Reverse Polarity
Amphenol
®
Reverse Polarity
Description
Reverse Polarity is a keying system accomplished
with a reversed interface. This ensures, for
example, a Reverse Polarity SMA does not mate
with a Standard SMA.
Amphenol’s RP Plugs have a female contact;
Jacks have a male contact. Some competitors
prefer to use reverse threading to accomplish their
RP keying.
Available for RG-316, RD-316, RG-142,
RG-178, Belden 9913, and RG-58 cable.
Features/Benefits
• May be used in applications where keying is
necessary to eliminate mis-matching from
mating with a standard connector.
• MIL Standard 348 interface ensures high quality
and premium performance.
• Crimp-crimp termination allows easy and quick
assembly.
• Fits a variety of cables and configurations
allowing the customer to choose the right
connector for the application.
RP-SMA Connectors
Specifications
Connectors
150
151-152
RP-BNC & RP-TNC
Specifications
TNC Connectors
BNC Connectors
154
155-156
157
Applications
• Antennas
• Cable Assembly
• GPS
• Spread Spectrum Wireless
• WLAN
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Reverse Polarity
RP-BNC and RP-TNC
Amphenol
®
Reverse Polarity
Description
Amphenol reverse polarity BNC, TNC &
SMA connectors (RP-BNCTM, RP-TNCTM,
RP-SMATM) are designed for use in spread
spectrum wireless applications.
Features/Benefits
These connectors may also be used in
applications where keying is a necessity. The
RP-BNCs, RP-TNCs & RP-SMAs meet the
same high quality requirements as standard
Amphenol BNCs, TNCs & SMAs. They provide
excellent performance — DC to 4 GHz for
RP-BNCs, DC to 4 GHz for RP-TNCs and
DC to 18 GHz for RP-SMAs.
Reverse Polarity
TNC Connectors
BNC Connectors
156
157
Applications
• Spread Spectrum Wireless Devices
• Inventory Control
Reverse Polarity
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Reverse Polarity
RP-BNC and RP-TNC
SPECIFICATIONS*
ELECTRICAL
Impedance
Frequency range
Voltage rating
Dielectric
withstanding voltage
VSWR
50 ohms
BNC: 0-4 GHz
TNC: 0-4 GHz
500 volts peak
1,500 volts rms.
Center conductor
Straight connectors
1.3 max. 0-4 GHz
Right angle connectors
1.35 max. 0-4 GHz
Insertion loss
Insulation resistance
0.18 dB @ 9 GHz
5,000 megohms
Captivated contact
Cable retention
Cable affixment
Amphenol
®
MECHANICAL
Mating
BNC: Bayonet coupling
TNC: .437-28 threaded
coupling
Braid & jacket:
hex crimp
Hex crimp or solder
Except as noted
20 to 100 lbs.
depending on cable
MATERIAL
Center contacts
Male: brass.
Female: beryllium
copper or phosphor
bronze. Gold plated
Copper, nickel plated
Brass (bright nickel
finish)
TFE
Silicone rubber
Crimp ferrule
Other metal parts
Insulators
Weatherproof gaskets
* These characteristics are typical and may not
apply to all connectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range
Weatherproof
-65°C to + 165°C
When mated with other
Amphenol RP-TNC and
RP-BNC connectors.
MIL-STD-202 method
101 (test cond. B)
Corrosion
RP-TNC PLUG
RP-TNC JACK
REF PLANE
REF PLANE
.296
MIN
.078 MAX
.195
MIN
.024/.044
.001/.021
.296
MAX
.4375-28UNEF-2A
.010/.000
.041/.021
∅.381/.378
.333/.327
∅.262
MAX
∅.190
MIN
.356/.346
.321/.319
.440 MIN
∅.322
MAX
∅.087/.081
∅.186
MAX
.030/.015
.088/.068
55 /65
.052/.054
.187
MIN
.335/.327
.414 MIN
1 /4
.063 MIN
.156 MIN
FULL THD
.025 MAX
.081/.087
.078 MIN
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Reverse Polarity
RP-BNC and RP-TNC
RP-TNC PLUGS, ANGLE PLUGS, JACKS, RECEPTACLES & ACCESSORIES
Cable
RG-/U
58
Conn.
