World RF Coax Connector Market
World RF Connector Market 2020
Predictions include effects of trends for higher frequencies, broader application bandwidths, and international shifts. With a forecasted CAGR of XX.X% from 2020 to 2025, growth of the world RF coax connector market exceeds many other connector types.
Major changes are currently underway for coaxial connectors and applications. Understand and prepare your company and customers for these changes by ordering your copy of World RF Coax Connector Market 2020.
- How did the RF coax connector market perform in 2019? How will it perform in 2020 and beyond? What markets and geographical regions present the greatest potential for growth in RF (coaxial) connectors and why?
- How do new and higher frequency allocations, especially for 5G and IoT, influence design, production tolerances, test equipment, and cost and supply chain sourcing?
- Which specific RF coax connectors (families and product types) are projected to show the highest growth and how are connector manufacturers addressing these potential increases or decreases in demand?
Predictions include effects of trends for higher frequencies, broader application bandwidths, and international shifts. With a forecasted CAGR of XX.X% from 2020 to 2025, growth of the world RF coax connector market exceeds many other connector types.
Major changes are currently underway for coaxial connectors and applications. Understand and prepare your company and customers for these changes by ordering your copy of World RF Coax Connector Market 2020.
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 – REPORT SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF THE WORLD RF COAX CONNECTOR MARKETS
Introduction
Report Contents
World Connector Sales
World Connector Market by Region 2018 to 2019 with Percent Change
World Connector Market by Region 2019 to 2020F with Percent Change
Worldwide Connector Market by Region 2025 Forecast & Five-Year CAGR
2019 World Connector Sales by Product Type – Top Five by Percent of Market Share
Market Share for RF Coax Connectors
World “Total Connectors” Five-Year CAGR 2018F to 2023F by Product Type
Prompted by 5G and IoT
Marketplace Summary for RF Coax Connector
Connector Growth by Markets and Products
World Connector Sales
RF Coax vs. Total
World “Total Connectors” Five-Year CAGR 2020F to 2025F by Product Type
RF Coax Connector Growth
Summary World RF Coax Connector Sales, 2018, 2019, 2020F, and 2025F Sales by Region
RF Coax Connector Sales by Region and by RF Product Family 2020F vs. 2025F
2020F and 2025F Connector Sales by RF Product Family
2020F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
2025F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
Projected Shifts 2019 – 2025F
Concerns
RF Cable Assemblies
2020 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market by Market Sector by Product Type
2025 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market Sector by Product Type
RF Coax Connector World Sales Summaries
2020F and 2025F Total World RF Connector Sales by Product Type, with Five-Year CAGR
CHAPTER 2 – CONNECTOR MARKETPLACE ECONOMICS
Introduction
World Connector Market – Top Five Product Categories 2019
Historical Connector Sales
International GDP Comparisons
Connector Industry Business Cycles
Historical Percentage Change in Connector Demand
Going Forward – 2020
Projected Impact of Covid-19 on the Connector Industry
Historical Reviews – 2001-2002 “Dotcom Bubble” and September 11th Attacks
2001-2002-2003: Year-over-Year Change in Sales
2001-2002-2003: Year-over-Year Change in Sales by Quarter
2008-2009: Financial Crisis and H1N1 Virus Problems
2008-2009-2010: Year-over-Year Change in Sales by Quarter
Forecasts
Forecast Assumptions
2020 Assumptions by Quarter
Forecasting 2020 to 2021
Connector Industry Forecast by Quarter (2019-2020-2021)
Monetary Policy
Supply Chain Considerations
Operating Frequency Affects Markets
Worldwide Connector Sales by Region
Distributors Support Microwave and mmWave Sales
A Multi-Billion Dollar Business
Limited Interchangeability Affects Sourcing
Niche Distributors Serve Higher Frequency Component Needs
