An SMA edge connector may be designed to present a characteristic impedance of 50Ω typically, but that is to the end of the connection pins. Once it’s soldered down, there is a discontinuity ...

A fixed-geometry fixture produces consistent and more repeatable results. For instance, you can make fixed-geometry fixtures out of certain connectors. PCB-mounted SMA connectors are convenient for ...

Another cool presentation I saw at DesignCon last month was about the proper way to lay out a circuit board for edge-launch SMA connectors (32 meg pdf). The presentation has another neat section that ...

SMA panel sockets have a particularly tiny solder ... It’s a small hack, but if you’ve ever soldered to a too-small RF connector you’ll understand. For more fun and games with RF connectors ...

Samtec, Inc. announces the availability of production quantities for its highly stable, low-loss flexible microwave cable ...

Originally developed in the 1960s, SMA feedthroughs, also referred to as SubMiniature version A connectors, integrate a ...