Country/Location
United States
Industry
RF Communications – Research Sector
Background
The client, a research organization in the RF and embedded systems sector, faced increasing pressure to streamline assembly and reduce costs while maintaining high-frequency signal performance in compact experimental devices. Traditional SMA+PCB assemblies had become inefficient due to their complex integration and space constraints. To improve efficiency and cut costs, the client turned to Renhotec for a custom connector solution.
Challenge
The original setup used a dual SMA Edge-Mount PCB assembly, which posed several issues:
- Complex assembly steps requiring precise alignment between connectors and PCBs.
- Excessive space consumption in compact device layouts.
- Higher labor and component costs due to multiple sub-assemblies and connection points.
- Signal performance loss from indirect PCB-to-PCB routing and inconsistent impedance.
Solution
Renhotec engineered a custom 2×1 Dual SMA Female Connector to directly replace the bulky dual SMA Edge-Mount PCB assembly.
Original Edge-Mount PCB Assembly vs. Renhotec’s Custom SMA Connector
Features
- Integrated Dual-Port Design: Combines two SMA connectors in a compact footprint.
- Optimized Signal Paths: Minimizes signal interference and ensures stable, high-quality transmission.
- Custom Fit: Tailored to fit enclosures with bounding boxes as tight as 2.7″×1.1″.
- Tool-Free Alignment: Reduces the need for small PCBs and fasteners.
Custom 2×1 Dual SMA Female Connector
Result
The client realized immediate and measurable improvements:
- ✅ 30% faster assembly, improving production efficiency
- ✅ 15% savings on components and labor
- ✅ Lower failure rates during installation
- ✅ Simplified architecture, scalable for mass production
- ✅ Stable, high-quality RF performance in various applications
Review
“Renhotec’s custom dual SMA connector completely eliminated our previous assembly challenges. Their engineering team responded quickly, and the product fit our design perfectly. We’ve now standardized it across multiple product lines.”
— Project Engineer, RF Prototyping Team
Products & Services
- Custom SMA 2×1 Dual Female Connector
- Connector Design and Prototyping Service
Contact Renhotec for RF Solutions
Facing RF integration challenges? Renhotec offers custom connector solutions tailored to your needs — from compact layouts to high-performance signal transmission. Feel free to email us at sale@renhotecrf.com to get started.