List of RF connector types

The following is a list of radio frequency connector types.

Contents
Standard types
Standard-sized
Miniature-sized
Micro-sized
Precision types
Flanged types
Quick-lock types
High-voltage types
Blind-mate types
Audio and video types
See also
References
External links

Standard types

Standard-sized
4.3-10 connector, a new proprietary connector not to be
confused with DIN 4.3/10 one
Belling-Lee connector, also called IEC 61169-2
connector, used throughout Europe and Australia for
domestic television and FM radio antenna cabling
BNC connector (Bayonet Neill Neill-Concelman). (IEC
61169-8 and IEC 61169-63)
C-type connector (Concelman)
A double DIN 1.6/5.6 bulkhead jack
Dezifix connector, hermaphrodite connector used mainly connector, crimp type, for 75 Ω
by Rohde & Schwarz coaxial cable
DIN 7/16 connector (DIN 47223 and IEC 61169-4 ), a[1]
high-power 50 Ω connector originally developed by
Spinner[2]
F-type connector, used for domestic television installations and domestic satellite LNBs
(75 Ω) worldwide with the exception of Europe and Australia
GR connector (officially the General Radio Type 874)
 LC/LT connector, a high voltage connector originally
developed by the US Navy[3]
Motorola connector, standard AM/FM antenna connector
used for automotive radios
Musa connector, a 50 Ω connector used in
telecommunications and broadcast video
N connector (Neill) 50 Ω or 75 Ω characteristics impedance
connector (IEC 61169-16[4])
NMO mount connector (new Motorola mount), removable
mobile antenna connector uses a 3⁄4 inch (19 mm) mounting
hole and has a large base with a 1 1/8" – 18 tpi thread for A Type N connector (male), right-
attaching the antenna. angled solder-type for semi-rigid
SC connector, screw version of C connector [not to be coaxial cable with a diameter of
confused with the fiber optic connector of the same name] 0.141-inch
SR connector (from Russian: Cоединитель
Pадиочастотный) is a Russian RF connector, based on
the BNC connector and which comes in a 50 Ω and 75 Ω versions
TNC connector (threaded Neill-Concelman)
Twin-BNC (Twinax) Twinax connectors are used with 78 Ω or 95 Ω conductor cables and
operate from 0–200 MHz. Due to improved shielding characteristics, these connectors are
used in balanced low level and high sensitivity circuits. They feature keyway polarization to
ensure system integrity and prevent signals from being mixed, making them ideal for
computer network applications. Other popular applications include broadband, military and
instrumentation. The 2 stud bayonet clamp design allows quick and easy coupling without
requiring special tools.
UHF connector (e.g., PL-259/SO-239). Some Japanese manufacturers such as Diamond
Antennas use an M-type clone which has the measures and thread translated to metric.

Miniature-sized
AFI connector
DIN 1.0/2.3 (DIN 47297), used for miniaturized 50 and 75 Ω coaxial modules in data- and
telecommunications equipment which can have a threaded, or a push-pull lock coupling
mechanism.
DIN 1.6/5.6 (DIN 47295), a 75 Ω connector, used for similar purposes as DIN 1.0/2.3
DIN 4.1/9.5
DIN 4.3/10 (IEC 61169-54)[5]
FME connector
G-type connector
HD-BNC connector
HSD connector, circular connector (not coaxial) used in the automotive industry
LEMO 00 connector, a proprietary push-pull 50 Ω coaxial connector
MCX connector
Microdot S-50 series connector, a proprietary 50 Ω coaxial connector
Mini-BNC connector
Mini-UHF connector, a smaller and much newer design than the standard UHF
SMA connector A 50 ohm screwed connection. The 0.9mm centre pin is the same diameter
as the centre of RG402 Coax so that connections to that cable can be made with no
discontinuity, forming the pin from the coax itself. Good to 18 GHz
 RP-SMA connector, used in SOHO wireless networks and similar ISM band devices.
Air cored Microwave connectors The name of a connector (e.g. 1.85) is determined by the
diameter in mm of the air dielectric around the centre pin
3.5 and 2.92 mm (sometimes called K) connectors, which also have a 0.9mm centre pin
and cross-mate with SMA and offer higher maximum frequency
2.4, 1.85 (sometimes called V) externally similar to SMA but have metric threads and a
smaller pin, and do not cross-mate with SMA. The 0.5mm centre pin is the same
diameter as the centre of RG405 Coax so that connections can be made with no
discontinuity, forming the pin from the coax itself.
1.0 mm (sometimes called W) connectors, for applications to circa 110 GHz
SMB connector
FAKRA connector is a modified SMB connector with a keyed and colour coded plastic
housing and latch, used in the automotive industry[6]
SMC connector
SSMA connector is a 50 Ohm nominal impedance RF connector which utilizes a 10–36
threaded coupling and is essentially a scaled down version of the SMA. They are
characterized by compactness, high frequency bandwidth, and highly reliable mechanical
performance. The male contact was designed to be the same size as the cable conductor so
that it could be used as the mating pin for optimized VSWR. Common applications included
Mil-Aero, telecommunications, RFID, antennas, test and measurement and radar systems.
SMZ connector – System 43 (BT43 and High Density HD43) for use in DDF. This is a 75
ohm impedance RF connector, and is ideal for instrumentation applications.

