PSMP Jack for Blind-Mate Board-to-Board RF Links
The PSMP-MSSB-PCS: The 50 Ohm impedance and 10 GHz max frequency make it a fit for microwave links, test equipment, and telecom infrastructure where signal integrity through the mated pair matters more than the connector body itself. The smooth bore feature — a PSMP characteristic — allows the jack to accept a standard SMP plug with a smooth outer diameter, giving the mated pair some axial float to absorb board-stack tolerances without stressing the solder joints. The snap-on fastening locks the pair with a positive detent; 1000 mating cycles of rated life mean this jack can survive multiple board swaps in a test fixture or field-replaceable module without the gold plating wearing through.
SMT Termination and Board Layout Fit
Surface mount termination suits automated assembly lines — the jack reflows alongside other SMT components, eliminating a separate through-hole solder step. The centre contact and shield both terminate via solder, so the RF ground path is established at the board surface. The gold-plated brass body and gold centre contact plating resist corrosion and maintain low contact resistance across the 1000-cycle life.