Coaxial adapters are single-piece, passive coaxial components designed to connect one style of coaxial to another connector interface for signal transfer. These devices feature different configurations to transmit signals from different interface connectors such as BNC, TNC, SMA, N-Type, and many more. Furthermore, they are available in different mounting types, genders, and body orientations to suit users’ customised applications. In addition, they are ideal for use in RF connections in a wide variety of environments.
Why Use Coaxial RF Adapters?
These adapters are a convenient way to transit among various standard coaxial connector interfaces with consistent electrical performance. The mechanically reliable adapters also provide robust compatibility with various connector types and are cost-effective.
Types of Coaxial Adapter
These adapters, with a wide range of types, are broadly categorised into two types: In Series and Between Series.
In Series RF Adapters
Due to their similar connector configurations to adapter sides, they are known as “In Series Adapters.” These adapters are also referred to as inline barrel or inline coupler adapters. They are the best adapters to convert connections from one gender to another type within the same series. There are many examples of such type adapters, including SMA male-to-male, SMA male-to-female, N-Type male-to-female, etc.
Between Series RF Adapters
Unlike In series adapters, these adapters feature different RF coaxial connector configurations on their two-port interconnections. Examples include BNC female to N-Type male and SMA male to N-Type female.
Besides these two coaxial RF adapters, Coax to Waveguide Adapters are another adapter type that features a connector interface on one side and a waveguide interface on the alternate side. These connectors are designed to connect the waveguide modules to RF regular systems.
Materials for Coaxial RF Adapters
Radiofrequency coaxial adapters are available in various body materials, such as:
- Brass
- Zinc Die Cast
- Beryllium copper
- Stainless steel
- Brass; Bronze.
Gender and Body Orientations
These adapters are available in the male-to-male, female-female, and male-to-female genders. Furthermore, they come in various body orientations, such as:
- Angled
- Right angle
- Straight
- Tee
- Vertical
Applications of Coaxial Adapters
Coaxial adapters have a wide variety of excellent RF connection applications. They are also found in other applications, such as:
- Antennas
- Base stations
- Communications
- GPS
- Laboratory
- LAN
- Test and measurements.
