7/16 Panel Receptacle Exhibits 175 dBc IMD Performance

May 13, 2008

LOW INTERMODULATION distortion (IMD) is key to newer wireless systems like WiMAX. Such systems rely on outstanding linearity in both amplifiers and passive components to process the complex modulation schemes needed data rates. By consistently delivering passive-intermodulation (PIM) levels of 175 dBc, a 7/16 panel receptacle is promising to meet this need for connectors. This receptacle exhibits a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of less than 1.03:1 (PCS). Its 0.232 interface creates improved mating characteristics while reducing mating torque. That interface also offers higher signal integrity and therefore protection for communications equipment. The body, insulator, and center contact are all one-piece constructions. Because all machining is completed as a primary operation on CNC equipment, extraneous variation is not introduced into the final product.

San-tron, Inc., 4 Newburyport Tpke., Ipswich, MA 01938; (978) 356-1585, FAX: (978) 356-1573, Internet: www.santron.com.

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Nancy Friedrich

RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.