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Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of its high-performance SMPM portfolio with an additional bullet adapter length for increased PCB spacing options. This microminiature product series provides a versatile connectivity solution for board-to-board and cable-to-board designs with reliable electrical performance up to 40 GHz. This new bullet adapter allows for a minimum PCB spacing of 9.75 mm and is ideal for IoT, military and test and measurement applications.
SMPM bullet adapters are machined from beryllium copper with gold plating for high-frequency electrical performance. When used in conjunction with SMPM PCB connectors, this three-piece design is well-suited for blindmate situations. This series is available in straight and right-angle configurations with cable solutions optimized to meet the frequency limits of high-frequency cables, and PCB options with surface mount, through-hole leg or edge mount terminations.
This series is designed for a wide range of precision and miniaturized designs including antennas, handheld radios, military communication systems and instrumentation and measurement equipment.
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2003 Full Line Product Catalog
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2006 Full Line Product Catalog
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Amphenol RF New 2.92 mm Cable Assemblies Datasheet
Amphenol RF New 2.92 mm Cable Assemblies datasheet with features, benefits, applications, and ordering information.
Amphenol RF Board-to-Board Connectors: Reliable High-Frequency Solutions!
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