MCX Adapters
Compact snap‑on MCX adapters providing quick, reliable 50 Ω and 75 Ω transitions for high-frequency RF systems.
Overview
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Amphenol RF offers a complete range of MCX adapters, including in-series MCX‑to‑MCX barrels and between-series adapters to SMA, BNC, TNC, N‑Type, HD‑BNC, and more. Designed for field serviceability, these connectors enable swift mating and gender conversion in miniature RF setups.
Ideal for automotive, broadband, instrumentation, and IoT applications, MCX adapters maintain performance up to 6 GHz, with select 75 Ω versions suitable for broadcast paths. Their snap‑on coupling and compact footprint make them perfect where space is constrained and reliability is critical.
Features and Benefits
- Snap‑On Quick‑Connect Design – Enables fast, tool‑free mating & unmating, perfect for compact devices.
- Full 50 Ω & 75 Ω Support – Includes industry-standard connectors and optimized paths for broadcast and data.
- Space‑Saving Miniature Form Factor – Outer diameter ~3.6 mm, ~30% smaller than SMB connectors.
- Connector Saver Use – Protects cables and instrumentation ports by serving as sacrificial adapters.
Applications
- Automotive & IoT Devices – Micro antenna and sensor interfaces in space-constrained modules.
- Broadband & Broadcast – 75 Ω MCX adapters facilitate HDTV and streaming system integrations.
- Test & Instrumentation – Inline MCX adapters used to protect RF test equipment and allow gender conversion.
- Wireless Infrastructure – Compact snap‑on MCX for RF boards in WLAN, GPS, and base-station modules.
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12G MCX Connector Series
Amphenol RF's 12G MCX connectors support 12Gbps data transfer, facilitating the transmission of high-resolution 4K and Ultra-HD video in a compact size. These connectors are ideal for broadcast modules and video routers, offering both PCB and cable configurations with a push-on coupling mechanism, optimized for 75-ohm 12G SDI applications.
12G SDI Broadcast Solutions
Amphenol RF offers 12G SDI broadcast solutions designed for Ultra High Definition (4K) video, utilizing BNC, HD-BNC, and MCX connectors optimized for 12 Gbps data transfer. These connectors provide reliable, high-quality signal transmission on a single channel, supporting various applications including mobile broadcast, HD cameras, and video routers.
MMCX Plug to Plug Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's MMCX Cable Assemblies provide broadband performance with low reflections, featuring quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating in a micro-miniature package size. These 50 ohm assemblies, available in various standard lengths, are ideal for applications such as broadband modules, Wi-Fi access points, GPS units, and antennas, offering reliable performance up to 6 GHz.
MCX Plug to Plug Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's MCX Cable Assemblies provide broadband performance with low reflections, featuring a quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating mechanism. These 50 and 75 ohm assemblies, available in various lengths and configurations, are ideal for broadcast equipment, Wi-Fi access points, GPS units, and wireless network antennas, offering reliable electrical performance up to 6 GHz (12 GHz for 75 ohm products).
MMCX Ultraminiature Product Series
Amphenol RF's MMCX Ultraminiature Product Series offers 50 ohm connectors and cable assemblies designed for micro-coax cable types, providing broadband performance with low reflection and quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating. These assemblies are ideal for space-constrained applications such as IoT devices, Wi-Fi access points, GPS units, and external antenna connections, with configurations that allow for flexible routing within enclosures.
MCX Ultraminiature Product Series
Amphenol RF's MCX Ultraminiature Product Series includes robust, 50 ohm connectors and cable assemblies designed for space-constrained applications such as IoT devices and handheld electronics. These assemblies feature quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating, micro-miniature size, and are available in various configurations, making them suitable for external antennas and internal connections within devices.
Amphenol RF MCX Product Catalog
The Amphenol RF MCX series catalog showcases a family of micro-coaxial (MCX) connectors offering broadband performance from DC to 6 GHz (and up to 12 GHz in 75 Ω broadcast variants) with 50 Ω or 75 Ω impedance options, featuring a compact snap-on coupling mechanism for weight- and space-constrained applications.
Amphenol RF MCX Cable Assemblies RG-174 Wireless Communication Modules Datasheet
The Amphenol RF MCX Cable Assemblies Data Sheet highlights between-series board-to-panel cable solutions designed for wireless communication modules. These assemblies combine compact MCX interfaces with rugged, sealed bulkhead connectors to enable reliable RF connectivity in space-constrained and environmentally exposed applications.
Amphenol RF MMCX Cable Assemblies RG-174 for Wireless Modules
The Amphenol RF MMCX cable assemblies datasheet outlines pre-configured 50-ohm RF cable solutions using flexible RG-174 coax for reliable connections in wireless communication modules. It highlights available connector configurations, electrical performance characteristics, and suitability for applications such as IoT, GPS, Wi-Fi, and other compact RF systems.
RF Interconnect for 12G-SDI Broadcast Applications -- Amphenol RF and Mouser Electronics
September 23, 2020 - Today’s 4K and emerging 8K video standards require an enormous amount of bandwidth. And, with all that bandwidth, there are new demands on our interconnects. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Mike Comer and Ron Orban of Amphenol RF about the evolution of broadcast technology and the latest interconnect solutions that are required to meet these new demands.
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Amphenol RF BNC to MCX Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief
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Amphenol RF BNC to MCX Cable Assemblies are designed to deliver 4K video and other high bandwidth data on a compact interconnect without compromising signal quality. The cable assemblies offer a 75 ohm impedance and use Belden 4855R cable, ensuring quality transmission from the source to the receiver. For more information, as well as all the latest All About Circuits projects and articles, visit the official website at http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/
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