Largest Distributors Offer RF/Microwave Interconnect
Economic Effects of Counterfeit Coax Connectors
Commercial, Mil-Spec, and Hi-Rel Connectors are Involved
SAE Specifications Provide Control
Special “JAN/J” Marking Will Validate Connectors
DNA “Tags” are Latest Technology
Impact
Other Economic Factors
Supply Chain
Cost of Materials
CHAPTER 3 – RF COAX CONNECTOR ANALYSIS
2018, 2019, 2020F, and 2025F RF Connector Sales by Region with Percent Change and Five-Year CAGR
2020F and 2025F RF Connector Sales by Region
2020F RF Connector Market Share by Region
2025F RF Connector Market Share by Region
Family Groupings
2018 and 2019F Connector Sales by RF Product Family with Percent Change
2019 and 2020F Connector Sales by RF Product Family with Percent Change
2020F and 2025F Connector Sales by RF Product Family with Five-Year CAGR
2020F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
2025F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
2020F and 2025F Connector Sales by RF Product Family
2020F and 2025F Total World RF Connector Sales by Product Type with Five-Year CAGR
2018 and 2019 RF Connectors by Region with Percent Change
2019 and 2020F RF Connectors by Region with Percent Change
2020F and 2025F RF Connectors by Region with Five-Year CAGR
CHAPTER 4 – RF CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Introduction
Sales Results and Forecasts
2020 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market Sector by Product Type
2020 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market Sector by Product Type
2025 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market Sector by Product Type
2025 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market Sector by Product Type
World Cable Assembly Market Value by Market Sector
Summary of Trends Impacting the Industry
Coaxial Cable
Coax Cable Specifications
CHAPTER 5 – SPECIFIC CONNECTORS AND FAMILY GROUPS
Introduction
Comparisons by Frequency
Comparisons by Attributes
Family Groupings
Ultraminiature Connectors
U.FL Connectors
PCIe M2 (MHF4)
Locking MHF I LK Connectors
MHF-7S for 5G Applications
X.FL Ultra-Microminiature Connectors
Microminiature Connectors
MCX, MMCX
TLMP Connectors
QSL Connectors
0.9 mm SuperMini
MOEBIUS MC-Card and Switching Connectors
Switching MOEBIUS Connectors
Nano Coax
Subminiature Connectors
SMA (OSM) Connectors
RP-SMA (RSMA) Reverse Polarity SMA
SMA Quick-Connect and Push-On Adapters
QMA and Mini-QMA
PSM, Power Sub-miniature Interface Connector
SSMA (OSSM) Connectors
OSMM (SMD) Connectors
SMB, SSMB Connectors
SMC, SMCC Connectors
FAKRA Connectors
Connector Description and Specifications
FAKRA Connector Concepts and Features
Keying and Color-Coding Options
Next Generation FAKRA (HFM FAKRA-Mini)
1.0/2.3 Coax Inserts, for DIN 41612 Connectors
1.0/2.3 Connectors per DIN 47297
1.5/3.5 Connectors
1.6/5.6 Connectors
Miniature Connectors
BNC
Mini-BNC and HD BNC
Higher Frequency 75 Ohm BNC
BNC for Auto-Assembly
MHV and SHV Connectors
UHF and Mini-UHF
F, FD, and G (CATV Type) Connectors
Medium (Size) Connectors
NEX10 Connectors
NEX10 Multi-Coax Configurations
2.2/5 Connectors
TNC, RP-TNC Connectors
18 GHz TNC
TNCA (18 GHz) and PTNC (16 GHz) Connectors
TNC Accessories
TNC Shorting Caps
TNC Switching Connectors
TK and “Replaceable Head” Connectors
N Connectors
QN (Quicklock N) Connectors
HN Connectors
ZMA Connectors
SMKey Connectors
4.3/10 Connectors
4.1/9.5 Connectors
QLI Connectors
Large (Size) Connectors
7/16 DIN Connectors
13-30 DIN, 25-58 DIN Connectors
LC and LT Connectors
C and SC Connectors
Precision Connectors
Introduction
7 mm (APC-7) Connectors
Test Equipment Prompts New Microwave Connectors
3.5 mm and 2.92 mm Connectors
Enhanced 2.92mm for 44 GHz
2.40 mm and 1.85 mm Connectors
Enhanced 1.85 mm 70 GHz Connectors
1.35 mm “E” Connectors
1.35 Product Availability
1 mm Connectors
0.8 mm Connectors
Blind-mate Connectors
BMA (OSP), BMMA (OSSP)
SBMA Connectors
BZ Connectors
BMZ Connectors
SFB Connectors
SMP (GPO), SMPM (GPPO), SMP3 (G3PO) Family
VITA 67 Coax Assemblies
VITA 67.1 and 67.2
VITA 67.3
Miscellaneous Other RF Interconnects
RCA & Motorola Antenna Plug
Coax Contact Assemblies in Standard Multi-Cavity Connectors
