GMS technical FAQs

What are the key advantages of the GMS versus the SMA?
What are the key advantages of the GMS versus the OSP™ and BMA connectors?
What if I need a custom design?
What is a detent?
What is a Shroud?
What is a Jack Interface?
What is a Plug Interface?

What are the key advantages of the GMS versus the SMA?

GMS connectors are 50Ω blindmateable with similar size and power handling capabilities as SMA type connectors. They have properties that make them ideal for multiple mate and backplane applications. The GMS product line was specifically designed for fast, easy, and reliable engagement and disengagement eliminating the need for torque wrenches. GMS connectors offer excellent mechanical and electrical performance characteristics over the range of frequencies from DC to 23 GHz.

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What are the key advantages of the GMS versus the OSP™ and BMA connectors?

GMS connectors offer designed-in durability and are a smart alternative to OSP™ and BMA connectors. The GMS design eliminates the use of exposed fingers that can be bent during mating and de-mating. This assures you of consistent, reliable electrical performance in the laboratory, production or field applications.

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What if I need a custom design?

Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a component. It results from conscious decisions made during the original conception and planning. You may have a unique application that requires a special design. We offer our technical team to work with you to define your requirements and customize a design for the application. Contact our Technical Support Team for more details.

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What is a Detent?

The GMS detent is a physical feature located within the GMS male shroud that interacts with the GMS female to produce repeatable levels of mate retention. Click here for more information.

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What is a Shroud?

When used in the GMS product line context the shroud refers to the portion of the GMS jack outer conductor that protects the electrical contact and guides the GMS plug into position. When used in the GPO product line context the shroud refers to the portion of the male connector that guides the female connector into position and provides the electrical ground for the connection.

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What is a Jack Interface?

The inner conductor determines the orientation of an RF connector. The jack, or female, interface uses a slotted inner conductor as a receptacle for the pin contact of the mating plug, or male, interface.

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What is a Plug Interface?

The inner conductor determines the orientation of an RF connector. The plug, or male, interfaces uses a pin contact to mate with the slotted receptacle contact of the mating jack, or females, interface.

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