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	Type Type

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Connection Type Connection Type

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Coaxial Connection Type Coaxial Connection Type


BNC	RCA

	Application Application	Show

Audio

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	Shape Shape


90° Elbow	Adjustable- Angle Elbow

Straight	Tee

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

	For Coaxial Cable Type For Coaxial Cable Type

	Resistance Resistance

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Housing Material Housing Material

	Computer Connection Type Computer Connection Type


HD15	DisplayPort

DVI

	HDMI Connection Type HDMI Connection Type

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Number of Poles Number of Poles

	Pin Connection Type Pin Connection Type

Stereo

Mono

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

REACH Compliant

	Housing Finish Housing Finish

	Color Color

	Beige		Black
	Blue		Silver
	White

	Voltage Voltage

	Current Current

	Mounting Location Mounting Location

Panel

Circuit Board

	For Coaxial Cable Shielding For Coaxial Cable Shielding

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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

RCA Solder Plugs

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material		Each
RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose, Plenum	Shielded, Double Shielded, Quad Shielded	75	Black Chrome-Plated Brass	0000000	00000
RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose, Plenum	Shielded, Double Shielded, Quad Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Copper	0000000	0000

RCA 90° Elbow Solder Plugs

For Coaxial Cable Type	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Coaxial Cable Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material		Each
RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose, Plenum	Shielded, Double Shielded, Quad Shielded	75	Black Chrome-Plated Brass	0000000	000000

RCA 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	0000000	00000
RG-6/U	General Purpose	Double Shielded	75	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	0000

Panel-Mount Coaxial Connectors

Mount these connectors in a panel cutout. They’re often used for audio and video transmission.

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

For Coaxial Cable						Mounting
Type	Rating	Shielding	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Pipe Size	Thread Type		Each
RCA Solder Socket
RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose, Plenum	Shielded, Double Shielded, Quad Shielded	75	Gold-Plated Brass	0.4"	1/4	NPT	0000000	00000

Screw-Together Wet-Location HDMI Connectors and Cords

Audio/video HDMI connectors and cords are rated IP67 when mated.

UL 94 V-0 rating applies to HDMI housing.

Caps (sold separately) protect sockets and maintain the IP67 rating when not in use.

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

Screw-Together Circuit Board-Mount Solder Sockets

For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Housing Material	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	Black	Plastic	IP67	UL 94 V-0	-40° to 220°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Panel-Mount Sockets with Wire Leads

											1 1/2 ft. Lg.
For Panel Cutout Dia.	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Flexibility	Cable Outer Insulation Material	Cable Color	Color	Housing Material	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	32	0.2"	Flexible	PVC Plastic	Black	Black	Plastic	IP67	UL 94 V-0	0° to 175°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Panel-Mount Female × Male Adapters

For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Housing Material	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	Black	Plastic	IP67	UL 94 V-0	-40° to 220°	0000000	000000

Cords with Screw-Together Plug × Screw-Together Plug

						3 ft. Lg.		6 1/2 ft. Lg.		10 ft. Lg.
Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Color	Housing Material	Environmental Rating	Temp. Range, °F		Each		Each		Each
26	0.34"	Black	Plastic	IP67	0° to 175°	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Cords with Screw-Together Socket × Plug

3 ft. Lg.
For Panel Cutout Dia.	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Color	Housing Material	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	32	0.2"	Black	Plastic	IP67	UL 94 V-0	0° to 175°	0000000	000000
6 1/2 ft. Lg.
1"	32	0.2"	Black	Plastic	IP67	UL 94 V-0	0° to 175°	0000000	00000
10 ft. Lg.
1"	32	0.2"	Black	Plastic	IP67	UL 94 V-0	0° to 175°	0000000	00000

Cap

Color	Housing Material	Environmental Rating		Each
Black	Plastic	IP67	0000000	00000

Audio Equipment Connectors

Receptacles with an off (Normally Open) circuit position turn equipment on when a device is plugged in.

Receptacles with an on (Normally Closed) circuit position turn equipment off when a device is plugged in.

Receptacles with a shunt divert current from one device to another when a connection is made. In a stereo, the speakers are the default connection to the sound system. When a pair of headphones is plugged into the stereo’s receptacle, the shunt diverts current, and the audio, to the headphones.

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

Plugs

1/4" Pin Dia.

3.5 mm Pin Dia.

Push In
Pin Connection Type	Pin Dia.	Number of Poles	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	Housing Material	OD	Lg.	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Mono	1/4"	2	48V DC/48V AC	7A	Solder	14	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.5"	2.91"	-40° to 185°	0000000	00000
Stereo	1/4"	3	48V DC/48V AC	7A	Solder	14	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.47"	2.47"	-40° to 185°	0000000	00000
Stereo	3.5mm	3	250V AC/140V DC	4A	Solder	16	Anodized Aluminum	0.41"	1.71"	0° to 145°	0000000	00000

90° Elbow Plugs

1/4" Pin Dia.

