F Connector (CATV/Satellite)
Cable TV (CATV) distribution · Satellite TV (Ku/Ka-band LNB output)
Specifications
| Impedance | 75 Ω |
| Frequency Range | DC to 3 GHz |
| Max Power (1 GHz) | 5 W |
| Mating Cycles | 200 |
| Body Material | Zinc die-cast or brass |
| Contact Material | Cable center conductor (no separate pin) |
Applications
- →Cable TV (CATV) distribution
- →Satellite TV (Ku/Ka-band LNB output)
- →Antenna distribution amplifiers
- →MoCA home networking
- →OTA TV antenna installations
Technical Notes
75Ω system. The coax cable center conductor IS the center contact — no separate pin. Screw-on (threaded) coupling. Very inexpensive. Signal leakage if improperly installed. Used from DC to ~3 GHz in CATV/DirecTV. NOT compatible with 50Ω systems.
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