F-Type coax connector technical overview
RF F-Type connectors feature brass or zinc diecast bodies with nickel, tin, bright tin, or gold plating. This 75 Ω interface supports high-frequency broadband and CATV data transmission, actively limiting RF leakage to -100 dB max at 1 GHz.
Center contacts utilize brass, beryllium copper, or phosphor bronze with gold, bright tin, nickel, or matte tin finishes. To ensure ANSI/SCTE compliance, F-Type coax connectors incorporate PTFE, polypropylene, Delrin, TPX, or nylon insulators. To finalize mechanical stability and prevent signal loss, the threaded interface requires a 1.7 N-m (15 in-lbs) minimum mating torque.
Coax F connector specifications
Review the electrical, mechanical, material, and environmental parameters for the F-Type coaxial connector series.
RF F-Type connector electrical specifications
Parameter | Value |
Impedance | 75 Ω (50 Ω options available) |
Frequency Range | DC - 1 GHz (DC - 3 GHz on extended designs) |
Voltage Rating | 400 VRMS continuous |
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | 1200 VRMS Max |
RF Leakage | -100 dB Max at 1 GHz |
Coax type F connector mechanical specifications
Parameter | Value |
Coupling Mechanism | 3/8"-32 Threaded |
Mating Cycles | 100 Min (up to 500 on select variants) |
Mating Torque, Min Working | 1.7 N-m (15 in-lbs) |
Supported Center Conductors | 0.022 to 0.042 inches |
Interface Specification | ANSI/SCTE |
F-Type RF connector material & environmental specs
Parameter | Value |
Body Material | Brass, Zinc Diecast |
Body Plating/Finish | Nickel, Tin, Bright Tin, Gold |
Center Contact Material | Brass, Beryllium Copper, Phosphor Bronze |
Center Contact Plating | Gold, Bright Tin, Nickel, Tin, Matte Tin |
Insulator Material | PTFE, Polypropylene, Delrin, TPX, Nylon |
Operating Temperature | -65 °C to +165 °C |
IP Rating | IP67 (variant dependent) |