Southwest Microwave Precision Connectors
Inventor & industry benchmark for End Launch and Vertical Launch precision mmWave connectors - DC-145 GHz, NASA/ESA space-grade certified
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Southwest Microwave MPD
Southwest Microwave MPD (Microwave Products Division), headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, USA, is the inventor and industry benchmark for End Launch and Vertical Launch precision millimeter-wave connectors. Product frequency coverage spans DC-145 GHz, covering all mainstream interface specifications including 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.35mm, 1.85mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm, and SMA.
Southwest Microwave products are certified to NASA and ESA space-grade standards, with all products manufactured in the USA. They are widely used in high-frequency test & measurement, chip evaluation, radar, and space interconnection applications. As an authorized Southwest Microwave distributor, TMT provides full-line product technical selection and commercial support.
Core Advantages
End Launch Technology - Connector launches parallel from the PCB edge, eliminating solder variance and achieving optimal RF transition performance.
Vertical Launch Technology - Connector launches vertically from the PCB surface, ideal for space-constrained chip evaluation and packaged testing.
Precision Manufacturing - All products manufactured in Southwest's Tempe, AZ facility, with micron-level tolerance control.
Product Categories
22 product categories covering all millimeter-wave interconnection needs - aligned with the official Southwest Microwave MPD catalog
0.8 mm Connectors
Thread-in connectors, up to 145 GHz, W-band applications
0.9 mm SuperMini
Ultra-compact connectors for space-constrained applications
1.0 mm Connectors
DC to 110 GHz, End Launch up to 125 GHz
1.35 mm Connectors
Up to 90 GHz, E-band point-to-point links
1.85 mm Connectors
Up to 67 GHz, V-band communications
2.40 mm Connectors
Up to 50 GHz, Q/U-band testing
2.92 mm Connectors
Up to 40 GHz, Ka-band satcom applications
Adapters
Cross-series precision adapters, low VSWR transitions
Cable Connectors
Precision cable connectors for various cable types
End Launch Connectors
Launches parallel from PCB edge, DC to 125 GHz
Flange Termination
Precision terminations for RF test applications
Flexible Cable and Harness Assemblies
Flexible cable assemblies up to 110 GHz, custom lengths
Launch Accessories
Dielectric bushings, hermetic seals, and launch pins
N Connectors
Standard N-type connectors for RF applications
SSBB SuperMini Board-to-Board
Board-to-board connectors for high-density applications
SSBP Multi-Coax Contacts
Multi-coax contacts for high-density interconnects
SSMA Connectors
Stainless steel SMA connectors for harsh environments
SuperSMA Connectors
Enhanced SMA connectors with improved performance
TNC Connectors
Threaded Neill-Concelman connectors for secure RF connections
Tools
Installation and maintenance tools for connectors
Vertical Launch Connectors
Launches vertically from PCB surface, ideal for chip eval
Waveguide Launch Connectors
Waveguide-to-coaxial transitions for mmWave applications
Interface Specification Frequency Reference
Maximum operating frequency and typical applications for each interface
| Interface | Max Frequency | Typical Application | Southwest Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| * Series rated to 110 GHz; End Launch configurations up to 125 GHz per MPD datasheet. | |||
| 0.8mm | 145 GHz | W-band radar, 6G research, UHF testing | 0.8 mm Connectors (Thread-In) |
| 1.0mm* | 110 GHz | E/W-band communications, high-frequency chip eval | End Launch / Vertical Launch / Cable Assemblies |
| 1.35mm | 90 GHz | E-band point-to-point links, radar sensors | End Launch / Vertical Launch |
| 1.85mm | 67 GHz | V-band communications, 5G backhaul testing | End Launch / Vertical Launch |
| 2.4mm | 50 GHz | Q/U-band testing, mmWave instrumentation | End Launch |
| 2.92mm | 40 GHz | Ka-band satcom, radar testing | End Launch / Vertical Launch |
| SMA | 18 GHz / 26.5 GHz | General RF testing, base station interconnection | End Launch / Precision Adapters |
* 1.0mm series rated to 110 GHz; End Launch and Vertical Launch products extend to 125 GHz.
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