With a low‑profile straight jack designed for automated SMT reflow and rugged RF performance, now secure 50-ohm board-level connectivity.
Amphenol RF has expanded its SMB connector portfolio with the introduction of a low-profile, straight surface-mount SMB jack engineered for automated SMT reflow and reliable 50 Ω board-level connectivity in demanding environments.
Designed with four gold-plated ground tabs for superior coplanarity, this connector supports automated pick-and-place assembly and delivers broadband RF performance up to 4 GHz.
Built for harsh conditions, the jack operates between -65 °C and +165 °C, with a VSWR of ≤ 1.20 to ensure signal integrity. Its rugged construction, including a gold-plated brass body, coupling sleeve, and center contact, along with a natural PTFE insulator, provides corrosion resistance and durability for at least 500 mating cycles.
It features a drop-in footprint, making it an optimal choice for industrial control modules. The key users of the new surface-mount SMB jack include engineers, system designers, and procurement teams working in industrial automation, instrumentation, avionics, military electronics, and test & measurement sectors.
For these professionals, the connector’s compact, rugged design delivers space efficiency, high reliability, and consistent RF performance, even in extreme environmental conditions. With its other inbuilt features, it enables faster production cycles and reduced labor costs.
Its corrosion-resistant gold-plated brass construction and extended operating temperature range ensure long-term durability, while the low VSWR and 50 Ω impedance safeguard signal integrity, critical for radar, control networks, and broadband data systems.
The product strengthens its line of off-the-shelf RF interconnect solutions, catering to critical sectors where dependable performance is essential.
By combining durability, precision, and ease of integration, the product is expected to deliver high-performance connectivity solutions that keep mission-critical systems operating seamlessly in demanding conditions.