RF Connectors New Products and Services

7-16 DIN Adapter Kit Now Available in White Bronze Plating

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RF Connectors, a division of RF Industries, supplies many adapter and tool kits. One popular kit, introduced more than 10 years ago, is now available in white bronze plating as well as silver.

Our 7-16 DIN adapter kit has proven to be invaluable to end users. Technicians in the cellular, PCS, GPS and digital communications fields are finding more requirements for 7-16 DIN adapters. The 7-16 DIN connector interface offers technical advantages over the N or SMA connector interfaces for cellular communications. Capable of carrying high power at high frequencies, 7-16 DINs are larger and more precise, offering more stable electrical and mechanical connections with tighter tolerances and improved VSWR performance. The RFA-4013-WB adapter kit with white bronze plating offers a convenient means to bridge type N devices to 7-16 DIN interfaces.

RF Connectors legacy DIN adapters in the RFA-4013 are silver plated. Silver offers exceptional electrical performance and low PIM (Passive Intermodulation) performance. White Bronze plating, also called tri-metal, is tarnish free with excellent electrical performance and low PIM. The hardness of White Bronze plating will stand up to multiple mating cycles. If your application requires frequent coupling and de-coupling and/or if tarnish resistance is an issue, white bronze would be the better plating choice.

All white bronze 7-16 DIN adapters are machined to exacting specifications and compare well with typical silver plated products. All adapters within the 7-16 DIN series are made of machined brass and feature Teflon® insulation and silver-plated contacts. This foam-lined, zippered kit contains six adapters:

  • RFD-1652-7 (7-16 DIN Male to 7-16 DIN Female R/A adapter)
  • RFD-1653-7 (7-16 DIN Female to 7-16 DIN Female barrel adapter)
  • RFD-1670-7 (7-16 DIN Male to N Male adapter)
  • RFD-1671-7 (7-16 DIN Male to N Female adapter)
  • RFD-1672-7 (7-16 DIN Female to N Male adapter)
  • RFD-1673-7 (7-16 DIN Female to N Female adapter)

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com. Download PDF

N Female Connector Designed for Popular Plenum Cable

RFN-1028-SI Where wireless applications require an easily routed, low loss RF cable for in-building systems, Times Microwave’s LMR®-400-LLPL has become a popular choice. This cable is an indoor highly fire retarded cable intended specifically for runs within return air handling plenums (e.g. dropped ceilings, raised floors).

To meet the connection needs of this plenum cable RF Connectors has designed the RFN-1028-I2 N female connector with crimp attachment to offer the perfect fit and performance. The connector body is made of machined brass with nickel plating. All dielectrics are made of Dupont Teflon® with gold plated contacts.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF

Universal Adapter Kit Now Available in White Bronze Plating

RFA-4024-WB RF Connectors’ 30-piece classic Unidapt™ kit has been a favorite of bench and line technicians for years. We now offer this kit with white bronze plating, RFA-4024-WB. White bronze provides a tarnish free. non-magnetic solution with electrical performance rivaling silver plated products. In addition, white bronze is corrosion resistant, lead-free, and has low intermodulation distortion. Unidapt™ system adapters come with gold-plated contacts and DuPont Teflon™ insulation.

Simply mix or match any male to male, female to female, or male to female adapter components. Literally hundreds of different adapters can be made instantly using the N, BNC, TNC, SMA, UHF or M-UHF components contained within our classic RFA-4024 Unidapt™ kit. The universal center adapter is the key.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com

Ultimate universal adapter system supports field and bench techs

RFA-4022 The Unidapt™ coaxial adapter system has been a favorite of field and bench technicians for many years. The key element of this system is the small, universal adapter that is used to join any two Unidapt™ adapters with standard coaxial interfaces to create literally hundreds of different adapters on the fly. The seventy-four-piece RFA-4022 Unidapt™ Mega-Plus Kit contains everything needed to troubleshoot and test 7-16 DIN, BNC, F, Mini-UHF, MCX, MMCX, N, RCA, Reverse Polarity SMA and TNC, SMA, SMB, TNC and UHF terminated devices. In addition to fifty-five standard straight adapters, this kit contains a universal tee, a universal right angle adapter, RF sampler and injector for use up to 3 GHz, binding post adapter, banana plug adapter, two 48" Unicables™, barrel adapter for joining Unicables™ and the Unidapt™ coaxial cable tester. All coaxial components feature silver-plated brass bodies, gold-plated contacts and Teflon® insulation. The Unicables™ feature universal adapter terminations and double-shielded RG-58A/U cable.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

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Semi-Rigid Coax Cable Assemblies for Critical Applications

Semi Rigid-Cables For critical applications of higher frequency, improved performance and or morestable operation, semi rigid cable assemblies are used. RF Cable Assembly division produces a variety of semi-rigid assemblies. Assemblies using .047,.085, .141 and .250 diameter cable can be manufactured to customer length requirements. Solid and conformable cable can be specified. Available connectors include 2.9mm, 7-16 DIN, N type, and SMA. Interfaces include male for all cables with female and bulkhead female available for selected cables. All cables are tested for electrical continuity with additional testing services available.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

