A radio equipment and a method for interconnecting components in the radio equipment are disclosed. The radio equipment includes a signal processing module and a radio component positioned relative to each other for a high-speed connection using at least a first mechanical connector and a high-speed connector. The first mechanical connector includes a first part disposed on the radio component and a second part disposed on the signal processing module. The high-speed connector includes a first part disposed on the radio component and a second part disposed on the signal processing module. At least one high-speed processing capability is provided to the radio equipment using the signal processing module through the high-speed connector. The signal processing module and the radio equipment are interchangeably connected.