In coaxially constructed radio frequency probes, the inner conductor is used for signal transmission, while the outer conductor serves as shielding. These probes are used for contacting many standardized RF connectors and RF sockets. Starting with larger Fakra or HSD connectors, over SMA, SMB, SMC connectors, up to small SMD-equipped switch connectors or for contacting directly on PCBs.
Contacting for standardized connectors
Frequencies above 20 GHz
Floating mounting
Connectors
In various applications of telecommunication, consumer electronics but also in the automotive industry, many different types of connectors are used for the transmission of signals. Feinmetall offers a wide variety of high-frequency probes for contacting these connectors.
Mounting Options
There are different mounting options for the new series of radio frequency probes. Some can be screwed directly into the mounting plate by means of a thread.
Other versions can be adjusted by a flange and screwed to the mounting plate. This allows a wobble function to better catch and contact the DUT. The mounting hole must be sized accordingly if wobbling of the probe is required in the application.
Wobble function
The wobble function in combination with the flange mounting of the probe allows a safe contacting in the smallest possible pitch here e.g. for Fakra connectors.
Advantages:
Compensate for misalignment between DUT and probe.
High pointing accuracy due to wobble function and large catch range of the head
Reduced force on the DUTs
Flange allows easy mounting and quick replacement