Type
RP-TNC Plug
RP-TNC Jack
RP-TNC Bulkhead Jack
142
178
RP-TNC Plug
RP-TNC Panel Jack
RP-TNC Bulkhead Jack
RP-TNC Plug
B9913
RP-TNC Angle Plug
RP-TNC Jack
Cable Attachment
Outer
Inner
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Crimp
Solder
Solder
Solder
a
1.12(28.4)
s
1.17(29.7)
s
1.41(35.8)
s
1.12(28.4)
s
1.06(27.0)
s
1.33(33.8)
s
1.29(37.8)
s
1.06(26.9)
1.41(35.8)
s
1.06(27.0)
.880(22.4)
Dimensions, inches (millimeters)
d
b
c
q
.610(15.5)
.510(12.9)
.795(20.2) dia
.610(15.5)
.972(24.1)
.795(20.2) dia
.610(15.5)
.610(15.5)
.510(12.9)
.687(17.4) sq.
.580(14.7)
.206(5.2)
.206(5.2)
.206(5.2)
.220(3.6)
.114(2.9)
.114(2.9)
.438(11.1)
.438(11.1)
.438(11.1)
—
—
—
—
.812(20.6)
—
.625(15.9)
.812(20.6)
—
1.85(47.0)
s
—
.625(15.9)
1.500(38.1)
CAI
C38
C38
C38
C38
C38
C38
C38
C38
C38
—
—
Plt.
P15
P15
P15
P15
P15
P15
P15
P15
P15
P15
P6
Ins.
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1/
31
Amphenol
®
Reverse Polarity
MTG
Hole
—
—
P
—
T
P
—
—
—
K
—
Amphenol
Number
v
31-5677
v
31-5678
v
31-5687
v
31-5685
v
31-5686
v
31-5679
v
31-5680
v
31-5684
v
31-5694
v
31-5688
Fig.
1
3
6
5
6
1
2
3
4
7
v
31-5677-1000
1
RP-TNC Panel Receptacle, Solder Cup Terminal
RP-TNC Right Angle Printed Circuit Board
Receptacle
• accommodates cable diameter
v
distributor stocked
s
includes outer ferrule
RP-TNC PLUG
RP-TNC JACK
REF PLANE
REF PLANE
.296
MIN
.078 MAX
.195
MIN
.024/.044
.001/.021
.296
MAX
.4375-28UNEF-2A
.010/.000
.041/.021
∅.381/.378
.333/.327
∅.262
MAX
∅.190
MIN
.356/.346
.321/.319
.440 MIN
∅.322
MAX
∅.087/.081
∅.186
MAX
.030/.015
.088/.068
55 /65
.052/.054
.187
MIN
.335/.327
.414 MIN
1 /4
.063 MIN
.156 MIN
FULL THD
.025 MAX
.081/.087
.078 MIN
Reverse Polarity
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Reverse Polarity
RP-TNC Connectors
Fig. 1
c•
Amphenol
®
Fig. 3
c•
Fig. 2
c•
a
s
a
s
d
s
b
b
b
RP-TNC Plugs
31-5677
v
31-5677-1000
v
31-5679
v
31-6030 31-6033
Fig. 4
K
.438(11.1)
.090(2.3)
thick flange
b
square
.125✩
(3.2)
max. panel
a
d
.090(2.3)
dia. 4 holes
.500(12.7)
a
RP-TNC Angle Plug
31-5680
v
Fig. 5
.109(2.8) dia. 2 holes
RP-TNC Jacks
31-5678
v
31-6031
Fig. 6
.500
(12.7)
P
.469
(11.9)
.438(11.1)
T
.707
(18.0)
.090(2.3)
thick flange
a
s
#3-56 UNF-2B
tapped hole
2 places
d
d
a
b
.125(3.2)✩
max. panel
b
.115(2.9)
max. panel
RP-TNC Panel Receptacle
Solder Cup Terminal
31-5694
v
Fig. 7
.471
.505
RP-TNC Panel Jack
31-5685
v
.260
.055
(2 places)
.055
.075
(2 places)
RP-TNC Bulkhead Jacks
31-5687
v
31-5686
v
31-6032
.130
d
.368
b
.050 dia.
legs
.038 dia.
contact
.625
a
TNC Right Angle PCB Receptacle
31-5688
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