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Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of our 12G product line with a new BNC jack-to-plug adapter. This coaxial adapter deviates from the standard bayonet coupling mechanism that is common to the standard BNC interface and instead offers push-on mating capabilities. The push-on coupling mechanism allows for quick and easy mating and unmating which is ideal for test and measurement applications in the broadcast space.
The BNC Jack to BNC push-on plug adapter is manufactured with a nickel-plated, brass body, gold-plated phosphor bronze contact and PTFE insulator. This adapter supports traditional broadcast technology along with newer 4K ultra-HD products which require 12 Gbps data transmission rates. The BNC jack end of the adapter features bayonet coupling for reliable and secure mating while the plug end uses the push-on method.
This adapter joins a robust portfolio of 12G capable products including connectors, adapters and cable assemblies that utilize the BNC, HD-BNC and MCX interface. These 12G-SDI RF interconnect meet all SMPTE standards and are available in various 75 ohm configurations.
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2.92 mm Adapter Series Datasheet
The datasheet provides an overview of Amphenol RF’s 2.92 mm adapters. These precision adapters operate up to 40 GHz and feature a rugged, threaded design for reliable performance. They are used in testing, communications, aerospace, and satellite applications and are available in 2.92 mm to 2.4 mm and 2.92 mm to SMA configurations.
Amphenol RF HD-BNC Product Series Solutions Guide
The Amphenol RF HD-BNC Product Series Guide outlines a compact RF connector interface designed for high-density signal routing. It focuses on connector and cable configurations that maintain standard BNC performance in a reduced footprint, detailing electrical and mechanical characteristics, interface options, and use in applications such as broadcast video, test equipment, and other high-frequency systems.
Custom RF Solutions
Amphenol RF provides comprehensive custom RF solutions tailored to meet specific design requirements, from concept through mass production.
FAKRA to SMA Adapter Datasheet
The FAKRA to SMA Adapter datasheet describes Amphenol RF’s FAKRA to SMA adapters, which connect FAKRA-based automotive systems to SMA RF devices using a push-on FAKRA and threaded SMA interface for secure, application-specific connections up to 4 GHz. The adapters feature rugged nickel-plated brass bodies, gold-plated contacts, PTFE insulation, and glass-filled nylon housing, providing excellent return loss, high mating durability (500+ cycles), and reliable performance from −65°C to +165°C in automotive, industrial automation, telecom, connected vehicle, and RF test applications.
Product Overview Brochure
Amphenol RF presents a comprehensive, high-performance portfolio of RF interconnect solutions, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern communications and electronic systems across industries. With decades of leadership in coaxial technology, this catalog showcases cutting-edge product lines, each designed for precision, reliability, and adaptability.
2003 Full Line Product Catalog
The Amphenol 2003 Full Line Catalog features a comprehensive range of connectors, including subminiature (MMCX, MCX, 1.0/2.3, SMB, SMC, SMA), miniature (BNC, TNC, Reverse Polarity), and standard types (Twinaxial, Twin BNC, Triax, UHF, Mini-UHF). Each section provides detailed specifications, available configurations, and applications for various industries, such as telecommunications, instrumentation, military, and industrial use. The catalog also includes cable assembly instructions and a glossary for additional support.
2006 Full Line Product Catalog
The Amphenol 2006 Full Line Catalog includes a comprehensive range of connectors and cable assemblies for various applications. The catalog also covers environmental compliance and quality assurance measures, showcasing Amphenol's commitment to reliable and high-performance interconnect solutions.
Connex Product Catalog
The Amphenol Connex Catalog features a comprehensive range of high-quality RF and microwave coaxial connectors, suitable for various applications including instrumentation, military-aerospace, broadband, RFID, and telecommunications. It offers a wide selection of connectors such as MMCX, MCX, SMA, SMB, BNC, TNC, UHF, and 7/16, along with custom cable assemblies and robust technical support.
2.2-5 Connector Series
The Amphenol RF 2.2-5 Product Data Sheet highlights the 2.2-5 connector series, designed for high-performance RF applications requiring compact size, low PIM, and superior electrical performance. This connector series is engineered to support high-frequency, low-loss signal transmission, making it ideal for 5G networks, small cells, and distributed antenna systems (DAS). With a rugged, weatherproof design, these connectors ensure reliable performance in harsh environments while maintaining ease of installation through various coupling mechanisms, including threaded, push-pull, and hand-screw options.
12G MCX Connector Series
Amphenol RF's 12G MCX connectors support 12Gbps data transfer, facilitating the transmission of high-resolution 4K and Ultra-HD video in a compact size. These connectors are ideal for broadcast modules and video routers, offering both PCB and cable configurations with a push-on coupling mechanism, optimized for 75-ohm 12G SDI applications.
50 Ohm HD-BNC Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's 50-ohm HD-BNC cable assemblies are designed for high-density applications, providing a compact and lightweight solution with a push-and-turn interface for enhanced performance. These assemblies, compatible with industry-standard RG-316 cable, support a frequency range up to 6 GHz and are ideal for telecommunications, instrumentation, radios, military, and industrial applications.
