Type N
Type N

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 11 GHz.

There are two families of Type N connectors: Standard N (coaxial cable) and Corrugated 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. RF coaxial connectors are the most important element in the cable system. Corrugated copper coaxial cables have the potential to deliver all the performance your system requires, but they are often limited by the performance of the connectors.

Intermodulation distortion, a major concern in today's communications systems, is consistently low with corrugated cable connectors. Typical performance is -125 dBm (-168 dBdc). In-house IMD measurement capability gives SV Microwave the unique ability to understand the effects of connector design elements on IMD generation and to design the best performing connectors in the industry. Self-flaring designs are easily attached with standard hand tools in the field, and are highly resistant to pull off and twist off. All corrugated cable connectors are optimally matched to their cables for low VSWR and insertion loss.

 

 

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Features & Benefits
  • Accommodates a wide range of medium to miniature-sized RG coaxial cables in a rugged medium-sized design
  • Broad line of Military (M39012) products available, giving customers performance benefits
  • 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
  • Cellular
  • Mil-Aero
  • Base Stations
  • Components
  • Cable Assembly
  • Instrumentation
  • Radar
  • Cellular Assembly
  • Broadcast
  • Microwave Radio
  • Surge Protection
  • Radar
  • WLAN
  • Satcom

 

Technical Specifications

Electrical

Frequency Range

0-11 GHz

Nominal Impedance

50 Ohms

Voltage Rating

1,500 volts peak

VSWR

MIL-C-39012 straight connectors: 1.3 Maximum 0-11 GHz
MIL-C-39012 right angle connectors: 1.35 Maximum 0-11 GHz

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage

2,500 volts RMS

Insulation Resistance

5,000 Megohms minimum

Center Contact Resistance

1.0 Milliohms

Outer Contact Resistance

0.2 Milliohms

RF Leakage

-90 dB minimum at 3 GHz

Insertion Loss

.15 dB maximum at 10 GHz

 

Mechanical

Mating

5/8-24 threaded coupling

Braid or Jacket Cable Affixment

All Crimps: hex braid crimp
Clamps: screw-thread nut and braid clamp

Center Conductor Cable Affixment

Crimp: crimp or solder
All others: solder only

Captivated Contact

All Crimps unless specified otherwise

Cable Retention

Crimps: 60-120 lbs
Clamps: 30-70 lbs

 

Materials

Male Contacts

Brass, Silver or Gold plated

Female Contacts

Phosphorous Bronze or Beryllium Copper, Silver or Gold plated

Other Metal Parts

Brass, Nickel Plated, M39012 has silver finish

Insulators

TFE, Copolymer of Styrene or Glass-TFE (hermetic seal)

Weatherproof Gaskets

Silicone Rubber of Synthetic Rubber

Crimp Ferrule

Copper


 

Environmental

Temperature Range

TFE: -65°C to +165°C

Weatherproof

All series N with gaskets are weatherproof

Hermetic Seals

Pass helium leak test of 2x10-8 cc/sec

Pressurized Shock

Compression seal MIL-STD-202, method 213

Vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 204, test condition B

Moisture Resistance

MIL-STD-202, method 106

Corrosion

MIL-STD-202, method 101, test condition B

Temperature Cycling

MIL-STD-202, method 102, test condition C

Altitude

MIL-STD-202, method 105, test condition C