QN coaxial connectors are available with 50
impedance. The frequency range extends up to 11 GHz, depending on the connector and cable type. However, most of the QN connectors are return loss-optimised for frequencies up to 6 GHz. The interface is based on the inner dimensions of the N connector, but instead of a threaded coupling mechanism, a new SNAP-ON mechanism is used. It offers a time-saving and fail-safe mounting.
The packaging density of QN has increased compared to N due to the fact that no torque spanner is required to fasten the coupling nut. Additionally, the outer dimensions of QN are smaller than N, offering the advantage that TNC-sized flanges can be used on QN connectors.
Features of QN connectors:
| Series: QN | Impedance: 50 Ω | ||
| RF Cable Connectors | Straight cable plug (male) | ||
| Right angle cable plug (male) | |||
| RF Panel Connectors | Straight bulkhead receptacle, jack (female) | ||
| Straight panel receptacle, jack (female), flange mount | |||
| RF Cable Connectors | Straight bulkhead cable jack (female) | ||
| RF Adapters (between / within series) | Adaptor jack/jack (female/female) | ||
| Adaptor plug/plug (male/male) | |||
| Adaptor plug/jack (male/female) | |||
| Bulkhead adaptor jack/jack (female/female) | |||
| Panel adaptor plug/jack (male/female), flange mount | |||
| RF PCB Connectors | Edge mount PCB jack (female) | ||