Type 'F; Type 'Sma' (Subminiature Version 'A'); D-Subminiature Cable Connections; Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples - Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 Installation And Operation Manual

LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Rear Panel Connections
3.1.1.4

Type 'F'

Type 'F' connectors feature a Threaded Coupling design similar to
Type 'TNC', Type 'N', and Type 'SMA' connectors.
3.1.1.5

Type 'SMA' (Subminiature Version 'A')

Type 'SMA' connectors feature a Threaded Coupling design similar
to Type 'TNC', Type 'N', and Type 'F' connectors.
3.1.2

D-Subminiature Cable Connections

Type 'D' Connection Type
Chassis Receptacles:
Type 'D' Cable with Jack Screws
D‐Subminiature connectors are also called Type 'D' or 'D‐Sub' connectors. The connector pair
features multiple rows of pins (male side) coupled to mating sockets (female side). The cable
plug and chassis receptacle each feature a D‐shaped profile that interlock to ensure proper pin
orientation and connector seating.
Either chassis receptacle gender features two jack nuts for secure assembly of the cable plug to
the chassis receptacle.
Whether its gender is male or female, the cable plug features two jack screws for secure
connection to the jack nuts provided on the mating chassis receptacle. The jack screws may be
hand tightened or tightened with a standard flat‐blade screwdriver.
Female (top)
Male (bottom)
(female shown)

Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples

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