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Handheld Meter Reading Units (Series AMC, MCX, MMCX)

AMC Connector Series
Amphenol RF manufactures a family of Amphenol Micro Coaxial ( AMC ) Connectors for use in applications with 50 Ω impedance requirements. AMC connectors are low profile (2.5mm of the board) and offer an extremely small board footprint (3mm x 2mm).

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Features & Benefits Easy Snap-snap-on/off mating Ultra low-profile (2.5mm mating height) Small foot print (3mm x 3mm) 100% compatible with Hirose U.FL Series	Applications Wireless Internet (WiFi, WiMax, EvDO/EvDV Solutions) Wireless Infrastructure (Cellular Base Stations) RFID Bluetooth Inventory/Barcode Scanners Handheld Devices

MCX Connector Series
Amphenol RF offers the MCX series of snap-on subminiature connectors that conform to the European CECC 22220. Since the MCX has identical inner contact and insulator dimensions as the SMB , while being 30% smaller, it provides designers with options where weight and physical space are limited. MCX provides broadband capability through 6 GHz with a snap-on connector design. A range of connectors are available, including printed circuit board and cable connectors.

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Features & Benefits Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 6 GHz. Low cost combined with high quality Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces installation time Accommodates a wide range of miniature RG flexible coaxial cables, including semi-rigid cable. This provides customer flexibility in their design and manufacturing.	Applications Automotive GPS PC/LAN WLAN Base Station Head End Equipment Radios Wireless/Networks Antenna Components Instrumentation Telecom

MMCX Connector Series ( Micro-Mate ™)
The Amphenol RF MMCX series ( MicroMate ™) is one of Amphenol 's smallest RF connector lines and is a micro-miniature connector series with a lock-snap mechanism allowing for 360 degrees rotation, enabling flexibility in PCB layouts. The MMCX connectors conform to the European CECC 22000 specification. The 6 GHz 50 Ω interconnect system is available in surface mount, edge card, and cable connectors.

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Features & Benefits Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 6 GHz, providing a high-quality solution at a low cost Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces installation time Confirms to European CECC 22000 specifications Available in straight and right angle plugs and printed circuit board connectors	Applications Antennas Cable Assemblies Instrumentation Satcom Base stations Components PCMCIA cards Telecom Broadband communications GPS Radio boards

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Mobile AMR Systems (Series TNC , Type N , SMA , MMCX )

TNC Connector Series
The Amphenol TNC series was designed as a threaded version of the BNC and features screw threads for mating. TNC are miniature , threaded weatherproof units with a constant 50 Ω impedance and they operate from 0 - 11 GHz. The Amphenol TNC series is available in standard and reverse polarity. Reverse polarity is a keying system accomplished with a reverse interface and ensures that reverse polarity interface connectors do not mate with standard interface connectors. Amphenol accomplishes this by inserting female contacts into plugs and male contacts into jacks.

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Features & Benefits Threaded coupling interface ensures connector will not de-couple in vibration-intensive applications Many TNC s are recognized under the component program of Underwriter's Laboratories and have undergone stringent testing from an independent laboratory Performance from 0 -11 GHz operations in many applications	Applications Antennas Cellular Mil-Aero Telecom Base stations Components Networks Cable Assembly Instrumentation Radar

Type N Connector Series
The Amphenol Type N Connector series was developed to satisfy the need for a durable, weatherproof, medium-size RF connector with consistent performance through 11 GHz. The Type N series is available in Standard N ( coaxial cable ) and Corrugated N ( helical and annular cable ). Their primary applications are the termination of medium to miniature size coaxial cable, including RG-8, RG-58, RG-141, and RG-225. RF coaxial connectors are the most important element in the cable system. Corrugated copper coaxial cables have the potential to deliver all the performance your system requires, but they are often limited by the performance of the connectors.

Intermodulation distortion, a major concern in today's communications systems, is consistently low with corrugated cable connectors . Typical performance is -125 dBm (-168 dBdc). In-house IMD measurement capability gives Amphenol the unique ability to understand the effects of connector design elements on IMD generation and to design the best performing connectors in the industry. Self-flaring designs are easily attached with standard hand tools in the field, and are highly resistant to pull off and twist off. All corrugated cable connectors are optimally matched to their cables for low VSWR and insertion loss.

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Features & Benefits Accommodates a wide range of medium to miniature-sized RG coaxial cables in a rugged medium-sized design Broad line of Military (M39012), Industrial (UG) and Commercial (RFX) grade products available, giving customers choices in weighing cost versus performance benefits Meets many customer application demands with plug styles available in straight and right angle and jack styles available in panel mount, bulkhead mount, and receptacle	Applications Antennas Cable assemblies Instrumentation PCS Satcom Base stations Cellular Microwave Radio Radar Surge protection Broadcast Components Mil-Aero Radios WLAN

SMA Connector Series
SMA is an acronym for SubMiniature version A and uses a threaded interface. 50 Ω SMA connectors are semi-precision, subminiature units that provide excellent electrical performance from DC to 18 GHz. These high-performance Amphenol RF connectors are compact in size and have mechanically outstanding durability.

For phase array radar, test equipment, ILS landing systems and other instrumentation using phase matching techniques, these SMA connectors for semi-rigid coaxial cables and the SMA Plug - to - Jack adapter offer a precise and simple means of phase adjustment for microwave devices. Built in accordance with MIL-C-39012 and CECC 22110/111, SMA connectors can be mated with all connectors that meet these spec mating diameters regardless of manufacturer.

