What is BS 3041-12 - UHF connector specification about?
BS 3041 is a series on radio-frequency connectors. A radio-frequency connector is an electrical connector designed to work at radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz range.
BS 3041-12 gives the mating face dimensions for an r.f. the coaxial connector is known commercially as the UHF connector.
Who is BS 3041-12 - UHF connector specification for?
BS 3041-12 on UHF connector specification is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 3041-12 - UHF connector specification?
Radio-frequency connectors are typically used with coaxial cables and are designed to maintain the shielding that the coaxial design offers. BS 3041-12 defines the UHF connector that was invented in the 1930s for use in the radio industry and is a shielded form of the "banana plug". It is a widely used standard connector for HF transmission lines on full-sized radio equipment, with BNC connectors predominating for smaller, hand-held equipment.
Some samples of UHF connectors can handle RF peak power levels well over one kilowatt based on the voltage rating of 500 Volts peak. In practice, some UHF connector products will handle over 4 kV peak voltage. Manufacturers typically test UHF jumpers in the 3-5 kV range. [ citation needed] UHF connectors are standard on HF amateur amplifiers rated at 1500+ Watts output. Using BS 3041-12 you can specify the mating face dimensions for a radio-frequency coaxial connector known commercially as the UHF connector.