CHAPTER 6 – TODAY’S CONNECTORS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Why So Many Different Connectors
Connector Terminology
Connector Series
Semantics
Plug and Receptacle
Confusion with Non-Coax Connectors
Connector Sex
Plug and Receptacle
Historical Background, Connectors and Cable
Technical Foundation
First Coaxial Connectors
Current Versions of UHF Connectors
Early Connectors for Test Equipment
Special Study: Omni Spectra, for OSM and SMA
Test Equipment Prompts New Microwave Connectors
Precision Types
Slotless Contacts
RF Coax Connector Standardization
Initial Agencies
Defense Supply Center (DSCC) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
International Standards
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
RF Coax Connector Military Specifications
VITA Standards
Standards Development
New Spectrum Standards Challenge Future (USA vs China) for 5G and IoT
IEEE Specification P-287
CHAPTER 7 – MARKETPLACE FACTORS
Introduction
2019 Worldwide Connector Market Product Category/End-Use Equipment Matrix
2020F/2025F Connector Five-Year CAGR
Multiple End-Use Affects Data
Wireless Communications Drive Connector Usage
Atmospheric Problems Can be a Benefit
Vehicle (Automotive) Connectors
Vehicle Wi-Fi
FAKRA Connectors Dominate Higher Frequency Auto RF
Vehicle-to-Vehicle
Higher Frequency On-Vehicle Connectors
Automotive Related (Non-Vehicle) Applications
International Environmental Regulation Affect Markets
Recent Actions Expand Requirements
EU Lead-Free Standards
California Proposition
Military and Aerospace Markets
SOSA Consortium for Interchangeability
Space and Hi-Rel Applications
Outgassing
VITA Space Standards
CHAPTER 8 – RF COAX CONNECTOR CONCEPTS
Electrical vs. Mechanical vs. Materials
Characteristic Impedance
Why 50-Ohms?
What about 75-Ohm Cables?
50-Ohm versus 75-Ohm Connectors
What Else?
Generic Connector Design
Characteristic Impedance
Maximum Operating Frequency
Terminology and Concepts Used with Connectors
Background
Interconnect Performance
Frequency Bands
Charts and Tables Vary
Terahertz (Submillimeter Wave) Frequencies
Alloy Details are Important
Testing
Military Specification Test Procedures
EIA-364 vs. Mil Test Procedures
Panel & Equipment Mounted Connectors
General
Thread-in Connectors
Hermetic Sealing
Extended One-Piece Rear-Pins vs. Field Replaceable Connectors
Concepts
Problems
Field Replaceable Designs Provide Solutions
Typical Accessory Diameter (Connector Rear Interface)
Connector Construction Differences
Contact Retention
Intermateability
Intermateability Example: SMP/GPO Family
Specials
Variation of Catalog Connectors
Switch Connectors
CHAPTER 9 – CONNECTOR APPLICATION GROUPS
End Launch Connectors
Transition from Cable to Test Boards
Introduction
Horizontal Mount End Launches
Vertical Launch Connectors
PCB Consideration
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
Lack of Standardization
Mil-Aero Board-to-Board Blind-Mates
VITA Standards
Low PIM Connectors
Passive Intermodulation
Introduction
How is PIM Generated?
PIM Testing
Low PIM Connectors
Low PIM Cables
Cable Connectors
Cable Options
Production Rates Determine Termination Method
Termination for Single Coax-Line Assemblies
Direct Solder and Field-Replaceable Cable Connectors
Cable Termination Problems
Multi-Port Connectors
Concept
Standardization
Commercial Multi-Port Connectors
Mil-Aero Multi-Port Connectors
Multi-Port Economics
CHAPTER 10 – ACCESSORIES AND SUPPORT PRODUCTS
RF Involves Broad Array of Support Items
Standardized Test Boards
Accessories – Group 1 – For Connector Interface
Dust and Termination Caps
Terminations
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
Isolating Insulated Mounting Washers
Adapters
General
Electrical and Mechanical Differences
Precision Calibration-Grade Adapters
ColorConnect™ Precision Adapters
Test Port Adapters
DC Blocks
Directional Couplers
Attenuators
Concept
Connectorized Attenuators
Precision Attenuators 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 11 – MANUFACTURERS’ REVIEW
Introduction
2019 Worldwide RF Coax Connector Sales by Region
Companies Reviewed
Company Data
A & P Technology Co., Ltd
AIMMET Industrial Co., Ltd
Aliner Industries, Inc.
