cable Assemblies
• Components
• MIL Aerospace
• Airframe
• Test Measurement

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MCX

• Features Benefits
• Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 6
  GHz
• Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces
  installation time
• Accommodates a wide range of miniature RG
  flexible coaxial cables
• Applications
• Automotive
• Base Station
• Components
• GPS
• Head End Equipment
• Instrumentation
• PC/LAN
• Radios
• Telecom
• WLAN
• Wireless/Networks Antenna

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MMCX

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• Features Benefits
• Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 6
  GHz
• Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces
  installation time
• Conforms to European CECC 22000 specifications
• Available in straight and right angle plugs and
  printed circuit board connectors
• Applications
• Antennas
• Base stations
• Broadband communications
• Cable assemblies
• Components
• GPS
• Instrumentation
• PCMCIA cards
• Radio boards
• Satellite Communications
• Telecom

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Mini-BNC

• Features Benefits
• Smaller size for increased density of up to 40
• Positive locking bayonet system
• Designed to be a drop-in replacement and used
  with the Telco DS3 application
• Compatible with the present field installer
  tooling and strip dimensions
• Applications
• Central Office Switching Networks
• Optical Routers

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Mini 75W SMB

• Features Benefits
• 75 O snap-on coupling allows for quick
  installation
• Same interface as 50 O SMB
• Product interchangeable with competitors
• Diecast components which offers low cost solution
• Applications
• Telecommunication
• Switching Equipment
• Networking

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Mini-UHF

• Features Benefits
• Miniature 3/8-24 thread size provides excellent
  RF performance
• The small size and light weight provide excellent
  electrical characteristics
• Crimp-type cable terminations provide low
  installation cost
• Diecast bodies and molded insulators ensure low
  cost
• Teflon insulators provide higher temperature
  range
• Applications
• Antennas
• Automotive
• Cable Assembly
• Cellular
• Mil/Aero

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Precision

• Features Benefits
• Interface dimensions minimize distortion and
  deterioration of the mating surfaces
• Fixed bead-contact assembly prevents transmission
  of mating torques to circuit elements
• M7xO.75 thread for coupling durability and small
  overall connector size
• Mating sequence touches outer contacts before
  center contacts
• Plug coupling nut extends beyond the male center
  contact
• Applications
• Cable Assemblies
• Instrumentation
• Military
• Radio Astronomy
• Satellite Communications

   
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QDS

• Features Benefits
• Push-Pull Coupling allows for quick installation
  and safe coupling
• Push-pull plugs can be mated with standard QDS
  jacks and receptacles
• Available in white, bronze or silver
• Low insertion force of lt 10N
• Crimp center contact and outer ferrule which
  allows for quick installation
• Durable and rugged design capable of 500 mating
  cycles
• Applications
• Base Stations
• Cable Assemblies
• Components (Filters)
• Switching Equipment
• Telecom

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QMA

• Features Benefits
• Fast Snap-On Mating (Up to 10x less time than
  SMA)
• Denser packaging because wrench clearance is not
  required (12.4 mm pitch for QMA vs. 14 mm pitch
  for SMA)
• Utilizes the same RF line as SMA for excellent
  performance to 6 GHz
• Unique interface mechanism creates a solid butt
  joint for low RF leakage
• Can be rotated 360 when mated
• Applications
• Base station equipment
• Amplifiers

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QWS

• Features Benefits
• No active components which reduces need for
  maintenance
• Absorbs multiple lightning strikes which
  eliminates the need to replace components
• Multiple designs for all major frequency ranges
• Cable attachment unique gasket system which
  eliminates water intrusion
• Cable attachment versions lower total installed
  cost, need for cable plug is eliminated
• Applications
• Antenna
• LAN
• Base Stations
• Test Equipment
• Broadcast

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SC

• Features Benefits
• MIL qualified per M39012 provides consistent
  performance and dependability
• Applications
• Instrumentation
• Cable Assemblies
• Components
• MIL Aerospace
• Airframe
• Test Measurement

