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Mechanc RF & Microwave Components

Market Focus

Satellite & Launch Platforms

High-reliability RF interconnects for LEO and GEO satellite payloads, launch vehicles and ground terminals.

50 GHz
Ka / Q-Band Interfaces
≤1.0%
TML Outgassing (ASTM E595)
20 g RMS
Launch Vibration Survival
750+
SMP & SSMP Part Numbers
RF Performance

Qualified for Launch & Orbit

Space and launch programmes need interconnects that survive the ride up and then work for years without maintenance. Our satellite-grade connectors and assemblies are built around low-outgassing materials, blind-mate interfaces and phase stability that holds across the full thermal-vacuum cycle.

DC–50 GHz
Frequency Coverage
2.92mm, 2.4mm and 1.85mm series
Blind-Mate
SMP & SSMP Interfaces
Axial and radial misalignment tolerant
≤0.1%
CVCM Outgassing
ASTM E595 qualified materials
20 g RMS
Random Vibration
1,500 g pyroshock survival
-65° to +165°
Temperature Range
Thermal-vacuum cycling qualified
≤1.15
Typical VSWR
2.92mm series through 40 GHz
Satellite Applications

Where Our Products Are Deployed

SMP / SSMPLEO ORBIT300–1200 km
LEO Payload
LEO Payload RF Interconnects
Micro-miniature SMP and SSMP blind-mate connectors for densely packed payload trays and phased-array antenna feeds. Lightweight interfaces that take full launch loads and years of thermal cycling in low Earth orbit.
SMP Blind-Mate
SSMP Micro
20 g RMS
GEO BELT35,786 kmKa / Q-band
GEO Satellite
Geosynchronous Satellite Interfaces
2.92mm and 2.4mm precision connectors with phase-stable semi-rigid assemblies for Ka- and Q-band transponder chains. Low-outgassing materials selected for 15-year on-orbit life with stable insertion loss.
2.92mm Ka-Band
2.4mm 50 GHz
Phase-Stable
TVAC-65 to +165 °C1E-6 Torr
Ground Qualification
Satellite Ground Qualification Testing
Precision test cable assemblies and VNA-grade adapters for thermal-vacuum, vibration and EMC qualification campaigns. Phase-stable interfaces keep measurements repeatable across the full -65 °C to +165 °C cycle.
TVAC Cycling
Phase-Stable
VNA Grade
PAYLOADSTAGE 2STAGE 1RANDOM VIBEVibe20 g RMSShock1500 g
Launch Vehicle
Connector Systems for Space Launch Systems
Ruggedised connectors and harness assemblies for launch vehicle telemetry, flight termination and stage-separation umbilicals. Designed for pyroshock, acoustic loading and clean disconnect at lift-off.
1,500 g Shock
Umbilical
Semi-Rigid
Recommended for Satellite

Products for This Market

RF Connectors
2.92mm Connectors
Stainless steel 2.92mm connectors for mmWave base station characterisation and Ka-band backhaul testing up to 40 GHz.
Freq: DC–40 GHzParts: 99
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RF Adapters
SMP Adapters
Mechanc SMP RF adapters are miniature push-on solutions rated up to 40 GHz, engineered for high-density applications where compact size and broadband performance are critical. With excellent repeatability and…
Freq: DC–40 GHzParts: 23
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RF Adapters
SSMP adapters
Mechanc SSMP RF adapters are ultra-miniature push-on solutions designed for space-constrained systems operating up to 65 GHz. As the smallest member of the SMP family, SSMP adapters deliver exceptional…
Freq: DC–50 GHzParts: 24
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RF Cable Assemblies
System Interconnect Low-Loss Cable Assemblies - IFC Series
System Interconnect Low-Loss RF Cable Assemblies for High-Frequency Integration The System Interconnect Low-Loss RF Cable Assemblies – IFC Series are engineered for permanent installation between RF systems where…
Freq: DC–110 GHzVSWR: ≤1.15Parts: 56
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RF Cable Assemblies
Phase-Stable Precision Test RF Cable Assemblies – PC Series
Phase-Stable Precision Test RF Cable Assemblies for Laboratory and VNA Applications The Phase-Stable Precision Test RF Cable Assemblies – PC Series are designed for high-accuracy test and measurement…
Freq: DC–110 GHzVSWR: ≤1.1Parts: 21
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RF Adapters
2.4mm Adapters
Mechanc 2.4mm RF adapters are high-precision coaxial solutions rated up to 50 GHz, making them indispensable for telecommunications testing, radar development, and aerospace validation. With excellent VSWR and low…
Freq: DC–50 GHzParts: 32
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Selected Products

Specified for Satellite Programmes

A hand-picked shortlist rather than the whole catalogue — the interfaces most often called out on satellite and launch bills of material. Browse the full families above, or tell us the programme and we will propose the configuration.

Satellite Engineering Support

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Our engineering team supports satellite and launch programmes worldwide with custom RF interconnect design, qualification support and flight-hardware production.