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COAX CONNECTOR SYSTEM OFFERS HIGH PACKAGING DENSITY

January 17, 2011
Devens, MA - Response Microwave, Inc. a global specialist in providing RF/Microwave customer solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of a new application specific 1.0/2.3 SMT compatable multi-interface connector series targeted at emerging high bandwidth Datacom/telecom central office applications.

Part of the COMPEL series of connectivity products, this innovative SMT design facilitates PCB edge mount assembly and also accommodates tight packaging density. These new connectors are available with 2, 3, 4 and 8 coax block interface combinations in vertical or horizontal oriented housings. Frequency coverage is from DC-2 GHZ in 75ohm impedance value and DC-10GHz in 50ohm impedance. Standard housings are cast from a light weight alloy and/or a liquid crystal polymer .

Units are available in tape and reel packaging and can be subjected to reflow soldering processes in order to facilitate automated manufacturing. All units are RoHS compatible. Custom variants and mating cable assemblies are available upon request.