Molex 5G15 Series 5G mmWave RF flex-to-board connectors

The Molex 5G15 Series 5G mmWave RF flex-to-board connectors are designed for advanced 5G applications requiring design flexibility, robust mating and minimal PCB space requirements. They provide engineers with versatility and usability while also delivering signal integrity performance of up to 15 GHz.

The connectors are available in two configurations: a two-RF signal line with a 1 A power line and an alternative option with four RF signal lines with no power. Both options are engineered using a receptacle centre shield, which isolates each row to provide good signal integrity while enabling separation for EMI shielding. Other features include a wide alignment pitch of 0.35 mm for easy mating; an overmould design to prevent pin pullout; and an armoured split nail that protects the connectors from damage during mating and allows for dual use as power or ground.

The connectors offer a maximum current of 2 A (1 A per pin max) and support 5G mmWave, sub 6 GHz, 4G/LTE or any high-speed applications that require digital RF connections up to 15 GHz. The connectors can also be combined with RF and other non-RF connection functions into a single connector to save PCB space and cost or to replace the use of multiple coaxial cables by combining them as a single board-to-board connector.

Robust mating with vertical and PCB real-estate space-saving features makes the connectors suitable for 5G communication applications for consumer, smart home and medical devices, surgical equipment and wearables, as well as various AR/VR and Industrial IoT applications.