Amphenol RF has introduced terminators and enhanced performance connectors to its SMP product series that can be used in telecommunications and military applications.

Available in both smooth bore and limited detent mating configurations, these Amphenol RF components are constructed using machine brass bodies and contacts on all receptacle interfaces.

“These commercial products utilize the standard SMP interface and provide a high frequency solution that offers reliable performance up to 20 GHz. Higher frequency performance can be reached through PCB optimization analysis using readily available HFSS 3D models,” Electronics Weekly reported.

The SMP terminators, manufactured with gold plated bodies and contacts, and LCP insulators reduce RF leakage that can occur if interfaces are left open when trying to improve performance. The plug version uses beryllium copper for the contact. 

“Terminators are used in any application where you would find an SMP connector such as quantum computing and test and measurement designs,” Electronics Weekly explained.