SMPM Connectors
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT) designed the SMPM Connector product line to further improve package density of RF/ Microwave systems. With an interface about 30% smaller than its predecessor, the SMPM Connector is now an industry standard (as outlined in the MIL-STD-348 document) for RF/microwave applications and has enabled design engineers to increase design performance and complexity while improving form factor.
The durable construction and ability to tolerate radial and axial misalignment allows for a blindmate interconnect solution capable of withstanding multiple engagement/disengagement cycles without degradation in electrical performance.
Due to its high-frequency performance and blindmate configuration, the SMPM Connector is a standard interface in many applications including:
| Parameter | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 50 Ω | |
| Frequency Range | DC – 65 GHz | |
| VSWR | 1.02 + 0.012 x F (GHz) | |
| Insertion Loss | 0.04 x √F (GHz) | |
| DWV | 325 Vrms | |
| Insulation Resistance | 5000 MΩ (min) | |
| RF High Pot | 190 Vrms @ 5 MHz | |
| Force to Engage | Detent | 6.5 lb. (max) |
| Smooth Bore | 2.5 lb. (max) | |
| Force to Disengage | Detent | 4 lb. (min) |
| Smooth Bore | 1.5 lb. (min) | |
| Radial Misalignment | +/- .010″ | |
| Axial Misalignment | 0.000/0.010″ | |
| Temperature Range | -55 °C to 165 °C | |
| Thermal Shock | MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Cond C | |
| Moisture Resistance | MIL-STD-202, Method 106, except step 7b | |
| Corrosion | MIL-STD-202. Method 101, Cond B | |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Cond D | |
| Shock | MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Cond I | |
| Dielectric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Virgin PTFE Fluorocarbon | ASTM D 1710 and ASTM D 1457 |
| Polyamide-imide | ASTM D5204 Group 2 Class 1 |
| Glass | Corning 7070 or Equivalent |
| Finish | Specification |
| Gold (75u in. Typ) | ASTM-B488 Type 1, Class 1.25 |
| Nickel (100u in. Typ) | SAE AMS-QQ-N-290 |
| Passivation | ASTM A967 |
| Metal | Specification |
| BeCu (Beryllium Copper) | ASTM B 196 and/or ASTM B 197 |
| Brass | ASTM B 36, B121, B16, B16M |
| Stainless Steel | ASTM A484/ A582 or A555/581 |
| Iron-Nickel-Cobalt | ASTM F-15 |
| Configuration | Part Number* | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Connectors | P105 | SMPM Female • Right Angle • For Semi-Rigid & Semi-Flex Cables | See brochure for options |
| P107 | SMPM Female • Straight • For Semi-Rigid & Semi-Flex Cables | ||
| P148-1CC | SMPM Female • Right Angle • For 0.047” Semi-Rigid & Semi-Flex Cables | ||
| P155 | SMPM Male • Snap-In Panel-Mount • For Semi-Rigid & Semi-Flex Cables | ||
| P156 | SMPM Male • Straight Panel-Mount • For 0.086” Flexible Cable | ||
| P172-1CC | SMPM Female • Snap-In Panel-Mount • For Semi-Rigid & Semi-Flex Cables | ||
| PCB Connectors | P303 | SMPM Male • Right Angle PCB Mount | See brochure for options |
| P311 | SMPM Male • Straight Surface-Mount | ||
| P319 | SMPM Male • Straight Edge-Mount | ||
| Panel Mount | P121 | SMPM Male • Thread-In Panel-Mount | See brochure for options |
| P203 | SMPM Male • 2-Hole Flange-Mount | ||
| Shrouds | P202 | SMPM Male • Thread-In | See brochure for options |
| P205 | SMPM Male • Press-In | ||
| Hermetics | P122 | SMPM Male • Straight Hermetic Termination | See brochure for options |
| P154 | SMPM Male • With Detent • Straight Solder-In | ||
| Shorts | P170-1CC | SMPM Female | See brochure for options |
| P180 | SMPM Male | ||
| Loads | P109-1CC | SMPM Female • 50 Ω Termination | See brochure for options |
| P110 | SMPM Male • 50 Ω Termination | ||
| Opens | P171-1 | SMPM Female | See brochure for options |
| Bullets/Adapters | P101 | SMPM Female to SMPM Female • Bullet | See brochure for options |
| P123-1CCSF | SMPM Female to SMK/2.92 mm Male • Straight Adapter | ||
| P125-1CCSF | SMPM Female to SMK/2.92 mm Female •Straight Adapter | ||
| P127 | SMPM Female to SMA Female • Straight Adapter | ||
| P128 | SMPM Male to SMA Female • Straight Adapter | ||
| P130 | SMPM Male to SMA Male • Straight Adapter | ||
| P138 | SMPM Female to SMPM Female • Spring-Loaded Bullet |
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