SMA 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables

Samtec's subminiature interconnects with screw-type coupling offer a variety of terminations

Image of Samtec's SMA 50 Ohm RF Connectors and Cables Samtec's SMA is a subminiature interconnect with screw-type coupling. SMA is intermateable with 2.92 mm and 3.50 mm connectors and is ideal for size, performance, and cost-critical applications. Operating frequency reaches 18 GHz, with extended frequency versions to 26.5 GHz also available.

Features
  • SMA:
    • Performance to 18 GHz
    • 26.5 GHz options available
    • 50 Ω impedance
    • Through-hole, surface mount, edge mount, or mixed technology terminations
    • Vertical or right-angle orientations
    • Available on a variety of standard cable assemblies
    • Precision cable connectors available for a variety of high-frequency industry-standard cables
    • Cable connectors also available on RG 174 and RG 316
    • Mechanically compatible with 2.92 mm and 3.50 mm interconnects
    • Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
  • RF-174:
    • VSWR: See RF174 graph
    • Impedance: 50 Ω
    • Bend radius: 25.4 mm min
    • Capacitance: 101 pF/meter
    • Operating temperature: -20°C to +80°C
    • Frequency range: 6 GHz max (cable and connector dependent)
    • Insertion loss: See RF174 graph
    • 24 AWG, RG 174 cable
    • Single or double ended
    • Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
  • SMA-CA:
    • SMA cable connectors
    • Performance to 6 GHz (cable dependent)
    • Straight or right-angle plug available on RG 174, RG 316, RG 402 (0.141"), RG 405 (0.086") or RG 58 cables
    • Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
  • RF-316:
    • VSWR: See RF316 graph
    • Impedance: 50 Ω
    • Bend radius: 12.8 mm min
    • Capacitance: 96 pF/meter
    • Operating temperature: -50°C to +165°C
    • Frequency range: 6 GHz max (cable and connector dependent)
    • Insertion loss: See RF316 graph
    • 24 AWG, RG 316 cable
    • Single or double ended
    • Non-magnetic options available for medical and aerospace applications
Applications
  • 5G networking
  • Industrial
  • Military/aerospace
  • Test connectivity
  • Medical
  • Broadcast video
  • Automotive
  • AI/machine learning
  • Instrumentation
Published: 2023-01-24