RF Coax Connectors
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these into one cohesive set
of RF products focused
specifically on wireless,
wireline carrier, and enter-
prise networking sectors of
the world telecom equip-
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Tyco Electronic’s broadest
selection of RF connectors
and coaxial cable assem-
blies provides you with a
solution for every intercon-
nection requirement.
Type N and 7/16 connec-
tors are used where high
power and rugged reliability
are required, typically as
antenna feeds, filter/
combiner I/O’s, and power
amplifier outputs. SMA,
SMB, and TNC connectors
are the primary cable inter-
face for inner cabinet rout-
ing and are available in
panel mount, board mount,
and cable terminations.
Subminiature connectors
such as MCX, SMP, DIN,
and BlindMate provide
panel to board and back-
plane connections. Finally,
our micro miniature SSMT,
and MMCX series provide
excellent board to board
and card edge to board
solutions.
All of these interfaces are
supported with cable termi-
nating tools and between
series adapters to meet all
your requirements for trou-
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lowest applied cost. The
appendices hold a wealth
of information including a
Theory and Application
tutorial, RG/U cable specifi-
cation tables, Application
notes on White Bronze plat-
ing and intermodulation
distortion.
Whether you need rugged
external RF power cables,
panel mount, board to
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connection: A table of
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type, a complete connector
type selector describes
each interface with typical
applications, and a mini-
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key parameters to quickly
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AMP-O-LECTRIC, CERTI-CRIMP,
COAXICON, M/A-COM, OSP, OSSP,
PIDG, PRO-CRIMPER, RAYCHEM,
SIEMAX, SMT/QuickGrip, SOLISTRAND,
STAX, TE LOGO, TYCO ELECTRONICS
and Z-PACK are trademarks.
AT&T is a trademark of AT&T Corporation.
BELDEN is a trademark of Belden Wire
and Cable Company.
BERK-TEK is a trademark of Nexans, Inc.
COMM/SCOPE is a trademark of
Commscope, Inc.
DANIELS is a trademark of Daniels
Manufacturing Corporation.
GPO is a trademark of Corning Gilbert, Inc.
HIROSE is a trademark of Hirose Electric.
MURATA is a trademark of Murata
Electronics, Inc.
ROLM is a trademark of the Rolm Corp.
TEFLON is a trademark of E.I. Dupont de
Nemours and Company.
TPX is a trademark of Mitsui Chemicals
America, Inc.
TROMPETER is a trademark of
Trompeter Electronics, Inc.
VALOX is a trademark of General Electric
Company.
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Miniature Connectors
7-16 Series Connectors .................................................................................................7-11
Lightning Protection Connectors .................................................................................12-19
Surge Protectors ......................................................................................................12-15
/4 Wave Stub Tuners ..............................................................................................16-19
N Series Connectors....................................................................................................20-25
Quick Lock N (QLN) Series Connectors .....................................................................26-28
TNC Connectors ..........................................................................................................29-43
BNC Connectors..........................................................................................................44-77
Mini BNC Connectors ..................................................................................................78-81
Decoupled Connectors................................................................................................82-87
Self-Terminating PC Board Connectors ............................................................................88
Twin BNC Connectors..................................................................................................89-92
F Series and G Series Connectors ..............................................................................93-99
Subminiature Connectors
SMA Connectors......................................................................................................100-123
QMA Connectors .....................................................................................................124-128
DIN Connectors .......................................................................................................129-156
Series 1.0/2.3 .......................................................................................................129-137
Series 1.6/5.6 .......................................................................................................138-146
Measurement Accessories...................................................................................147-150
Coaxial Cables ............................................................................................................151
SMP Connectors ......................................................................................................152-156
Blind Mate Connectors ............................................................................................157-175
OSP Miniature Blind Mate Connectors ................................................................157-168
OSSP Subminiature Blind Mate Connectors........................................................169-175
SMB Connectors......................................................................................................176-192
SMC Connectors......................................................................................................193-195
MCX Connectors......................................................................................................196-203