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SMA / RP-SMA

• Features Benefits
• Broadband performance DC to 18 GHz with low
  reflection stainless steel construction and ¼-36
  threaded coupling
• Brass SMA available in nickel or gold plating
  which provides approximately 30 cost reduction
  with 250 mating cycles
• Available for .085 and .141 diameter semi-rigid
  cables and all the standard flexible cables
  including double shielded RG-316
• Phase Adjustable SMA connectors provide ease of
  mechanical screw adjustments
• Applications
• Base Stations
• Cable Assemblies
• Instrumentation
• Mil/Aero
• PC/LAN
• Process Controls
• Telecom

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SMB
     

• Features Benefits
• Broadband performance with low reflection DC to
  4 GHz
• Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces
  installation time.
• Various plating options in nickel, gold, and
  tin lead.
• SMB PCB slide-on plug and jack allows
  board-to-board mounting with a low insertion
  force
• Applications
• Automotive
• Base Stations
• Cable Assemblies
• Components
• Instrumentation
• Video Systems
• PC/LAN
• Process Controls
• Radio Boards
• Surge Protection
• Telecom
• Test and Measurement

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SMC

• Features Benefits
• Broadband performance with low reflection DC to
  10 GHz
• Conforms to the interface dimensions of
  MIL-STD-348
• 10-32 screw-on (threaded) coupling mechanism
  allows performance to 10GHz with low reflection.
• Right Angle connectors available in one piece
  construction  
• Applications
• Antennas
• Automotive (GPS)
• Base Stations
• Cable Assemblies
• Instrumentation
• Video Systems
• Process Controls
• Radio Boards
• Telecom
• Test and Measurement
• Video Systems

     
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SMP and Mini-SMP

• Features
• Smaller Package Size
• Higher Frequency Range
• SMP typically used to 20 GHz
• MSMP typically used to 40 GHz
• Compensate for Radial and Axial Misalignment
• Applications
• Optical Nodes
• Board to Board Interconnect
• Phased array antennas

SMP
Mini-SMP
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SSMB

• Features Benefits
• Lightweight
• Snap-on interface for quick and easy
  installation
• Small size
• Excellent performance in devices up to 4 GHz
• Applications
• Base Stations
• Satellite Radio Receivers
• Mil/Aero
• Instrumentation
• Telecom
• Process Controls
• Cable Assemblies
• PC/LAN

 
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TNC / RP-TNC

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• Features Benefits
• Threaded coupling interface ensures connector
  will not de-couple in vibration-intensive
  applications
• Performance from 0 - 11 GHz operations in many
  applications
• Available in both standard and reverse polarity
  interfaces
• Applications
• Antennas
• Base Stations
• Cable Assembly
• Cellular
• Instrumentation
• Mil-Aero
• WLAN Networks
• Radar
• Telecom
• RFID Readers

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Triax

• Features Benefits
• Available in Type C, BNC and TNC interfaces
• 5000V peak with Teflon insulators.
• Solder/Clamp assembly procedure requires no
  special crimp tools
• Precision machined for consistent performance
  provides dependability
• Applications
• Mil/Aero
• Airframe
• Shipboard

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Twinax

• Features Benefits
• Polarized key and keyway construction guarantees
  correct dual contact mate
• Large threaded connectors designed for rugged use
• Crimp contacts ensures lower cost of installation
• Clamp assembly allows quick assembly without
  requiring special tools
• 2 Stud bayonet design allows quick and easy
  coupling
• Applications
• Mil/Aero
• Computer Networks/LAN
• Process Equipment
• Cable Assembly

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Twin BNC

• Features Benefits
• Polarized key and keyway construction guarantees
  correct dual contact mate
• Large threaded connectors designed for rugged use
• Crimp contacts ensures lower cost of installation
• Clamp assembly allows quick assembly without
  requiring special tools
• 2 Stud bayonet design allows quick and easy
  coupling
• Applications
• Cable Assembly
• MIL-Aerospace
• Computer Networks/LAN
• Process Equipment

 
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Type F

• Features Benefits
• Patent pending contact design provides a truly
  cylindrical coaxial contact and provides
  superior RF performance and excellent
  insertion/withdrawal characteristics
• 30dB return loss to 1 GHz ensures a high
  performance specification that outperforms
  competition
• Multiple PCB mount packages surface mount, edge
  mount, right angle and straight
• Accommodates .022-.042 inch center conductor
  sizes
• Applications
• Cable Assemblies
• CATV
• CIMs
• Head End Equipment
• High Speed Cable Modems
• Hybrid Fiber Coax Networks
• Set Top Boxes

