Type N Connectors

Features & Benefits
Accommodates a wide range of medium to miniature-sized RG coaxial cables in a rugged medium-sized design Broad line of Military (M39012), Industrial (UG) and Commercial (RFX) grade products available, giving customers choices in weighing cost versus performance benefits Meets many customer application demands with plug styles available in straight and right angle and jack styles available in panel mount, bulkhead mount, and receptacle

Features & Benefits

Accommodates a wide range of medium to miniature-sized RG coaxial cables in a rugged medium-sized design
Broad line of Military (M39012), Industrial (UG) and Commercial (RFX) grade products available, giving customers choices in weighing cost versus performance benefits
Meets many customer application demands with plug styles available in straight and right angle and jack styles available in panel mount, bulkhead mount, and receptacle

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Type N Connectors List

Type N Male for RG316 / RG174A-U / LMR100A / RFC100A
Type N Male Right Angle for RG316 / RG174A-U / LMR100A / RFC100A
Type N Female for RG316 / RG174A-U / LMR100A / RFC100A
Type N Female Bulkhead for RG316 / RG174A-U / LMR100A / RFC100A
Type N Female 4 Hole Flange 0.5″ for RG316 / RG174A-U / LMR100A / RFC100A
Type N Female 4 Hole Flange 1″ for RG316 / RG174A-U / LMR100A / RFC100A
Type N Female Bulkhead for 1mm cable
Type N Male for RG58 / LMR195 / RFC195 / RG142 / RG400 / RG223
Type N Male Right Angle for RG58 / LMR195 / RFC195 / RG142 / RG400 / RG223
Reverse Polarity Type N Male for RG58 / LMR195 / RFC195 / RG142 / RG400 / RG223
Type N Female for RG58 / LMR195 / RFC195 / RG142 / RG400 / RG223
Type N Female Bulkhead for RG58 / LMR195 / RFC195 / RG142 / RG400 / RG223
Type N Female 4 Hole Flange 1” for RG58 / LMR195 / RFC195 / RG142 / RG400 / RG223
Type N Male – RG402
Type N Female 4 Hole Flange for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Type N Male for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Type N Male Right Angle for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Type N Male Captivated for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Reverse Polarity Type N Male for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Type N Female for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Type N Female Bulkhead for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Type N Female Clamp for RG8x / LMR240 / RFC240
Type N Male for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
Type N Male Captivated for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
Type N Male Right Angle for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
Type N Male Silver Plated for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
Type N Male Clamp for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
Type N Female for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
Type N Female Bulkhead for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
RT Type N Male for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
RT Type N Female for LMR400 / RFC400 / RG213 / RG8U
Type N Male Hex for LMR600 / RFC600
Type N Male for LMR600 / RFC600
Type N Male Right Angle for LMR600 / RFC600
Type N Female for LMR600 / RFC600
Type N Male for 1/4 SuperFlex
Type N Female Bulkhead for 1/4 SuperFlex
Type N Male for 1/2 SuperFlex
Type N Male for 1/2 Foam
Type N Male for 7/8 Foam
Type N Male Right Angle for 7/8 Foam
Type N Female Bulkhead for RG402

Type N Connectors Applications

Applications
Antennas Base stations Broadcast Cable assemblies Cellular Components Instrumentation Microwave Radio Mil-Aero PCS Radar Radios Satcom Surge Protection WLAN

Type N Standard Specifications

Electrical
Impedance	50 Ω
Frequency Range	0 – 11 GHz
Voltage Rating	1,500 volts peak
VSWR	MIL-C-39012 straight connectors: 1.3 max 0-11 GHz MIL-C-39012 right angle connectors: 1.35 max 0-11 GHz
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage	2,500 volts rms
Insulation Resistance	5,000 MΩ minimum
Center Contact Resistance	1.0 mΩ
Outer Contact Resistance	0.2 mΩ
RF Leakage	-90 dB minimum at 3 GHz
Insertion Loss	.15 dB maximum at 10 GHz
Mechanical
Mating	5/8-24 threaded coupling
Braid or Jacket Cable Affixment	All crimps: hex braid crimp Clamps: screw-thread nut and braid clamp
Center Conductor Cable Affixment	Crimp: crimp or solder All others: solder only
Captivated Contact	All crimps unless specified otherwise
Cable Retention	Crimps: 60-120 lbs Clamps: 30-70 lbs
Material
Male Contacts	Brass, silver or gold plated
Female Contacts	Phosphorous bronze or beryllium copper, silver or gold plated
Other Metal Parts	Brass with ASTROplate® finish; M39012 has silver finish
Insulators	TFE, copolymer of styrene or glass-TFE (hermetic seal)
Weatherproof Gaskets	Silicone rubber of synthetic rubber
Crimp Ferrule	Copper
Environmental
Temperature Range	TFE: -65°C to +165°C
Weatherproof	All series N with gaskets are weatherproof
Hermetic Seals	Pass helium leak test of 2×10-8 cc/sec
Pressurized Shock	Compression seal MIL-STD-202, method 213
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, method 204, test condition B
Moisture Resistance	MIL-STD-202, method 106
Corrosion	MIL-STD-202, method 101, test condition B
Temperature Cycling	MIL-STD-202, method 102, test condition C
Altitude	MIL-STD-202, method 105, test condition C
Military
MIL-C-39012 MIL-A-55339	Where applicable

Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.

Corrugated Type N Specifications

Electrical
Impedance	50 Ω
Frequency Range	11.0 GHz
Return Loss	33 dB (1-2 GHz) 28 dB (2-3 GHz)
Operating Voltage	Maximum 707 rms
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage	2,000 vdc
Insulation Resistance	5,000 MΩ minimum
Insertion Loss	.05 frequency GHz
Shielding Effectiveness	Minimum 125 dB
Peak Power	Maximum 10 kW
Average Power	Maximum .60 kW
3rd Order IM Product	Typical -125 dBm (-168 dBc)
Mechanical
Mating	MIL-STD-348
Inner Attachment Method	Solder or captivated
Outer Attachment Method	Compression
Assembly Torque	18/22 lb-ft (25/30 N-m)
Coupling Torque	15.00 lb-in (1.70 N-m)
Coupling Nut Retention Force	100.00 lbs (444.80 N)
Connector Durability	500 cycles, 12 cycles/minute
Material
Body	Brass, silver plated
Outer Contacts	Brass, silver plated
Inner Contacts	Beryllium copper, gold plated
Other Metal Parts	Brass, silver plated
Insulators	TFE
Gaskets	Silicone rubber
Environmental
Temperature Range	Operating: -40°C to +150°C Storage: -70°C to +100°C
Thermal Shock	MIL-STD-202, method 107, test condition A-1
Immersion	IEC 529, IP68
Vibration	MIL-STD-202, method 204, test condition B
Corrosion	MIL-STD-202, method 101, test condition B
Mechanical Shock	MIL-STD-202, method 213, test condition I

Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.

Reverse Polarity BNC Specifications

Electrical
Impedance	50 Ω
Frequency Range	0-4 GHz
Voltage Rating	500 volts peak
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage	1,500 volts rms
VSWR	M39012 straight connectors: 1.3 max @ 0-4 GHz M39012 right angle connectors: 1.35 max @ 0-4 GHz
Insertion Loss	0.18 dB @ 9 GHz
Insulation Resistance	> 5,000 MΩ
Mechanical
Mating	Bayonet coupling
Braid/Jacket Cable Affixment	Hex crimp
Center Conductor Cable Affixment	Hex crimp or solder
Captivated Contact	Except as noted
Cable Retention	20-100 lbs depending on cable
Material
Male Center Contact	Brass, gold plated
Female Center Contact	Beryllium copper or phosphorous bronze, gold plated
Other Metal Parts	Brass with bright nickel finish
Insulators	TFE
Weatherproof Gaskets	Silicone rubber
Environmental
Temperature Range	– 65°C to + 165 °C
Weatherproof	When mated with other Amphenol RP-BNC connectors
Corrosion	MIL-STD-202, method 101, test condition B

Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.

Corrugated N Part Numbering Overview

Sample Part Number	S	1	W	N	M	PM
Position	Position 1	Position 2	Position 3	Position 4	Position 5	Position 6
Description	Corrugated Cable	Cable Diameter	Plating	Interface	Gender	Options
Values	S=Superflex (helical)	1=1/4″	W=White Bronze	N=Type N	M=Male Plug	PM=Panel Mount
	A=Annular	2=3/8″	P=Plated Body		F=Female Jack	PM-SO=Panel Mount-Slotted Outer
		4=1/2″	Blank=Not Plated		R=Right Angle Male Plug	U=Universal
		5=7/8″
		6=1-1/4″
		7=1-5/8″

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