What are F-Type Connectors?

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Jul 19, 2019

F-Type Connectors are screw-on coaxial connectors with high electrical and mechanical stability for cable television (CATV), set top boxes, cable modems and satellite TV applications up to 4 GHz. They are widely used for television equipment connections. This connector interface was developed by Eric E Winston of Jerrold Electronics, a US company that was developing equipment for the US cable TV market, in the 1950s.

Electrical Characteristics of F-type Connectors:

  • Frequency Range: DC to 4 GHz
  • Impedance: 75 Ohms
  • Interface Standard: IEC 60169-24
  • RF Leakage: -100dB min @ 1 GHz
  • Return Loss: = ≥ 20 dB 
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  • Coupling Mechanism:  Screw-on coupling
  • Mating: 3/8-32 threaded
  • Mating Cycles: ≥ 500

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