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All components in the signal path affect system performance, in microwave and RF systems. Although male and female connectors fulfill complementary mechanical functions of mating, their design, manufacturing tolerances and back-to-back interface quality is paramount to preserve signal integrity. At Linkworld we design both connector genders towards limiting their effects on sensitive signal parameters.
Preserving Signal Integrity at the Interface
It is at the juncture of male and female connectors that matters. Blemishes in this case lead to:
Signal Reflections: Reflections are caused when there is poor contact, a lack of alignment or a difference in impedance between the connections at the junction of the signals and affects the actual signal, degrading the system performance at the higher frequencies.
Insertion Loss: Resistance or poor contact in the connector pair expends on efficiency of the signal transfer and has the direct effect of reducing the strength of the signal.
Intermodulation Distortion: the same can be caused by intermodulation distortion at bad metal-to-metal contacts, where spurious signals can be produced especially in receive channels or multi-carrier systems.
Engineering for Minimal Impact
To address these risks Linkworld resorts to thorough design and manufacturing on both the male and female parts:
Precision Contacts: Extended control of contact dimension and surface finishes on pins and sockets guarantee low resistance, and stable electrical contact.
Constant Impedance: The characteristic impedance is preserved on through the connector body and at the mated interface so that reflection prone discontinuities are kept to a minimum.
Secure and Stable Mating: Mechanical designs are robust (threaded, bayonet, push-pull), which results in connector rigidity that eliminates connector movement which would occur with loose mating and which might lead to unreliable intermittent connections and changing signals, particularly at vibration.
Material Quality: Conductive material and stable dielectrics of high quality are chosen so that their electrical characteristics are maintained the same.
Gender Functionality vs. Signal Quality
Mating is done mechanically, and the designation as a male or female is relevant to that role. Linkworld also does not compromise on the standards of both sexes in a connector series. The gender in itself is not the critical factor affecting quality of a signal but the accuracy, material and uniform interface can have when a designated male and a female are successfully matched as per design.
Linkworld: Commitment to Signal Integrity
When it comes to designating male connectors or female connectors, the end objective is one which will pass the transmission, which will transmit the signal faithfully. The fundamental philosophy of the Linkworld engineering is the reduction of the intrinsic effect that the connector has on your signal. Our precision manufacturing, engineering of design tolerances, and the quality of the material that we use on both connector genders provides interconnect solutions that assist in maintaining the signal integrity, loss minimisation, and high performance capabilities when sensitive to the high performance requirements of microwave communication systems. Believe in Linkworld to make connections which are made in clarity and reliability. Find out how best to optimize your signal paths with our technical resources.