Micro-sized
HFM connector (High-Speed FAKRA-Mini), used in the automotive industry
Hirose U.FL connector; aka Amphenol AMC, I-PEX MHF
Hirose W.FL connector; aka Amphenol AMMC, I-PEX MHF3
IMP connector
Mini-SMB connector This is a 75 Ohm RF connector which provides broadband capability
through 2 GHz. Its snap-on design offers a quick connect/disconnect. It features a reduced
housing allowing circuit miniaturization and efficient use of space. They are available for
several cable types as well as for PCB through hole, surface mount and end launch
applications from several manufacturers, including Amphenol RF.
MMCX connector
MMS connector
MMT connector
PSMP connector
SSMB connector This is a 50 Ohm connector which is a small version of the standard SMB
connector. They provide excellent electrical performance in a micro miniature footprint. The
snap-on mating interface allows quick installation and dense packaging. Common
applications include military, instrumentation, PC/LAN and wireless.
SSMC connector Are ideal for limited-space applications that require the security of a
threaded coupling mechanism. They are best used with semi-rigid cables or miniature
flexible cables in demanding applications up to 12.4 GHz
UMP connector
Precision types
APC-7 connector

Flanged types
EIA RF Connectors series of flanged connectors, normally used in high power broadcast
transmission sites with rigid lines

Quick-lock types
HPQN connector[7]
Mini Quick connector
QLS connector
QMA and QN connector
Mini-QMA connector
WQMA connector (Waterproof QMA)
SnapN connector A Mini Quick connector, a Quick-
lock type connector for coaxial cable

High-voltage types
HN connector, a high voltage version of the N connector
MHV connector, a coaxial connector designed for high voltages
SHV connector, a safer coaxial connector designed for high voltages

Blind-mate types
BMA (OSP) connector
BMMA (OSSP) connector
BMZ connector
BZ connector
SMP (GPO) connector
SMPM (GPPO) connector
SMPS (G3PO) connector

Audio and video types

The following audio and video connectors are sometimes used for RF, but are not generally considered to
be RF connectors:

Concentric twinax connector

DIN connector (not to be confused with "7/16 DIN" or "DIN 1.0/2.3" connectors)
Multimedia extension connectors (MXC) are based on the 8-pin Mini-DIN connector
RCA connector (Radio Corporation of America, also "Cinch connector") was originally
introduced for audio, but is now widely used for video as well
SCART
See also
RF connector
Category:Coaxial connectors
Flanged connector
Optical fiber connector

References
1. "IEC 61169-4:2008" (https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/4742). www.iec.ch. International
Electrotechnical Commission. Retrieved November 4, 2020. RF coaxial connectors with
inner diameter of outer conductor 16 mm (0,63 in) with screw lock - Characteristic
impedance 50 Ω (type 7-16)
2. "IEC 60169-4 (1975-01)" (http://www.iec.ch/cgi-bin/procgi.pl/www/iecwww.p?wwwlang=engl
ish&wwwprog=pro-det.p&progdb=db1&He=IEC&Pu=60169&Pa=4&Se=&Am=&Fr=&TR=&
Ed=2).
3. "LC" (https://halberdbastion.com/resources/hardware/rf-connectors/rf-connector-series/lc).
halberdbastion.com. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
4. "IEC 61169-16:2006" (https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/4727). www.iec.ch. International
Electrotechnical Commission. Retrieved November 4, 2020. RF coaxial connectors with
inner diameter of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling - Characteristics
impedance 50 ohms (75 ohms) (type N)
5. "IEC 61169-54:2016 | IEC Webstore" (https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/25812).
6. http://www.everythingrf.com/search/connectors/filters?
page=1&country=global&sconnector_type=;FAKRA;
7. "Analysis of Quick Lock N Type Connectors" (https://web.archive.org/web/20110714142626/
http://www.mwjournal.com/resources/TechLib.asp?HH_ID=RES_189&CatId=0&alpha).
Microwave Journal, July 14, 2009

External links
RF connectors for upper frequencies (http://www.wa1mba.org/rfconn.htm)
Common Coaxial Connectors (http://ece-www.colorado.edu/~kuester/Coax/connchart.htm)

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