Compression Coax Board-to-Board Connectors............................................................204
STAX Coax Connectors ..........................................................................................205, 206
Micro Miniature RF Coax Connectors
SMT/QuickGrip Connectors.....................................................................................207-211
SSMT Connectors ....................................................................................................212-217
MMCX Connectors...................................................................................................218-221
UMCC Connectors...................................................................................................222-228
Switching Coax Connectors ....................................................................................229-236
Quick Snap Stripline (QSL) Connectors .........................................................................237
Multi Position Connectors
DIN Inserts ...............................................................................................................238-241
Size 8 Contacts.......................................................................................................242, 243
COAXICON Contacts...............................................................................................244-248
SIEMAX Connectors ...............................................................................................249, 250
Between Series Adapters
............................................................................................251-260
Coaxial Terminations
.........................................................................................................261
Application Tooling
.....................................................................................................262-268
Cable Assembly Capabilities
......................................................................................269-271
Appendix
A - Theory and Application......................................................................................272-277
B - White Bronze Application Note..........................................................................278-280
C - Intermodulation Application Note ......................................................................281-283
D - Typical Coaxial Cable Specifications ................................................................284-298
E - Maximum Power Handling Capabilities for Cables ..................................................299
F - Nominal Loss Characteristics for Cables ..................................................................300
G - Glossary of Terms..............................................................................................301-305
RF Coaxial Solutions for Communications Equipment Overview
..............................306-309
RoHS Compliant to Non-RoHS Compliant Part Number Cross Reference
................310-312
M/A-COM Part Number Cross Reference
...................................................................313, 314
Part Number Index
......................................................................................................315-318
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RF Coax Connectors
Connector Selection
Connector Types
7-16 Series
connectors are designed for medium to high power applications such as cellular base
stations, control components, antenna and broadcast. The 7-16 Series minimizes intermodulation
distortion by white bronze or silver plating the electrical path. Combined hex/knurl coupling nuts
allow for manual or torque tightening, further reducing distortion by providing a strong butt joint.
Lightning Protection
devices have an integral surge arrestor capsule which is designed to protect
equipment from high current pulses. It is effective against very fast rise times as induced by electromag-
netic pulses from nuclear explosions (NEMP) and the slower pulses arising from lightning strikes (LEMP).
N Series
threaded connectors have an air dielectric interface and are low cost. These connectors
operate to 11 GHz and are commonly used in cable-based local-area networks (LAN’s) medium
power transmitters, and base station antenna applications.
TNC
connectors have an interface similar to BNC except for a threaded coupling nut. The tighter fit
provided by this screw-on connection improves interface control allowing connectors to operate up to
11 GHz. TNC connectors are excellent for mobile units where top-notch performance is required
under vibration.
BNC
connectors offer easy engagement and disengagement using bayonet couplings and overlap-
ping dielectrics. They are most useful for frequently coupled and uncoupled RF connections with fre-
quencies below 4 GHz. BNC connectors find applications in flexible networks, instrumentation, and
computer peripheral interconnections.
F & G Series
connectors offer enhanced performance beyond 1 GHz. Designed to meet the rigor-
ous requirements of Bellcore TA-NWT-001503 and SCTE specifications, the F & G series provides
high current carrying capabilities in both sealed and un-sealed configurations. Plugs, jacks and
adapters are available in threaded and push-on versions. These connectors meet the evolving
needs of the communications industry for increased reliability and performance.
SMA
threaded connectors are widely used in microwave communications. Connectors operate to at
least 12.4 GHz on flexible coax cables, and up to 26.5 GHz on semi-rigid coax cables. Crimp-on
SMA connectors that operate to 26.5 GHz are available.
Blind Mate
connectors operate to 22 GHz for OSP connectors, 28 GHz for OSSP connectors, and
40 GHz for SMP style connectors. These connectors offer easy slide-on connection and require less
alignment between the cable and the equipment than other connectors with comparable band width.
Blind Mate connectors are widely used as coaxial interconnects between plug-in modules and moth-
erboards when axial and radial misalignments are necessary.
