Vertical Launch and End Launch Connectors
Southwest Microwave is the original innovator of the solderless, clamp-on end launch connector concept, producing the widest range of options available today.
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Male and female options along with narrow body and bulkhead feed-through. Unique clamping mechanism accommodates board thickness up to .300” (7.62 mm). Robust, reusable, and repairable. Multiple launch configurations provide the best possible match to circuit layout. Works on microstrip and grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW) designs. Signal-layer microstrip and GCPW test boards available. Soldering is optional.
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Male and female options along with narrow body and bulkhead feed-through. Unique clamping mechanism accommodates board thickness up to .300” (7.62 mm). Robust, reusable, and repairable. Multiple launch configurations provide the best possible match to circuit layout. Works on microstrip and grounded coplanar waveguide (GCPW) designs. Signal-layer microstrip and GCPW test boards available. Soldering is optional.
There are a number of technical articles available to assist you in handling and testing with Southwest End Launch Connectors. Click on the following links and you may download a copy of the article for FREE!
Vertical Launch Compression |
Optimizing Test Boards for |
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End Launch Connectors |
Utilizing Time Domain (TDR) Test Methods For Maximizing Microwave Board Performance |
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Mini-Circuits Achieves Superior Electrical Performance in Custom mmWave SMT Packages Using Southwest Microwave 2.40mm End Launch Connectors |
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