JAE|Japan Avionics Introduces Ultra-Reliable WP16RS Series Board-to-Board FPC Connectors for 5G Millimeter Wave Antenna Modules

Japan Aviation Electronics (JAE) has developed and launched the high-frequency, fully-shielded WP16RS series of board-to-board (FPC) connectors ideal for relaying 5G millimeter-wave antenna modules (AiP: Antenna in Package antenna) for smartphones and other small mobile devices, which are now available for sale.

1.JAE|Japanese Avionics WP16RS Series Board-to-Board FPC Connectors Overview.

The widespread use of 5G (Fifth Generation Mobile Communication System) has greatly increased the data transmission speed of mobile devices such as smartphones, and in response to this increasing traffic demand, many are utilizing millimeter-wave technology in order to obtain a wider bandwidth, which is capable of increasing speeds by a factor of about 10 compared to 4G. Millimeter-wave-capable smartphones generally contain an antenna module called an AiP (antenna-in-package) and an RF connector for signal transmission between the antenna-in-package and the motherboard. Against this background, we have developed and launched the WP16RS series of high-frequency, fully-shielded board-to-board (FPC) RF connectors, which can be used for signal transmission between the package antenna and the motherboard. In addition, this product is a fully shielded type with a full circumference covering the shell, and a new structure has been adopted for the high-frequency-specific terminals (RF terminals) inside the connector, so that while it solves well the problem of radiated noise, which has become an issue in high-frequency transmissions, it also exhibits good characteristics in millimeter wavelength bands. In addition, the 6-pin signal terminal is small and narrowly spaced, and can handle large currents (1A/pin). In addition, the unique bell-type deep aperture housing and the metal guide bar inside the connector not only ensure alignment and robustness, but also save a lot of space inside the machine by being small and low-backed.

2.JAE|Japanese Avionics WP16RS series board-to-board FPC connector assembly case.

In smartphones, to compensate for the challenges posed by the directionality of millimeter waves, multiple antennas (AiPs) are placed in different orientations, and a high-frequency FPC relays signals between the antenna package and the main PCB. Signals received in millimeter-wave band communications are converted to IF (~15 GHz or lower) in the antenna package and passed through connectors assembled on the antenna package.

(1) The high frequency FPC that assembles this connector and the connector assembled on the motherboard (2) transmit to the motherboard circuitry. In order to maintain the characteristics of this transmission path, a board-to-FPC connector with high shielding and high frequency characteristics is required. wave-stack™ is an RF connector with high shielding and high frequency characteristics, ideal for antenna package connections.

3.JAE|Japanese Avionics WP16RS Series Board-to-Board FPC Connectors Features.

●Fully shielded: High shielding performance because the housing covers the entire transmission line including the termination ●High-frequency signal quality: A new high-frequency-specific termination has been developed for the RF termination in anticipation of higher frequencies in the future ●Support for power supply: The multi-purpose signaling termination incorporates a new, narrow-pitch structure that handles 1A per pin ●Ruggedness and alignment: High ruggedness and alignment are ensured through the use of a flared, deep-drawn housing and by assembling armor (metal rails) inside the connector. High robustness and alignment are ensured by using a flared, deep-drawn housing and assembling armor (metal guides) inside the connector.

4.JAE|Japan Avionics WP16RS series board-to-board FPC connectors adapt to the market:

Smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, other general small portable devices

5.JAE|Japanese Avionics WP16RS Series Board-to-Board FPC Connectors General Specification:

6.JAE|Japanese Avionics WP16RS Series Board-to-Board FPC Connectors High Frequency Characteristics:

RF terminals developed specifically for high frequencies realize high-frequency performance that maintains good characteristics even in the millimeter wave band.

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