Radiall Introduces New SMP-Spring Adapters for Easy Module-to-Module and Board-to-Board High Frequency Interconnect Applications

Radiall USA, Inc., is proud to introduce the addition of its new range of SMP bullet female-to-female spring-loaded adapters to their extensive offering of cost effective SMP solutions. Radiall's SMP-Spring adapters make it easy for the designer to handle the mechanical alignment tolerances needed for module-to-module and board-to-board high frequency interconnections. In addition, these adapters were specifically developed for military applications using active antennas that have a large number of coaxial interconnections per module or up to 60 SMP ports on a single board.

Radiall's SMP-Spring adapters are available in three different lengths and feature a larger axial tolerance, .046" axial travel that is 4.5 times higher than fixed SMP adapters. They can interconnect modules that have different geometries and are larger in size. Therefore, SMP-Spring adapters allow for less design constraints with no compensation requirements for material expansion or deformation. Other features include radial misalignment tolerance of +/- .010" (+/-0.25mm), 1000 mating cycles, operating frequency range DC-18GHz, and 1.2 Max VSWR guaranteed at 12GHz.

It is recommended to use the SMP-Spring adapter with a Radiall full detent receptacle connected on the spring side of the adapter, and the smooth bore "catcher's mitt" receptacle on the other side. The cone shape of the "catcher's mitt" receptacle allows for guiding the female interface of the adapter with ease.

For more information about Radiall's SMP-Spring adapters and other SMP connector solutions, please contact your Radiall sales representative, distributor or visit the Radiall web site.

For more information contact
Radiall USA, Inc., 6825 West Galveston Street, Chandler, Arizona 85226
Sales: 480-682-9400 Fax: 480-682-9403
E-mail: infousa@radiall.com

About Radiall

Radiall USA, Inc., located in Chandler, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Radiall, a global leader in design; development and manufacturing of electronic interconnect solutions that support the telecommunications, defense, aerospace, automotive and industrial markets. It offers the most extensive range of high quality competitively priced RF coaxial connectors and cable assemblies, coaxial switches, fiber optic and microwave components, multipin connectors and more. Dedicated to understanding the global economy's business and its customer's needs, Radiall has earned the reputation for being "the best of the best" in engineering ingenuity by providing a constant flow of creative system solutions that meet today's demanding infrastructure applications. In addition, the company is committed to investing in its people, future technologies and the environment. Radiall, headquartered in Paris, France, has sales offices and subsidiaries throughout the world, R&D in the U.S. and Europe, and manufacturing facilities strategically located in the U.S., Mexico, India, and China.

Editorial Contact
Christophe Masnou
Marketing Manager RF Interconnect
Aerospace, Defense, Instrumentation Div.
Radiall USA, Inc.
203-776-2813 ext. 153
Cell: 203-503-1079