VITA 66.5 RF/Fiber Hybrid Connectors

SV Microwave’s VITA product line is the latest addition to the RF / coaxial section of the VPX platform. This newly expanded product line now includes VITA 66.5 RF/Fiber Hybrid connectors. Available in SMPM and SMPS series, this product line has undergone extensive design and testing to make sure that it adheres to the latest SOSA specification. SV Microwave is an associate member of The Open Group and an active participant of the SOSA Electro-mechanical hardware group.

Features / Benefits & Applications
Technical Specs
Additional Resources

Features / Benefits:

Hybrid modules combine both RF and fiber-optical signals
SMPS min pitch .155”
Designed for side-by-side implementation with other VITA connector standards
Blindmate and simplified cable routing reduces Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR)
Aligned to the latest SOSA technical standard

Applications:

Robust and rugged high speed cabled solution
High-reliability, high-density for aerospace & defense applications
SIGINT, EWR, ground base station & communication systems, avionics, radar systems
Air Transport Racks (ATRs) without Rear Transition Modules (RTMs) or limited speed through RTM

The specifications below are typical for the connector series, but may not apply to this particular part. Please see the datasheet for full specifications.

VITA SMPM

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	40 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -100 dB, DC to 26.5 GHz
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	325 VRMS
Mating Cycles	500
Insertion Force	2.5 lbs (per contact)
Withdrawal Force	1.5 lbs
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.

VITA SMPS

Impedance (Ω)	50
Frequency GHz	65 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	≥ -100 dB, DC to 26.5 GHz
Dielectric withstanding Voltage	250 VRMS
Mating Cycles	500
Insertion Force	1.2 lbs (per contact)
Withdrawal Force	1.0 lbs
Temperature Rating	-65°C to +165°C
Corrosion (salt spray)	MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition B
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition D
Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition I
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Less Step 7B
Barometric Pressure (Altitude)	MIL-STD-202, Method 105, Condition C, 70k Ft.