SMB
connectors feature a snap coupling for fast connection. A self centering outer spring and over-
lapping dielectric allows easy snap-on and excellent performance even in moderate vibration. The
SMB is smaller in size than the SMA and excellent where engineers are concerned about circuit
miniaturization. Typical application is inter- or intra-board connection of RF or digital signals.
Commercial 50 ohm versions operate to 4 GHz, and 75 ohm versions reach 2 GHz.
MCX
connectors offer a high reliability, space saving sub-miniature coaxial cable to cable and cable
to board interconnection system. The MCX connectors impedance types are applicable up to 6 GHz.
Surface Mount (SMT)
connectors. The RF solution to the communication and information age.
Tyco Electronics’ SSMT and SMT Quick Grip connectors are designed to meet the growing demand
for surface mount RF connector technology. These connectors operate up to 6 GHz utilizing cable
assembly design to terminate to SMT connectors. Surface mount connectors contribute to high
density packaging and high volume manufacturing requirements.
Multi Position
connectors. These connector series, including the 1.0/2.3 (CECC 22230), 1.6/5.6
(CECC 22240), Subminiature D (DIN 41652 and CECC 75 301-082), and Tyco Electronics’ own
SIEMAX multi coax connector series offer the customer a broad choice of options where density and
performance are a major concern. The 1.0/2.3 series contacts are available in both 50 and 75 Ohm
versions and are designed for use to 10 GHz. The different types of coupling mechanisms, such as
screw on, slide-in and latching coupling provide for a variety of space-saving installations. The con-
nector series 1.6/5.6 has been modified to incorporate improved technical advantages. A 75 Ohm
design for use up to 8 GHz, it offers excellent screening effectiveness and is a most suitable compo-
nent for those applications where the transmission of high bit rates is required. In Subminiature D
type connectors these interfaces provide good electrical grounding and electromagnetic shielding in
a small package size. These plug connectors address the increasing demands related to EMC
(electromagnetic compatibility) and RFI (immunity to radiated noise), and are widely used as inter-
face connectors in office and data systems, telecommunications equipment, and in measurement
and control systems. Tyco Electronics’ SIEMAX connectors combine the benefits of surface mount
technology and modular design. This 75 Ohm connector series operates up to 2 GHz and offers a
compact grid pitch of 10mm. Its uses include multiplex and high-density systems, and Base Station
applications.
Miscellaneous
connector types include multiple-circuit connectors that use coaxial contacts in a
pin-and-socket configuration, crimp-on ferrules that offer fast, reliable connections for attaching one or
more ground taps to shielded wire and braided shield terminations for connecting cable shields to pc
boards. Also available are network/premises interconnect products for Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 systems
and coaxial taps for simple, dependable connections from transceiver to LAN without cutting the cable.