Amphenol Corporation
Anoison Electronics Ltd
Anritsu Company
Apex Precision Technology Corp
Automatic Connector
Bel Connectivity
Bo-Jiang Technology Co., Ltd
Cambridge Electronic Industries Ltd
CANARE Electric Co., Ltd
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Inc
CeramTec GmbH
Coax Connectors Ltd
CommScope Inc.
Connectronics, Inc.
Delta Electronics Manufacturing Corporation
Dynawave, Inc.
EZ Form Cable Corp
Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions
Frontlynk
GigaLane Co., Ltd
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd
HUBER+SUHNER AG
IMS Connector Systems GmbH
I-PEX Co., Ltd
ITT Interconnect Solutions (ITT Cannon)
JAE – Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd
MegaPhase, LLC
Micro-Coax
Micro-Mode Products Inc.
Molex Inc.
Orient Microwave Corp.
Pasternack Enterprises
Precision Connector Inc. (PCI)
Radiall S.A.
RF Industries Ltd
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Samtec, Inc.
San-tron, Inc.
SGMC Microwave
Signal Microwave, LLC
Smiths Interconnect
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.
Withwave Company, Ltd
CHAPTER 12 – USER CONSIDERATIONS
Introduction
Manufacturer’s Supplier Data
International Standards
User Concerns
Information Sources
Connector Do’s and Don’ts
Storing Connectors
Connector Torque
“Stuck” Connectors
Cal Kit Connector
Cleaning Connectors
Connector Savers
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° Grounding
Connector to Waveguide Transitions
Right-Angle Transitions
In-Line Transitions
CHAPTER 1 – REPORT SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF THE WORLD RF COAX CONNECTOR MARKETS
Introduction
Report Contents
World Connector Sales
World Connector Market by Region 2018 to 2019 with Percent Change
World Connector Market by Region 2019 to 2020F with Percent Change
Worldwide Connector Market by Region 2025 Forecast & Five-Year CAGR
2019 World Connector Sales by Product Type – Top Five by Percent of Market Share
Market Share for RF Coax Connectors
World “Total Connectors” Five-Year CAGR 2018F to 2023F by Product Type
Prompted by 5G and IoT
Marketplace Summary for RF Coax Connector
Connector Growth by Markets and Products
World Connector Sales
RF Coax vs. Total
World “Total Connectors” Five-Year CAGR 2020F to 2025F by Product Type
RF Coax Connector Growth
Summary World RF Coax Connector Sales, 2018, 2019, 2020F, and 2025F Sales by Region
RF Coax Connector Sales by Region and by RF Product Family 2020F vs. 2025F
2020F and 2025F Connector Sales by RF Product Family
2020F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
2025F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
Projected Shifts 2019 – 2025F
Concerns
RF Cable Assemblies
2020 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market by Market Sector by Product Type
2025 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market Sector by Product Type
RF Coax Connector World Sales Summaries
2020F and 2025F Total World RF Connector Sales by Product Type, with Five-Year CAGR
CHAPTER 2 – CONNECTOR MARKETPLACE ECONOMICS
Introduction
World Connector Market – Top Five Product Categories 2019
Historical Connector Sales
International GDP Comparisons
Connector Industry Business Cycles
Historical Percentage Change in Connector Demand
Going Forward – 2020
Projected Impact of Covid-19 on the Connector Industry
Historical Reviews – 2001-2002 “Dotcom Bubble” and September 11th Attacks
2001-2002-2003: Year-over-Year Change in Sales
2001-2002-2003: Year-over-Year Change in Sales by Quarter
2008-2009: Financial Crisis and H1N1 Virus Problems
2008-2009-2010: Year-over-Year Change in Sales by Quarter
Forecasts
Forecast Assumptions
2020 Assumptions by Quarter
Forecasting 2020 to 2021
Connector Industry Forecast by Quarter (2019-2020-2021)
