{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"MS-162B","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"MS-162B","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/MS-162B","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/MS-162B","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose MS-162B coaxial switch receptacle, 50 Ohm, 10 GHz, 0.7dB insertion loss, 12000 mating cycles, SMT, snap-on, internal switch, gold body.","salesMarkdown":"## Coaxial Switch Receptacle for 4mm Plug, 50 Ohm, 10 GHz The Hirose MS-162B is a coaxial switch receptacle, female socket, designed for a 4mm plug diameter. It carries an internal switch that routes the RF signal path when mated or de-mated, making it a switching connector rather than a simple through-line receptacle. The connector is surface-mount (SMT), with shield and contact termination both soldered. The snap-on fastening provides quick mate/de-mate without tools, and the gold body finish on brass gives corrosion resistance. The gold-over-nickel center contact plating supports this cycle life without signal degradation from fretting corrosion. The base product number is MS-162, and the -B suffix denotes this specific variant with the 4mm plug diameter and 12000-cycle rating. For a functional comparison, the MS-156C shares the same 4mm plug diameter and internal switch but is rated for 100 mating cycles and uses a phosphor bronze body with a nylon 6T dielectric—a lower-cycle-life, lower-cost alternative if the application does not require the 12000-cycle endurance of the MS-162B. The MS-162B mates with a coaxial plug of 4mm diameter using a snap-on fastening mechanism. The SMT footprint requires a reflow soldering process for both the shield and center contact terminations. The single-port design routes the RF signal through the internal switch, which opens or closes a secondary path depending on mate status—confirm the switching logic in the application circuit before layout.","metaTitle":"Hirose MS-162B Coaxial Switch Receptacle, 50 Ohm, 10 GHz","metaDescription":"Hirose MS-162B coaxial switch receptacle, 50 Ohm, 10 GHz max, 0.7dB insertion loss, 12000 mating cycles. SMT, snap-on, internal switch. Active, quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["RF / Coaxial Connectors","RF Cable Assemblies"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Series":"MS-162B","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","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":"Active","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":"Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Center Contact Plating":"Gold","Center Contact Material":"Copper Alloy"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.2000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the impedance of MS-162B?","answer":"The MS-162B is rated at 50 Ohms impedance, the standard for RF signal paths in test and communications equipment."},{"question":"How many mating cycles does MS-162B support?","answer":"The MS-162B is rated for 12000 mating cycles, making it suitable for high-duty-cycle applications like production test fixtures or frequent calibration connections."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/MS-162B","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-162B when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}