Connector Frequency Chart
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1Common Connector Descriptions and Maximum Frequencies
Connector Styles
Description
Frequency
UHF
Low frequency. Used in Amateur radio/CB radio etc
300 MHz
TRB (BNC Triax)
Used on applications where RF shielding and minimum noise radiation are required. Based on BNC connector
500MHz
TRT (TNC TRIAX)
Used on applications where RF shielding and minimum noise radiation are required. Based on TNC connector
500MHz
F
Low cost connector commonly used in TV applications.
1 GHz
BNC
Commonly used low cost connector. Uses bayonet fixing mechanism.
4 GHz
HN
High voltage version of N connectors
4 GHz
SMB
Subminiature snap-on connector (50ohm or 75 ohm)
4 GHz
MCX
Subminiature snap-on connector. Internal line size same as SMB but overall 30% smaller.
6 GHz
ABMS
New Connector interface designed by Intelliconnect. Based on MCX but much sturdier, better continuity and special termination
6 GHz
method for small diameter cables
MMCX
Micro miniature connector
6 GHz
7/16
Used on high power communications systems. Eg Base Stations.
7.5 GHz
C
Durable internal bayonet connector. Quick connect/disconnect.
8 Ghz
SMC
Subminiature threaded connector
10 Ghz
SC
Screwfit version of C connector
11 Ghz
N
Durable threaded connector available in brass or stainless steel. (50ohm or 75 ohm)
11 Ghz
TNC
Threaded version of BNC connector. Can be used at much higher frequencies.
11 Ghz
BMA
Blind mate connector. Designed for both fixed and floating configurations.
18 Ghz
Precision N
N connector with enhanced features allowing performance to 18GHz.
18 Ghz
Precision TNC
TNC connector with enhanced features allowing performance to 18GHz.
18 Ghz
7mm (APC-7)
High precision genderless connector. Low VSWR
18 Ghz
SMA
Commonly used microwave connector. Generally specified to 18Ghz but some designs can work to 25Ghz. Available in brass and
18 Ghz
Stainless Steel.
3.5 mm
Precision connector with air dielectric. Mates with SMA
26.5GHz
SSMA
Microminiature version of SMA connector.
40GHz
2.9mm (K-type)
Precision connector with air dielectric. Mates with SMA and 3.5mm
40GHz
2.4 mm
Precision connector with air dielectric. Mates with 1.85mm.
50Ghz
1.85 mm
Precision connector with air dielectric. Mates with 2.4mm.
60GHz
1mm
Ultra high precision connector.
110GHz
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