SMA is available both in Standard and Reverse Polarity. Reverse polarity is a keying system accomplished with a reverse interface, and ensures that reverse polarity interface connectors do not mate with standard interface connectors. Amphenol accomplishes this by inserting female contacts into plugs and male contacts into jacks. Other manufacturers may use reverse threading to accomplish reverse polarity keying.

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Features & Benefits Broadband performance DC to 18 GHz with low reflection stainless steel construction and ¼ - 36 threaded coupling offers high performance in a compact design. Low cost Commercial Grade (Brass SMA) available in nickel or gold plating which provides approximately 30% cost reduction with 250 mating cycles. Available for .085" and .141" diameter semi-rigid cables and all the standard flexible cables including double shielded RG-316. Phase Adjustable SMA connectors provide ease of mechanical screw adjustments, compared to the delays and expense of laborious cable-trimming.	Applications Base stations Instrumentation Process controls cable assemblies Mil/Aero Telecom Components PC/LAN

MMCX Connector Series ( Micro - Mate ™)
The Amphenol RF MMCX series ( MicroMate ™) is one of Amphenol 's smallest RF connector lines and is a micro - miniature connector series with a lock-snap mechanism allowing for 360 degrees rotation, enabling flexibility in PCB layouts. The MMCX connectors conform to the European CECC 22000 specification. The 6 GHz 50 Ω interconnect system is available in surface mount, edge card, and cable connectors.

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Features & Benefits Broadband performance with low reflection DC to 6 GHz, providing a high-quality solution at a low cost Quick connect/disconnect snap-on mating reduces installation time Confirms to European CECC 22000 specifications Available in straight and right angle plugs and printed circuit board connectors	Applications Antennas Cable Assemblies Instrumentation Satcom Base stations Components PCMCIA cards Telecom Broadband communications GPS Radio boards

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Fixed Antenna Systems (Series Type N and SMA )

Type N Connector Series
The Amphenol Type N Connector series was developed to satisfy the need for a durable, weatherproof, medium-size RF connector with consistent performance through 11 GHz. The Type N series is available in Standard N ( coaxial cable ) and Corrugated N ( helical and annular cable ). Their primary applications are the termination of medium to miniature size coaxial cable , including RG-8, RG-58, RG-141, and RG-225. RF coaxial connectors are the most important element in the cable system. Corrugated copper coaxial cables have the potential to deliver all the performance your system requires, but they are often limited by the performance of the connectors.

Intermodulation distortion, a major concern in today's communications systems, is consistently low with corrugated cable connectors. Typical performance is -125 dBm (-168dBdc). In-house IMD measurement capability gives Amphenol the unique ability to understand the effects of connector design elements on IMD generation and to design the best performing connectors in the industry. Self-flaring designs are easily attached with standard hand tools in the field, and are highly resistant to pull off and twist off. All corrugated cable connectors are optimally matched to their cables for low VSWR and insertion loss.

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Features & Benefits Accommodates a wide range of medium to miniature-sized RG coaxial cables in a rugged medium-sized design Broadline of Military (M39012), Industrial (UG) and Commercial (RFX) grade products available, giving customers choices in weighing cost versus performance benefits Meets many customer application demands with plug styles available in straight and right angle and jack styles available in panel mount, bulkhead mount, and receptacle	Applications Antennas Cable assemblies Instrumentation PCS Satcom Base stations Cellular Microwave Radio Radar Surge protection Broadcast Components Mil-Aero Radios WLAN

SMA Connector Series
SMA is an acronym for SubMiniature version A and uses a threaded interface. 50 Ω SMA connectors are semi-precision, subminiature units that provide excellent electrical performance from DC to 18 GHz. These high-performance Amphenol RF connectors are compact in size and mechanically have outstanding durability.

For phase array radar, test equipment, ILS landing systems and other instrumentation using phase matching techniques, these SMA connectors for semi-rigid coaxial cables and the SMA Plug - to - Jack adapter offer a precise and simple means of phase adjustment for microwave devices. Built in accordance with MIL-C-39012 and CECC 22110/111, SMA connectors can be mated with all connectors that meet these spec mating diameters regardless of manufacturer.

SMA is available both in Standard and Reverse Polarity. Reverse polarity is a keying system accomplished with a reverse interface, and ensures that reverse polarity interface connectors do not mate with standard interface connectors. Amphenol accomplishes this by inserting female contacts into plugs and male contacts into jacks. Other manufacturers may use reverse threading to accomplish reverse polarity keying.

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Features & Benefits Broadband performance DC to 18 GHz with low reflection stainless steel construction and ¼ - 36 threaded coupling offers high performance in a compact design. Low cost Commercial Grade (Brass SMA) available in nickel or gold plating which provides approximately 30% cost reduction with 250 mating cycles. Available for .085" and .141" diameter semi-rigid cables and all the standard flexible cables including double shielded RG-316. PhaseAdjustable SMA connectors provide ease of mechanical screw adjustments,compared to the delays and expense of laborious cable-trimming.	Applications Base stations Instrumentation Process controls Cable assemblies Mil/Aero Telecom Components PC/LAN

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