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RF Connector Frequency
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RF Connector Frequency Bands
Precision Frequency Limits & Typical Applications Reference Guide
| Connector Type | Max Frequency | Typical Applications & Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8mm | 145.0GHz | Terahertz (THz) research, Sub-THz testing, High-speed probe stations, Advanced lab instrumentation. |
| 1.0mm | 110.0GHz | W-band radars, VNA calibration, Semiconductor probing, Ultra-high frequency component testing. |
| 1.85mm | 67.0GHz | V-band communication, Automotive radar (77GHz/79GHz development), High-rate data transmission test. |
| 2.4mm | 50.0GHz | Q-band/V-band equipment, Military radars, Satellite communications, High-end laboratory VNAs. |
| 2.92mm | 40.0GHz | Ka-band systems, Mechanically compatible with SMA/3.5mm, Precision defense and aerospace testing. |
| SSMA | 40.0GHz | Microminiature version of SMA, High-density aerospace packaging, Compact military RF modules. |
| SMP | 40.0GHz | Push-on/Snap-on blind-mate, Board-to-board high-frequency connections, Phased-array radar systems. |
| SSMP | 40.0GHz | Sub-miniature SMP, Extreme high-density interconnects, Multi-port coaxial PCB blocks, Space-constrained RF. |
| 3.5mm | 34.0GHz | Precision microwave instruments, Telecom equipment testing, Mates with SMA but uses an air dielectric. |
| SMA | 26.5GHz | Most widely used microwave connector, Base station modules, RF components (mixers, filters, couplers). |
| N | 18.0GHz | Medium-power robust applications, Outdoor base station antennas, RF test cables, Spectrum analyzers. |
| TNC | 18.0GHz | Threaded version of BNC, High-vibration environments, Avionics, Airborne radars, Tactical radios. |
| BMA | 18.0GHz | Blind-mate slide-on connector, Slide-in rack modules, Floating board-to-panel microwave subsystems. |
| SMC | 18.0GHz | Threaded subminiature connector, High-vibration low-noise instruments, Telecommunications. |
| 7/16 | 8.5GHz | High-power infrastructure, Low Passive Intermodulation (Low PIM) environments, Cellular base stations. |
| L27 | 6.0GHz | Heavy-duty high-power applications, Industrial microwave equipment, High-power RF transmitters. |
| SC | 6.0GHz | Threaded medium-power connector, Similar to N-type but with distinct mating, Component test setups. |
| BNC | 6.0GHz | Bayonet quick-lock mechanism, Oscilloscopes, Video signal distribution, Low-frequency lab testing. |
| MCX | 6.0GHz | Snap-on micro-connector, PCMCIA cards, GPS receivers, Wireless base station internal routing. |
| MMCX | 6.0GHz | Ultra-micro snap-on, Wi-Fi PC cards, Wearable technology, Densely packed telecommunication boards. |
| FAKRA | 6.0GHz | Automotive standard, Color-coded and keyed for safety, Telematics, Infotainment, ADAS cameras. |
| SMB | 6.0GHz | Snap-on subminiature, Rapid connection for non-vibrational internal boards, Intercoms, Instruments. |
| SSMB | 6.0GHz | Smaller version of SMB, Space-saving internal RF routing, Subminiature medical devices, Avionics. |
| QMA | 6.0GHz | Quick-lock version of SMA, Rapid deployment, High-density cellular base stations, Test fixtures. |
| IPEX | 6.0GHz | Ultra-thin micro-coaxial (U.FL), Laptop Wi-Fi cards, Smart meters, IoT modules, Internal mobile antennas. |
| F Type | 3.0GHz | 75 Ohm impedance, Cable TV (CATV), Satellite TV dish installations, Consumer set-top boxes. |
Standard Coaxial Connector Engineering Specifications