Type

Key Feature

Comments

BNC

Bayonet coupling - provides quick mating with positive locking

HN

Similar to N, except larger design provides improved voltage handling capabilities.

GPO or SMP

Provides blind-mate interface capability for rack or card mounted RF assemblies.

Note: GPO is a trade mark of Gilbert Connectors.

N

Threaded mate.

OSP

Provides blind-mate interface capability for rack or card mounted RF assemblies.

Note: OSP is a trade mark of Omni-Spectra Connectors.

SHV

Similar to BNC, except provides modified for high voltage applications.

SMA

High performance subminiature threaded mating.

Best all-round connector - In high performance and/or miniature applications.

SMB

Subminiature snap-on mating.

SMC

Subminiature threaded mating (lower performance than SMA)

SSMA

Similar to SMA, except smaller size provides improved performance at higher frequencies.

TNC

Similar to BNC, except threaded mating provides a more stable RF  interface and performance.