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It presents a female socket interface with a 4mm plug diameter, using a snap-on fastening mechanism for quick connect-disconnect cycles. ## Sourcing Reality — Obsolete Status If you need a drop-in alternative, the base product number MS-162 suggests there may be other variants in the series — but without an L* successor entry, we cannot name a specific substitute. A cross-reference search against the MS-162 series may yield a functional equivalent, but pin-to-pin compatibility must be verified against the original PCB footprint and mating interface. ## RF Performance and Mechanical Endurance The 10 GHz frequency ceiling covers common wireless bands (Wi-Fi, cellular, ISM) and many instrumentation signals up to X-band lower edge. The 0.7 dB insertion loss figure is a single-point spec; actual loss varies with frequency and mating condition. The gold-on-gold contact interface (gold center contact plating, gold body finish) resists corrosion and maintains consistent RF performance across those cycles. Surface mount (SMT) mounting with solder termination on both the shield and center contact. The shield termination is listed as solder, and the contact termination is also solder — this is a reflow-compatible part. The bulk package means parts are shipped in tubes or trays, not tape-and-reel, so plan for manual or tube-fed placement rather than auto-reel feeding.","metaTitle":"Hirose MS-162(01) Coaxial Switch, 50 Ohm, 10 GHz, Obsolete","metaDescription":"Hirose MS-162(01) coaxial switch receptacle, 50 Ohm impedance, 10 GHz max frequency, 12,000 mating cycles. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["RF / Coaxial Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Series":"MS-162","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Internal Switch","Includes":"-","Impedance":"50 Ohms","Body Finish":"Gold","Cable Group":"-","Body Material":"Brass","Housing Color":"Gold","Mating Cycles":"12000","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Connector Type":"Receptacle, Female Socket","Fastening Type":"Snap-On","Insertion Loss":"0.7dB","Product Status":"Obsolete","Connector Style":"Coaxial Switch - 4mm Plug Dia","Frequency - Max":"10 GHz","Number of Ports":"1","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Mounting Feature":"-","Ingress Protection":"-","Shield Termination":"Solder","Base Product Number":"MS-162","Contact Termination":"Solder","Dielectric Material":"Polyamide (PA), Nylon","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Center Contact Plating":"Gold","Center Contact Material":"Beryllium Copper"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$4.0100","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/337c3db22c14c99a32bcc5b2ee0b08c8.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/MS-162(01)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the equivalent or replacement for Hirose MS-162(01)?","answer":"Hirose has not published an official replacement or successor order code for the MS-162(01). The base product number MS-162 indicates it is part of a series, but without a documented cross-reference, any substitute must be verified for pin-to-pin compatibility, impedance, frequency rating, and mechanical fit against the original part."},{"question":"What are the specifications of the MS-162(01) connector?","answer":"The MS-162(01) is a 50 Ohm coaxial switch receptacle with a 4mm plug diameter, rated to 10 GHz maximum frequency with 0.7 dB insertion loss."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/MS-162~101~2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/MS-162~101~2 when reusing this data. 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