Connectors
Even though there so many different types and variations of RF or mmWave connectors, they can be represented in a common structure as illustrated below. A type of connector is determined depending on the factors represented as questions below.
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Connector type |
Max Freq |
Dielectric |
Image |
Comments |
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BNC |
4 GHz |
PTFE |
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SMB |
4 GHz |
PTFE |
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OSMT |
6 GHz |
PTFE |
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OSX, MCX, PCX |
6 GHz |
PTFE |
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MMCX |
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PTFE |
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SMC |
10 GHz |
PTFE |
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25 GHz |
PTFE |
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TNC |
15 GHz |
PTFE |
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N |
11 GHz/18 GHz |
PTFE |
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APC-7, 7 mm |
18 GHz |
PTFE |
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OSP |
22 GHz |
PTFE |
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3.5 mm |
26.5 GHz |
Air |
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OSSP |
28 GHz |
PTFE |
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SSMA |
38 GHz |
PTFE |
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2.92 mm |
40 GHz |
Air |
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40 GHz |
Air |
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GPO, OSMP, SMP |
40 GHz |
PTFE |
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OS-50P |
40 GHz |
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2.4 mm |
50 GHz |
Air |
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1.85 mm |
60 GHz |
Air |
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60 GHz |
Air |
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1 mm |
110 GHz |
Air |
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