Cabling Industry News

Copper and fiber-optic cable solutions still needed for effective networking strategies  8/30/2010 7:03:18 PM
New report indicates benefits of fiber-optic patch cables  7/22/2010 9:10:14 PM
Copper experts say demand for the metal is on the rise  7/21/2010 9:35:36 PM
Copper prices have fallen 10 percent in 2010  7/14/2010 6:05:18 PM
Radiall introduces new coaxial connectors for wireless applications  6/29/2010 2:21:54 PM

1-A221185-8 BNC Male Plug Connector - for RG Types 179 179A 179B - 75 Ohm BNC Male Plug Connector - for RG Types 179 179A 179B - 75 Ohm from ComputerCableStore™. The AMP BNC RF connector family with bayonet locking coupling provides highly reliable, quick connect / disconnect coaxial connections. The crimp terminations allow positive insulation grip and require absolutely no soldering, providing terminations at a very low overall applied cost. This 75 Ohm BNC plug can be used with RG types 179, 179A, 179B, 187, 187A. The 3 piece connector is dual crimp, with a Nickel body plating, gold plated brass contact, and a polyethylene dielectric. The BNC (Bayonet Neill Concelman) connector is a very common type of RF connector used for terminating coaxial cable. The BNC connector is used for RF signal connections, for analog and Serial Digital Interface video signals, amateur radio antenna connections, aviation electronics (avionics) and many other types of electronic test equipment. It is an alternative to the RCA connector when used for composite video on commercial video devices, although many consumer electronics devices with RCA jacks can be used with BNC-only commercial video equipment via a simple adapter. BNC connectors were commonly used on 10base2 thin Ethernet networks, both on cable interconnections and network cards, though these have largely been replaced by newer Ethernet devices whose wiring does not use coaxial cable. Some ARCNET networks use BNC-terminated coax. More Info

30-573 Die Set - Cambridge RG-59 - for Crimpmaster Crimp Tool Frame 30-506 Die Set - Cambridge RG-59 - for Crimpmaster Crimp Tool Frame 30-506 from the ComputerCableStore™ is the Ideal solution for your next project.Cambridge CP-88, CP-89 BNC/TNC coax connectors, Hex hole sizes: 305 in(775mm), 068 in(173mm), and 228 in (579mm), Provides good and consistent crimp every time, Dies change quickly and easily with a screwdriver, Interchangeable dies provide versatility in a single toolto ensure that this is the Ideal product for your next project. RG-59/U is a specific type of coaxial cable, often used for low-power video and RF signal connections. The cable has a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms. The 75 ohm impedance matches a dipole antenna in free space. "RG" was originally a unit indicator for bulk RF cable in the U.S. military's Joint Electronics Type Designation System. More Info

Step 1: To begin, cut the cable so that the end of the cable is nice and clean. Then, after adjusting the cable stripper for your cable type, clip the stripper onto the end of the cable as shown below. You may want to test the stripper on a scrap piece of cable first to make sure the blade is set at the proper height and not cutting through the shielding / ground wire where we will be crimping the connector.

Step 2: Twist the stripper around the wire two or three times. Keep in mind that, depending on how the stripper is setup, you may need to spin the stripper more then 3 times. In any case, spin the stripper until the core has been reached and the jacket has been cut. Then remove the loose pieces of cut jacket, dielectric insulation, and shielding ground wire.

Step3: Fold the shielding ground wires back like pictured here. This will allow the wires to be pushed back when installing the connector. We do not want the shielding to make contact with the center conductor as this could cause a short at some point down the road. Also make sure the ground wire shielding is not cut through and falling apart.

Step 4: Insert the cable into the connector. Again making sure all the ground wires are pushed back. You will be able to see on the inside of the connector when the dielectric (white section in the picture) is flush with the inside of the connector. This is right where you want it to be. Make sure to twist connector as your putting it on, as this will ensure the ground wires will make contact with the connector.

Step 5: Using the Ideal Crimp Tool, with the correct die (see materials), crimp down the connector. This specific crimp tool prevents over crimping the connector with a locking device that only allows crimping to a determined level, insuring a perfect crimp. Be aware, however, that other crimp tools may not have this feature.