BNC (Bayonet Neill–Concelman)
Test & measurement equipment · Oscilloscope probes
Specifications
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Frequency Range | DC to 4 GHz |
| Max Power (1 GHz) | 80 W |
| Typical VSWR | 1.3:1 max |
| Mating Cycles | 500 |
| Body Material | Brass, nickel-plated |
| Contact Material | Brass, gold or silver-plated |
Applications
- →Test & measurement equipment
- →Oscilloscope probes
- →SDR receivers
- →Video (75Ω version)
- →Lab and prototype boards
Technical Notes
Quarter-turn bayonet locking — fast connect/disconnect. 50Ω (RF) and 75Ω (video/CATV) versions share same dimensions but are not recommended to be intermated. Rated to 4 GHz for 50Ω. Successor in size-critical apps is the TNC.
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