3.5 mm Pin Dia.

Push In
Pin Connection Type	Pin Dia.	Number of Poles	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	Housing Material	OD	Lg.	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Mono	1/4"	2	48V DC/48V AC	7A	Solder	14	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.5"	1.83"	-40° to 185°	0000000	00000
Mono	1/4"	3	48V DC/48V AC	7A	Solder	14	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.5"	1.83"	-40° to 185°	0000000	00000
Stereo	3.5mm	3	250V AC/140V DC	4A	Solder	16	Anodized Aluminum	0.41"	1.02"	0° to 145°	0000000	00000

Sockets

Push In

Push In
Pin Connection Type	For Pin Dia.	Number of Poles	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	Housing Material	Sleeve Material	OD	Lg.	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Stereo	3.5mm	2	250V AC/140V DC	4A	Solder	16	Nickel-Plated Brass	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.41"	1.81"	-40° to 85°	0000000	000000

Female Panel-Mount Receptacles

With Plug Retaining Spring

With Plug Retaining Spring and Shunt

												Mounting Thread
Pin Connection Type	For Pin Dia.	Number of Poles	Circuit Position	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	Housing Material	OD	Lg.	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Size	Type	Features	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Mono	1/4"	2	Off (Normally Open)	25V DC	1A	Solder	16	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.75"	1.28"	0.38"	3/8"-32	UNEF	Plug Retaining Spring	0° to 145°	0000000	00000
Mono	1/4"	2	On (Normally Closed)	25V DC	1A	Solder	16	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.75"	1.25"	0.38"	3/8"-32	UNEF	Plug Retaining Spring, Shunt	0° to 145°	0000000	0000
Mono	3.5mm	2	Off (Normally Open)	48V DC	0.25A	Solder	16	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.48"	0.56"	0.25"	1/4"-32	UNEF	Plug Retaining Spring	-40° to 85°	0000000	0000
Stereo	1/4"	3	Off (Normally Open)	25V DC	1A	Solder	16	Nickel-Plated Brass	0.75"	1.27"	0.38"	3/8"-32	UNEF	Plug Retaining Spring	0° to 145°	0000000	0000

Panel-Mount Stereo Connectors

Stereo Connector

Plastic Cap

Connect audio equipment. These connectors mount to panels of any thickness, as long as you drill a mounting hole first.

Normally open connectors turn equipment on when a device is plugged in. Normally closed connectors turn equipment off when a device is plugged in.

Protect connectors when not in use by covering them with caps (sold separately). Caps are tethered, so you can open them in any direction for access from any angle.

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

Connectors
				Mounting				Caps
Features	Wire Connection Type	Housing Material	For Panel Cutout Diameter	Hole Diameter	Fasteners Included		Each		Each
Off (Normally Open) Receptacles
Pin × Hardwire
2 Conductor	Solder	Nickel-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
2 Conductor	Solder	Black Chrome-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
3 Conductor	Solder	Nickel-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
3 Conductor	Solder	Black Chrome-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
On (Normally Closed) Receptacles
Pin × Hardwire
5 Conductor	Solder	Black Chrome-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000

Panel-Mount Audio Equipment Connectors

Stereo Connector

Plastic Cap

These connectors mount to panels of any thickness, as long as you drill a mounting hole first.

Normally open connectors turn equipment on when a device is plugged in. Normally closed connectors turn equipment off when a device is plugged in.

Protect connectors when not in use by covering them with caps (sold separately). Caps are tethered, so you can open them in any direction for access from any angle.

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

Connectors
					Mounting				Caps
Features	Pin Connection Type	Wire Connection Type	Housing Material	For Panel Cutout Diameter	Hole Diameter	Fasteners Included		Each		Each
Off (Normally Open) Receptacles
1/8" Audio × Hardwire
2 Conductor	Mono	Solder	Nickel-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
2 Conductor	Mono	Solder	Black Chrome-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
3 Conductor	Stereo	Solder	Nickel-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
3 Conductor	Stereo	Solder	Black Chrome-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
On (Normally Closed) Receptacles
1/8" Audio × Hardwire
5 Conductor	Stereo	Solder	Black Chrome-Plated Plastic	0.945"	0.138"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	0000

CB Radio Connectors

Sockets

								Housing Thread
Number of Poles	Voltage	Current	For Pin Dia.	Wire Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	For Cable OD	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	OD	Lg.	Features	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Screw Together with Internal Thread
3	120V AC	10A	0.093"	Solder	18	0.25"-0.28"	Nickel-Plated Brass	M16	1	0.7"	1.59"	Strain Relief	-20° to 85°	0000000	000000

Male Panel-Mount Receptacles

							Housing Thread					Mounting Thread
Number of Poles	Voltage	Current	Pin Dia.	Wire Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	OD	Lg.	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Screw Together with External Thread
3	120V AC	10A	0.093"	Solder	16	Nickel-Plated Zinc	M16	1	0.71"	0.78"	0.64"	5/8"-27	UNS	-20° to 85°	0000000	000000

USB Adapters

Transmit data between computers and other devices that have different USB sizes or styles. All USB adapters are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

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

USB C Male × 3.5 mm Stereo Female

USB Standard	Number of Stereo Connections	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg.		Each
2.0	2	Aluminum	Silver	8"	00000000	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 Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Create various configurations by snapping these adapters into the ports of keystone wall plates. Use them to join coaxial cords that are the same style and gender.

