{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"MS-162A(01)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"MS-162A~101~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/MS-162A~101~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/MS-162A(01)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose MS-162A series coaxial switch receptacle, MS-162A(01), 50 Ohm, 10 GHz, 1 port, SMT, gold body, snap-on fastening, 12000 mating cycles.","salesMarkdown":"## Coaxial Switch Receptacle for RF Signal Routing The Hirose MS-162A(01) is a 50 Ohm coaxial switch receptacle in the MS-162A series, designed as a surface-mount, single-port, female socket with a 4mm plug diameter. It integrates an internal switch function, making it suited for RF signal routing where the connector body itself selects between signal paths — common in portable test equipment, wireless modules, and antenna switching circuits where board space is tight. ## Frequency and Impedance: 50 Ohm at 10 GHz With a 50 Ohm characteristic impedance and a maximum frequency of 10 GHz, the MS-162A(01) covers the L, S, and C bands plus the lower X-band — suitable for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, cellular (up to 5G sub-6 GHz), and many instrumentation and radar applications. The surface-mount shield termination and solder contact termination keep the RF launch consistent with the PCB trace impedance when the footprint is designed per the manufacturer's recommended land pattern. The internal switch feature adds a DC path that can be used for antenna selection or signal routing without an external relay. Engineers evaluating a new design should consider the active members of the MS-162 series or a functionally equivalent coaxial switch connector from Hirose's current catalog, verifying the footprint, impedance, and frequency match before substituting.","metaTitle":"Hirose MS-162A(01) Coaxial Switch Receptacle, 50 Ohm, 10 GHz","metaDescription":"Hirose MS-162A(01) coaxial switch receptacle, 50 Ohm impedance, 10 GHz max frequency, 12000 mating cycles, SMT, gold body. Obsolete — sourced to order via 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-162A","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":"-","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/db66c313e67e67b6d375a3b05096a827.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/MS-162A(01)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the replacement for MS-162A(01)?","answer":"For a new design, consult Hirose's current MS-162 series or a functionally equivalent coaxial switch connector, verifying the 50 Ohm impedance, 10 GHz frequency rating, SMT footprint, and internal switch feature."},{"question":"Where can I buy MS-162A(01)?","answer":"We source the MS-162A(01) through independent distribution and surplus channels."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/MS-162A~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-162A~101~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","indexable":true}}