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Type G

• Features Benefits
• Push-on blind mate capabilities using BeCu
  springs provide quick installation and multiple
  matings
• Version available with 15 Amp continuous current
  capability meets new generation equipment for HFC
  Networks (Hybrid Fiber Coax)
• Truly cylindrical coaxial contact provides
  superior
• RF performance and excellent insertion/withdrawal
  characteristics
• 30 dB return loss to 1 GHz with 10 Amp current
  capability. 20 dB return loss with
• Applications
• CATV
• Head End Equipment
• Components (Amplifiers)
• Hybrid Fiber Coax Networks
• Set Top Boxes

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Type N

• Features Benefits
• Accommodates a wide range of medium to
  miniature-sized RG coaxial cables in a rugged
  medium-sized design
• Broad line of Military (M39012), Industrial (UG)
  and Commercial (RFX) grade products available.
• Meets many customer application demands with plug
  styles available in straight and right angle and
  jack styles available in panel mount, bulkhead
  mount, and receptacle
• Applications
• Antennas
• Base Stations
• Broadcast
• Instrumentation
• Microwave Radio
• Mil-Aero
• PCS
• Radar
• Radios
• Satellite Communications
• Surge Protection
• WLAN

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UHF
   

• Features Benefits
• Optional reducing adapters accommodate a wide
  range of popular coaxial cables
• Solder termination types require no special
  assembly tools
• Crimp termination types provide a lower cost
  installation method
• Large-size threaded coupling is rugged design
• Non-demanding specifications and low cost
• Applications
• Antennas
• Cable Assembly
• Low Frequency Applications
• Public Address Systems
• CB Radios

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Additional Product Detail
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Automotive FAKRA II Plug
Integrated Housing
Dielectric Insulator
Body
Crimp Ferrule
Total Component Count 5 Three parts eliminated
Pin Contact
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Automotive FAKRA II Jack
Housing
Insulator
Spring Ring
Body
Socket Contact
Total Component Count 6 Three parts eliminated
Crimp Ferrule
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Automotive Generation II FAKRA

• Plug PCB R/A
• Full die cast metal interface to comply with
  USCAR mechanical requirements
• Colored high temperature plastic ring
• Tape and reel packaging
• Anti-tipping geometry for automated SMT processing

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Automotive Generation II FAKRA

• Plug PCB End-Launch
• End launch surface mount center contact for
  reduced cost and superior RF
• Pin and Paste ground legs for high mechanical
  strength
• Anti-tipping geometry for automated SMT
  processing
• Utilizes standard high temperature Plug housing
• Body opening for automated video inspection of
  contact solder joint
• Die cast body offers low cost

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Automotive Triple FAKRA

• New three position FAKRA connector to meet
  expanding Automotive RF requirements
• Ultra-compact profile to meet tight space
  requirements
• Design win based on Amphenol being the only
  supplier to meet all of GMs design requirements
• Integrates standard Delphi clip provision
• Utilizes FAKRA II components for commonality and
  economy of scale

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AMC Series

• Features
• Very small package size
• 50 Ohm
• DC-6 GHz
• Snap-On Mating
• High volume manufacturing w/ low cost structure
• Applications
• Wireless systems
• WLAN
• RF ID
• Bluetooth
• Inventory/Barcode Scanners

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AMC Series

• AMC jumpers with new cables
• 1.13mm original release, single shield, most
  popular
• 1.32mm double shielded version of 1.13 for
  improved shielding
• 1.37mm larger cable, single shield, reduced IL,
  better solderablity

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AMC Series

• AMC PCB Jack A-1JB
• New P/N designates newly tooled part with 100
  Amphenol design and construction.

