Molex’s BNC RF connectors. Image credit: Molex Molex's new line of radio frequency products, BNC RF connectors and assemblies, are designed for leading 8K High-Speed, High Definition TV (HDTV), video equipment and camera manufacturers. The parts yield return loss performance that exceeds SMPTE 2082-1 standards, allowing for future bandwidth expansion without needing to change connector hardware.
The BNC RF connector line will help solve several customer challenges. By transmitting signals up to 12 GHz-the connectors feature the best impedance matching available-the Molex 12 GHz BNC RF connectors and assemblies allow users to exceed the performance requirements of serial-data transmission for 8K HD televisions and video equipment such as cameras, monitors and switching gear. The higher bandwidth helps carry the higher amounts of data needed for 8K HD video applications, delivering cutting-edge performance and allowing the equipment OEMs to utilize a single video port versus three in the 4K HD video devices. Options for design flexibility include right-angle, vertical and bulkhead PCB configurations.
The Molex 12 GHz BNC RF connectors and assemblies are available in 75 Ohm impedance, and are backward compatible with 3 GHz 75 Ohm BNC connectors. The major impetus for the new design is the projected demand from users for 8K HDTV products for the broadcast-television market.
