Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, has announced the expansion of its line of Ganged SMP Edge Mount Connectors in 2 port and 4 port configurations operating up to 40 GHz.

These high-density solutions with 2 and 4 port configurations incorporating 40 GHz SMP interfaces provide superior RF connectivity. Ganged SMP connectors allow ease of design and mating of multiple connectors with a single connection in a snap-on interface. Edge Mount are designed to allow dense packaging of multiple connectors to support connecting two PCBs orthogonally in tight spaces. Available in full detent, limited detent, and smooth bore configurations.

Cinch promises high-quality standards of ruggedness and durability offering excellent performance with VSWR of 1.15 (Max) to 26.5 GHz and 1.50 (Max) to 40 GHz. The following part numbers are available: 127-0701-821, 127-1701-821, 127-2701-811, 127-0701-811, 127-1701-831, 127-2701-821. Key applications include Test & Measurement, ATE System Test Boards, LAN Routers and Base Stations, Phased Array Radar Systems and Microwave Subsystems

The connectors are available from their distribution partners that include Digi-Key, Mouser, Heilind, Newark and Farnell in Europe.