4.3-10 Adapters
Amphenol RF introduces a comprehensive line of 4.3/10 low PIM adapters, expanding their low PIM adapter product family. These adapters are designed for space-restricted, high-density, and weight-sensitive applications, offering superior PIM performance and reduced mating torque compared to 7/16 DIN connectors, with in-series and between-series configurations available.
AMC Connector Series
Amphenol Micro Coaxial (AMC) connectors are low-profile solutions with a 2.5mm mating height and a 3mm x 3mm footprint, designed for portable and mobile devices. These connectors support high-frequency transmission from DC to 6 GHz, feature easy snap-on/off mating, and are compatible with Hirose U.FL and IPEX MHF1 series, making them ideal for applications like antennas, Bluetooth, GPS, WLAN, and cellular devices.
PSMP Connector Series
The Amphenol RF PSMP Cut Sheet highlights the PSMP connector series, a versatile RF solution engineered for high-power applications requiring robust performance and flexibility. This series is designed to handle high-frequency signals with excellent electrical performance, making it ideal for base stations, power amplifiers, and industrial applications. The PSMP connectors feature a compact, high-reliability design with options for smooth bore and full detent mating styles, ensuring secure connections while accommodating misalignment.
AMMC Connector Series
Amphenol Micro Miniature Coaxial (AMMC) connectors are designed for portable and mobile devices, featuring a low profile with a 1.4 mm mated height and a 2 mm x 2 mm footprint. These connectors support high-frequency transmission from DC to 6 GHz, offer easy snap-on/off mating, and are compatible with Hirose W.FL and IPEX MHF III series, making them ideal for applications such as antennas, Bluetooth, GPS, WLAN, and cellular devices.
HD-EFI Connector Series
The HD-EFI product series by Amphenol RF offers micro-miniature interfaces designed for high-performance applications with a frequency range from DC to 6 GHz. These 50 ohm products are ideal for board-to-board applications, featuring versatile PCB mounts and bullet lengths, and providing up to 1.4 mm axial and radial float. HD-EFI connectors are available in various configurations, including through-hole, surface mount, edge launch, and thread-in, and support blind mating with crash-proof designs.
SMA Quick Connect Adapter Series
The Amphenol RF SMA Quick Connect Adapter Cut Sheet highlights a high-performance, rapid-mating SMA adapter designed for efficiency and reliability in RF testing and system integration. This adapter enables quick, secure connections without the need for threading, significantly reducing installation time and improving workflow efficiency. Engineered for low-loss signal transmission and durability, it is ideal for laboratory testing, production environments, and high-frequency applications.
Adapter Matrix
The Amphenol Connex Adapter Matrix Brochure provides a wide selection of high-quality, low-cost RF connectors and adapters suitable for various applications, including instrumentation, military-aerospace, broadband, RFID, and telecommunications. The brochure details available configurations for popular connectors like MMCX, MCX, SMA, SMB, SMC, Mini-UHF, F, BNC, TNC, UHF, and N, along with standard and reverse polarity/threaded options.
High Density Broadcast Solutions
The "High-Density Broadcast Solutions" document from Amphenol RF highlights their range of RF interconnects designed for broadcast connectivity, including BNC, Mini-BNC, 1.0/2.3 DIN, and HD-BNC connectors. These connectors offer various impedances and frequency ranges, with HD-BNC providing the highest density at an 8mm pitch and supporting data rates up to 12 Gb/s. Applications include high-definition transmission, video routing, mobile broadcast equipment, and digital signage, ensuring reliable performance and reduced equipment size without compromising signal integrity.
White Paper: High Density Interconnect Standards
The "High Density Interconnect Standards for Next Generation Broadcast Networks" paper discusses the HD-BNC connector, designed to meet modern broadcast systems' demands for higher density and performance. HD-BNC offers significant density improvements over traditional BNC connectors, with a 75 ohm interface optimized for high bandwidth up to 6 GHz. It maintains robustness and user-friendly bayonet-style mating, providing better mechanical and RF performance than other high-density alternatives like 1.0/2.3 and Mini-BNC. The HD-BNC's design ensures compatibility with industry-standard tools and cables, making it a superior choice for next-generation broadcast applications.
12G SDI Broadcast Solutions
Amphenol RF offers 12G SDI broadcast solutions designed for Ultra High Definition (4K) video, utilizing BNC, HD-BNC, and MCX connectors optimized for 12 Gbps data transfer. These connectors provide reliable, high-quality signal transmission on a single channel, supporting various applications including mobile broadcast, HD cameras, and video routers.
QMA Adapter Product Series
Amphenol RF's QMA Adapter Series features quick-locking in-series and between-series adapters with a snap-on interface, offering fast and flexible installation by allowing 360° rotation after connection. These adapters support frequencies up to 18 GHz and are ideal for applications such as antennas, base stations, 5G wireless infrastructure, amplifiers, and test and measurement equipment.
12G Isolated BNC and HD-BNC Connector Series
Amphenol RF's 12G Isolated BNC and HD-BNC connectors are designed for high-performance broadcast applications, offering 12 Gbps performance per SMPTE standard with additional signal isolation. These 75 Ohm connectors are available in straight and right-angle configurations, providing design flexibility for densely packed applications, and feature a unique dielectric sleeve for isolation, preventing body to panel grounding. They are ideal for mobile broadcast, HD cameras, digital signage, and other video-related applications.
