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General Specifications
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| Coaxial | Coaxial adapters connect two different types of coaxial cable. | ||
| Coaxial / Waveguide | Coaxial/waveguide adapters connect a coaxial cable to a waveguide, or vice-versa. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted adapter types. | ||
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| Adapter Style | |||
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| Straight Jack-Jack | The adapter is straight and consists of two female ends. | ||
| Straight Jack-Plug | The adapter is straight and consists of one male and one female end. | ||
| Straight Plug-Plug | The adapter is straight and consists of two male ends. | ||
| Angled Jack-Jack | The adapter is angled and consists of two female ends. | ||
| Angled Jack-Plug | The adapter is angled and consists of one male and one female end. | ||
| Angled Plug-Plug | The adapter is angled and consists of two male ends. | ||
| Jack-Jack-Jack Tee | The adapter is a tee and consists of three female ends. | ||
| Plug-Plug-Plug Tee | The adapter is a tee and consists of three male ends. | ||
| Jack-Plug-Jack Tee | The adapter is a tee and consists of two female ends with a male end in-between. | ||
| Plug-Jack-Plug Tee | The adapter is a tee and consists of two male ends with a female end in-between. | ||
| Jack-Jack-Plug Tee | The adapter is a tee and consists of two female ends followed by a male end. | ||
| Plug-Plug-Jack Tee | The adapter is a tee and consists of two male ends followed by a female end. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted adapter styles. | ||
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| RF Connector Type | |||
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| BMA | BMA connectors feature a push-on interface and a threadless outer ground connection. They can withstand both radial and axial misalignment. | ||
| BMMA | BMMA connectors are miniature BMA connectors. | ||
| BNC | Bayonet Neil-Concelman (BNC) connectors were designed for military applications, but are used widely in video and RF applications to 2 GHz. BNC connectors have a slotted outer conductor and a plastic dielectric that causes increasing losses at higher frequencies. BNC connectors are usable above 4 GHz as long as the slots radiate signals; however, these devices may not be mechanically stable to 10 GHz. Both 50Ω and 75Ω BNC connectors are available. BNC connectors are also known as bayonet navy connectors or baby Neil connectors. | ||
| Type C | Type C connectors are medium-size, weatherproof devices with a two-stud bayonet coupling. They provide constant 50Ω impedance and may be used with 75Ω cable below 300 MHz. | ||
| Type F | Type F connectors have a screw-type coupling and frequency range up to 1.5 GHz. Applications include CATV, TV, and antennas. | ||
| FME | FME connectors are used in mobile antenna applications. With adapters, they can also be used in place of UHF, Mini-UHF, TNC, BNC, and Type N connectors. | ||
| Type G | Type G connectors are 75Ω impedance devices with snap-on coupling. They are well-suited for CATV applications. | ||
| MCX | Miniature coaxial (MCX) connectors provide broadband capability through 6 GHz and are used in applications where weight and physical space are limited. They provide good electrical performance and are used to address the rapid implementation of the U.S. digital cellular PCN infrastructure. MCX connectors are also used in global positioning systems (GPS) and wireless LAN (WLAN) applications. | ||
| MHV | MHV connectors are compact, high-voltage devices with 50Ω impedance and a two-stud bayonet coupling. MHV connectors are similar in size to, but not interchangeable with, BNC connectors. | ||
| MMCX | Micro-miniature coaxial (MMCX) connectors are smaller than MCX connectors and feature a more robust interface for greater durability. They are ideal for high volume, wireless SMT or PCMCIA applications in cellular base stations, cellular phones and personal communicators. MMCX connectors are also used in global positioning systems and wireless LAN (WLAN) applications. | ||
| Type N | Type N connectors include an integrated gasket to protect against environmental ingress and create an air gap between the center and the outer conductor. They primarily have 50Ω impedance, but 75Ω versions for CATV are available. | ||
| QMA | QMA connectors are quick-disconnecting devices that have the same internal construction as SMA connectors. | ||
| QWS | Quarter wave stub (QWS) or Type Q connectors are coaxial devices with 50Ω impedance. They are suitable for high frequency applications where characteristic impedance must be maintained. | ||
| SC | Subscription channel (SC) connectors are coaxial, medium-size devices with a constant 50Ω impedance and a frequency range of 0 - 11 GHz. They are larger than BNC connectors, but about the same size as Type N devices. | ||
| SMA | Subminiature-A (SMA) connectors are intended for use on semi-rigid cables in components. They directly interface the cable dielectric without air gaps. They are not intended for permanent connections | ||
| SMB | Subminiature-N (SMB) connectors are snap-mount connectors that are available either in 50Ω or 75Ω impedances. They are used for frequencies from DC to 4GHz. | ||