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Improved Environmental Performance for Solderless N Connector

RFN-1006-I-WB was named Top 101 Components for 2009 by Electronic Design Magazine RFM 1006-1-WBThe majority of N type connectors are installed at remote sites exposed to the environment. The RF Connectors Division of RF Industries offers an improved N male connector for high performance .400 inch diameter cables. Part number RFN-1006-I-WB features white bronze plating for a non-tarnish finish with enhanced electrical performance. The plating is ferrous metal free, which reduces inter-modulation interference. A ridged back end provides better sealing for the heat shrink boot included with the connector. A combination hex/knurl coupling nut allows for wrench or finger mating. The connector may be attached to multiple brands of high performance cables including Times LMR®-400, Andrew® CNT-400, CommScope WBC-400 and Belden® RF-400. The connector is assembled with industry standard crimp tools with .429 inch and .118 inch hex dies. The contact design includes a "weep hole" for optional solder installation.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF

Kit Simplifies Installation of N Male Connectors

RFN-4511 Correct connector installation with the proper tools is critical to wireless system performance. With that in mind, RF Connectors has introduced the RFA-4511 Series, a comprehensive installation kit series for crimping N-type connectors onto LMR®-400 or equivalent cables. The kit combines a cable cutter, one-step cable stripper, the Cable Devil™ preparation tool, professional grade crimp tool and die, and 25 N male connectors. All are housed in a rugged, foam lined case with installation instructions.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF

RF Connectors Coax Connector Solutions Catalog

RF Connectors Catalog The new 156-page RF Connectors Coax Connector Solutions Catalog highlights their line of coaxial connectors, adapters, tools and kits. It is available free of charge.

The guide provides product specifications, stripping guidelines and photos for over 1200 coaxial products stocked for shipping. Extensive coverage is given to classic connector lines, such as BNC, TNC, N, UHF, Mini-UHF, SMA, SMB, MCX, MMCX, 7-16 DIN, FME, and those compatible with LMR® cables.

LMR® is a registered trademark of Times Microwave.

The catalog also includes the newest WiFi and broadband products. Available in print, on CD and their website. Contact RF Connectors for a free copy or click here.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF

UHF Connectors for Heliax® Cable

UHF Connectors Availability of UHF connectors for LDF4-50A ½inch Andrew Heliax® cable was limited to the secondary market when manufacturing ceased several years ago. RF Connectors division of RF Industries has released UHF male and UHF female connectors for LDF4-50A ½inch cable to fill that need. These connectors utilize the same installation process and tooling required for the discontinued connectors. Manufactured with white bronze plated, machined brass bodies, these new connectors feature silver plated phosphor bronze contacts and PTFE dielectric. White bronze is resistant to tarnish, but has high conductivity and low (IM) intermodulation. The male connector, RFU-502-H1, and the female connector, RFU-520-H1 also work with Andrew® LDF-4-50A cable, Andrew® LDF4-RN-50A cable, RFS 810918-001 cable, RFS LCF12-50J cable and Eupen 5128 cable.

Heliax® is a registered trademarked of Andrew Corporation.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

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Miniature RF Coax Cable Assemblies for Hirose U.FL and I-PEX MHF Applications

Miniature RF Coax Cable Assemblies Many wireless PC board RF modules use Hirose U.F.L or I-PEX MHF miniature connectors. Jumper cables are used to connect the PC board to the device housing or case. RF Connectors, a division of RF Industries, offers the MHF series coax cable jumper. These cables use the I-PEX brand MHF connector and 1.13 mm coax cable that is compatible with Hirose U.F.L.

Assemblies are available with a variety of connector terminations including SMA reverse polarity, TNC female or reverse polarity female bulkhead, N female bulkhead, SMA male, N male, MMCX, MC card. Most assemblies are manufactured in standard lengths of 3, 6, 8, and 12 inches. Electrical performance is good up to 6 GHz with a VSWR rating of 1.3 maximum.RF Cable Assembly fabricates coax cable assemblies.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

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High Performance Low Loss Custom Fabricated Cable

Low Loss Fabricated Cable Wireless communication systems of today require high performance RF cable assemblies built to custom lengths using a variety of connectors. RF Cable Assembly, a division of RF Industries, fabricates custom assemblies with Times Microwave LMR®-400 high performance low loss cable. Assemblies are available in lead-free RoHS compliant upon request. Custom lengths from 4 inches to over 400 feet are available. Connector terminations include male or female N-type, 7/16 DIN, TNC, BNC, and SMA connectors. Materials are generally silver or tri-metal plated machined brass bodies, Teflon® dielectrics, and silver or gold plated contacts.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF

Solderless Right-Angle QMA Connector Reduces Installation Time

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Traditional right-angle connectors require soldering the center conductor, which increases the difficulty of field installation and time required. RF Connectors division of RF Industries produces a solderless right-angle QMA connector, part number RQA-5010-8X. The QMA series connector is similar to the SMA internal configuration with a snap-on interface that allows for mating and un-mating without the use of tools. The connector features a sliding snap-lock mechanism that works by sliding the shell back and releasing to lock both connectors in place. After mating, QMA connectors can be rotated 360°. Designed to mate with all QMA jacks, they offer good electrical performance up to 6 GHz.

