Amphenol RF expands its non-magnetic SMP product series

Amphenol RF have announced the expansion of the microminiature SMP product series to include non-magnetic connector and adapter options. These configurations are manufactured with non-ferrous materials and plating, designed to provide high-performing RF interconnects that feature low magnetic field susceptibility and no electric field distortion. All non-magnetic SMP connectors and adapters provide the same reliable connections for board-to-board and board-to-cable as standard SMP products, and non-magnetic SMP options are ideal for sensitive applications in medical, aerospace and quantum computing environments, Amphenol RF state.

These 50ohm non-magnetic products are available in various mating configurations and detent types – smooth bore, limited and full detent - with electrical performance up to 40GHz. The SMP interface features a snap-on locking mechanism and radial and axial float which provides board-to-board misalignment correction. PCB spacing options are based on the bullet adapter length. Non-magnetic SMP connectors are also available in various cable plug designs for flexible cable types.

Non-Magnetic SMP connectors are constructed with gold-plated, beryllium copper bodies and contacts, and PTFE insulators. Amphenol RF claim they are suited for applications such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment where non-magnetic coaxial connectors are essential for carrying RF signals within the magnetic field where a high signal-to-noise ratio is required. The company claim these connectors and adapters are engineered specifically to perform in this environment without being electrically compromised which allows the equipment to function safely and effectively.