N F CLAMP for 1/4″ Feeder Cable

Description

The N-Type female connector is a fundamental component for high-reliability RF infrastructure, valued for its mechanical robustness and superior environmental resilience. This variant is specialized for the 1/4″ corrugated cable class. Unlike flexible braided cables, 1/4″ feeder cables utilize a solid, annularly corrugated copper outer conductor for superior shielding and lower attenuation. This connector is specifically engineered with a mechanical clamp that matches this annular profile, ensuring a secure, 360-degree electrical bond that maintains the integrity of the signal path.

As a female interface (jack), it is frequently used to provide a rugged threaded mounting point on enclosures or to act as the receptacle side of high-performance feeder links. The mechanical compression clamp termination provides an airtight, low-resistance connection that maintains superior Passive Intermodulation (PIM) performance. This design allows for precision, high-strength terminations on-site using standard wrenches, facilitating efficient installation and system maintenance. Manufactured with a reinforced tri-metal plated brass body and premium PTFE (Teflon) insulation, it delivers consistent 50-Ohm performance and low VSWR up to 12.4 GHz.

Key Technical Advantages

• 1/4″ Corrugated Cable Match: Specifically engineered for the annular corrugation profile of 1/4″ feeder cables, ensuring maximum surface contact and extreme pull-off strength.

• Low-PIM Performance: The precision-machined clamp interface minimizes non-linearities, a critical requirement for modern 5G, LTE, and multi-carrier wireless networks to prevent signal interference.

• Field-Installable Design: The mechanical compression system allows for high-integrity assembly on-site without specialized crimping tools, ideal for rapid field deployment and repairs.

• Vibration-Proof Threaded Interface: The 5/8-24 threaded outer shell ensures a secure, locked mating with male connectors that resists loosening in high-vibration or exposed outdoor environments.

• Rugged Environmental Sealing: Features multiple integrated O-ring gaskets to provide an IP68-rated moisture barrier, protecting the cable interface from oxidation and environmental degradation.

Key Features

• Interface Type: N-Type Female (Jack) with standard 5/8-24 threaded outer shell.

• Termination Method: Compression Clamp (Outer Conductor) / Solder or Captive (Center Pin).

• Cable Compatibility: Optimized for 1/4″ Annular Corrugated Feeder Cables (LDF1-50, etc.).

• Premium Construction: Features a tri-metal plated brass body and high-performance PTFE dielectric.

• Common Application: Primary feeder lines, antenna distribution, enclosure bulkhead connections, and industrial RF infrastructure.

Technical Summary