Molex, Plug Surface Mount SMP Connector, 50Ω, Solder Termination, Straight Body

Molex 73406 Series Coaxial Connector, 50 Ω Impedance, 40 GHz Operating Frequency - 85305-0232

This coaxial connector is designed as a surface mount plug with a subminiature form factor, specifically the SMP connector type. It operates at a frequency of up to 40 GHz and adheres to a 50 Ω impedance standard, making it especially suitable for high-frequency applications. The connector features a straight body orientation, and its construction allows for solder termination, while it can endure maximum operating temperatures of 260°C.

This coaxial connector is designed as a surface mount plug with a subminiature form factor, specifically the SMP connector type. It operates at a frequency of up to 40 GHz and adheres to a 50 Ω impedance standard, making it especially suitable for high-frequency applications. The connector features a straight body orientation, and its construction allows for solder termination, while it can endure maximum operating temperatures of 260°C.

Features & Benefits

• Gold-plated design ensures excellent conductive properties • Surface mount capability facilitates PCB integration • Effective for high-frequency signal transmission • Durable brass contacts enhance longevity • Suitable for high-temperature operating environments • Compact subminiature size saves space on circuit boards

• Gold-plated design ensures excellent conductive properties • Surface mount capability facilitates PCB integration • Effective for high-frequency signal transmission • Durable brass contacts enhance longevity • Suitable for high-temperature operating environments • Compact subminiature size saves space on circuit boards

Applications

• Ideal for use in RF and microwave • Suitable for telecommunications and data transmission systems • Utilised in automated equipment requiring compact connectors • Employed in high-frequency test and measurement equipment

• Ideal for use in RF and microwave • Suitable for telecommunications and data transmission systems • Utilised in automated equipment requiring compact connectors • Employed in high-frequency test and measurement equipment

What is the significance of the gold plating in connectors?

The gold plating provides superior conductivity and resistance to corrosion, which helps maintain signal integrity over time and under various environmental conditions.

The gold plating provides superior conductivity and resistance to corrosion, which helps maintain signal integrity over time and under various environmental conditions.

How does the connector's subminiature size impact circuit design?

The subminiature size allows for more compact layouts, enabling higher density circuit designs in devices where space is limited, without compromising performance.

The subminiature size allows for more compact layouts, enabling higher density circuit designs in devices where space is limited, without compromising performance.

What advantages does solder termination offer for PCB applications?

Solder termination creates a robust mechanical and electrical connection, ensuring reliable performance in demanding applications while allowing for additional thermal resistance during the soldering process.

Solder termination creates a robust mechanical and electrical connection, ensuring reliable performance in demanding applications while allowing for additional thermal resistance during the soldering process.