The RQA-5010-8X connector terminates .240 inch diameter high-performance, low-loss cables: Times Microwave LMR®-240, Andrew® Cinta CNT-240, CommScope WBC-240, or Belden® RF-240. All of RF Connectors QMA series feature tri-metal plated brass bodies, Teflon® insulation, spring copper alloy outer contacts and gold-plated inner contacts. RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

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Right Angle N-male Connector Termination for Limited Space Installations

RFN-1009-I Termination of high performance/low loss RF cable in tight spaces can be a problem with standard connectors. RF Connectors division of RF Industries provides a compact right angle N-male connector, part number RFN-1009-I for termination onto Times Microwave LMR®-400, Andrew® CNT- 400, Belden® RF400, and Commscope WBC-400 cables. The connector attaches to the cable with crimp termination for the shield and solder termination for the center conductor.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF

Universal Cable Test Kit for Wi-Fi and Broadband Applications

RFA-4028-WiFi kit Wireless, Wi-Fi and Broadband infrastructure installation requires cables for RF and data throughput. Testing these cable assemblies in the field can be difficult with the variety of unique connectors available today as well as the popular reverse polarity styles. The RFA-4028-WIFI kit by RF Connectors, a division of RF Industries, simplifies the task. The kit contains a Unidapt RF Cable tester (RFA-4018-20) with an assortment of 30 universal adapters, including male and female MMCX, N, Reverse Polarity TNC, Reverse Polarity SMA, TNC, BNC and SMA connector interfaces. By joining two adapters using a universal center included in the kit, coaxial adapters can be made with any combination of these interfaces. The RFA-4018-20 coaxial cable tester is a solid-state continuity checker that measures for opens and shorts. The LED display indicates continuity for the shield and center conductor, as well as check for shorting across conductor paths. An additional continuity tester is included for testing CAT5/5E/6 straight through or crossover RJ-45, UTP, 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T EIA/TIA 568A/568/B network cables. The LED display on the tester identifies the cable pairs and indicates a correctly wired cable. It will also identify crossed pairs or miss-wired pairs. The kit is housed in a foam-lined impact resistant plastic case.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

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75-ohm SMB's ideal for miniature circuitry

75-Ohm SMA Connectors RF Connectors' 75-Ohm SMB Connectors are available in a wide range of configurations including plugs, right-angle plugs, and PCB jacks and are suitable for use in applications with a frequency range up to 4 GHz. The 75-Ohm SMB Connector series provides consistent low mating and un-mating force in positive lock mating as well as snap-on mating faces. Constructed in accordance with the requirements of MIL-PRF-39012, their interface is in compliance with MIL-STD-348. This series has broadband performance with low reflection and is ideally suited for circuit miniaturization and mate with any standard 75-Ohm snap-on jack or plug.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

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Variety of Bulkhead Mount SMA Connectors in Stock for OEM Applications

Bulkhead Mount SMA Connectors RF Connectors, division of RF Industries, offers a variety of SMA bulkhead mount connectors for use in OEM applications. Mounting configurations include front and rear mount with solder cup electrical terminations. Male and female SMA connector interfaces are available. Connector bodies are machined brass with nickel of Gold plating. All dielectrics are PTFE with Gold plated contacts. Part numbers are RSA-3250, front mount SMA female; RSA-3251, rear mount SMA female; RSA-3251-1-10 rear mount large base; RSA-3200 and RSA-3200-1 front mount SMA male connectors.

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF

7/16 DIN Crimp and Solder /Clamp attachment Connectors for LMR®-600 are Convertible for R/A Applications

7/Din Connectors 7/16 DIN connectors are large format 50 ohm interfaces designed for high power wireless telecom applications. RF Connectors, division of RF Industries, introduces two versions of 7/16 DIN connectors for LMR®-600 cable. The RFD-1600-2L2 attaches to the cable with a solder/clamp method. The RFD-1605-2-L2 attaches with a crimp/solder method. Both connectors have a combination feature that allows them to be assembled for straight or right angle applications in the field. Both connectors conform to the DIN specification of silver plated bodies and pins with Teflon® dielectric. The coupling nuts are designed with a hex/ knurl combination that allows for hand or wrench tightening.

Originally developed and deployed in Europe, the 7/16 interface has gained acceptance in North America. DIN is an acronym for Deutsche Industries Norm, a German standard. 7/16 is derived from the diameter of the center contact (7mm) and the diameter of the outer contact (16mm). Characteristics of the design include silver plated connector bodies and contacts for reduced signal distortion from intermodulation. Operating frequency range is up to 7.5Ghz.

LMR®-600 is a trademark of Times Microwave Teflon® is a trademark of Dupont

RF Connectors is a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ RFIL) a leading supplier of connecting solutions provided through its operating divisions: RF Connectors, RF Cable Assembly, Aviel Electronics, RF Neulink, RadioMobile and OddCables.com™.

For additional information call us at 858-549-6340 or 800-233-1728. You can also e-mail us at rfi@rfindustries.com.     Download PDF