What is a N Type RF Connector
Summary
N (Type-Navy) type rf connectors have good frequency characteristics (DC to 12GHz) and are used in a wide range of radio communication equipment, mainly in the UHF band. The relatively large body with an impedance of 50Ω and threaded coupling method ensures reliable coupling. 75Ω N type rf connectors are also available, but they are in a different category and cannot be mated with the 50Ω N type rf connectors.
Trivia : The Origin of N
The connector is generally called Type-Navy, but it was invented in the 1940s by Paul Neal of Bell Laboratories in the US, and the name was taken from Neal's initials. It is sometimes called the Nancy connector to ensure the M connector is clear.
Trivia : UHF Band
UHF (Ultra High Frequency): Ultra High Frequency refers to radio waves between 300 MHz and 3 GHz. For example, the UHF band for television is 470–770 MHz, and the UHF band for RF-ID is 860–960 MHz. (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
Product List
In Stock Coaxial Cables with N Type RF Connectors
NP - NP
5D-2V Cable
JIS-standard 5D-2V cables are thicker than RG-62 cables with external dimensions of about 7.3 mm. The outer jacket is PVC.
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5D-2W Cable
JIS-standard 5D-2W cables are thicker than RG-62 cables with external dimensions of about 8 mm. The outer jacket is PVC and the outer conductor is double braided.
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5D-FB Cable
JIS-standard 5D-FB cable achieves low loss by using FP (foamed polyethylene) as the insulator.
The soft copper wire + aluminum foil in the outer conductor provides excellent shielding and minimizes the effects of external noise.
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5D-SFA Cable
JIS-standard 5D-SFA cable uses HF (highly foamed polyethylene) as the insulation and copper foil as the outer conductor.
It has lower loss than FB and improved shielding.
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Semi-flexible
Semi-rigid
Trivia : About Cables
- MIL Standard
Compliant with US military standards for cables. Begins with the initials "RG" and is also called Mil-Spec.
- Semi-flexible
Shape memory coaxial cables can be bent to a certain degree but have high shielding and low loss (attenuation).
- Semi-rigid
Coaxial cables with higher shielding and less attenuation than semi-flexible cables using a seamless metal tube.
N Type RF Connector Features
Large Size
Relatively large in size among coaxial connectors. The large connector size makes it possible to connect to thick coaxial cables. Because of their excellent weather resistance, they are often used outdoors at mobile base stations.
Trivia : Coaxial Cable Thickness
The thicker the coaxial cable, the less flexible it is, but the better the characteristics with less noise and loss. Usually, the longer the cable, the worse the characteristics, so the tendency is to select thicker cables.
High Frequency
We have a lineup of products that can be used in high-frequency bands from DC to 12 GHz.
Impedance
N connectors are divided into 50Ω and 75Ω. Note that 50Ω and 75Ω type connectors cannot be combined.
RF Connectors
N Type RF Connectors Applications
Mobile communication base stations, disaster prevention radios, police radios, tunnel radios, broadcast repeaters
N Type RF Connector Standards & Dimensions
Equivalent Standards (Compatible Standards)
MIL-C-39012, JIS C 5411
Impedance
50Ω
Coupling Method (Connection)
Threaded Coupling 5/8-24UNEF-2A, 2B
Voltage Rating
AC 500V
Maximum Voltage
AC 1,000 V one minute
Insulation Resistance
1,000 mΩ min. at 500 V DC
Contact Resistance
3 mΩ max. at DC 1A
Frequency Range
0 to 10,000 MHz
V.S.W.R.
1.2 max. at 0 to 4,000 MHz
Materials
Brass
Surface Treatment
Nickel plating, ternary plating, silver plating
Wiring Method
Solder, Crimp, Clamp
Note: The figures provided are typical values. For further details, please contact us.
N Type RF Connector FAQ
QCan the 50Ω and 75Ω types be combined?
QCan the 50Ω and 75Ω types be combined?
No. Although 50Ω type N connectors are available for 75Ω cables, they cannot be combined with 75Ω type N connectors.
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QIs there a way to make the cable assembly more inexpensive?
QIs there a way to make the cable assembly more inexpensive?
We have connectors with a crimp-type cable attachment. Although a crimping tool is required for the assembly, it is lighter and less expensive than the clamping type connectors. You do not need to purchase crimping tools if you request us to process the cable assembly.
QAre any products with a stronger connection between the connector and the cable?
QAre any products with a stronger connection between the connector and the cable?
Although slightly more expensive than the crimp type mentioned above, the clamping type is a more robust connection method. Among the clamping types, the "Z" series, which uses the triple chuck method, has a clamping nut that bites into the cable's outer sheath, making it a more difficult connection method. The "X" series, in which the connector is soldered to the cable's outer conductor, requires more processing time but is more popular because of its hard-to-disconnect wiring method.
QWhen measuring, it is troublesome to use screws to join connectors. Is there any product that allows easy insertion and removal of connectors?
QWhen measuring, it is troublesome to use screws to join connectors. Is there any product that allows easy insertion and removal of connectors?
Quick adaptors that allow push-pull connection and disconnection without screw connection are handy to improve efficiency at measurement sites. The key is to insert and remove them straight, not at an angle.
QWhat is a flare tool?
QWhat is a flare tool?
A flaring tool is used to flare the cable sheath (outer sheath) to widen it on a wrapper. This tool is not necessary for standard coaxial cables.
For EM cables, which use non-halogen flame-retardant PE for the sheath outer sheath and are hard, it is not easy to install connectors unless they are spread out with a flaring tool.
QDo you have waterproof connectors?
QDo you have waterproof connectors?
N Waterproof connectors are available. IP level differs depending on the product.
1. Waterproof connector mating part
2. Waterproofing of the tube at the cable attachment part
3. O-ring waterproofing at the cable attachment part
4. O-ring waterproofing at panel mounting
Catalog
N Type RF Connector Catalog
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