| SMC | Subminiature C (SMC) connectors are 50Ω or 75Ω devices with a frequency range of 7 - 10 GHz. They are smaller than SMA connectors, but can accept flexible cables with diameters as large as 3.17 mm or 0.125". | ||
| SSMA | Sub-SMA (SSMA) are miniaturized SMA connectors that are 30% smaller than standard SMA connectors. | ||
| SSMB | Sub-SMB (SSMB) connectors are 30% smaller than SMB connectors. They are well-suited for board-to-board applications and are designed for use with semi-rigid cables. | ||
| SMP | Subminiature P (SMP) connectors are rated to 40 GHz and, depending on detent type, can withstand from 100 to 1000 interconnect cycles. | ||
| TNC | Threaded Neil-Concelman (TNC) connectors are similar in size to BNC connectors but feature a threaded coupling nut for applications that require performance to 11 GHz. TNC connectors are durable, reliable devices that are widely used in the cellular and mobile communication industry for equipment cabling and antenna interfaces. | ||
| Triax | Triax connectors are used with triaxial cables where maximum RF shielding and minimum noise radiation is required. | ||
| Twinax | Twinax connectors are used with twinaxial cables for balanced low level and high sensitivity circuits. Twinax connectors feature polarized key and keyway construction as well as threaded coupling. | ||
| UHF / PL259 | Ultra high frequency (UHF) connectors are economical, all-purpose connectors designed with non-constant impedance for use in comparatively low voltage and low frequency applications such as citizen's band (CB) communications systems. UHF connectors are also used in public address systems, closed circuit television (CCTV), civil defense, landing systems, ground control apparatus, ship-to-shore communications, and mobile radio equipment hookups between antenna and transmitters or receivers. PL259 is a screw-on video connector that has been largely replaced by BNC devices. | ||
| Mini-UHF | Mini-UHF connectors are a miniature version of the original UHF connector. They feature a threaded coupling mechanism for reliable mating. Mini-UHF connectors are designed for use in cellular mobile telephone systems where size, weight and cost are critical. With crimp cable termination for low installation costs, these connectors provide excellent RF performance in applications through 2.5 GHz. | ||
| ZMA | ZMA connectors are electrically equivalent to SMA connectors. | ||
| 1.6 / 5.6 | 1.6 / 5.6 connectors are mechanically sturdy devices that feature a coupling mechanism. They are often used with equipment that requires resistance against environmental and mechanical stress. 1.6 / 5.6 connectors are also suitable for handling RF analog and digital signals in telecommunications systems. | ||
| 7-16 | The 7-16 series name is derived from the metric dimensions of the connector interface: 7mm outer diameter (OD) of inner contact and 16 mm inner diameter (ID) of outer contact. 7-16 connectors are designed for medium to high power communication systems. They provide exceptional performance in multichannel cellular systems where power levels approximate 100 W per channel. 7-16 connectors can accommodate both flexible and corrugated cables and are used in a variety of cellular base station and broadcast communication applications. | ||
| 1.0 / 2.3 | 1.0 / 2.3 coaxial connectors are designed for telecommunications systems that require sub-miniature 50Ω slide-on or screw-on connectors. | ||
| 1.85 mm | 1.85 mm connectors are metric devices that derive their name from the length of the inside diameter of their outer conductor. They are used for frequencies from DC to 65 GHz. | ||
| 2.4 mm | 2.4 mm connectors are metric devices that derive their name from the length of the inside diameter of their outer conductor. They are used for frequencies from DC to 65 GHz. | ||
| 2.92 mm | 2.92 mm connectors are metric devices that derive their name from the inside diameter of their outer conductor. They mate with SMA and 3.5 mm connectors and provide mode-free performance to 40 GHz. | ||
| 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm connectors are metric devices that derive their name from the inside diameter of their outer conductor. They are rated for frequencies up to 34 GHz. | ||
| 7 mm | 7 mm connectors are metric devices that derive their name from the inside diameter of their outer conductor. Compared to other 18 GHz connectors, 7 mm devices provide the lowest reflection coefficient and the most repeatable measurements. 7 mm connectors are also known as ACP-7, an acronym for Amphenol precision connector, 7 mm. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary connectors. | ||
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Performance
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| Frequency Range | This is the range of frequencies for which devices are designed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Maximum Input Power | This is the maximum input power of the adapter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| VSWR | Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is a measure of the amount of RF power reflected by an adapter back to the signal source due to impedance mismatches. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Return Loss | Return loss is a measurement of the match between the impedance of the adapter and the system impedance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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