Type N
Type N Connectors
Description
Named after Paul Neill of Bell Labs after being developed in the 1940’s, the Type N
offered the first true microwave performance. The Type N connector was developed to
satisfy the need for a durable, weatherproof, medium-size RF connector with consistent
performance through 18 GHz.
There are two families of Type N connectors: Standard N (coaxial cable) and Corru-
gated N (helical and annular cable). Their primary applications are the termination of
medium to miniature size coaxial cable, including RG-8, RG-58, RG-141, and RG-225.
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Features/Benefits
• Accommodates a wide range of medium to miniature-sized RG coaxial cables
in a rugged medium-sized design.
• 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.
Applications
• Antennas
• Base Stations
• Broadcast
• Instrumentation
• Microwave Radio
• Mil-Aero
• PCS
• Radar
• Radios
• Satellite Communications
• Surge Protection
• WLAN
Type N
Amphenol
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RF:
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Type N
Type N Specifications
Electrical
Impedance
Frequency range
VSWR
RF-leakage
Voltage rating (at sea level)
Contact resistance
Insulation resistance
Insertion loss maximum
Dielectric withstanding voltage
Mechanical
Mating
Coupling torque, min./max.
Coupling nut retention force
Assembly torque (body/clamp nut)
Braid/Jacket cable affixment
Center conductor cable affixment
Captivated contacts
Contact Captivation
Durability (matings)
Environmental
Temperature range
- copolymer of styrene:
Weatherproof
Hermetic seals
Thermal shock
Moisture resistance
Corrosion
Vibration
Mechanical shock
50 Ω
DC - 11 GHz (flexible cable)
DC - 18 GHz (semi-rigid)
1.3 max. @ DC - 11 GHz (straight)
1.35 max. @ DC - 11 GHz (right-angle)
90 dB minimum @ 3 GHz
≤ 1,500 V peak (depending on cable)
center contact: ≤ 1 mΩ
outer contact: ≤ 0.2 mΩ
5,000 MΩ minimum
≤ 0.15 dB @ 10 GHz
2,500 Vrms (at sea level)
5/8-24 Threaded coupling (MIL-STD-348)
15 inch lbs to max recommended
101.2 lbs (450N) min.
positive stop, 18/20 lb-ft (25/30 N-m)
All braid hex crimps, clamps: screw-thread and braid clamp
Solder
All crimp, unless noted otherwise
6.3 lbs (28N) min.
500 cycles minimum
-65°C to +165°C
-55°C to +85°C
All series N with gaskets
Helium leak test, 2 x 10^8 cc/sec.
MIL-STD-202, method 107, cond. B
MIL-STD-202, method 106
MIL-STD-202, method 101, cond. B
MIL-STD-202, method 204, cond. B
MIL-STD-202, method 213, cond. 1
Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.
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Type N
Type N Specifications (continued)
Material
Male contact
Female contact
Crimp ferrule
Other metal parts
Insulator
Gasket
Military
MIL-STD-348A
MIL-A-55339
Plug
.412/.398
.230/.210
Brass, gold or silver plated
Phosphor bronze or beryllium copper, gold or silver plated
Copper or brass
Brass, nickel plated
PTFE, copolymer of styrene, glass TFE (herm. sealed)
Silicone or synthetic rubber (weatherproof)
where applicable
where applicable
Jack
REF PLANE
.060/.016
.207/.187
.625-24UNEF-2A
.210
MIN
.362/.356
REF PLANE
Å.827 MAX
Å.330 MAX Å.630 MIN
Å.344/.336
Å.320/.316
Å.627 MAX
.077/.047
SEALING GASKET
.625-24UNEF-2B
.168/.158
.177 MIN FULL THD.
.077/.047
.422 MIN
.202/.172 FULL THD.
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Type N
Amphenol
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RF:
800-627-7100