High Speed Module, RF And MMIC Connectors
High-Speed Connectors
RF and Microwave modules benefit from the short connection path available with Z-Axis Elastomeric Connectors.
A test report with measurement data is available where the performance of a 2.5mm Z-Fill connector was tested to 1GHz. In the report summary, there are recommendations for board layout changes to push satisfactory performance beyond 10GHz.
High-Speed Test Connector Assembly
Microstrip transmission lines can be tuned with Z-Axis Connectors as a system to yield low loss performance. Ground planes can be included too.
Deep-Well Wire Bonds / Deep Dive Wire Bonds may also be replaced by our connectors. Please follow this email thread which testifies to the possibilities for using our miniature electronic connectors and provides a graph of RF performance vs. Frequency in a test fixture. (The test fixture is admittedly un-optimized.)
Optically clear silicone can also be considered for combined connections of fiber optic and electronic signals. Holes can be punched or molded into the connectors.