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News Release from: Aliner Industries | Subject: MCII antenna connectors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 January 2005
Ultraminiature connectors are handy for
antennas
Aliner reckons its MCII antenna connectors go an extra mile assuring overall performance and dimensions satisfy both the designer's and the end users' demands.
Designed from the ground up as the ultimate RF connector for wireless mobile devices such as HiWave multimedia products, RFID readers, smart phones and GPS/PDA units, Aliner MCII antenna connectors go an extra mile assuring that its overall performance and dimensions satisfy both the designer's and the end users' demands Increasing numbers of users are taking their wireless devices into tough environments where the quality of their radio transmission matters
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 10 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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MCII connectors work perfectly both as internal data connectors and/or as external antenna connectors where RF signal is weak and the help of external antenna is needed.
Whereas traditional connectors such as Type N, RP TNC, or RP SMA are often used as external antenna connectors, they all share the common drawback of being too bulky and inconvenient to carry.
Thanks to Aliner's design team and its CNC strengths, the mass production of solid CNC processed ultraminiature and quick locking connectors is now possible.
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Wireless connectors go one step further
Aliner reckons its ultraminiature SSMCX connectors go one step further than the norm in wireless applications by assuring user friendliness, durability and shock resistance.
Aliner's MCII receptacle connectors available in PCB/edge mount offer design engineers a minimal board height of 2.10mm, length of 3.10mm and width of 3.70mm - much smaller than MCX and MMCX - and the mating antenna connector displays a short length of 7.0mm.
The 50ohm connectors are also in compliance with RoHS requirements, featuring snap-on coupling interface, delivering VSWR less than 1.35 up to 6GHz with an insertion loss of -0.28dB and durability of greater than 500 mating cycles.
To satisfy the demands of modern production facilities, Aliner's MCII can be delivered in tray/reel packaging for high volume pick-and-place manufacturing.
"As part of our global system approach to wireless connectivity, we continually look for complementary product that offers new value to our customers.
MCII is a strong candidate", said Daniel Wu, Global Strategic Marketing Director, Aliner Industries.
"While cost and quality are the foundation for all our product lines, MCII helps Aliner to satisfy the miniature wireless handheld accessory segment that has long been neglected by most RF coax makers".
The wireless business market is expanding rapidly in part because wireless networks enable customers to move toward a more agile and efficient work environment that fosters collaboration and accelerates the pace of business.
Aliner's rich portfolio of miniature connector platform is designed for ease of deployment and use, manageability, and cost.
With the addition to Aliner MCII handheld ultraminiature connectors, Aliner reckons it offers the strongest and most comprehensive suite of connector solutions in the industry, spanning a wide range of customer sizes and needs.
Sample pricing starts at $1.11 and varies depending on volume.
Standard lead time is 2 weeks.
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