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AMC Series

• AMC Removal Tool

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AMC Micro-Cable Connectors

• Standard Connectors for AMC and Micro-Cable
• MMCX
• SSMB
• 1.0/2.3
• SMA
• BNC
• TNC

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AMC I/O Solutions

• Some applications require I/O solutions with
  direct cable attachment to an AMC jumper
• Benefits
• Direct cable attachment offer both straight and
  R/A options
• Eliminates one AMC mate which must be performed
  by the customer
• Drawbacks
• The small AMC 1.13 cable requires additional
  labor operations to terminate to a standard
  machined connector especially in a straight
  configuration
• Total solution cost is higher than utilizing an
  adapter

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WLAN Isolation Board Assembly

• Application Wireless Meter Reading
• Provides vertical integration of entire assembly
  manufacture for customer
• Isolates line power from the antenna
• Incorporates ¼ Wave Stub in PCB trace for
  lightning surge protection

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Over-Mold Connectors

• Features Benefits
• Low IMD
• Low VSWR
• Factory assembled and certified
• Lower total cost
• Applications
• Base Station installation market

7/16 (F) Bulkhead
N (M) Right Angle
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GANG Mated 50 O and 75 O Connectors

• Features Benefits
• Floating System
• In-line or Dual-row
• Scalable Quantities
• Multiple Interfaces
• Lower Integrated Cost
• Applications
• CMTS
• Internet Switch/Routers

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MCX Gang-Mate

• Features
• 75 or 50 Ohm
• Typically DC-3GHz
• Isolation better than 76 dB to 1 GHz
• High float version for axial misalignment of up
  to .070
• Scalable
• Applications
• CMTS
• Aerospace
• Board to board
• Input/Output

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Why Not AFI?

• MCX solutions are cable based only
• AFI is utilized for fixed board to board solutions

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Metal MMCX SMT

• Features Benefits
• Metal body for strength
• Large Footprint for strong SMT joint
• R/A contact for inspection
• Applications
• Low Profile

Machined Body for Strength
R/A Contact for Exposed SMT Joint
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MMCX Low-Profile

• Features Benefits
• Extremely low profile
• SMT mounting
• Standard MMCX interface
• Applications
• Low Profile

MMCX Surface Mount Jack
Low-Profile MMCX Plug
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AFI Series Board to Board

• Features Benefits
• 75 O AFI interface operates DC to 2 GHz
• Provides .040 axial misalignment and .030
  radial
• Drop in replacement for AEP SLBSA
• Applications
• Board to Board
• Routers

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SMB 45 75 O Plug

• Features Benefits
• Allows tight pitch spacing of .350 Min.
• Allows 360 rotation without interference
• Designed for 735A cable
• Closed entry interface
• Applications
• Central Office Equipment

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Blind Mate Type N

• Features Benefits
• Floating mounting system compensates for axial
  and radial misalignment
• Can be provided with or without EV seal
• Applications
• Gang or Blind-Mate high power systems
• Mil/Aero

Floating Panel Mount Plug
BeCu Outer Contact
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LMR Cable Connectors

• Features
• LMR cables are growing in popularity because of
  low loss, flexibility and reduced cost
• Utilize standard crimp attachment for quick
  installation
• Number designation refers to Jacket O.D.
• Available for SMA, N and TNC Families
• Applications
• Base Stations
• WLAN

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RF Switch

• Features
• Single Pole Double Throw RF Switch
• Compact Size
• Surface Mount, lead free
• Low VSWR and Insertion Loss DC-3 GHz
• High Isolation between RF lines (-40 dB min)
• Optimized materials and construction for highly
  competitive cost structure
• Applications
• Telecommunications systems

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RF Switch
Common

• Schematic

Normally Closed
Normally Open
GND
24VDC
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RF Switch
Solenoid Plunger
Solenoid Coil
Solenoid Body
Actuator
Lower Body
Spring
RF Contacts
PCB Insulators
PCB Contacts
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RF Switch
Activated, Normally Open RF Path
Static State, Normally Closed RF Path
24VDC
GND
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RF Switch

• Body solder pad shape optimized for low isolation

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Amphenol RF Asia Contact Persons

• Director, Business Development, Asia - Conway Hui
• Chui_at_AmphenolRF.com
• 853 9569 4635
• Director, Operations and Special Projects Sam
  Lau
• S.Lau_at_Amphenolkj.com.tw
• 86 138 2889 2445
• Principle RF Engineer, Asia Jett Fu
• JFu_at_AmphenolRF.com
• 86 135 6079 2135