| Question: What does this connector look like? |
BNC Plug
Head-on View
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BNC Plug
Side View
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BNC Jack
Head-on View
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BNC Jack
Side View
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| Question: What variations of this connector are available? |
Answer: BNC connectors primarily vary in plating and mounting method.
| Plating |
Advantage |
| Nickel-plated |
Costs less. |
| Gold-plated |
Greater corrosion resistance and conductivity. |
| Mounting Method |
Advantage |
| Panel-mount |
Designed to be mounted in an enclosure. |
| In-line Mount |
Designed to be attached to the end of a cable. |
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| Question: What is this connector used for? |
Answer: BNC is an acronym for "Bayonet Neill Concelman" and is named after inventors Paul Neill & Carl Concelman. It is a bayonet-style connector that is used for making audio or video connections, primarily on communications radios and security cameras and monitors.
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| Question: What cable or cables are used with this connector? |
Answer: BNC connectors are used with single-conductor coaxial cable.
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| Question: How is this connector attached to the cable? |
Answer: The stripped cable is fed into the connector and secured either by twisting, crimping or soldering.
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| Question: Where can I get this type of connector? |
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Answer: BNC connectors can be ordered on-line, through your local RadioShack store, or by calling our order center at 800-241-8742.
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