BNC 50 Ohm Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's BNC 50 Ohm cable assemblies offer high-performance solutions utilizing various flexible cables. These assemblies feature a bayonet coupling mechanism for quick and secure mating, vibration-resistant connectors, and are available in lengths from 6 inches to 30 meters. Suitable for telecommunications, test and measurement, industrial connectivity, antenna connections, and patch panels, they support frequencies up to 4 GHz (1 GHz for RG-174). The assemblies use high-quality brass connectors with nickel plating and PTFE insulators, ensuring reliable electrical performance and durability.
IP67 Sealed HD-BNC Connector Series
The Amphenol RF IP67 HD-BNC Product Series features waterproof HD-BNC connectors designed for high-density applications that require protection against environmental elements. These connectors are 75% smaller than traditional BNC connectors, offer a bayonet-style positive lock mechanism, and are available in both 50 and 75 ohm configurations, making them ideal for high-definition cameras, military radios, broadcast studios, and remote industrial equipment.
BNC UltraFlex Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's BNC UltraFlex cable assemblies feature 50 Ohm BNC plug-to-plug configurations on flexible, low-loss LMR-UF cables. These assemblies support high-performance applications in industrial environments, long-distance connectivity, antenna connections, wireless communications, and radar and GPS systems. They offer reliable electrical performance up to 3 GHz, utilize a bayonet coupling mechanism for quick mating, and come in standard lengths from 12 inches to 30 meters. Constructed with machined brass and diecast zinc connectors with nickel plating, these assemblies ensure low attenuation loss and improved shielding for high-frequency applications.
High Performance SMA Adapter Series
The Amphenol RF High Performance SMA Adapter series offers low-profile, cost-saving adapters with improved VSWR performance, operating up to 22 GHz. These adapters, featuring gold-plated brass bodies and beryllium copper contacts, are ideal for applications in SATCOM, radar, antennas, and wireless testing.
Ruggedized BNC & TNC Cable Assemblies
Amphenol RF's Ruggedized BNC & TNC Cable Assemblies feature IP67 sealed 50 ohm connectors on RG-58 cable, with BNC's quick bayonet coupling and TNC's threaded coupling for stable performance. These assemblies are ideal for industrial, military, and commercial applications, available in standard lengths from 6 inches to 100 feet, with optional PVC armor for enhanced protection in rough environments.
2.92 mm Connector Series
Amphenol RF's 2.92 mm connector series is designed for high-frequency applications up to 40 GHz, offering low VSWR, excellent return and insertion loss, and rugged construction for repeatability. These connectors, compatible with SMA and 3.5 mm interfaces, are ideal for optical testing, lab and bench testing, military, SATCOM, microwave, and quantum computing applications, meeting the MIL-STD-348 standard.
Nex10 Adapter Series
Amphenol RF's Nex10 Adapter Series features ruggedized, compact 50 ohm adapters offering reliable low PIM performance up to 6 GHz. These lightweight, threaded adapters are ideal for high-density applications such as antennas, small cells, distributed antenna systems (DAS), MIMO, and 5G/LTE, designed to reduce interference and maintain network quality.
Amphenol - BNC, How it Works
Amphenol RF, the inventor of the BNC, introduces the High Density BNC family of connectors. HD-BNC delivers true 75 ohm performance in a footprint 51% smaller than traditional BNC connectors, allowing four times the density, and 40% smaller than the DIN 1.0/2.3.
How to Crimp a BNC 3 Piece Crimp Coaxial Connector on RG-59 Cable
Learn how to crimp a BNC three-piece crimp coaxial connector on the popular RG-59 cable type from an Amphenol RF product manager.
RF Interconnect for 12G-SDI Broadcast Applications -- Amphenol RF and Mouser Electronics
September 23, 2020 - Today’s 4K and emerging 8K video standards require an enormous amount of bandwidth. And, with all that bandwidth, there are new demands on our interconnects. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Mike Comer and Ron Orban of Amphenol RF about the evolution of broadcast technology and the latest interconnect solutions that are required to meet these new demands.
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Amphenol RF BNC to MCX Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief
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Amphenol RF BNC to MCX Cable Assemblies are designed to deliver 4K video and other high bandwidth data on a compact interconnect without compromising signal quality. The cable assemblies offer a 75 ohm impedance and use Belden 4855R cable, ensuring quality transmission from the source to the receiver. For more information, as well as all the latest All About Circuits projects and articles, visit the official website at http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/
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Amphenol - How to Crimp a BNC 3 Piece Crimp Coaxial Connector on RG 59 Cable
3 Step process on how to install Coaxial Connector on RG-59 Cable correctly.
BNC vs. HD-BNC: What's the Difference?
Discover the key differences between the classic BNC connector and the high-performance HD-BNC connector in this quick comparison! From size and signal performance to applications in broadcasting, telecommunications, and beyond, find out which connector is best for your needs.
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