The Need for High Frequency Connectors in 5G Communications

RF connectors must transfer electromagnetic energy from one transmission line to another while ensuring minimum losses and reflections, so the precision of their design is critical.

With the push towards higher frequencies, smaller footprints, unique interfaces and better performance, RF connector design must meet constraints based on geometry, size and transmission characteristics while ensuring that the connector impedance matches that of the rest of the transmission line. As the frequency increases, maintaining the impedance becomes more complex; the electrical, mechanical and environmental characteristics of RF connectors all have a vital role to play in ensuring their performance.

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