Monday, December 23, 2024

Comparison between various RF connectors

 

Connector Type Coupling Mechanism Frequency Range Impedance Power Handling Attenuation Loss Applications Size Durability
BNC Bayonet 0-4 GHz 50/75 Ω Up to 500 W (low freq) Moderate (0.2 dB @ 1 GHz per connection) Video, Test Equipment Medium Moderate
SMA Screw 0-18 GHz 50 Ω Up to 500 W (low freq) Low (0.03 dB @ 1 GHz) Microwave, Antennas, RF Components Compact High
N-Type Screw 0-11 GHz 50/75 Ω Up to 1 kW (low freq) Low (0.15 dB @ 1 GHz) Wireless Systems, High Power RF Large Very High
TNC Screw 0-11 GHz 50 Ω Up to 500 W (low freq) Low (0.1 dB @ 1 GHz) Mobile, Military, Industrial Medium High
UHF Screw 0-300 MHz Not Specified Up to 200 W High (0.3 dB @ 100 MHz) Radios, CB Equipment Large Moderate
MCX Push-On 0-6 GHz 50 Ω Up to 100 W Moderate (0.2 dB @ 1 GHz) GPS, Portable Devices Small Moderate
MMCX Push-On 0-6 GHz 50 Ω Up to 50 W Moderate (0.2 dB @ 1 GHz) Mobile Devices, PCBs Very Small Moderate
F-Type Screw 0-1 GHz 75 Ω Up to 100 W High (0.5 dB @ 1 GHz) Cable TV, Satellite Medium Low
RP-SMA Screw 0-6 GHz 50 Ω Up to 500 W (low freq) Low (0.03 dB @ 1 GHz) Wi-Fi, Routers Compact High
SMB Push-On 0-4 GHz 50 Ω Up to 100 W Moderate (0.2 dB @ 1 GHz) Automotive, Telecom Small Moderate

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