Connectors & Adaptors

The Rosenberger RPC-SL series are interchangeable port connector systems for use with test equipment where test ports are frequently mated and re-mated. Under such heavy usage, Rosenberger RPC-SL interchangeable port connectors allow the equipment/device interface to be fully protected from potential damage, avoiding the risk of costly repairs. The RPC-SL port connector includes a panel mounting half and a sexless interface which features two spring-loaded butt contacts. This ensures no wear occurs during mating and eliminates the possibility of accidental damage from mismatching of connector halves. Furthermore, the interface between the panel mount and the adaptor is slotted, preventing the mating faces from rotating and possible damage. The RPC-SL portfolio offers both 26.5 GHz and 40 GHz versions. While adaptors can be interchanged and are available in different connector series, the connector heads in these two ranges are not compatible and can only be used with their own system.

Rosenberger RPC-SP 50 Ω precision connectors are designed for applications up to 22 GHz where quick and reliable interconnects are essential. Intermateable with OSP and BMA connectors, the floating construction allows compensation for axial and radial misalignment while the innovative blind mate self-finding mechanism ensures fast, easy connection and disconnection, bringing significant time and cost reductions. Furthermore, tightening the connection requires no additional tooling. RPC-SP connectors are therefore ideal for use where space is at a premium such as in many rack and plug-in applications. The product range comprises cable, panel and PCB connectors, adaptors to other coaxial connector series, airlines as well as test & measurement accessories such as RPC-SP calibration kits, test cables or measurement equipment (open – short – load).

Rosenberger SLC (Spring Loaded Contacts) are suited to customized designs and frequencies up to 6 GHz. The product portfolio ensures impedance controlled SLC for transmission of RF signals across a diverse range of customized products and applications, such as backplane designs and those requiring a high degree of tolerance compensation between mating partners. Rosenberger SLC connectors and assemblies are therefore a perfect fit for specialized board-to-board applications, hybrid SLC solutions – with a combination of DC, RF signal transmission, power supply and fiber optical lines – as well as SLC cable connectors, board and panel mounted products.

Rosenberger SMA coaxial connectors deliver high-quality and high-performance. These screw-on locking connectors with defined maximum torque ensure high reliability, long service life, high mechanical stability and excellent electrical characteristics. The butted outer contact enables superb frequency ranges up to 18 GHz and return loss performances of ≥ 30 dB. SMA connectors can be applied in various RF applications such as telecommunication and mobile communication, test & measurement equipment and instruments.

Rosenberger SMB subminiature coaxial connectors suit various applications up to 4 GHz. The snap-on locking mechanism provides a fast and reliable connection for high packing density applications. These versatile connectors can be used in internal devices and cable assemblies. Please note: Rosenberger defines male – female according to the design of center contact.

Rosenberger SMC subminiature coaxial connectors are for various applications up to 6 GHz. Based on a similar design to the SMB solution, the SMC’s screw-on locking mechanism provides a reliable connection for application in internal devices and cable assemblies. Please note: Rosenberger defines male – female according to the design of center contact.

SMP subminiature connectors are well-proven, offering a high level of flexibility in alignment tolerances and simplifying the whole production process. Rosenberger SMP connectors are suitable for a wide range of board-to-board and cable-to-board applications up to 40 GHz. Such a broad frequency range allows from the lowest to the highest mechanical loads to be handled including those experienced in 5G mobile telecommunications, test & measurement and aerospace applications.

Rosenberger SMP Infinity is the innovative and highly compact PCB connector series with a one-step locking mechanism for delivering maximum performance for a wide range of applications up to 40 GHz. The series is available as cable, PCB and bulkhead connectors, as well as test adaptors and cable assemblies.

Rosenberger SnapN coaxial connectors are ideal for space-constrained mobile base station applications up to 11 GHz. The outer diameter of 16 mm – smaller than the standard N interface – allows higher packing densities while the special quick-lock mechanism enables reliable and easy connections – 10 times faster than Standard N. SnapN jacks (female) and Standard N plugs (male) are intermateable. Assembly tools are not necessary.

Rosenberger provides a wide product range of solderless PCB connectors for challenging test & measure­ment demands and for frequencies up to 110 GHz. These PCB connectors can easily be assembled by using screws. Standard screws are included, optional screws for thicker PCBs are available on request.

The Rosenberger Spring Loaded Coax System is designed to make quick, reliable and low abrasion PCB con­nections – up to 18 GHz (SMA interface) or up to 40 GHz (RPC-2.92 interface) – to single-layer or multi-layer printed circuit boards with the microwave layer on top.

Rosenberger TNC* coaxial connectors are based on BNC connector characteristics and interface dimensions. However, the screw-on locking mechanism enables reliable, quick and easy interconnection while also allowing their use under higher environmental loads compared to BNC connectors. They are designed for application in various industries including aerospace, telecom and mobile applications. 50 Ω versions up to maximum 10 GHz available 75 Ω versions up to maximum 4 GHz available on request Due to the internationally standardized TNC interface dimensions a perfect 75 Ohm characteristic impedance cannot be realized *TNC = Threaded Neill Concelman / Thread Navy Connector

UHF* coaxial connectors with geared screw locking frontal interlocking teeth and without defined impedance are intended for very low frequency applications up to 300 MHz. They are intermateable with “banana” connectors. *UHF = Ultra High Frequency, when developed in the 1930s, in fact today even wrong.

Rosenberger’s series VIA® (Variable Interface Adaptor) is designed for board-to-board and board-to-module RF interconnections up to 6 GHz. The innovative mechanical design features both limited detent and smooth bore interfaces integrated into the adaptor – one side of the bullet is responsible for limited detent, the other side for smooth bore. The unique catch mechanism inside the adaptor ensures secure, reliable connection. The Rosenberger VIA® covers all requirements for multiple connections and complex mobile communication solutions in remote radio heads (RRHs) as well as in various other applications.

Rosenberger WSMP®PCB connectors, bullets and cable assemblies are extremely compact and capable of handling frequencies up to 100 GHz. WSMP® connectors are about 45 % smaller than standard SMP connectors for allowing high packing density. Featuring a push-on coupling mechanism and enabling a minimum board-to-board distance of 3.05 mm, they are optimized for customer-specific footprints and layout recommendations.

Rosenberger provides floating test adaptors for a number of standard RF test interfaces. Due to their self-finding design they are suitable for automated testing processes in laboratories, e.g. of couplers, splitters, antennas and other high-frequency devices. Radial and axial misalignment ensures safe contact with the DUT – without reducing the performance. The self-finding construction makes fast and easy connecting and disconnection processes – which means significant time and cost reductions.