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5G RF Connector and Cable Assembly

Molex 5G RF Connector and Cable Assembly Solutions meet the performance needs of next-generation mobile network equipment, in a small form factor with best-in-class passive intermodulation (PIM) and less torque than current interfaces.

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Product Highlights

 Locking Style:  Frequency:Style:
Hand Tight, Quick Lock and TorqueDC to 12 GHz4.3-10

Features and Benefits

Robust and reliable RF cable assemblies for 5G deployment

Molex’s complete line of factory-installed RF coax jumpers offer the wireless industry consistent superior performance. Molex designs and manufactures custom connectors and optimizes the performance of the jumpers for excellent passive intermodulation (PIM) and return loss (RL) results. We also offer serialization of our assemblies to help keep data on file for technicians working in the field. We offer cables using 1/2" corrugated cable as well as multiple Superflex cable options.

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Antenna Interface Standards Group remote electrical tilt cables and AISG connectors

Molex offers a wide range of Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG) Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Cables and AISG connectors for the wireless infrastructure industry. Our cables are available in multiple lengths, with male and female connector configurations. We can customize our assemblies to meet your specific application. Our cables are built to withstand harsh environments so that they can remain in use in the field for multiple years.

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5G Cable Jumper Solutions

Serialization of cable assemblies: 
Helps keep data on file for technicians working in the field

Custom connectors and cable jumpers designed to optimize performance: 
Delivers excellent passive intermodulation and return loss (RL) results

Cables constructed with 1/2" corrugated cable as well as multiple superflex cable options: 
Provides design flexibility to meet the needs of a range of applications

AISG Cables and Connectors

Cables available in multiple lengths, with male and female connector configurations; customization also available: 
Delivers design flexibility to meet the application’s specific needs

Built to withstand harsh environments: 
Can remain in use in the field for multiple years

30% smaller than DIN 7/16 connectors: 
Decreases operational expenditures by reducing tower loading

Low-PIM performance (160dBc @ 2x43dBm): 
Enables wireless service providers to build networks capable of superior performance

IP68 rated with IEC 60529 standards: 
Makes this connector ideal for use in outdoor environments

AISG Cables and Connectors (continued)

Interface already adopted by radio and antenna OEMs: 
• Base station equipment will be deployed with new 4.3-10 connectors
• Three mating options for right-angle and vertical plugs (hand tight, quick lock and torque)
• Provides design flexibility, depending on application needs, without compromising electrical performance

Custom, factory-made low-PIM cable jumper assemblies (12.70mm [1/2"] coaxial cable, 9.53mm [3/8"] coaxial able): 
Eliminates a vendor and the need for the customer to assemble

Patent-pending weatherproof boots: 
Protects connection in harsh weather. Ideal for outdoor cellular sites

Serialized cables mean 100% data traceability: 
Enables quality assurance

Overview

The evolving demand for 5G capabilities has put pressure on bandwidth and cellular radio sensitivity, which in turn, has put greater demands on the transmission of RF signals from the cellular antenna to the remote radio head. At the same time, connector size and weight restrictions have become more stringent. Molex 5G RF Cable Assembly Solutions offer high-performance RF signal transmission with low-PIM performance and 100% data traceablility with a connector that is 30% smaller and 70% lighter than DIN 7/16.

Coaxial jumpers vary in length and connector interfaces but require premium electrical performance and robust environmental capabilities in order to withstand many years outside in the elements. Molex 5G RF Cable Assemblies are factory fabricated and consist of a one-piece, patent-pending boot that is weatherproof, making it ideal for outdoor cellular sites.

Telecom OEMs and wireless service providers require jumpers in varying lengths and with various connector interfaces. Molex delivers cable assemblies with custom connectors that optimize performance.

 

Applications by Industry

5G infrastructure and devices

Base station antennas
Network radio OEMs
Signal optimization equipment

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

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