Precision RF Board Interconnection Systems

Our board-to-board connector portfolio offers engineered solutions for diverse RF challenges across frequency ranges, power requirements, and physical constraints. Each interface combines proprietary design elements with proven RF principles.

Mating Orientation Options

Parallel connection

Parallel

Co-Planar connection

Co-Planar

Right-Angle connection

Right-Angle

Board-to-Board Product Summary

Parameters High-Frequency High-Power
SMPM SMP P-SMP AFI HD-AFI HD-EFI UD-AFI
Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm | 75 Ohm 75 Ohm 50 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Frequency 65 GHz 40 GHz 10 GHz 6 | 3 GHz 18 GHz 6 GHz 6 GHz
Min PCB Spacing 6.6 mm 9.1 mm 12.6 mm 12.7 mm 11.5 mm 11.5 mm 8 mm
Power Handling 50 W @ 2.2 GHz @ 25˚ C 30 W @ 2.2 GHz @ 25˚ C 200 W @ 2.2 GHz 200 W @ 2.2 GHz @ 8.8˚ C 10 W @ 2 GHz @ 25˚ C 40 W @ 2.2 GHz @ 85˚ C
Axial Misalignment 0.25 mm 0.25 mm 2.00 mm 1.00 mm 2.00 mm 1.40 mm 1.00 mm
Radial Misalignment 0.51 mm 0.51 mm 1.32 mm 0.80 mm 0.80 mm 0.7 mm Depends on bullet length (4.8° tilt)

Board Interconnect Terminology

Float

A system's ability to maintain consistent RF performance while compensating for mechanical misalignment between PCBs

Axial Misalignment

Maximum permissible vertical displacement between mated boards while maintaining specified performance

Detent Options

Mating retention styles: Limited (medium), Full (fixed), or Smooth Bore (sliding) for different assembly needs

Blindmate Capability

Design feature allowing connectors to mate without visual alignment, requiring generous tolerance compensation

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