What is a Waterproof RF Connector
Summary
This product can be used both indoors and outdoors, such as when there is a water source nearby, where it is affected by wind and rain, and where there is high humidity.
Waterproof specifications differ depending on the product.
Which of the waterproofing specifications from ① to ④ below should be adopted is described in detail in the specification sheet of each product.
① Waterproofing of connector mating part
Mating waterproof specifications on the plug side. By mating with the jack, the connecting part becomes waterproof.
② Tube waterproofing at cable attachment
By using the included heat-shrinkable tube, the cable attachment side becomes waterproof.
③ O-ring waterproofing of the cable mounting part
The O-ring inside the connector makes the cable attachment part waterproof.
④ O-ring waterproofing for panel mounting
Used in bulkhead type connectors. The O-ring used when mounting to a panel or housing makes the connector-panel waterproof.
4.3/10 Din
7/16 Din
BNC
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M
MQ
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NXT
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SMA
About Waterproof Grade
"IP code" is used as a notation to express waterproof performance.
IP：International Protection
It is widely used in electronic devices and electrical products around us.
The waterproof grade is expressed in the form of "IPX□".
It is divided into a total of 9 grades, and the grade of waterproofing is determined according to the following conditions.
Many of our products are "IPX7".
Waterproof Grade
IPX0
Not protected against water ingress.
IPX1
No harmful effects from vertically falling water droplets.
IPX2
No harmful effects from water droplets within 15° left or right of vertical.
IPX3
No harmful effects from water droplets within 60° left or right of vertical.
IPX4
No harmful effects of water splashing from any direction.
IPX5
Direct jets of water from any direction have no detrimental effect.
IPX6
No harmful effects from strong direct jets of water from any direction.
IPX7
Water does not enter even if submerged in water at specified pressure and time.
IPX8
Water does not penetrate even if submerged continuously.