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

BNC Female × BNC Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

RCA Female × RCA Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

Audio Equipment Adapters

Extend an audio connection by plugging a cord into each end of these adapters.

Socket × Socket
Stereo Connection Size	Resistance, ohms	Housing Material	Color		Each
3.5 mm	20	Plastic	Black	000000	00000

Video Adapters

Alter DVI, DisplayPort, and HDMI connections.

DisplayPort Male × DVI-I Female

Cord Lg.		Each
2 1/2"	0000000	000000

DisplayPort Male × HD15 Female

Cord Lg.		Each
7"	0000000	000000

DisplayPort Male × HDMI Female

Cord Lg.		Each
3"	0000000	000000

HDMI Female × DVI-D Female

		Each
	0000000	000000

DVI-D Female × HDMI Male

		Each
	0000000	000000

DVI-D Male × HDMI Female

		Each
	0000000	000000

DVI-D Male × HDMI Male

		Each
	0000000	000000

Video Splitters

1 Input

2 Outputs

Send video and audio from a single DisplayPort output to multiple displays. These splitters are often used to show the same image on multiple screens or to stretch a computer desktop across two monitors.

Number of
Inputs	Outputs	Housing Material	Color	Current	Voltage	Mounting Hardware Included	Includes	Cord Length	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
DisplayPort Female × DisplayPort Female
1	2	Metal	Black	2A	5V DC	Yes	AC Adapter, Power Cord	5 ft.	Canada	0000000	0000000

Panel-Mount Audio Equipment Adapters

Connect two stereo cords through a panel with these adapters. Use the included mounting hardware to install them directly into panel cutouts.

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

			Mounting Holes
Stereo Connection Size	For Panel Cutout Diameter	Mounting Fasteners Included	Number of	Diameter	Housing Material	Color		Each
Socket
3.5 mm	0.945"	Yes	2	0.14"	Chrome-Plated Zinc	Black	00000000	000000
3.5 mm	0.945"	Yes	2	0.14"	Nickel-Plated Zinc	__	00000000	00000

Panel-Mount Stereo Adapters

Extend audio connections by plugging a cord into each end of these adapters. Drill mounting holes to install them directly into panel cutouts.

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

			Mounting Holes
Stereo Connection Size	For Panel Cutout Diameter	Mounting Fasteners Included	Number of	Diameter	Housing Material	Color		Each
Socket
3.5 mm	0.945"	Yes	2	0.14"	Chrome-Plated Zinc	Black	00000000	000000
3.5 mm	0.945"	Yes	2	0.14"	Nickel-Plated Zinc	__	00000000	00000

HDMI Adapters

Convert one HDMI size or style to another.

HDMI Female × HDMI Female

		Each
	0000000	000000

HD15 Female × HDMI Male

		Each
	0000000	000000

HDMI Female × HDMI Male

		Each
	0000000	000000

HDMI Male × HDMI Male

		Each
	0000000	000000

Micro-HDMI Female × HDMI Male

		Each
	0000000	000000

Mini-HDMI Female × HDMI Male

		Each
	0000000	000000

HDMI Female × Micro-HDMI Male

Adapter

Adapter with Cord

Cord Lg.		Each
__	000000	00000
6"	000000	00000

HDMI Female × Mini-HDMI Male

Adapter

		Each
	000000	00000

Adjustable-Angle Elbow HDMI Male × HDMI Female

Angle		Each
0°-90°	0000000	000000

HDMI Splitters

With Four Output Connections

Play audio and 4K video from a single source on multiple displays. These HDMI splitters are handy for classrooms, conference rooms, factory floors, and trade shows. To reach more displays, link multiple splitters together—this is known as a daisy chain.

Number of Connections
Input	Output	Height	Width	Depth	Housing Material	Color	For Video Resolution	Current	Voltage	Power Cord Length, ft.	Plug Type	NEMA Style	Specifications Met		Each
HDMI Female × HDMI Female
1	4	7/8"	6 1/8"	2 3/4"	Steel	Black	3840 × 2160	0.4A	240V AC	4	Two Prong	1-15	CE Marked	0000000	000000

Audio Equipment Cord Splitters

Play audio from one source on two different speakers. These splitters have shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

	Stereo Connection
Lg.	Plug Size, mm	Socket Size, mm	Cord OD	Shield Type	Color		Each
Plug × Socket
6"	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid, Foil	White	0000000	00000
12"	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	0000