VFA342

Mounting Feature:	--
Operating Temperature:	-55°C ~ 85°C
Insertion Loss:	--
Mating Cycles:	500
Dielectric Material:	Polypropylene (PP), Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Center Contact Material:	Brass
Body Finish:	Nickel
Body Material:	Brass
Includes:	--
Features:	--
Center Contact Plating:	Nickel
Ingress Protection:	--
Frequency - Max:	2GHz
Fastening Type:	Threaded, Threaded
Series:	--
Mounting Type:	Free Hanging (In-Line), Right Angle
Style:	Right Angle
Impedance:	75 Ohm
Convert To (Adapter End):	F Jack, Female Socket
Convert From (Adapter End):	F Plug, Male Pin
Center Gender:	Female to Male
Adapter Series:	F to F
Conversion Type:	Same Series
Adapter Type:	Plug to Jack
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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The VFA342 is one of the most common and versatile of all coaxial connectors. It is a two-piece connector, with a female Socket (Female) and a male Plug (Male) that allows them to pair together to form a secure connection to transmit signals. It is designed to connect a variety of applications from small low-power coaxial communication message systems to more complex high-power military and avionic systems.The main advantages of VFA342 are its ease of use and robustness. It is relatively easy to install and require tools or special installation kits as well as low insertion loss. The snug mating of the male and female connector prevents the transmission of electromagnetic noise generated from other RF sources, for example, from nearby devices. The VFA342 is designed to be used with either a single-strand copper or aluminum core wire between 25 and 50 Ohm impedance. The connector is also highly resistant to vibration, meaning it can remain secure and intact even when subjected to extreme environmental conditions. The VFA342 is a great choice for applications that require a reliable and long-lasting connection with low insertion loss. It is perfect for small one-off projects such as RF module antennas and low power radio systems. It is also used extensively in commercial antennas, military applications such as shipboard use, and the high reliability required for aerospace applications. The VFA342 connector works by tightening the male-side thread lock which pulls the contacts between the male and female connectors into conductive contact with each other and ensures a secure connection. The contacts depend on the surface distortion between them to ensure a high quality connection, which means the mating force must be higher than the electrical contact force. The contacts are also “self-wiping”, which means they automatically brush against each other to remove any contaminants that can affect the connection. The VFA342 connector offers extended life due to its design and construction. Its high-durability contacts means it can withstand repeated connection and disconnections and offer excellent resistance to corrosion from environmental elements such as the sun, rain, snow, and wind. In conclusion, the VFA342 is an extremely versatile and reliable coaxial connector that can be used for a wide variety of applications. Its easy installation, resistance to vibration and corrosion, and reliability make it a good choice for both commercial and residential applications. Additionally, its low insertion loss and self-wiping contacts make it a great choice for a variety of RF-based relationships, making it suitable for both low-power and high-power applications.

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