The C connector is a type of
RF connector used for terminating
coaxial cable
Coaxial cable, or coax (pronounced ) is a type of electrical cable consisting of an inner conductor surrounded by a concentric conducting shield, with the two separated by a dielectric ( insulating material); many coaxial cables also have a ...
. The interface specifications for the C and many other connectors are referenced in MIL-STD-348.
The connector uses two-stud bayonet-type locks. The C connector was invented by
Amphenol
Amphenol Corporation is a major producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems such as coaxial cables. Amphenol is a portmanteau from the corporation's original name, American Phenolic Corp.
History
Amphenol ...
engineer
Carl Concelman. It is weatherproof without being overly bulky. The mating arrangement is similar to that of the
BNC connector
The BNC connector (initialism of "Bayonet Neill–Concelman") is a miniature quick connect/disconnect radio frequency connector used for coaxial cable. It is designed to maintain the same characteristic impedance of the cable, with 50 ohm and ...
.
[ Keith B. Schaub, Joe Kelly, ''Production Testing of RF and System-on-a-chip Devices for Wireless Communications'', Artech House, 2004, page 230 ] It can be used up to 11 GHz, and is rated for up to 1500 volts.
See also
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USB-C
USB-C (properly known as USB Type-C) is a 24-pin USB connector system with a rotationally symmetrical connector. The designation C refers only to the connector's physical configuration or form factor and should not be confused with the conne ...
(also called Type C connector)
References
RF connectors
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