Comtech EF Data MBT-5000 - Manual (Page 33)

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Chapter 3. REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS
3.1 Cabling Connection Types
The MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System uses a number of different cables. Each cable
type is typically dedicated to a specific mode of operation.
Not all of these operational interface types may be available with this product.
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections
Coupling Type
Connector Type
Plug Jack
Bayonet
(Type ‘BNC’ shown)
Threaded
(Type ‘N’ shown)
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples
The types of coaxial cables used by Comtech EF Data are ‘BNC’, ‘TNC’, ‘N’, ‘F’, and ‘SMA’. Coaxial
cables (plugs) and their mating connectors (jacks/sockets) are available in two coupling styles –
Bayonet or Threaded: