The MMCX connector, or MicroMate, is a type of RF connector used with coaxial cables. Like its predecessor, the MCX connector, the MMCX connector is a very small connector, designed for the high frequency range. MMCX connectors can carry information in ranges up to 6 GHz, and were designed to meet the requirements set forth by the European CECC 22000 specification.

Known as a type of micro-miniature connector, the MMCX connector is more flexible and more stable than the original MCX connector. It is currently the smallest connector available on the market and rates at approximately thirty percent smaller than the MCX connector.

The Differences Between MCX and MMCX

While the MCX connector featured a snap in mechanism, the MMCX features a lock-snap mechanism that improves stability and durability under all conditions. Unlike the MCX connector, which was more rigid when joined with another cable, the MMCX connector allows for rotation of up to 360 degrees for the maximum amount of flexibility. This special locking mechanism also helps to reduce the RF leakage at the joints of the connector.

MMCX connectors provide many benefits over other connectors of the same type. Firstly, MMCX can be purchased in a variety of configurations, including linear, right angle, and connectors that are joined to printed circuit boards. Furthermore, the MMCX connectors can be attached to a variety of flexible and semi-rigid coaxial cables for use in many situations. Finally, MMCX connectors are built with high end materials for the best possible performance in all conditions.

The Various MMCX Applications

Currently, MMCX is used in many different applications. The most popular application for MMCX connectors is in the wireless computer industry where they are often found on Wi-Fi PCI add-on cards as a connector to connect the antenna to. However, they are also used in applications such as satellite communications, telecommunications, global positioning system connections, and antenna connections.