SMP-MSLD-PCS: 50 Ohm SMP Receptacle, DC–18 GHz, Limited Detent
It is a single-port, surface-mount connector with a gold-plated brass body and a Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) dielectric. Rated for 500 mating cycles, it handles field-service or test-point duty without wearing out the interface.
That means the manufacturer has flagged it for phase-out — it is still available for existing BOM lines, but new projects should select the current-production SMP-MSLD series member.
SMT Termination and Board Layout
Surface-mount termination means the SMP-MSLD-PCS reflows alongside other SMT components — no through-hole vias under the RF launch, which simplifies the PCB stack-up for controlled-impedance traces. The shield termination is solder, so the ground plane connects directly through the footprint pads.
