Chapter 1 - Analysis of the World Electronic Connector Market
- Introduction
- Report Organization
- Executive Summary
- World Regional Sales
- Growth by Markets and Products
- 2014, 2015, 2016F and 2021F RF Connector Sales by Region with Percent Change and Five-Year CAGR
- 2016F and 2021F RF Connector Sales by Region
- 2016F and 2021F RF Product Family Sales by Region with Five-Year CAGR
- 2016F and 2021F RF Connector, Microwave (µW) and Millimeter Wave Connector Sales by Region with Five-Year CAGR
- Product Shifts
- Most Popular Types
- Concerns
Chapter 2 – Connectors and Historical Development
- Why So Many Different Connectors
- Connector Terminology
- Connector Series
- Connector Sex
- Plug and Receptacle
- Historical Background, Connectors and Cable
- Technical Foundation
- First Coaxial Connectors
- Early Connectors for Test Equipment
- Special Study: Omni Spectra, for OSM and SMA
- Microwave Connectors Evolve Prompted by Test Equipment
- Standardization
- Initial Agencies
- Defense Supply Center (DSCC) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- International
- Military Specifications
- IEEE Specification P-287
Chapter 3 – Microwave and Millimeter Wave Markets
- Mixed End-Use Affects Data
- Telecommunications, Communications Expand Connector Usage
- Automotive/Transport Vehicles
- Vehicle Wi-Fi
- FAKRA Connectors Dominate for Many Applications
- Motorola Antenna Plug
- Higher Frequency Connectors
- Non-Vehicle (Automotive) Applications
- Space Applications
- Supply Chain Considerations
Chapter 4 – Connector Technology
- Characteristic Impedance
- Why 50 Ohms?
- What about 75 Ohm Cables?
- 50 Ohm versus 75 Ohm Connectors
- What Else?
- RF versus Microwave versus Millimeter Wave
- Terminology and Concepts Used with Connectors
- Background
- Interconnect Performance
- Frequency Bands
- Varying Charts and Tables
- Terahertz (Submillimeter Wave) Frequencies
- Panel & Equipment Mounted Connectors
- General
- Thread-in Connectors
- Extended Rear-Pin Versus Field Replaceable Connectors
- Concepts
- Problems
- Field Replaceable Designs Offer Solutions
- RF/Microwave Connector Design
- Contact Retention
- Intermateability
- Specials
- Variations of Catalog Connectors
- RF/Microwave Switch Connecors
Chapter 5 – Application Groups
- End Launch Connectors
- Provide Transition from Cable to Test Boards
- Introduction
- Connector Concepts
- Blind-Mate Coaxial Connectors
- Concepts
- Rack-and-Panel (Module to Module) Blind-mates
- Single Line Blind-mate Connectors
- OSP/BMA Were First
- Environmentally Sealed Blind-mates
- Board-to-Board Blind-mate Concepts
- Commercial Versions are Not Standardized
- Mil-Aero Board-to-Board Blind-mates
- Multi-port Connectors
- Concept
- Commercial Multi-port Connectors
- Mil-Aero Multi-port Connectors
- Economics and Trends
- Low PIM Connectors
- Concepts
- Connector Design
- Low PIM Cables
Chapter 6 – Connector Families
- Introduction
- Connector Comparisons by Frequency
- Connector Comparisons by Attributes
- Family Groupings
- Ultraminiature Connectors
- U.FL Connectors
- PCIe M2 (MHF4)
- Microminiature Connectors
- MCX, MMCX
- QSL Connectors
- 0.9mm SuperMini
- Subminiature Connectors
- QMA and Mini-QMA
- SMA (OSM)
- SSMA (OSSM) Connectors
- SMD
- SMB, SSMB Connectors
- SMC, SSMC Connectors
- FAKRA Connectors
- Connector Description and Specifications
- FAKRA Connector Concepts and Features
- DIN 1.02/2.3 Coax Inserts (Connectors)
- 1.6/5.6 Connectors
- Miniature Connectors
- BNC
- Mini-BNC and HD BNC
- MHV and SHV Connectors
- UHF and Mini-UHF
- F and G (CATV type) Connectors
- Medium (Size) Connectors
- TNC, RP-TNC Connectors
- N Connectors
- QN (Quicklock N) Connectors
- HN Connectors
- ZMA Connectors
- SMKey Connectors
- 4.3-10 Connectors
