SV Microwave has developed an innovative RF PCB edge launch connector that eliminates damage to PCB board traces caused by traditional threaded designs. By rethinking the connector interface design, SV Microwave has engineered a robust solution that ensures secure mating without compromising the integrity of the PCB, addressing a long-standing issue faced by RF engineers.
The Problem
High-performance edge launch connectors rely on small-diameter center contacts for optimum transitions. This contact is captivated in plastic and can rotate inside this material when torqued down during mating, typically by the mating center contact.
If the center contact on the edge launch is already soldered to the board and rotates, it will rip the trace off the board, so it can keep spinning. As shown below, the PCB is destroyed when this happens, which is typically a very expensive problem.
Additionally, the chances for damaged solder joints or delaminated traces can be raised from user error or wear and tear from repeated mating cycles.
SV’s Solution
To prevent such issues, SV Microwave is offering Torque Resistant Edge Launch RF PCB Connectors with an innovative design that increases the rotational captivation of the center contact with a two-part contact assembly and glass seal captivation.
This fixes the soldered contact within the glass, therefore isolating any motion being transferred to the soldered connection and preventing damage to the PCB trace.
Key Features and Benefits of the New PCB Trace Connector
- Improved Rational Captivation
- Maintains Solder joint integrity on the PCB
- Features screws to help with fixturing
- DC up to 50 GHz
Applications include 5G Communications, Printed Circuit Boards and Test and Instrumentation.
Click here to learn more about the new PCB trace connectors.
