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Miniaturization: powering smarter, smaller wireless systems

5/29/2025
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Compact Connectivity in a Connected World

As the world grows more connected, the demand for intelligent, wireless-enabled devices is expanding across nearly every environment — from homes and offices to retail spaces and industrial facilities. Whether it's RFID tracking in supply chains, smart thermostats in homes, or sensors in agriculture, the common challenge is consistent: how to embed sophisticated communication and sensing capabilities into smaller, more efficient devices. This challenge is driving one of the most significant trends in the electronics industry — miniaturization.

The Role of Miniaturized RF Solutions

Miniaturized RF connectors play a critical role in enabling these devices to function reliably. Engineers have been finding ways to maintain high-frequency performance, EMI shielding, and mechanical durability — even within ultra-compact designs. Solutions must support fast and secure wireless communication, often over long periods and in challenging conditions.

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To address this, interconnect solutions must evolve — offering not just smaller form factors, but higher precision and performance. At Amphenol RF, our portfolio of miniature and ultra-miniature RF connectors — including the AMC, AMC4, and MMCX series — is purpose-built for space-constrained environments where high-frequency performance is essential. These solutions are ideal for enabling compact IoT sensors and smart home devices. We also offer a range of embedded antennas designed for seamless integration into ultra-thin RFID systems, enabling high-performance wireless communication in space-limited applications.

Our miniaturized connectors are engineered to withstand environmental stressors such as vibration, temperature fluctuation, and moisture. These conditions are common in both indoor and outdoor IoT deployments.

Applications Powered by Compact RF Solutions

  • RFID Tags & Readers: Space-constrained designs benefit from miniature RF connectors that maintain strong signal performance in high-density deployments.
  • Smart Home Devices: Thermostats, smart home appliances, and security systems require low-profile connectors that are easy to integrate and support reliable wireless communication.
  • IoT Devices: From asset tracking to environmental monitoring, our RF solutions enable scalable IoT deployment across smart cities, factories, and agricultural systems.

Amphenol RF: Your Partner in Miniaturized Design

Miniaturization is redefining what’s possible in wireless connectivity, and Amphenol RF is at the forefront of this transformation. Our advanced portfolio of compact RF interconnects and embedded antennas empowers engineers to design smaller, smarter devices without compromising performance. Backed by deep RF expertise and global support, we provide the reliable, space-saving solutions needed to meet the growing demands of today’s high-density, connected applications.

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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.
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Amphenol RF's SMA to AMC Cable Assemblies feature reliable electrical performance up to 9 GHz, with threaded coupling for secure mating and vibration resistance. Available in IP67 and non-IP67 configurations, these 50 ohm assemblies are ideal for applications such as antennas, base stations, drones, and industrial automation, providing a compact and space-efficient solution with additional protection for harsh environments.
SMA to AMC Ultraminiature Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's SMA to AMC Cable Assemblies feature reliable electrical performance up to 9 GHz, with threaded coupling for secure mating and vibration resistance. Available in IP67 and non-IP67 configurations, these 50 ohm assemblies are ideal for applications such as antennas, base stations, drones, and industrial automation, providing a compact and space-efficient solution with additional protection for harsh environments.
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Amphenol RF's RP-SMA to AMC Cable Assemblies offer reliable electrical performance up to 9 GHz, featuring threaded coupling for secure mating and vibration resistance. These assemblies are available in both IP67 and non-IP67 configurations, ideal for applications such as antennas, base stations, drones, and industrial automation, providing a space-efficient solution with a small footprint and low profile.
RP-SMA to AMC Ultraminiature Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's RP-SMA to AMC Cable Assemblies offer reliable electrical performance up to 9 GHz, featuring threaded coupling for secure mating and vibration resistance. These assemblies are available in both IP67 and non-IP67 configurations, ideal for applications such as antennas, base stations, drones, and industrial automation, providing a space-efficient solution with a small footprint and low profile.
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Amphenol RF's Locking MHF I Cable Assemblies feature a patented locking system for tamper-resistant, vibration-resistant performance, available with waterproof IP67 options. These 50 ohm assemblies are ideal for applications such as drones, GPS, and industrial automation, offering reliable electrical performance up to 6 GHz with configurations including SMA, RP-SMA, TNC, and RP-TNC connectors.
MHF I LK Ultraminiature Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's Locking MHF I Cable Assemblies feature a patented locking system for tamper-resistant, vibration-resistant performance, available with waterproof IP67 options. These 50 ohm assemblies are ideal for applications such as drones, GPS, and industrial automation, offering reliable electrical performance up to 6 GHz with configurations including SMA, RP-SMA, TNC, and RP-TNC connectors.
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The Amphenol RF Micro-Miniature Cable Assembly Solutions Guide highlights compact, high-frequency cable assemblies designed for space-constrained applications. It details key features such as lightweight construction, precision performance, and durability, making them ideal for aerospace, medical, and IoT devices.
Micro-Miniature Cable Assembly Solutions
The Amphenol RF Micro-Miniature Cable Assembly Solutions Guide highlights compact, high-frequency cable assemblies designed for space-constrained applications. It details key features such as lightweight construction, precision performance, and durability, making them ideal for aerospace, medical, and IoT devices.
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The Amphenol RF Locking MHF 4 Ultraminiature Cable Assemblies datasheet describes pre-configured, vibration-resistant 50-ohm cable assemblies featuring the I-PEX MHF® 4 LK locking connector. These ultraminiature assemblies are designed with tamper-resistant, waterproof (IP67) options and utilize 1.37 mm micro-coax cable paired with SMA or RP-SMA connectors for reliable electrical performance in rugged environments. Ideal for continuous shock and vibration applications, they are used in UAVs, IoT devices, military systems, smart agricultural equipment, and communication networks. The datasheet also outlines available standard lengths (50–400 mm) and key specifications, including a frequency range up to 9 GHz, 500 mating cycles minimum, and materials such as gold-plated brass and PTFE insulation.
Amphenol RF Locking MHF 4 Ultraminiature Cable Assemblies Datasheet
The Amphenol RF Locking MHF 4 Ultraminiature Cable Assemblies datasheet describes pre-configured, vibration-resistant 50-ohm cable assemblies featuring the I-PEX MHF® 4 LK locking connector. These ultraminiature assemblies are designed with tamper-resistant, waterproof (IP67) options and utilize 1.37 mm micro-coax cable paired with SMA or RP-SMA connectors for reliable electrical performance in rugged environments. Ideal for continuous shock and vibration applications, they are used in UAVs, IoT devices, military systems, smart agricultural equipment, and communication networks. The datasheet also outlines available standard lengths (50–400 mm) and key specifications, including a frequency range up to 9 GHz, 500 mating cycles minimum, and materials such as gold-plated brass and PTFE insulation.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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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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. More information about Amphenol RF Adapters & Cable Assemblies for Broadcast: https://bit.ly/3iYYECS
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