SMB & SMC Coaxial Connector - Gender Explained

We are often asked what is the correct gender scheme of the SMB and SMC coaxial connector.


Unlike more common coaxial connectors such as BNC, N, SMA, UHF, etc.  The SMB and SMC connectors do not utilize the standard gender scheme.  Typically speaking a coaxial plug refers to a male center pin and the coaxial jack refers to a female center hole; however, this configuration does not apply to SMB and SMC connectors.


The SMB and SMC coaxial connector has a non-conventional gender system.  The SMB and SMC plug has a female center hole and the SMB and SMC jack has male center pin.


At TestParts.com we sell SMB and SMC coaxial parts.  Below are links to those parts.



SMB Adapters, SMB Connectors and SMC Adapters , SMC Connectors

P.O. Box 425

126 Railroad Street

Thomson, Ga. 30824

FME Coaxial Connectors: TestParts.com

FME is a miniature 50-ohm RF connector that offers excellent performance from DC to 2.0 GHz. The female FME connector is popular because when installed on coaxial cable it allows the cable to be routed through small openings or tight places.  Once routed there are many FME inter-series adapters that can be used to change the FME to another connector type.  The FME connector is commonly refferred to as a nipple connector or miniature RF connector and it's often used in mobile radio applications.

P.O. Box 425

126 Railroad Street

Thomson, Ga. 30824

Featured Product: Alan Model 50PDS29-SMA Step Attenuator

 

Alan Industries' PDS Series combines the performance of large dual concentric attenuators with the unique physical dimensions of subminiature attenuators. Operating over the DC-2200 MHz frequency range, total attenuation of 29 dB.  Also manufactured in 49 and 69 dB.  Each unit is supplied with index stops, knobs and provisions to panel mount the device.

P.O. Box 425

126 Railroad Street

Thomson, Ga. 30824