RF Connectors: Radio Frequency Coaxial Cable Connectors

There’s a wide range of RF connectors in use with coaxial cable to provide screened connections. These coaxial cable connectors find applications in several areas. They are preferred to carry radio frequency (RF) signals and to provider higher levels of screening that are otherwise not possible with the use of more ordinary connectors or open connectors.

rf connectors

RF connectors are used in a large number of areas. Primarily, their uses are associated with RF applications usually with coaxial cables. So, RF connectors can be seen from commercial and professional applications as well as domestic television, ham radio, and CB.  

Coaxial connectors with RF connectors are also commonly seen in areas where screening is the top priority rather the fundamental RF properties. In these areas, coaxial connectors are used with different types of test equipments. A common application of RF connectors is their use on oscilloscopes. Obviously, there are several other applications of RF connectors.

BNC connectors

There are several different applications of RF connectors and these applications require different types of connectors. One of the most common types is BNC. BNC connectors or BNC coax connector is widely used in professional areas, mostly on oscilloscopes and a wide range of laboratory instruments. BNC connectors are widely used as an RF connector on a variety of instruments such as RF test equipment, receivers, transmitters, and several other RF equipments. BNC connectors come with a bayonet fixing to avoid accidental disconnections while allowing an ease to disconnect when required.

If consider the electrical aspects, BNC coax cable connector is designed to offer a constant impedance. Its main application remains for operations which use frequencies up to 4 GHz. However, it is also fine for up to 10 GHz given that it is available in special top quality version for the intended use.

RF and BNC connectors are available online on EZ Form Cable.

Location: 285 Welton St, Hamden, CT 06517, USA

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