News, Tips and Press Releases from Lighthorse Technologies INC http://www.rfconnector.com en-us Lighthorse Technologies INC http://www.rfconnector.com/ipx-press.php February 8, 2008 - Lighthorse Technologies Inc announced today the release of its microminiature IPX connector and cable assemblies. The micro-miniature IPX connector IPX series connector is 100% form, fit, and function compatible with all U.FL Hirose series connector interfaces. The IPX connector's growing popularity lies in its extremely small size, making it ideal for a variety of space critical applications. Operating up to 6GHz, the low profile (2.5mm) IPX connector has a 3mm square PCB footprint. IPX connector cable assemblies can be cut to any length and attached to a variety of RF connectors. LTI operates onsite semi-automatic IPX termination equipment to facilitate quick turn cable assemblies. Typical applications of the IPX connector include a variety of wireless technology systems such as GPS, wireless routers, Bluetooth, MIMO, RFID,WiMAX, iBurst, UWB, and Zigbee. With production in San Diego, CA, adjacent to what has been referred to as "telecom valley", LTI remains poised to offer quick turn cable assemblies to meet any specification required by a demanding and rapidly growing global wireless revolution. http://www.rfconnector.com/rpsma-press.php March 28, 2008 - RPSMA photoLTI offers its line of reverse polarity SMA connectors. The ROHS compliant RPSMA from LTI are in stock and ready to ship. They are available for PCB termination or to attach to a variety of custom coaxial cable assemblies. They are designed for wireless systems manufacturers complying with FCC 15 regulations. The FCC enacted the regulations to prevent consumers from replacing stock antennas from manufacturers with antennas that provide higher gain. Non-standard coaxial connectors such as reverse polarity connectors were designed to comply with the regulations. Reverse Polarity SMA connectors from Lighthorse Technologies, Inc. are reverse gender, meaning the jack(female) houses the contact pin and the plug(male) houses the receptacle. Reverse polarity SMA connectors are unmatable with standard coaxial connectors. Reverse polarity SMA connectors operate at 2.4/5.8 ghz frequencies at a constant 50 ohms of impedance.. Typical applications for RPSMA connectors include Wi-Fi Systems. With production in San Diego, CA, adjacent to what has been referred to as "telecom valley", LTI remains poised to offer quick turn cable assemblies to meet the specifications of a demanding and rapidly growing global wireless revolution. Contact Lighthorse Technologies, Inc. for more information. http://www.rfconnector.com/BNC-press.php December 19, 2008 - BNC photo75 ohm BNC jack connectors are available from Lighthorse Technologies Inc. This BNC connector features a nickel plated, zinc alloy metal housing for optimum shielding up to 1 Ghz. These 75 ohm BNC connectors provide low signal distortion for audio and video applications such as CATV and CCTV. Press fit forks for wave solder termination and rear mount configuration allows for a secure, 15.8mm profile, low loss connection to a PCB (printed circuit board).The LTI part number is LTI-7BSF54HNPM-F. These connectors are in stock and ready for immediate delivery from Lighthorse Technologies Inc's facilities located in San Diego, CA. http://www.rfconnector.com/rfcalculator-app-press.php April 12, 2011 - Lighthorse has designed a Free App for RF engineers. Our RF Calculator is free and will work on most smart phones. ( iPhone*, iTouch*, Blackberry*, Android*, etc.). It offers equations and conversions for Velocity of Propagation, Time Delay, Characteristic Impedance, Radiated Magnetic Field,Power Density, Antenna Gain, EIRP(mW and dBm) and many more. http://www.rfconnector.com/ipx-pcb-board-to-board-conectors.php June 26, 2011 - Lighthorse has added a surface mount jack (LTI-IPXSF66GT-X1) to to our line of IPX series connectors. This board to board mount connector mates to our SMT Plug (LTI-IPXSM66AL) along with the U.FL series type pcb plugs found on many radio products. This will allow a mating height of 3.2 mm.