RF Connectors - Why so many?

Why are there so many RF connectors? Click to subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/KLabs_sub ◄ A quick look SMA, BNC, F-type RF connectors.

It's all about frequency and power loss.

BNC connectors / BNC cables:

Maximum frequency: 4 - 15 GHz *actual frequency depends on specific component Insertion loss: 0.2 dB at 3 GHz typical Impedance: typically 50Ω or 75Ω Benefit : easy to use, inexpensive, robust

F-Type connector / F connector:

Maximum frequency: 1-3 GHz Insertion loss: 0.5dB at 1 GHz typical Impedance: 75Ω Benefit: low cost

SMA connector / Sub-miniature Version A

Maximum frequency: 18-27 GHz Insertion loss: 0.17 dB at 10 GHz typical Impedance: 50Ω Benefit: high performance

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