Additional product information

• Coaxial Cable Assembly Builder

  Create the perfect cable assembly for your application: Build assembly

• Coaxial Cable Specifications

  Cable Description	Cable Specification
  0.81mm ø Cable	View Spec
  0.81mm ø Cable (for I-PEX)	View Spec
  1.13mm ø Cable	View Spec
  1.13mm ø Low Loss Cable	View Spec
  1.13mm ø Cable (for I-PEX)	View Spec
  1.19mm ø Cable	View Spec
  1.32mm ø Cable	View Spec
  1.32mm ø Dual Shield Cable	View Spec
  1.37mm ø Cable	View Spec
  1.37mm ø Cable (for I-PEX)	View Spec
  1.48mm ø Cable	View Spec
  RG58/U Low Loss Cable	View Spec
  RG58 Low Loss Cable	View Spec
  RG174/U Cable	View Spec
  RG178 Cable	View Spec
  RG316 Cable	View Spec
  Habia Flexiform 405 (Standard)	View Spec

• Mounting & Mating Torque

  Find out the required torque for mounting & mating your GCT RF connectors.

  Mounting a Connector on your Equipment Case

  Bulkhead Thread Mounting Torque	Connector	Material	Torque Range (in-lbs)	Torque Range (Nm)
  1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A	SMA	Brass	7 - 10	0.791 – 1.130
  1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A	SMA	Stainless Steel	12 - 15	1.356 – 1.695
  3/8 - 32 UNEF - 2A	Isolated SMA	Brass	16 - 20	1.808 – 2.260
  1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A	TNC	Brass	20 - 25	2.260 – 2.825
  1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A	TNC	Stainless Steel	25 - 30	2.825 – 3.390
  1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A	Isolated TNC	Brass	20 - 25	2.260 – 2.825
  3/8 - 32 UNEF - 2A	BNC Front Mount	Brass	16 - 20	1.808 – 2.260
  1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A	BNC Rear Mount	Brass	20 - 25	2.260 – 2.825
  5/8 - 24 UNEF - 2A	N	Brass	30 - 35	3.390 – 3.955

  Mating with Another Connector

  Coupling Nut Thread Size	Connector	Material	Torque Range (in-lbs)	Torque Range (Nm)
  1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A	SMA	Brass	4 - 6	0.452 - 0.678
  1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A	SMA	Stainless Steel	8 - 10	0.904 – 1.130
  7/16 - 28 UNEF - 2A	TNC	Brass	8 - 10	0.904 – 1.130
  7/16 - 28 UNEF - 2A	TNC	Stainless Steel	10 - 13	1.130 – 1.469
  5/8 - 24 UNEF - 2A	N	Brass	8 - 10	0.904 – 1.130

  Notes
  

  1. Customer should verify the torque based on different bulkhead materials.
  2. If used in a environment exposed to vibration we recommend using thread-lock or an additional locknut.

• Rear & Front Mount Differences

  View our video guides to see the key differences and advantages between the two mount styles.

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• Standard & Reverse Polarity Differences

  The difference between standard and reverse polarity RF connectors is small and subtle, but of utmost importance when it comes to your design. Watch the video below to learn how to tell them apart.

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• MHF - U.FL Intermateability

  Are Hirose U.FL and I-PEX® MHF® connectors compatible and intermateable? The answer is Yes. If you want to learn about all the details, read to our article here: MHF® - U.FL