Monetary Policy
Supply Chain Considerations
Operating Frequency Affects Markets
Worldwide Connector Sales by Region
Distributors Support Microwave and mmWave Sales
A Multi-Billion Dollar Business
Limited Interchangeability Affects Sourcing
Niche Distributors Serve Higher Frequency Component Needs
Largest Distributors Offer RF/Microwave Interconnect
Economic Effects of Counterfeit Coax Connectors
Commercial, Mil-Spec, and Hi-Rel Connectors are Involved
SAE Specifications Provide Control
Special “JAN/J” Marking Will Validate Connectors
DNA “Tags” are Latest Technology
Impact
Other Economic Factors
Supply Chain
Cost of Materials
CHAPTER 3 – RF COAX CONNECTOR ANALYSIS
2018, 2019, 2020F, and 2025F RF Connector Sales by Region with Percent Change and Five-Year CAGR
2020F and 2025F RF Connector Sales by Region
2020F RF Connector Market Share by Region
2025F RF Connector Market Share by Region
Family Groupings
2018 and 2019F Connector Sales by RF Product Family with Percent Change
2019 and 2020F Connector Sales by RF Product Family with Percent Change
2020F and 2025F Connector Sales by RF Product Family with Five-Year CAGR
2020F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
2025F Connector Market Share by RF Product Family
2020F and 2025F Connector Sales by RF Product Family
2020F and 2025F Total World RF Connector Sales by Product Type with Five-Year CAGR
2018 and 2019 RF Connectors by Region with Percent Change
2019 and 2020F RF Connectors by Region with Percent Change
2020F and 2025F RF Connectors by Region with Five-Year CAGR
CHAPTER 4 – RF CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Introduction
Sales Results and Forecasts
2020 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market Sector by Product Type
2020 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market Sector by Product Type
2025 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of Market Sector by Product Type
2025 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market Sector by Product Type
World Cable Assembly Market Value by Market Sector
Summary of Trends Impacting the Industry
Coaxial Cable
Coax Cable Specifications
CHAPTER 5 – SPECIFIC CONNECTORS AND FAMILY GROUPS
Introduction
Comparisons by Frequency
Comparisons by Attributes
Family Groupings
Ultraminiature Connectors
U.FL Connectors
PCIe M2 (MHF4)
Locking MHF I LK Connectors
MHF-7S for 5G Applications
X.FL Ultra-Microminiature Connectors
Microminiature Connectors
MCX, MMCX
TLMP Connectors
QSL Connectors
0.9 mm SuperMini
MOEBIUS MC-Card and Switching Connectors
Switching MOEBIUS Connectors
Nano Coax
Subminiature Connectors
SMA (OSM) Connectors
RP-SMA (RSMA) Reverse Polarity SMA
SMA Quick-Connect and Push-On Adapters
QMA and Mini-QMA
PSM, Power Sub-miniature Interface Connector
SSMA (OSSM) Connectors
OSMM (SMD) Connectors
SMB, SSMB Connectors
SMC, SMCC Connectors
FAKRA Connectors
Connector Description and Specifications
FAKRA Connector Concepts and Features
Keying and Color-Coding Options
Next Generation FAKRA (HFM FAKRA-Mini)
1.0/2.3 Coax Inserts, for DIN 41612 Connectors
1.0/2.3 Connectors per DIN 47297
1.5/3.5 Connectors
1.6/5.6 Connectors
Miniature Connectors
BNC
Mini-BNC and HD BNC
Higher Frequency 75 Ohm BNC
BNC for Auto-Assembly
MHV and SHV Connectors
UHF and Mini-UHF
F, FD, and G (CATV Type) Connectors
Medium (Size) Connectors
NEX10 Connectors
NEX10 Multi-Coax Configurations
2.2/5 Connectors
TNC, RP-TNC Connectors
18 GHz TNC
TNCA (18 GHz) and PTNC (16 GHz) Connectors
TNC Accessories
TNC Shorting Caps
TNC Switching Connectors
TK and “Replaceable Head” Connectors
N Connectors
QN (Quicklock N) Connectors
HN Connectors
ZMA Connectors
SMKey Connectors
4.3/10 Connectors
4.1/9.5 Connectors
QLI Connectors
Large (Size) Connectors
