Improve Alignment of Compression-Mount Connectors in Wireless Designs.

This article discusses the use of compression-mount connectors in RF and microwave systems and emphasizes the importance of proper alignment. The article explains that manufacturing variations can affect performance at high frequencies, making alignment crucial. Compression-mount connectors offer advantages such as ease of use, reusability, and performance. The article demonstrates the impact of misalignment on connector performance and explains how visual alignment guides can improve assembly and yield. Proper alignment is essential to avoid impedance discontinuities and ensure reliable connections in small compression-mount connectors. [Extracted from the article]