F Type RF Connector Catalog
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What is a F Type RF Connector
F type rf connectors are mainly used for TV antennas for digital terrestrial broadcasting and satellite broadcasting reception. Some types use the coaxial core wire (center conductor) as a contact. There is also an F (C15) type that rf conforms to the technical standards of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association. It can be mated with the normal F.
Some F type RF connectors are available for purchase from Digi-Key.
Product List
F Straight Plugs
F Receptacles
F PCB Receptacles
F Adapters
F Right Angle Adapters
F Protective Caps
F Terminators
Between-series Adapters
Cables Suitable for F Type RF Connector
MIL Standard
No cables with F connectors are available in stock.
Trivia: About Cables
- MIL Standard
- Compliant with US military standards for cables. Begins with the initials "RG" and is also called Mil-Spec.
F Type RF Connector Features
Easy Installation
F connectors use the center conductor of the cable as the center contact and are available in a ring type for easy installation with pliers or other tools. The F connector can be easily mounted without special mounting tools. However, the caulking ring type is easier to pull out than the type that uses the center contact.
Without Center Contact
With Center Contact
F Type RF Connector Applications
Television equipment for home terrestrial digital broadcasting, cable TV, satellite broadcasting, etc.
F Type RF Connector Standards & Dimensions
Note: The figures provided are typical values. For further details, please contact us.
| Equivalent Standards (Compatible Standards) | JEITA F: RC-5220B C15: RC-5223C |
| Impedance | 75 Ω |
| Coupling Method (Connection) | Threaded Coupling 3/8-32UNEF-2A, 2B |
| Voltage Rating | AC 150 V |
| Maximum Voltage Rating |
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| Insulation Resistance | 5,000 mΩ min. at 500 V DC |
| Contact Resistance | 5 mΩ max. at DC 1 A |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (V.S.W.R.) | F: 0 to 890 MHz at 1.2 max. C15: 0 to 3,224 MHz at 1.3 max. |
F Type RF Connector FAQ
Q
Do I need a special tool for installation?
A
We have a connector that uses the center conductor of a coaxial cable as the center pin and can be easily installed with a pair of pliers to attach the ring for crimping.
Q
What are the main applications for these connectors?
A
Generally, connectors connect TV sets and antennas for receiving terrestrial, cable, and satellite broadcasts.
Q
What is F (C15)?
A
This connector conforms to the technical standards of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) for use in receiving satellite broadcasts. Since it uses a higher frequency band than conventional terrestrial broadcasting, it performs better to match the frequency band.
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