AEP Introduces SMP Microminiature High-Frequency Connectors

New Haven, CT -- Applied Engineering Products (AEP) announced a new series of microminiature SMP connectors that offer design engineers high electrical performance in small package size, along with capability for blind mating. Three detent configurations in the mating end provide a range of mating and retention forces to match specific applications.

In blind-mate applications with multiple connector pairs, SMP connectors allow for as much as .010" misalignment of mating connectors without damage when engaging. An optional "Catcher's Mitt" configuration can extend the misalignment tolerance to .020" (radial).

SMP body components of stainless steel or beryllium copper ensure rugged mechanical performance and a service life of over 100 to 1,000 mating cycles (dependent on mating type) with no degradation of performance. Body finish is either gold plating or a passivated finish. Center contacts are gold plated, and insulators are Teflon TFE for consistent electrical performance through a wide temperature range.

Current configurations include straight and right-angle cable connectors, panel shrouds for use with hermetic seals, several lengths of "bullet" adapters, and panel-mounted cable connectors (including snap-in types). The frequency range for AEP's SMP connectors is DC to 40 GHz, and cable connectors include an integrated EMI / anti-rock ring to reduce RF leakage and maintain mating geometry.

AEP's value-added cable assembly service can provide ready-made, tested assemblies incorporating SMP or other series of connectors.

Click here to download the SMP connector catalog in PDF format.

About AEP
Applied Engineering Products is an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of subminiature and microminiature coaxial connectors, and flexible and semi-rigid cable assemblies.

Source: AEP