High Density RF Interconnect
Hz
0G
4
HDRFI
®
Offerings
RF D-SUB & MIXED SIGNAL
The RF D-Sub connector family is available in four different shell sizes and can be used in cable-to-cable, cable-to-
board or board-to-board applications. Designed with high performance in mind, the insert arrangements are maximized
to hold more impedance controlled size 16 type RF contacts than any other D-sub connector on the market today. The
HDRFI RF contacts are press-in style and the connectors can accommodate standard D-sub backshells and mounting
hardware.
Table of Contents
RF D-Sub & Mixed Signal .......................................................................................1-2
RF Circular & Mixed Signal ....................................................................................3-4
Custom Applications
................................................................................................. 5
Electrical Performance...........................................................................................6-7
Specifications
............................................................................................................ 8
RF CIRCULAR & MIXED SIGNAL
The RF Circular connector family is designed for high performance applications where high vibration is a factor.
The insert arrangements are maximized to hold more impedance controlled size 16 type RF contacts than any other
circular connector on the market today. The circular product line consists of shell sizes 15 – 25 and are based on the
D38999 specification. RF Circular Mixed Signal connectors combine both power and high frequency RF contacts into
the same connector body. The signal pins are size 20, rated to 7 amps and are combined with the HDRFI RF contacts.
The HDRFI RF contacts are press-in style and the connectors can accommodate standard D38999 backshells and
hardware.
High Density RF Interconnect
HDRFI® is a patented Carlisle Interconnect Technologies connection
system that transfers high frequency signals through a unique
planar interface. This planar interface removes the need for typical
pin and socket connections by utilizing a z-axis elastomer to provide
the electrical path between the mated connectors. The elastomer
is made up of silicone, impregnated with gold plated stainless steel
wires and is arranged on a .035mm pitch. When compressed by
the mating halves, the gold plated wires mechanically connect the
two planar surfaces and creates an electrical EMI barrier to provide
excellent isolation. HDRFI® is available only as an assembly in three
product line offerings: D-Sub, RF Circular and custom applications.
The assemblies can be used with a 26AWG coax for internal
applications or 24AWG for external requirements. Consult factory
for more information.
Features & Benefits
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High Bandwidth
»
High Density
»
Small Form Factor
»
Typical Center to Center spacing
0.130”
»
Eliminates Stubbing
»
Alignment of the connector is not
made through the RF path
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Can be used differentially or
single ended
CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
HDRFI can be customized to fit almost any application. From custom board connectors, to insert arrangements that
can have a common ground plane, to having each signal path isolated from each other.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies / 7911 S 188th St. #100 / Kent, WA 98032
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T.
800.227.5953 /
F.
425.251.8826 /
www.CarlisleIT.com
RF D-Sub & Mixed Signal
Configurations
Size
1
3 RF
Panel Cutouts
Front Mount
Rear Mount
Shell Configuration
3 RF (Receptacle)
Ø .122±.002
(Ø 3.1±.05)
B
A
C
Shell
Size
1
2
3
A
±.008
(±0.2)
.874
(22.2)
1.201
(30.5)
1.744
(44.3)
2.390
(58.3)
B
±.004
(±0.1)
0.984
(25.0)
1.311
(33.3)
1.852
(47.04)
2.5
(63.5)
C
±.008
(±0.2)
0.484
(12.3)
0.484
(12.3)
0.484
(12.3)
0.484
(12.3)
Shell
Size
1
2
3
4
A
±.008
(±0.2)
.807
(20.5)
1.134
(28.80
1.673
(42.5)
2.327
(59.1)
B
±.004
(±0.1)
0.984
(25.0)
1.311
(33.3)
1.852
(47.04)
2.5
(63.5)
C
±.008
(±0.2)
0.449
(11.4)
0.449
(11.4)
0.449
(11.4)
0.449
(11.4)
2
7 RF
3 RF
8D
7 RF
12 D
3 RF
(Receptacle)
8D
7 RF
(Receptacle)
12 D
3
11 RF
4
All dimensions are in inches.
