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	Coaxial Connection Type Coaxial Connection Type


BNC	SMA

RCA

	Connection End Connection End

	BNC Plug
	Two Retractable Hooks
	Two Alligator Clips
	Two Retractable Banana Plugs

	Length Length

	Resistance Resistance

50 ohms

75 ohms

	Connection Type Connection Type

	Coaxial

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	End Type End Type


Plug	Socket

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

RG-58/U

RG-59/U

RG-174/U

	Application Application

Data

Video

Audio

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Flexibility Flexibility

Continuous Flex

Flexible

	Hands-Free AC Voltage Rating Hands-Free AC Voltage Rating

150V AC

300V AC

500V AC

	Color Color

	Black

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Cord OD Cord OD

	End Shape End Shape

	Straight

	Shape Shape


Straight	90° Elbow

Tee

	Number of Connections Number of Connections

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Cord Insulation Material Cord Insulation Material

Plastic

	Connection End Style Connection End Style

Sheathed

Sleeved

	Type Type


Socket	Plug

Adapter	Cap

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Coaxial Cords

Transmit audio, video, and data signals over long distances with minimal signal loss.

Push in RCA and S-video cords to connect.

BNC cords attach with a quarter turn.

SMA and F-Type cords screw on.

RG-58/U and RG-59/U cords are good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals.

RG-174/U cords have a small diameter, so they're easy to coil.

BNC Plug × RCA Plug for Audio/Video

RG-59/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
25	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000

BNC Plug × BNC Plug for Audio/Video

RG-58/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
12	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
RG-59/U
3	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
6	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000

BNC Plug × BNC Socket for Audio/Video

RG-58/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
12	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
RG-59/U
3	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
6	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000

BNC Plug × SMA Plug for Data

RG-174/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
1	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	000000
2 1/2	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000
5	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000
10	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000

Continuous-Flex Coaxial Cords

Often used in automated applications such as robotics, these cords withstand continuous motion without degrading data transmission. Use them to transmit audio, video, and data signals over long distances with minimal signal loss. They’re RG-58/U or RG-59/U, so they’re good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals. All have BNC plugs that attach with a quarter turn.

BNC Plug × BNC Plug
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Environment	Environmental Rating	Color		Each
RG-58/U
3	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
6	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	00000
12	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
25	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
50	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
RG-59/U
3	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
6	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
12	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
25	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
50	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000

Coaxial Adapters

Join coaxial cords even if they are a different style or the same gender.

BNC and RCA adapters are often used for audio and video transmission.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

BNC Female × BNC Female

Resistance, ohms		Each
50	00000000	00000
75	00000000	0000

BNC Female × BNC Female × BNC Female

Resistance, ohms		Each
75	00000000	00000

BNC Female × BNC Male × BNC Female

Resistance, ohms		Each
50	00000000	00000

RCA Female × BNC Male

Resistance, ohms		Each
75	00000000	00000

Coaxial Connectors

Transmit audio, video, and data through coaxial cable. Choose a connector that matches the RG number of your coaxial cable.

BNC and RCA connectors are often used for audio and video transmission.

Crimp-on connectors attach with the included ferrule and create a hex-shaped connection.

Compression connectors have one-piece construction that provides the most secure connection.

Caps terminate the end of an unused cable.

Crimpers (not included) are required to attach crimp-on and compression connectors to wire.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

BNC Twist-On Plugs

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material		Each
RG-58/U	General Purpose	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	Plenum	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	0000

BNC Twist-On Caps

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material		Each
RG-59/U	General Purpose	Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Copper	00000000	000000

BNC Crimp-On Plugs

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material	Includes	Ferrule OD		Each
RG-58/U	General Purpose	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.256"	00000000	00000
RG-58/U	Plenum	Double Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Copper	Ferrule	0.234"	00000000	00000
RG-58/U, RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose, Plenum	Shielded, Double Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Copper	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-58/U, RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose, Plenum	Shielded, Double Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Copper	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	General Purpose	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.287"	00000000	0000
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	General Purpose	Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	Plenum	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Copper	Ferrule	0.287"	00000000	0000
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	Plenum	Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-6/U	General Purpose	Double Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-6/U	Plenum	Double Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-6/U	Plenum	Double Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000

BNC Crimp-On Sockets

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material	Includes	Ferrule OD		Each
RG-58/U	General Purpose	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.256"	00000000	00000
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	General Purpose	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.287"	00000000	0000
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	General Purpose	Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-6/U	General Purpose	Double Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000
RG-6/U	General Purpose	Double Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Ferrule	0.354"	00000000	0000

BNC 90° Elbow Crimp-On Plugs

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material	Includes	Ferrule OD		Each
RG-59/U, RG-62A/U	General Purpose	Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Copper	Ferrule	0.297"	00000000	000000

BNC Compression Plugs

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material		Each
RG-59/U	General Purpose	Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Brass	00000000	00000
RG-6/U	General Purpose	Double Shielded, Quad Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Brass	00000000	0000

BNC Crimp-On Caps

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material	Ferrule OD		Each
RG-59/U	General Purpose	Shielded	50	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.323"	00000000	00000

BNC Test Cords

Connect oscilloscopes and other bench-top testers.

Banana plug connection ends hook up to multimeters and other equipment with banana jacks.

Hand-held voltage ratings are the maximum tested voltage for applications where you hold the cord in your hands while testing. The hands-free voltage ratings are the maximum voltage the cord is rated to withstand.

		AC Voltage Rating		DC Voltage Rating
	Connection End	Hand Held	Hands Free	Hand Held	Hands Free	Color	Lengths		Each
A	BNC Plug × BNC Plug	30	500	60	500	Black	36", 48", 60"	0000000	000000
B	BNC Plug × Two Sleeved Alligator Clips	30	150	60	__	Black	36", 60"	0000000	00000
C	BNC Plug × Two Sheathed Retractable Banana Plugs	30	500	60	500	Black	36", 60"	0000000	00000
D	BNC Plug × Two Retractable Hooks	30	300	60	__	Black	24", 36"	0000000	00000