Low Leakage RF Coaxial Connectors and Board-to-Board Connectors with Radiation Emission Control

Abstract

This work presents shielded RF micro-coaxial connectors and board-to-board connectors which demonstrates 25-45 dB lower signal leakage performance than generally used RF connectors. The issues causing current connector leakage have been identified and modified with manufactural treatments. The newly developed connectors can operate up to 18 GHz and beyond. Small RF connectors are perfect fit for pico/nano satellites and no additional shielding is needed to secure signal paths suffering intentional or unintentional radiation emissions.