Hardware

Amphenol RF’s Hardware category encompasses the mechanical and structural accessories that support, mount, protect, and secure RF connectors, cable assemblies, and related interconnect modules. This includes panel-mount kits, chassis hardware, mounting brackets, locking elements, protective caps, and other ancillary parts.

Reliable RF performance depends not only on the connector and cable, but also on how well the system is mounted, anchored, and protected from mechanical stress and environmental factors. Our hardware components are designed to complement our RF interface portfolio, delivering ruggedness, alignment, protection, and flexibility without compromising RF integrity.

Features and Benefits

• Mechanical support and mounting — hardware provides secure anchoring of connectors and cable transitions to panels, chassis, frames, or racks
• Protection for interconnects — includes protective caps, dust covers, and retention features that guard against contamination, shock, and accidental disconnection
• Precision alignment & interface stability — mounting kits and brackets ensure mechanical alignment, maintain interface geometry, and reduce stress on connector joints
• Compatibility with RF connectors — hardware is designed for seamless integration with Amphenol RF connector interfaces and accessory systems
• Durable and resilient materials — parts are built from corrosion-resistant metals or engineered plastics to withstand field conditions
• Ease of installation and servicing — hardware allows modularity and field replaceability without disturbing core RF assemblies

Key Technical Details

• Impedance
  Hardware is largely passive mechanical support; no intrinsic impedance, but must preserve continuity of shielding and not degrade the RF interface environment
• Frequency range
  Not directly applicable; hardware must not interfere with RF performance of connected interfaces (i.e. avoid unwanted reflections, resonances, or field perturbations)
• Mating cycles
  For hardware with connector coupling or locking features (e.g. locking nuts or captive mounts), typical cycle life is in the same order as the mating connector (hundreds of cycles)
• Temperature range
  Common materials rated from –65 °C to +165 °C (depending on metal or polymer construction), consistent with connector environments
• Special features
  Options include IP-rated caps or covers (where listed), captive screws, EMI shielding compatibility, anti-vibration locking, grounding paths, strain relief anchoring

Applications

Hardware accessories are used wherever RF interconnects must be securely and reliably integrated into mechanical systems. Common use cases include:

• Mounting RF connectors on enclosures, racks, or bulkheads
• Securing cable-to-panel transitions and strain relief
• Protecting unmated connectors with caps and covers
• Locking or retention mechanisms to prevent accidental mating/unmating
• Field-repairable installations in telecommunications, test equipment, broadcast systems, and defense platforms
• Rugged systems in harsh or mobile environments demanding mechanical resilience

To view our library of standard hardware accessories, explore the Hardware section of our website. If your design requires a custom mounting bracket, unique protective cover, or a locking scheme tailored to your system, contact our engineering team to help define your custom hardware solution.