RF Connectors is the generic name for Coaxial Connectors. There are four main categories, Standard, Miniature, Sub-Miniature and Micro Miniature.
As technology developed and cables became smaller, connectors became more complex handling
higher frequencies. Standard category connectors are the larger earlier designs for larger cable types.
Miniature, Sub Miniature and Micro Miniature are generally of more recent
designs. A recent development is the Reverse Polarity Connector often used for
aerials.
STANDARD MINIATURE CONNECTORS
All these connectors are within the Robinson Connector range. Additionally we design and manufacture connectors to your special individual requirement.
FME
Generally used for mobile communications and antennas, GPS and LANs.
A 50 ohm connector operating up to 2GHz DC.
Mainly crimp fixing, standard style but with rotating nipple variant.
BNC
Bayonet coupling connectors invented by Neill and Concelman in the 1940?s hence the name B-N-C.
Both 50 and 75 ohm versions are mateable, the 50 ohm version works at up to 4GHz
Widely used in the security, CCTV, telecoms and broadcast industry.
Cable fixing by crimp, solder clamp, and twist on. It is the miniature version of the C connector, a bayonet version of the N type connector (see below).
TNC
The threaded coupling versions of he BNC connector, developed to cope with extreme vibrations.
The 50 ohm version operates up to 11GHz.
Generally used as BNC, but also military and aerospace applications.
MINI UHF
Available Crimp, Solder and Twist-on style termination.
Originally developed by Motorola for cellular communications and for antenna applications, they combine excellent electrical combinations.
UHF
Developed in the USA in 1930 by E Clark Quackenbush for broadcasting use.
Also suitable for low frequency comms, CB radio PA and other applications up to 300 MHz.
Also known as PL259 type with military as well as commercial applications.
Threaded screw fit interface.
N
The first true microwave performance connector invented by Paul Neill.
Threaded coupling connection with 50 and 75 ohm impedance, can operate up to 18MHz.
General industrial use and for LANs, aerials, test equipment, military, aerospace, cellular base stations, GPS and microwave components.
F-Type
The standard low cost USA television connector, equivalent to European PAL.
Designed for low frequency transmissions, popular for coaxial TV cable connections.
EURO TV
The standard European TV connector.
Usually a low cost and quality Connector between the TV and the aerial.
RCA
Known as Phono connectors In the UK, generally used for videos and domestic HiFi.
The Sub Miniature A connector (threaded) is about half the size of the BNC connector and is widely used in electronic instruments and equipment, wireless networking and communications, PCB manufacture and aerials.
Gold plated or stainless steel body with maximum frequency dependent on cable type.
SMB
The Sub Miniature B connector is similar to the SMA type with a snap fit interface.
The 50 ohm version operates up to 4 GHz, the 75 ohm to 2 GHz.
Has overlapping identical dielectic insulators with self centring spring.
SMC
The Sub Miniature C Connector is identical to the SMB connector but with a threaded interface and frequency up to 10 GHZ for 50 ohm type.
Used for microwave telephony and as all SM styles, ideal where space is Restricted.
MCX
Developed in Europe of similar design to SMB with similar snap fit connection.
Advantage over SMB is size being 30% smaller.
Used in the automobile, mobile phone, GPS and data telemetry industries where size and weight are important.
MMCX
A micro miniature 50 ohm snap on mating connector with working frequency up to 6 GHz.
Ideal where space is limited, and usage is with PCMCIA cards, cellular systems and small hand held communication equipment.
Twinax
Originally developed for IBM computer installations with twinax cables, this threaded coupling connector is used only for the replacement market.
Some styles are stocked but mainly now to special order.
7/16 DIN
Designed for use in high power communication systems and multi channel cellular systems.
Waterproof and useful with base stations, antenna and broadcast communications.
1.0/2.3
This miniature 50 ohm threaded coupling coaxial connector is of compact design permitting dense packing in limited space.
Suitable for telecoms usage, datacoms, routers and switching.
1.6/5.6
Similar to 1.0/2.3 but 75ohm and with a crimp termination.
Main usage is within the telecommunications industry.