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Revised 3-07
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified. Values in brackets
are standard equivalents.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-8706-080-208
RF Coax Connectors
Connector Selection Guide
Product
7-16 Series
Lightning Protection
N Series
Commercial
TNC
Single Crimp
TNC
Dual Crimp
TNC
Commercial
TNC
75 Ohm
BNC
Single Crimp
BNC
Dual Crimp
BNC
Dual Crimp Commercial
BNC
Hex Crimp
BNC
Field Serviceable
BNC
75 Ohm
Twin BNC
F Series
Nominal
Impedance
Ohms
50
50
50
50
50
50
75
50
50
50
50
50
75
Non-
constant
75
Maximum
Frequency
GHz
7
2.5
11
7
11
7
2
2.5
4
4
4
4
2
—
—
Temperature
Rating
C
-55° to +155°
-45° to +85°
-65° to +85°
-65° to +165°
-65° to +165°
-55° to +85°
-55° to +85°
-65° to +165°
-65° to +165°
-55° to +85°
-55° to +85°
-65° to +165°
-65° to +85°
-55° to +85°
-55° to +85°
Cable Retention
lb
[N]
RG8A/U
—
Adapter
—
90
400.3
(RG-214/U)
60
266.9
(RG-58C/U)
60
266.9
(RG-58C/U)
60
266.9
(RG-58C/U)
60
266.9
(RG-59B/U)
60
266.9
(RG-58C/U)
60
266.9
(RG-58C/U)
60
266.9
(RG-58C/U)
60
266.9
(RG-58C/U)
40
177.9
(RG-142B/U)
60
266.9
(RG-59B/U)
25
111.2
(RG-108/U)
40
(Series 59, 6, 7
—
Single Braid)
40
(Series 59, 6, 7
—
Single Braid)
60
266.9
(RG-402/U)
40
177.9
(RG-58C/U)
20
89
(RG-405/U)
60
267.02
(RG-402/U)
40
178
(RG-58/U)
20
89
(RG-405/U)
20
89
(RG-316/U)
20
89
(RG-316/U)
20
89
(RG-174/U)
20
32
(RG-316/U)
20
32
(RG-187/U)
Omni-Flex
—
Omni-Flex
—
10
44.5
(RG-178/U)
20
—
(735A)
20
—
(RG-316/U)
N/A
—
—
—
N/A
—
—
—
Coupling
Mechanism
Threaded
Threaded
Threaded
Threaded
Threaded
Threaded
Threaded
Bayonet
Bayonet
Bayonet
Bayonet
Bayonet
Bayonet
Bayonet
Threaded (F)
Maximum
Peak
Voltage
4000
650
1000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
Durability
Cycles
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
200
200
Connector
Body
Finish
White Bronze
White Bronze
Nickel
Silver
Silver or Nickel
Nickel
Nickel
Silver or Nickel
Silver or Nickel
Nickel
Nickel
Nickel
Nickel
Silver or Nickel
Nickel
Page
No.
7
12
20
29
29
29
29
44
44
44
44
44
44
89
93
G Series
SMA
Semi-Rigid
SMA
Flexible
SMP
OSP
Semi-Rigid
OSP
Flexible
OSSP
Semi-Rigid
OSSP
Flexible
SMB
SMC
MCX
Connectors
SMT Quick Grip
SSMT
MMCX
Mini BNC
QMA
Comp. Coax
DIN 1.0/2.3
75
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
75
50
50
50
75
50
50
50
75
—
26.5
12.4
40
22
12.4
28
—
4
10
6
6
3
6
6
2
6
4
10
2
2.4
-55° to +85°
-65° to +105°
-65° to +165°
-65° to +165°
-65° to +125°
-65° to +125°
-65° to +125°
-65° to +125°
-65° to +85°
-65° to +85°
-65° to +165°
-65° to +165°
-40° to +125°
-40° to +125°
-55° to +155°
-40° to +85°
-40° to +125°
-40° to +125°
-40° to +85°
-40° to +85°
—
Push-On (G)
Threaded
Threaded
Snap-On
Push-On
Push-On
Push-On
Push-On
Snap-On
Threaded
Snap-On
Snap-On
Snap-On
Snap-On
Snap-On
Bayonet
Quick Lock
N/A
Thread/
Snap/Slide
Thread/
Snap/Slide
N/A
500
500
500
500
500
335
335
250
335
250
500
500
250
250
500
300
335
125
500
500
—
200
500
500
100
5000
5000
5000
5000
500
500
500
500
5
100
500
500
100
25
500
500
30,000
Nickel
Gold or Passivated
Stainless Steel
Gold or Passivated
Stainless Steel
Gold
Gold or Passivated
Stainless Steel
Gold or Passivated
Stainless Steel
Gold or Passivated
Stainless Steel
Gold or Passivated
Stainless Steel
Nickel
Gold
Nickel
Nickel
Gold
Gold
Gold
Nickel
Nickel
Gold
—
—
—
93
100
100
152
157
157
169
169
176
193
196
196
207
212
218
78
124
204
129
129
229
Switching Coax
50
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Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified. Values in brackets
are standard equivalents.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-8706-080-208