18 RF
4
11 RF
16 D
18 RF (Receptacle)
11 RF
(Receptacle)
16 D
Selection Guide
HDRFI/ 60 A 2 MS
Insert Style
RF
MS
Loaded with RF contacts only
Mixed Signal
Shell Size
Shell Dimensions
Male
A
B
D
Ø .122±.004
(Ø 3.1±0.1)
.035+.008
(.9+0.2)
Receptacle
C
H
G
1
2
3
4
.248±.010
(6.3±0.25)
.437
(11.10)
C
G
D
F E
10°
Service Class
A
B
Zinc Trivalent Yellow Trivalent Chromate Yellow Dye with
Sealer, per ASTM-B-633, Type II, SC2, Yellow
Other (Consult factory)
F E
10°
A
B
Shell Style
60
61
62
63
64
Plug
Receptacle
Panel Mount
Edge Launch
Vertical Launch
Ø .122±.004
(Ø 3.1±0.1)
.031±.008
(.8±0.2)
Shell
Size
1
2
3
4
A
±.016
(±0.4)
1.213
(30.8)
1.539
(39.1)
2.087
(53.0)
2.728
(69.3)
B
-.008
(-0.2)
0.665
(16.9)
0.992
(25.2)
1.531
(38.9)
2.177
(55.3)
C
±.006
(±0.15)
0.984
(25.0)
1.311
(33.3)
1.852
(47.04)
2.5
(63.5)
D
-.008
(-0.2)
0.323
(8.2)
0.323
(8.2)
0.323
(8.2)
0.323
(8.2)
E
±.016
(±0.4)
0.492
(12.5)
0.492
(12.5)
0.492
(12.5)
0.492
(12.5)
F
±.012
(±0.3)
0.425
(10.8)
0.425
(10.8)
0.425
(10.8)
0.425
(10.8)
G
±.012
(±0.3)
0.76
(19.3)
1.083
(27.5)
1.626
(41.3)
2.272
(57.7)
H
-.012
(-0.3)
0.24
(6.1)
0.24
(6.1)
0.236
(6.0)
0.236
(6.0)
Shell
Size
1
2
3
4
A
±.016
(±0.4)
1.213
(30.8)
1.539
(39.1)
2.087
(53.0)
2.728
(69.3)
B
-.008
(-0.2)
0.646
(16.4)
0.972
(24.7)
1.531
(38.9)
2.161
(54.9)
C
±.006
(±0.15)
0.984
(25.0)
1.311
(33.3)
1.852
(47.04)
2.5
(63.5)
D
-.008
(-0.2)
0.315
(8.0)
0.315
(8.0)
0.315
(8.0)
0.315
(8.0)
E
±.016
(±0.4)
0.492
(12.5)
0.492
(12.5)
0.492
(12.5)
0.492
(12.5)
F
±.012
(±0.3)
0.425
(10.8)
0.425
(10.8)
0.425
(10.8)
0.425
(10.8)
G
±.012
(±0.3)
0.76
(19.3)
1.083
(27.5)
1.626
(41.3)
2.272
(57.7)
All dimensions are in inches.
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RF Circular & Mixed Signal
Insert Arrangements
RF Circular
MAJOR PATTERN
9
8
2
7
10
15
16
14
6
5
13
4
11
12
1
2
3
Dimensions and Panel Cutout
F
THD
6
5
7
9
4
3
8
1
2
5
6
7
11
12
10
4
8
9
3
1
MINOR
PATTERN
W
E
SQUARE
L
Shell 15
9-RF
Shell 17
12-RF
Shell 19
16-RF
Shell /
Insert
15-9
17-11
19-16
21-24
23-28
25-34
Square
1.230
1.312
1.437
1.562
1.688
1.812
Pattern
Major
.970
1.062
1.156
1.250
1.375
1.500
Pattern
Minor
.906
.0970
1.062
1.156
1.250
1.375
W
.125
.125
.125
.125
.156
.156
THD
M22 x 1.0
M25 x 1.0
M28 x 1.0
M31 X 1.0
M34 x 1.0
M37 x 1.0
L
1.080
1.080
1.080
1.080
1.080
1.080
F
.120
.120
.120
.120
.120
.120
E
.700
.700
.700
.700
.700
.700
Panel Hole
±.005
1.005
1.195
1.255
1.380
1.515
1.630
12
11
10
9
21
20
19
8
7
24
18
6
13
22
23
14
1
2
15
16
3
4
10
9
12
11
24
23
22
21
5
20
8
7
19
6
28
27
25
26
13
14
1
2
15
16
17
18
5
3
4
13
12
11
15
14
27
26
33
25
24
10
23
9
8
32
16
28
34
31
22
17
1
2
18
29
30
20
21
6
7
19
3
4
5
17
All dimensions are in inches.
