Southwest B4003-8M-67 67GHz RO4003 Microstrip End Launch Test Board
Mfr. Part #: B4003-8M-67
Manufacturer: Southwest Microwave
Product Type: End Launch Test Board
Frequency: Up to 67 GHz
Board Type: 0.008" RO4003
Circuit Launch: Microstrip
Board Length: 1 inch
Description: Southwest Microwave B4003-8M-67 is a 0.008-inch RO4003 microstrip End Launch test board designed for RF and millimeter-wave connector evaluation up to 67 GHz.
The Southwest Microwave B4003-8M-67 is a 67 GHz End Launch test board designed for evaluating Southwest Microwave high-frequency End Launch connectors.
It uses a 0.008-inch RO4003 microstrip PCB structure and is intended for connector characterization, RF testing and millimeter-wave PCB development up to 67 GHz. Southwest Microwave lists the B4003-8M series in 27 GHz, 40 GHz, 50 GHz and 67 GHz versions.
The B4003-8M-67 provides engineers with a reference board for evaluating End Launch connector performance on a controlled microstrip transmission line.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mfr. Part # | B4003-8M-67 |
| Manufacturer | Southwest Microwave |
| Product Type | End Launch Test Board |
| Maximum Frequency | 67 GHz |
| PCB Material / Type | RO4003 |
| PCB Thickness | 0.008 in |
| Circuit Launch | Microstrip |
| Board Length | 1 inch |
| Connector Compatibility | Southwest Microwave End Launch Connectors |
| Application | RF / Microwave / Millimeter-Wave Testing |
B4003-8M Series Comparison
| Model | PCB Type | Circuit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| B4003-8M-27 | .008" RO4003 | Microstrip | 27 GHz |
| B4003-8M-40 | .008" RO4003 | Microstrip | 40 GHz |
| B4003-8M-50 | .008" RO4003 | Microstrip | 50 GHz |
| B4003-8M-67 | .008" RO4003 | Microstrip | 67 GHz |
B4003-8M-67 vs B4003-8C-67
The B4003-8M-67 and B4003-8C-67 both support testing to 67 GHz and use 0.008-inch RO4003-based boards, but they are designed for different PCB transmission-line structures.
| Model | Transmission Line | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B4003-8M-67 | Microstrip | 67 GHz |
| B4003-8C-67 | GCPW | 67 GHz |
Choose B4003-8M-67 for a microstrip layout and B4003-8C-67 when the application uses a grounded coplanar waveguide structure.
Typical Applications
The Southwest Microwave B4003-8M-67 is suitable for:
End Launch connector evaluation
67 GHz PCB characterization
RF and microwave laboratory testing
Millimeter-wave prototype development
Connector comparison testing
Vector network analyzer measurements
Microwave module development
5G / mmWave RF design
Availability and RFQ
DataStorageIC supplies Southwest Microwave B4003-8M-67 67 GHz End Launch test boards and related high-frequency connector products.