7/16 DIN Connectors
13-30 DIN, 25-58 DIN Connectors
LC and LT Connectors
C and SC Connectors
Precision Connectors
Introduction
7 mm (APC-7) Connectors
Test Equipment Prompts New Microwave Connectors
3.5 mm and 2.92 mm Connectors
Enhanced 2.92mm for 44 GHz
2.40 mm and 1.85 mm Connectors
Enhanced 1.85 mm 70 GHz Connectors
1.35 mm “E” Connectors
1.35 Product Availability
1 mm Connectors
0.8 mm Connectors
Blind-mate Connectors
BMA (OSP), BMMA (OSSP)
SBMA Connectors
BZ Connectors
BMZ Connectors
SFB Connectors
SMP (GPO), SMPM (GPPO), SMP3 (G3PO) Family
VITA 67 Coax Assemblies
VITA 67.1 and 67.2
VITA 67.3
Miscellaneous Other RF Interconnects
RCA & Motorola Antenna Plug
Coax Contact Assemblies in Standard Multi-Cavity Connectors
CHAPTER 6 – TODAY’S CONNECTORS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Why So Many Different Connectors
Connector Terminology
Connector Series
Semantics
Plug and Receptacle
Confusion with Non-Coax Connectors
Connector Sex
Plug and Receptacle
Historical Background, Connectors and Cable
Technical Foundation
First Coaxial Connectors
Current Versions of UHF Connectors
Early Connectors for Test Equipment
Special Study: Omni Spectra, for OSM and SMA
Test Equipment Prompts New Microwave Connectors
Precision Types
Slotless Contacts
RF Coax Connector Standardization
Initial Agencies
Defense Supply Center (DSCC) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
International Standards
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
RF Coax Connector Military Specifications
VITA Standards
Standards Development
New Spectrum Standards Challenge Future (USA vs China) for 5G and IoT
IEEE Specification P-287
CHAPTER 7 – MARKETPLACE FACTORS
Introduction
2019 Worldwide Connector Market Product Category/End-Use Equipment Matrix
2020F/2025F Connector Five-Year CAGR
Multiple End-Use Affects Data
Wireless Communications Drive Connector Usage
Atmospheric Problems Can be a Benefit
Vehicle (Automotive) Connectors
Vehicle Wi-Fi
FAKRA Connectors Dominate Higher Frequency Auto RF
Vehicle-to-Vehicle
Higher Frequency On-Vehicle Connectors
Automotive Related (Non-Vehicle) Applications
International Environmental Regulation Affect Markets
Recent Actions Expand Requirements
EU Lead-Free Standards
California Proposition
Military and Aerospace Markets
SOSA Consortium for Interchangeability
Space and Hi-Rel Applications
Outgassing
VITA Space Standards
CHAPTER 8 – RF COAX CONNECTOR CONCEPTS
Electrical vs. Mechanical vs. Materials
Characteristic Impedance
Why 50-Ohms?
What about 75-Ohm Cables?
50-Ohm versus 75-Ohm Connectors
What Else?
Generic Connector Design
Characteristic Impedance
Maximum Operating Frequency
Terminology and Concepts Used with Connectors
Background
Interconnect Performance
Frequency Bands
Charts and Tables Vary
Terahertz (Submillimeter Wave) Frequencies
Alloy Details are Important
Testing
Military Specification Test Procedures
EIA-364 vs. Mil Test Procedures
Panel & Equipment Mounted Connectors
General
Thread-in Connectors
Hermetic Sealing
Extended One-Piece Rear-Pins vs. Field Replaceable Connectors
Concepts
Problems
Field Replaceable Designs Provide Solutions
Typical Accessory Diameter (Connector Rear Interface)
Connector Construction Differences
Contact Retention
Intermateability
Intermateability Example: SMP/GPO Family
Specials
Variation of Catalog Connectors
Switch Connectors
CHAPTER 9 – CONNECTOR APPLICATION GROUPS
End Launch Connectors
Transition from Cable to Test Boards
Introduction
Horizontal Mount End Launches
Vertical Launch Connectors
PCB Consideration
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
Lack of Standardization
Mil-Aero Board-to-Board Blind-Mates
VITA Standards
Low PIM Connectors
Passive Intermodulation
Introduction
How is PIM Generated?