- 4.1/9.5 Connectors
- Large (Size) Connectors
- 7/16 DIN Connectors
- LC and LT Connectors
- C and SC Connectors
- Precision Connectors
- Introduction
- 7 mm (APC-7) Connectors
- 3.5 mm and 2.92 mm Connectors
- 2.40 mm and 1.85 mm Connectors
- 1 mm Connectors
- 0.8 mm Connectors
- Blind-Mate Connectors
- BMA (OSP), BMMA (OSSM)
- BZ, BMZ Connectors
- BZ Connectors
- BMZ Connectors
- SMP (GPO) and SMMP (GPPO) Family
Chapter 7 – Supplemental Connectorized Products
- Accessories – Group 1 – For Connector Interface
- Dust and Termination Caps
- Shorting Caps
- Accessories – Group 2 – For Field Replaceable Connectors and Stand-Alone Use
- Hermetic Seals
- Pins, Pin-Tabs and Dielectrics
- Strain Relief (Sliding) Accessory Contacts
- Adapters
- General
- Electrical and Mechanical Differences
- Precision Calibration-Grade Adapters
- Test Port Adapters
- DC Blocks
- Attenuators
- Concept
- Connectorized Attenuators
- Precision for Test and Calibration
- Connector Gages
- Assembly Tools
- Introduction
- Connector Torque Wrenches
- Installation Tools for Hermetic Seals for Use with Thread-in Connectors
- Installation Tools for Hermetic Seals for Use with Flanged Connectors
Chapter 8 – RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Connector Analysis
- 2014, 2015, 2016F and 2021F RF Connector Sales by Region with Percent Change and Five-Year CAGR
- 2016F and 2021F RF Connector Sales by Region
- 2016F RF Connector Market Share by Region
- 2021F RF Connector Market Share by Region
- Family Groupings
- 2015 and 2016F Connector Sales by RF Product Family with Percent Change
- 2016F and 2021F Connector Sales by RF Product Family
- 2016F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
- 2021F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
- 2016F and 2021F Connector Sales by RF Product Family
- 2016F and 2021F RF Connector, Microwave (µW) and Millimeter (mmWave) Connector Sales by Region with Five-Year CAGR
- 2014 and 2015 RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Connectors by Region with Percent Change
- 2015 and 2016F RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Connectors by Region with Percent Change
- 2016F and 2021F RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Connectors by Region with Five-Year CAGR
Chapter 9 – Manufacturers Reviews
- Introduction
- Companies Included
- Company Data
- Amphenol Corporation
- Anoison Electronics Ltd
- Anritsu Company
- Astrolab, Inc
- Automatic Connector
- Bel Connectivity
- Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- Delta Electronics Manufacturing Corporation
- Dynawave, Inc
- Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions
- Frontlynk
- GigaLane Co., Ltd
- Hirose Electric Co., Ltd
- HUBER+SUHNER AG
- I-PEX Co., Ltd
- JAE – Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd
- Orient Microwave Corp.
- MegaPhase, LLC
- Micro-Coax
- Micro-Mode Products Inc
- Molex Inc
- Radiall S.A.
- RF Industries Ltd
- Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Samtec, Inc
- San-tron, Inc
- Signal Microwave, LLC
- SOURIAU
- Southwest Microwave, Inc
- Spectrum Elektrotechnik GmbH
- Spinner GmbH
- TE Connectivity
- Telegartner Group
- The Phoenix Company of Chicago
- W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc
- Winchester Electronic Corp
Chapter 10 – Generic Connector Care
- Introduction
- Connector Do’s and Don’ts
- Storing Connectors
- Connector Torque
- Stuck Connectors
- Cleaning Connectors
- Connector Savers
- Generic Connector Design
- Characteristic Impedance
- Maximum Operating Frequency
- Proper Use of Connectors and Test Equipment
- Proper Mating of RF/Microwave Connectors
- Background
- Mating Procedure
- Proper Mounting of Flanged Connectors
- Raised Grounding Ring Requires 360-Degree Grounding
