Murata develops advanced switch connectors
Murata Electronics
SWG switch connectors
Murata has enhanced the operating frequency range and reduced the footprint of its tiny RF switch connectors to create the SWG series, now suitable for UWB (ultra wide band) applications.
SWG switch connectors measure 2mm x 2mm x 0.9mm and are designed to enable reliable testing of RF circuits throughout a product's development stage up to final production, plus save PCB space in portable/hand-held consumer electronics applications.
Their small footprint makes them suitable for mobile phones, PDAs, GPS systems and measurement equipment, and is compatible with WiFi, Wimax, 4G, Bluetooth, Zigbee and UWB wireless standards.
The connectors are now suitable for inspection of RF signals up to 11GHz, enabling designers to use wider frequency bands including UWB.
The series is said to feature excellent high-frequency characteristics with low insertion loss (01.dB max between DC and 3GHz; 0.2dB max between 3GHz and 6GHz; 0.5dB max between 6GHz and 11GHz).
VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) is 1.5 maximum.
Murata's beam spring and double contact mechanism inside the connector ensure a reliable contact.
The connectors are also designed to reduce flux penetration.
The SWG series provides a lifetime of more than 100 mating cycles.
In addition, Murata offers test probes, manual probes for test and evaluation, and production probes for use in automated production lines.
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