TR Multicoax Series 20/40/70
Description
TR Multicoax delivers superior signal integrity from multiple high speed
analog or digital channels. With a choice of 20 GHz, 40 GHz, or 70 GHz
conﬁgurations, users can upgrade their connectors as bandwidth requirements on their applications increases. TR is the highest density high speed
multicoax connector on the market. The interface is compression mountwhich drives lower total cost of testing by avoiding costly solder-down
components that can’t be recovered, and encouraging reuse across programs.

Unmatched real estate savings
SMA

Key BeneﬁtsU Superior signal integrity up to 70 GHz
U Better long term repeatability of connector performance
U Solderless system eliminates signal distortion for clean signal integrity
U Quick connection of multiple signals to PCB
U 80% space savings over SMPs
U High density gets TR closer to the DUT
U No more failing of snap-in connectors
U Reusable across programs promotes exponential cost savings

TR*New* Cable Management Clips

Applications
TR Multicoax connectors are ideal
for use in:› Semiconductor Design & Tests PCIes Pam4s High Speed SerDes› Automated Test & Measurement› Communicationss Clock/Data Recovery (CDR)s Backplane Connector
Characterization› Quantum Computings Shielding Can Connectors Cryogenic testing› Defense/Aerospace› Server/Data› Medical› Custom Applications.047” durable
braided steel
coax cables

High quality
connectors(SMA, 2.92 mm,1.85 mm)

Strain relief
Compression mounts
to PCB quickly
and easily

Patented ﬁeld
replaceableinterface

Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice
US Patent Numbers 6,787,709, 6,909,056, 7,126,062, 7,556,503, 8,926,342.
© Ardent Concepts 2016 Revision 4/2016

Multiple high speedsignals in dense
2.54 mm footprint

Solderless footprint on PCB
eliminates wasted components

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TR Multicoax Series 20/40/70
Speciﬁcations
Insertion Loss

Electrical Speciﬁcations
Frequency Range
Return Loss

1

DC to 70 GHz-18 dB through 70 GHz

Insertion Loss2-1.5 dB through 40 GHz, -3 dB through 70 GHz

Crosstalk-70 dB through 70 GHz
1

Impedance

50 1 +/- 2.5 1

Phase Matching+/- 2 ps standard

Mechanical Speciﬁcations
Pitch

2.54 mmCables.047” diameter cables3Connectors

SMA, SMK (2.92 mm), or V (1.85 mm)

Cable Length6”/ 152 mm, 12”/ 304 mm, 24”/ 608 mm

Insertion Life

1,000+ mating cycles

Field Replaceable Interface

Yes

Footprint

Microstrip & Stripline compatible

Return Loss

Notes: 1Largely a function of PCB design. 2 Measurement includes 3” of cable.
3
Consult factory for additional cable options.

Footprints

CrosstalkSpeciﬁcations subject to change without notice
US Patent Numbers 6,787,709, 6,909,056, 7,126,062, 7,556,503, 8,926,342.
© Ardent Concepts 2016 Revision 4/2016

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Evaluation Kit Available

TR Multicoax Series 20/40/70
Mounting Conﬁgurations
Straight Mount allows users to mount toa solderless footprint on your PCB with two or
three screws, ensuring a reliable and repeatableconnection up to 70 GHz for over 1000 matesand demates.

Quick Latch provides the same high standard ofelectrical performance as our Straight Mount conﬁguration
but adds the ability to mate and de-mate the TR quickly
from the board by activating the red latches on either side.
In a test & measurement environment, this makes theproduct much more user-friendly.

Right Angle adds the ability to get high speed
signals off the board in situations where you are
Z-height limited. For example, to take signals fromunderneath the board, to go from board to board,or to get the cables out under a thermal shroud.

Blind Mate Test Head Interface
Blind Mate solutions are ideal for applications whereengineers need superior signal integrity with multiple
reliable and repeatable connections up to 70 GHz.
With precision designed interconnect solutions
from Ardent, these connections can be designed
into an automated mate/de-mate process capableof thousands of insertions with no degradation.
Connectors can be cable to cable or cable to PCB.
Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice
US Patent Numbers 6,787,709, 6,909,056, 7,126,062, 7,556,503, 8,926,342.
© Ardent Concepts 2016 Revision 4/2016

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TR Multicoax Series 20/40/70
Ordering Information
TR 20

Mounting Option
Straight Mount (SM)

TR 40

TR 70

Mounting Option# of channels (Form Factor)
1 (1X1), 4 (4X1), 8 (8X1), 12 (12X1),16 (16X2), 24 (24X2)# of channels (Form Factor)

Pitch (mm)Cable Length & Connector Type2.54 mm6” SMA Female (06AF) OR 24” SMA Male (24AM)

Pitch (mm)Cable LengthConnector Type

Straight Mount (SM)1 (1X1), 4 (4X1), 8 (8X1), 12 (12X1),16 (16X2), 24 (24X2)

2.54 mm6” (06), 12” (12), 24” (24)

SMK 2.92 mm Female (KF),
SMK 2.92 mm Male (KM)

Quick Latch (QL)

8 (8X1), 16 (16X2)

2.54 mm6” (06), 12” (12), 24” (24)SMK 2.92 mm Female (KF),
SMK 2.92 mm Male (KM)

Right Angle (RA)

4 (4X1), 8 (8X1), 12 (12X1)

2.54 mm6” (06), 12” (12), 24” (24)

SMK 2.92 mm Female (KF),
SMK 2.92 mm Male (KM)

Mounting Option# of channels (Form Factor)

Pitch (mm)Cable Length

Connector Type

Straight Mount (SM)1 (1X1), 4 (4X1), 8 (8X1), 12 (12X1),
16 (16X2), 24 (24X2)

2.54 mm6” (06), 12” (12), 24” (24)

V 1.85 mm Female (VF),V 1.85 mm Male (VM)

Quick Latch (QL)

8 (8X1), 16 (16X2)

2.54 mm6” (06), 12” (12), 24” (24)

V 1.85 mm Female (VF),V 1.85 mm Male (VM)

Right Angle (RA)

4 (4X1), 8 (8X1), 12 (12X1)

2.54 mm6” (06), 12” (12), 24” (24)

V 1.85 mm Female (VF),V 1.85 mm Male (VM)

For custom applications please consult factorySpeciﬁcations subject to change without notice
US Patent Numbers 6,787,709, 6,909,056, 7,126,062, 7,556,503, 8,926,342.
© Ardent Concepts 2016 Revision 4/2016

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More Information
For questions
please contact us:
Phone: (603)474-1760
E-mail: info@ardentconcepts.com
Ardent Concepts Inc.
130 Ledge Road
Seabrook, NH 03874
Sales: sales@ardentconcepts.com
Technical: engineering@ardentconcepts.com

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