GPO vs. SMP Adapters: Choosing the Right RF Interface for Dense PCB Designs

Gwavetechnology17 Jul, 2025Business

When making thick RF PCBs, every millimeter matters. GPO and SMP adapters are used by engineers to send high-frequency data without taking up any board room. Which is best for you? Let's compare and see where each thrives. GPO adapters are very small RF connections that are intended to conserve space. They have a push-on interface and a tiny profile, thus they are great for board layouts that are too crowded for regular connections. Because they are small, they are quite helpful for board-to-board or blind-mate applications.