Radio frequency coaxial connectors, or simply RF connectors, are electrical connectors working in the multi-megahertz range. Usually they are combined with coaxial cables and operate on a threaded or spring mechanism. Accordingly, RF connectors are widely used in wireless technologies and telecommunications – WiFi, radio, and computer networks. Connectors exist in three configurations: standard, sub-miniature, and precision type.
BNC Connectors
BNC connectors are perfectly suited for telecommunications, as well as a range of test and medical electronic equipments. These connectors are also widely used in operating antenna, Ethernet devices, and networking cards.
F Connectors
F connectors are good in serving cable and satellite television’s needs. Similarly, they are also suited for cable modems with the following cables: RG-59/U and RG-6/U.
SMA Connectors
SMA connectors consist of a thread and work on a coupling mechanism These connectors are sub-miniature. And people use them in applications with high frequency.
N Connectors
N connectors are co-axial connectors. They have a screw coupling mechanism. N connectors are generally used in those areas where precision is important, namely, laboratory testing and satellite television.
TNC Connectors
TNC connectors are medium-sized co-axial connectors. They use threaded coupling and are designed for vibration equipment.
UHF Connectors
UHF connectors are general purpose connectors. They are mostly used for CB communication, civil defense, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and PAS.
Mini UHF Connectors
Mini UHF connectors are, like simple UHF connectors, general purpose connectors. They are well suited for band radios, mobile phones, cheap LAN connections, civil defense, and CCTV.