TPS Connectors

At Amphenol RF, our TPS connector series offers a versatile solution for engineers sourcing robust RF coaxial interfaces compatible with standard cable and semi-rigid configurations. The TPS family accommodates both 50 Ω and 75 Ω systems with clamp and crimp attachment methods, supporting flexible integration into board-to-cable or free-hanging cable interconnect topologies.

With a mature interface design and broad industry usage, TPS connectors deliver dependable performance across broadcast, test & measurement and general RF applications. The series’ compatibility with common coaxial cable types (e.g., RG-58, RG-303, RG-405) ensures ease of sourcing and system integration.

Features and Benefits

• Available in both 50 Ω and 75 Ω impedance variants—enabling deployment in either standard RF or broadcast/video systems.
• Cable-termination flexibility: clamp or screw-style terminations with compatibility for RG-58, RG-141, RG-303, RG-405 and similar conformable/semi-rigid cables.
• Compact interface footprint supports high-density panel or rack-mount layouts in instrumentation and broadcast systems.
• Mature connector design with proven field usage, supporting global sourcing and supply chain confidence.
• Standard corrosion-resistant finishes and gold-plated contacts ensure reliable connectivity in diverse environments.

Key Technical Details

• Impedance: 50 Ω standard; 75 Ω versions available, enabling designers to align connector impedance to system or cable architecture.
• Frequency Range: Typical performance extends from DC to example upper limits around ~4-10 GHz depending on cable type and assembly configuration (consult datasheet for specific part).
• Mating Cycles: General connector durability is consistent with industry practice for coaxial interfaces; actual mating life for TPS series may vary with cable terminations and usage profile.
• Temperature Range: The TPS series supports a broad operational range typical of coaxial RF connectors; actual performance will depend on cable jacket and connector termination.
• Special Features: Supports both 50 Ω and 75 Ω impedance, broad cable compatibility and clamp termination styles; note that standard TPS connectors are not hermetically sealed and do not carry special IP67 environmental ratings.

Applications

• Instrumentation and test & measurement systems where reliable RF coaxial connections to cables and modules are required.
• Broadcast and video link systems utilizing 75 Ω impedance versions of TPS connectors for signal integrity and impedance-matching.
• RF interconnects in broadcast racks, network modules and coaxial patch-panel systems where compact, standard-cable terminations are needed.
• General RF cable-to-board or cable-to-cable links in wireless access, data communications or instrumentation equipment leveraging standard coaxial cables.
• Prototyping and system integration environments where proven connector families simplify sourcing, reliability and manufacturing.

Explore our full standard-product TPS connector lineup. If you require a custom termination, alternate cable compatibility or a specialty variant outside our standard catalog, contact our engineering team for a tailored solution.