TNC
TNC Connectors
Description
Developed in the late 1950’s, the TNC stands for Threaded Neill Concelman and is named
after Amphenol engineer Carl Concelman. Designed as a threaded version of the BNC,
the TNC series features screw threads for mating. TNC connectors are miniature, thread-
ed weatherproof units with a constant 50 Ω impedance, operating from DC – 11 GHz.
There are two types of TNC connectors: Standard and Reverse Polarity. Reverse polar-
ity is a keying system accomplished with a reverse interface, and ensures that reverse
polarity interface connectors do not mate with standard interface connectors. Amphenol
accomplishes this by inserting female contacts into plugs and male contacts into jacks.
Other manufacturers may use reverse threading to accomplish reverse polarity keying.
Amphenol’s commercial grade connector offering carries the part number designation
“RFX” for easy recognition. These low-cost connectors typically utilize die cast and mold-
ed components. While performance will not be equal to the industrial or military grade
products, these connectors are ideal for use on a variety of commercial applications.
Amphenol RF
®
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Features/Benefits
• Threaded coupling interface ensures connector will not de-couple in
vibration-intensive applications.
• Available in both standard and reverse polarity interfaces.
• Performance from DC – 11 GHz operations in many applications.
Applications
• Antennas
• Base Stations
• Cable Assemblies
• Cellular
• Instrumentation
• Mil-Aero
• WLAN Networks
• Radar
• Telecom
• RFID Readers
TNC
Amphenol
®
RF:
800-627-7100
TNC
Standard TNC Specifications
Electrical
Impedance
Frequency range
VSWR
50 Ω nominal
DC - 11 GHz
1.3 max. @ DC - 11 GHz (straight)
1.35 max. @ DC - 11 GHz (right-angle)
60 dB minimum @ 3 GHz
≥ 500 V peak (depending on cable)
center contact: ≤ 1.5 mΩ
outer contact: ≤ 0.2 mΩ
braid to body: ≤ 0.1 mΩ
5,000 MΩ minimum
0.18 dB @ 9 GHz
1,500 Vrms (at sea level)
7/16 threaded coupling (MIL-STD-348)
4.1 / 6.1 in-lbs (46 / 69 N-cm), recommended
101 lbs (450N) min.
Hex crimp or screw-threaded clamps
500 cycles minimum
-65°C to +165°C
crimp: w/ heat shrink tubing, clamp: w/ gasket
Helium leak test, 2 x 10^8 cc/sec.
MIL-STD-202, method 107, cond. B
MIL-STD-202, method 106
MIL-STD-202, method 101, cond. B
MIL-STD-202, method 204, cond. B
MIL-STD-202, method 213, cond. G
MIL-STD-202, method 105, cond. C
Brass, gold plated
Beryllium copper or phosphor bronze, silver or gold plated
Copper or brass, nickel plated
Brass, nickel plated (except M39012 silver plated)
PTFE, copolymer of styrene, glass TFE (hermetically sealed)
Silicone or synthetic rubber
Jack
RF-leakage
Voltage rating (at sea level)
Contact resistance
Insulation resistance
Insertion loss maximum
Dielectric withstanding voltage
Mechanical
Mating
Coupling torque, min./max.
Coupling nut retention force
Braid/Jacket cable affixment
Durability (matings)
Environmental
Temperature range
Weatherproof
Hermetic seals
Thermal shock
Moisture resistance
Corrosion
Vibration
Mechanical shock
Altitude
Material
Male contact
Female contact
Crimp ferrule
Other metal parts
Insulator
Gasket
Plug
Å
Å
Å
Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.
Amphenol
®
RF:
800-627-7100
TNC
123
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