Selection Guide
Keying Options
Plug (Mating View)
Shell 21
24-RF
Shell 23
28-RF
Shell 25
34-RF
HDRFI/ 10 A 21 MS N
Keying Options
See Keying Options
MAIN
RF Circular Mixed Signal
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Insert Style
RF
MS
a
Key /
Angle
Main P1 P2 P3
(cw from 12:00)
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P2
P3
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Mixed Signal
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3
2
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4
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5
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3
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Shell Size
b
2
c
Shell 15
13 - size 20 / 3-RF
Shell 17
15 - size 20 / 4-RF
Shell 19
17 - size 20 / 6-RF
15
17
19
21
23
25
Normal
A
B
C
D
E
0
0
0
0
0
0
133
135
95
100
75
30
180
180
180
155
155
155
250
225
212
200
200
280
Receptacle (Mating View)
MAIN
Service Class
A
Cadmium per QQ-P-416F —
Type 2, Class 2
Black Anodize per Mil-A-
8625 — Type II, .4 mil
Electroless Nickel per ASTM
733-90 SC2 — Type 1, Class 5
Wall Mount Receptacle
Straight Plug
Jam Nut Receptacle
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Key /
Angle
Main R1 R2 R3
(cw from 12:00)
Normal
A
B
C
D
E
0
0
0
0
0
0
133
135
95
100
75
30
180
180
180
155
155
155
250
225
212
200
200
280
R1
R2
R3
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8
7
6
10
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Shell Style
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Shell 21
20 - size 20 / 12-RF
Shell 23
24 - size 20 / 16-RF
Shell 25
27 - size 20 / 20-RF
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Custom Applications
ARINC
CarlisleIT’s custom inserts fit into any standard ARINC 600 Series Size 2 or 3 shell.
»
Shell Modules A,B,D or F will accommodate up to 33 RF connectors
»
Shell Modules C or F will accommodate up to 20 RF connectors
»
All Coaxial Connections will work from DC to 40 Ghz
Electrical Performance
Frequency and Time Domain Measurements
»
Frequency domain measurements (insertion loss and VSWR) were performed using Agilent PNA E8364B, 2.4mm
calibration, 4000 sampling points from 10MHz to 40GHz.
»
The VSWR measurements include the effect of a set of 2.4mm-2.92mm adapters.
»
The loss of adapters has been subtracted from the insertion loss measurements.
»
Time domain measurements were performed with TDS 8200 and TDR sampling module 80E04.
The following plots represent a set of two HDRFI assemblies, 12 inch long each:
Typical Reflection Response - HDRFI Assembly
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
Loss [dB]
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
-2.5
-3.0
-3.5
-4.0
-4.5
-5.0
-5.5
-6.0
Typical Loss Response - HDRFI Assembly (24 inch long)
1.6
VSWR
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Mezzanine
CarlisleIT’s HDRFI Mezzanine connectors are designed for high frequency board-to-board applications and with the ability to
sandwich two circuit boards on top of each other without the need for multiple connectors. Connectors are not soldered to
the boards so they can be easily removed. Since there is no pin and socket, there is no chance for bent pins. The Mezzanine
configuration was created with the tight confines of “inside-the-box” applications in mind. When space is limited, CarlisleIT
can design your mezzanine connector with different mating heights.
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
Frequency [GHz]
Sxx-SMK(m) to SMK(m) with HDRFI
connector in the middle assembly
Frequency [GHz]
Sxy-SMK(m) to SMK(m) with HDRFI connector
in the middle assembly
Typical Insertion Loss - HDRFI Assembly (24 inch long)
Typical Characteristic Impedance - HDRFI Assembly
70
65
60
55
Zo [ohm]
Loss [dB]
-2.5
-3.0
-3.5
-4.0
-4.5
-5.0
-5.5
-6.0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Frequency [GHz]
SMK(m) to SMK(m) with HDRFI
connector in the middle assembly
50
45
40
35
30
36.0
36.5
37.0
37.5
38.0
38.5
39.0
39.5
Time[nsec.]
SMK Interface
Typical Assembly Zo
40.0
40.5
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
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800.227.5953 /
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425.251.8826 /
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