RF/Coax ConnectorsA simple guide for the perfect fit
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RF connectors, or coax connectors, help transmit radio frequency signals by connecting transmission lines to various applications.
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THEY'RE MAINLY USED WITH COAXIAL CABLE AND FOUND IN TV RECEIVERS, TWO-WAY RADIO, WI-FI DEVICES WITH ANTENNAS, AND INDUSTRIAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS.
RF CONNECTOR APPLICATIONS
Coaxial CableThe space between the inner and outer conductor is the impedance. The consistency of this measurement is very important to the function of a coaxial cable.
UNDERSTAND HOW COAXIAL CABLE WORKS
CONSTANT IMPEDANCE IS IMPORTANT
This measurement must be the same throughout the entire length of the cable or it can result in signal reflection. When an RF connector is placed at the end of a coaxial cable, the
specifications need to match otherwise the signal cannot be transmitted effectively.
Key RF connector characteristics include:
Impedance Frequency Range Power Handling
Size Cost
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BNCBAYONET NEILL-CONCELMAN
Fastening: Bayonet Impedance: 50 & 75 Ohms Frequency limit: 4 GHz Diameter: Male 14.5 mm, Female 11.1 mm
Applications: Radio, TV, test instruments, video signals
SMASUB-MINIATURE A
Fastening: Threaded Impedance: 50 Ohms Frequency limit: 18 GHz Diameter: Male 7.9 mm, Female 6.24 mm
Applications: microwave filters, attenuators, mixers, oscillators
SMBSUB-MINIATURE B
Fastening: Snap-on Impedance: 50 & 75 Ohms Frequency limit: 4 GHz Diameter: 3 mm or 2.2 mm
Applications: inter-board or assembly connections with equipment
N-TypeFastening: Threaded Impedance: 50 & 75 Ohms Frequency limit: 11 GHz Diameter: Male 2.03 cm, Female 1.57 cm
Applications: Broadcast & communications equipment, power transmitters, recievers
TNCTHREADED NEILL-CONCELMAN
Fastening: Threaded Impedance: 50 Ohms Frequency limit: 11 GHz Diameter: Male 15mm, Female 9.6mm
Applications: Antennas, base stations, instrumentation, MIL-Aero, networks, radar
RF CONNECTOR VARIATIONS
STRAIGHT ; RIGHT-ANGLEDMALE ; FEMALE
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