The telecommunications industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the rollout of 5G networks and increasing demand for high-speed internet, TV, and voice services. This expansion requires specialized, high-reliability components to maintain network efficiency and reliability.

Key Challenges Facing Telecom Networks

With this period of growth also comes challenges and constraints. Telecommunications manufacturers must balance the need for space, power and signal integrity within compact network equipment, while also ensuring reliable performance in a wide range of environmental conditions. 

Signal amplification and distribution is especially important to maintain signal integrity across vast networks, particularly in rural areas. 

Where Bead’s Custom Contact Pins Excel in Telecom Applications

Bead Electronics' custom contact pins offer numerous advantages when it comes to ensuring signal integrity:

Optimized Signal Transfer

Bead Electronics offers many customization options  to optimize performance. For example, Gold or Palladium plating reduces contact resistance and signal loss, ensuring high-speed data transfer.

Bead’s contact pins can be found in Commscope amplifiers. The amplifiers increase radio frequency strength in the distribution of tv, voice services and internet, including Frontier’s fiber optic network.  Commscope selected a gold-plated pin so the routers could withstand harsh outdoor conditions. 

In addition to contact pins, Bead also offers pin assemblies, including a precision PCB assembly, which minimizes electrical noise and attenuation - an added benefit for telecom applications.

Reliability in Harsh Conditions

Using through hole technology and multiple contact points, Bead’s contact pins have a lower risk of failure in high-vibration environments.

Space and Power Efficiency

Bead’s custom contact pins integrate multiple electrical channels within a single connector, optimizing space in densely packed telecom equipment. 

Where Else Bead’s Custom Contact Pins are Used Today

• Broadband Infrastructure, such as RF Line Extenders to boost signal 
• Power Management Systems, such as Overvoltage Protectors (SSOVP’s), which act as surge protectors to absorb current if a pole is hit by lightning.
  
  

Custom Contact Pins in Data Centers

Modern data centers increasingly integrate 5G fronthaul and AI workloads, requiring connectors that bridge radio frequency and power domains. 

When designed for optimal high-frequency performance, Bead’s custom contact pins can support the growing energy requirements of data centers and 5G equipment. 

Why Bead Electronics’ Custom Contact Pins Stand Out

Compared to machined pins, Bead’s swaged pins offer savings of 30-70%, while still delivering consistent performance. In addition to being highly reliable and cost-effective, Bead’s contact pins are also very customizable. With custom connectivity options based on connector size, pin shape, base metal, plating, mounting options and more, Bead Electronics makes it easy to create the right contact pin for the job

All of Bead’s products are 100% manufactured in the U.S., so you won’t have to worry about shipping delays, tariffs or supply chain disruptions. By manufacturing in the U.S., we have greater quality control and are fully compliant with the American Iron & Steel (AIS) provision and Buy America Act (BAA). 

With the increasing role of custom 5G components in future telecom infrastructure, investing in high-quality connectors is critical for network reliability and performance.

A leading pin manufacturer for over 100 years, Bead Electronics can tailor pin designs to meet unique requirements of telecom equipment manufacturers. 

Contact us today to learn more about our customized solutions!