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Glenair RF, Microwave, and mmWave Interconnects: Coax Cable Assemblies for Land, Sea, Air, and Space

Glenair’s line of RF and Microwave Cables and Connectors encompasses several hundred product types, including nearly every industry-standard cable and connector, as well as numerous specialized versions. For most connector series, Glenair provides both plug and jack versions available in straight and right-angle configurations, suitable for cable, panel, or bulkhead mount installations.

Millimeter Wave (mmWave) Solutions for 5G and Beyond
Glenair offers a range of mmWave coaxial cable assemblies and connectors tailored for 5G mobile communication development and production. Glenair’s push-on and threaded RF connectors provide industry-leading signal fidelity within the 5G frequency spectrum and feature unique packaging designs for high-density applications.

Durability in Extreme Conditions
In aircraft, RF cables and assemblies must withstand exposure to vapor, fuel, and other hazardous contaminants to avoid compromising mission-critical systems. Standard semi-rigid or non-ruggedized RF cables, which are not vapor-sealed, are unsuitable for airframes or between-box connections in harsh conditions.

Features and Advantages

• High Precision: Ensures accurate signal transmission.
• Low Loss: Minimizes signal degradation.
• Highly Flexible: Ideal for varied installation requirements.

Typical Applications Include:

• Military and Aerospace
• 5G Communication
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Antenna Testing
• Semiconductor R&D Fabrication
• Millimeter Wave System Interconnection
• High-Speed Module R&D and Manufacturing

mmWave Cables and Assemblies
These cables are much smaller in diameter due to cut-off frequency limitations and are more flexible in their un-armored state. They require maintaining impedance uniformity even with bending and flexure, necessitating the inner conductor to stay centered and the outer conductor to retain its shape and diameter. Proper design ensures impedance uniformity through the cable-connector transition.

Reliability and Performance
Experience unparalleled reliability with Glenair’s extensive selection of in-stock, engineering-grade RF/microwave millimeter wave adapters. Glenair’s products offer durability and consistent performance, reducing the need for frequent replacements and ensuring efficient operation in demanding applications.

Low VSWR
Low Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) ensures efficient energy transfer, reducing signal loss and maintaining high connection standards.

Robust Stainless-Steel Build
Designed for demanding conditions, these adapters offer durability and peak performance.

Wide-Ranging Interoperability
Glenair adapters are compatible with popular RF connectors, facilitating easy integration into existing systems.

RF, Microwave, and mmWave Interconnects
: Glenair Integrated RF assemblies built around Glenair aerospace-grade COAX connectors, contacts, adapters, and cables.

Turnkey RF and Microwave
Transmission Line Assemblies Built with Glenair Multi-Port Connectors, Low-Loss Cables and High-Frequency Contacts: Glenair is among the few interconnect manufacturers capable of providing turnkey RF transmission line assemblies that are fully connectorized and ready for immediate use, crafted entirely in-house using Glenair component parts. These high-frequency RF assemblies are commonly utilized in line-replaceable units and chassis within RF data transmission chains.

The durable, environmentally resilient construction of Glenair’s multi-port RF connector shells and contacts, paired with the dimensionally-stable BluMark RF coax cables, makes these turnkey transmission line solutions perfect for mission-critical air, sea, land, and space applications that demand precise size, weight, and frequency specifications.

Glenair, Inc. started operations in 1956, specializing in the production of electrical connector accessories. Since then, the company has expanded to offer a diverse range of products, including numerous military-qualified and commercial connectors, providing comprehensive solutions for all interconnect needs.