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Rosenberger’s new EBC® (Efficient Board Connector) series is the ideal 5G board-to-board and board-to-module RF interconnect solution for active MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) antennas and radios. Outstanding performance, low cost design and high mechanical stability make EBC® the perfect future-proof product for 5G radio interconnections. For applications up to 8 GHz, EBC® connectors fulfill the challenging requirements caused by the exponential data volumes increases in future 5G networks. Essential characteristics include extremely small dimensions, radial and axial misalignments, different holding forces, minimum board-to-board distances, and fast and cost-effective assembly design. A key mechanical design feature is the locating side which is integrated in the bullet. One side has a smooth bore, while the other has a limited-detent design. The single PCB coupler provides a consistent footprint with preloaded outer contacts for ensuring contact optimization, the push/snap-on locking mechanism allows fast and easy disconnection.

Following the revision of the IEC 61169-24 interface standard in response to the increasing performance demands of the broadcast television sector, Rosenberger has fundamentally revised its F-interface calibration elements. The considerably improved characteristics include an extended frequency range, from DC to 4 GHz up to DC to 6 GHz, and a doubling of mating cycles from 500 to 1000. The new 6 GHz-spectrum F series from Rosenberger comprises calibration adaptors, calibration loads, opens, shorts and loads. A new “full range” calibration adaptor is also available, addressing the extremely wide male connector pin tolerances of 0.64 mm to 1.13 mm.

Rosenberger RPC-3.50 precision connectors, with an outer diameter of 3.50 mm, are air dielectric and include ruggedized versions. Their high specification ensures excellent performance in precision measurement microwave applications – over the full frequency range up to 26.5 GHz. They are intermateable with common 3.50 mm, SMA, K and RPC-2.92 connectors.

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.