PIM Testing
Low PIM Connectors
Low PIM Cables
Cable Connectors
Cable Options
Production Rates Determine Termination Method
Termination for Single Coax-Line Assemblies
Direct Solder and Field-Replaceable Cable Connectors
Cable Termination Problems
Multi-Port Connectors
Concept
Standardization
Commercial Multi-Port Connectors
Mil-Aero Multi-Port Connectors
Multi-Port Economics
CHAPTER 10 – ACCESSORIES AND SUPPORT PRODUCTS
RF Involves Broad Array of Support Items
Standardized Test Boards
Accessories – Group 1 – For Connector Interface
Dust and Termination Caps
Terminations
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
Isolating Insulated Mounting Washers
Adapters
General
Electrical and Mechanical Differences
Precision Calibration-Grade Adapters
ColorConnect™ Precision Adapters
Test Port Adapters
DC Blocks
Directional Couplers
Attenuators
Concept
Connectorized Attenuators
Precision Attenuators 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 11 – MANUFACTURERS’ REVIEW
Introduction
2019 Worldwide RF Coax Connector Sales by Region
Companies Reviewed
Company Data
A & P Technology Co., Ltd
AIMMET Industrial Co., Ltd
Aliner Industries, Inc.
Amphenol Corporation
Anoison Electronics Ltd
Anritsu Company
Apex Precision Technology Corp
Automatic Connector
Bel Connectivity
Bo-Jiang Technology Co., Ltd
Cambridge Electronic Industries Ltd
CANARE Electric Co., Ltd
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Inc
CeramTec GmbH
Coax Connectors Ltd
CommScope Inc.
Connectronics, Inc.
Delta Electronics Manufacturing Corporation
Dynawave, Inc.
EZ Form Cable Corp
Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions
Frontlynk
GigaLane Co., Ltd
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd
HUBER+SUHNER AG
IMS Connector Systems GmbH
I-PEX Co., Ltd
ITT Interconnect Solutions (ITT Cannon)
JAE – Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd
MegaPhase, LLC
Micro-Coax
Micro-Mode Products Inc.
Molex Inc.
Orient Microwave Corp.
Pasternack Enterprises
Precision Connector Inc. (PCI)
Radiall S.A.
RF Industries Ltd
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Samtec, Inc.
San-tron, Inc.
SGMC Microwave
Signal Microwave, LLC
Smiths Interconnect
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.
Withwave Company, Ltd
CHAPTER 12 – USER CONSIDERATIONS
Introduction
Manufacturer’s Supplier Data
International Standards
User Concerns
Information Sources
Connector Do’s and Don’ts
Storing Connectors
Connector Torque
“Stuck” Connectors
Cal Kit Connector
Cleaning Connectors
Connector Savers
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° Grounding
Connector to Waveguide Transitions
Right-Angle Transitions
In-Line Transitions
For the year 2013, the World RF connector market grew +2.0% to $X,XXX.X million. This modest growth was after a slight decline the previous year of -3.1%. The market appears to have stabilized over the past year after dramatic increases in 2010 and 2011. The RF market in 2011 grew +8.8%, this after significant growth of +30.0% in 2010. This large growth can be attributed to the market rebounding after the historic economic downturn in 2008.
In 2013, the region of the world with the largest consumption of RF product continued to be China. Sales revenue of $XXX.X million was, however, down from the previous year. This represented a -7.9% decline in sales. China was followed closely in total revenue by the North American and the European regions with sales of $XXX.X million and $XXX.X million respectively. Both of these regions grew in 2013 with percent increases of +9.4% and +11.2%. The other region that showed a sales decline in 2013 was Japan with a -12.3% decrease. The following chart summarizes RF sales by region and is examined more closely in the Market Analysis chapter of this report.
Many factors are currently influencing the vitality of the RF Coax connector global market. Emerging technologies and markets continue to demand the RF product attribute and provide a growth avenue for this connector type. As some markets decline, they are being replaced with new applications and emerging markets. This causes the RF connector lines to adapt and change to meet the more demanding performance requirements of new technologies.
Generally, the new performance requirements mean higher data speeds and connector miniaturization. As more data throughput is required in almost all of today’s markets, signal integrity must continue to be maintained at higher frequencies. In addition, higher density packaging requires legacy connector systems to become smaller, while still maintaining signal integrity, mechanical strength and ruggedness.
Product attributes can sometimes compete. For example, connector ruggedness can be compromised as a result of miniaturization. Market influences usually determine the winner of which attribute is favored. A military application will most likely prefer strength and environmental protection over miniaturization.
Finally, cost is always a market driver. The ability to make a product less costly through material and process improvements, while still maintaining performance, is a necessity in a highly competitive market. Most of the RF connector manufacturers make the same, or similar, connector types making it necessary to differentiate themselves either by price or performance.
