IMS Connector Systems: Global Markets Expand With New Products

As a technology driven, internationally active company, IMS Connector Systems develops and manufactures a large selection of RF coaxial connectors, RF cable assemblies, as well as RF components like RF switches and antennas for mobile devices.

The products are firmly established in many markets all over the world. These markets include: automotive, antennas, computer and peripherals, industrial equipment, medical equipment, mobile phones and wireless data communication devices, telecom, and test and measurement equipment.

IMS Connector Systems can provide the following RF connector components:

• 1.6 / 5.6 and 7 / 16

• BNC, FME, MCX, MMCX, N, SMA, SMB, SMBA (FAKRA), SMC, SMM, SMP, SMS, SSMB-Nano, TNC

• DIN inserts 41612

• D-sub connectors

• High power and high voltage inserts

• Cable Assemblies: Hirose and Murata cable assemblies, RF and test cable assemblies

• RF Test and RF external antenna switches, miniature RF switches

• Customized antennas, battery contacts, antenna contacts

• Side keys and adapters

Registered trademarks of IMS Connector Systems include the quick lock connector series, QLS and SnapN, which are mainly used in the telecom and datacom markets, and test and measurement devices; the new connector family, MedLock, was developed especially for medical applications. The key product for use in automotive applications is the connector series SMBA, which adheres to the FAKRA standard.
 

IMS Connector Systems has a strong research and development division, and works in cooperation with its customers to create customized RF solutions.

With representatives and sales offices around the globe, IMS Connector Systems offers its customers prompt and optimal service wherever they are located. The company is headquartered in Germany and has production plants in Europe and Asia.

A Brief History of IMS Connector Systems
The company was founded in 1863 as the Johann Morat Company in Eisenbach, Germany. The company developed machines to produce gear wheels and axles for mechanical clocks.

In 1972, the company started RF connector production. By reacting to market demand, the company’s product range expanded, and in 1985, it manufactured the first components for cellular phones.

IMS Connector Systems is founded in 1989. The product offering included: RF connectors, cable assemblies, and mobile phone components. Growth continued in 1990, with large investments, which helped establish a strong R&D department and modern production facilities. IMS Connector Systems becomes a global player.

In 2001, IMS Connector Systems entered into a partnership with the well-known design house IMST, and developed customized antenna solutions for mobile communication.

In 2002, IMS Connector Systems developed and manufactured the new FAKRA-compliant SMBA connectors and cable assemblies, and become a supplier for the automotive industry.

Production was concentrated into two modern production plants, in China and Hungary, in 2003.

The quick lock connector series, QLS, and miniature RF switches were developed in 2005 to meet the market demand. Most recently, in 2006, the new RF connector, MedLock, was developed for use in medical devices. IMS Connector Systems is now a supplier for the medical equipment market.