Here are the Amphenol ratings:
Type N Standard Specifications
Electrical
Impedance 50 ?
Frequency Range 0 - 11 GHz
Voltage Rating 1,500 volts peak
VSWR MIL-C-39012 straight connectors: 1.3 max 0-11 GHz
MIL-C-39012 right angle connectors: 1.35 max 0-11 GHz
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 2,500 volts rms
Insulation Resistance 5,000 M? minimum
Center Contact Resistance 1.0 m?
Outer Contact Resistance 0.2 m?
RF Leakage -90 dB minimum at 3 GHz
Insertion Loss .15 dB maximum at 10 GHz
Mechanical
Mating 5/8-24 threaded coupling
Braid or Jacket Cable Affixment All crimps: hex braid crimp
Clamps: screw-thread nut and braid clamp
Center Conductor Cable Affixment Crimp: crimp or solder
All others: solder only
Captivated Contact All crimps unless specified otherwise
Cable Retention Crimps: 60-120 lbs
Clamps: 30-70 lbs
Material
Male Contacts Brass, silver or gold plated
Female Contacts Phosphorous bronze or beryllium copper, silver or gold
plated
Other Metal Parts Brass with ASTROplate® finish; M39012 has silver finish
Insulators TFE, copolymer of styrene or glass-TFE (hermetic seal)
Weatherproof Gaskets Silicone rubber of synthetic rubber
Crimp Ferrule Copper
Environmental
Temperature Range TFE: -65°C to +165°C
Weatherproof All series N with gaskets are weatherproof
Hermetic Seals Pass helium leak test of 2x10-8 cc/sec
Pressurized Shock Compression seal MIL-STD-202, method 213
Vibration MIL-STD-202, method 204, test condition B
Moisture Resistance MIL-STD-202, method 106
Corrosion MIL-STD-202, method 101, test condition B
Temperature Cycling MIL-STD-202, method 102, test condition C
Altitude MIL-STD-202, method 105, test condition C
Military
MIL-C-39012
MIL-A-55339
Where applicable
Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.
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Corrugated Type N Specifications
Electrical
Impedance 50 ?
Frequency Range 11.0 GHz
Return Loss 33 dB (1-2 GHz)
28 dB (2-3 GHz)
Operating Voltage Maximum 707 rms
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 2,000 vdc
Insulation Resistance 5,000 M? minimum
Insertion Loss .05 frequency GHz
Shielding Effectiveness Minimum 125 dB
Peak Power Maximum 10 kW
Average Power Maximum .60 kW
3rd Order IM Product Typical -125 dBm (-168 dBc)
Mechanical
Mating MIL-STD-348
Inner Attachment Method Solder or captivated
Outer Attachment Method Compression
Assembly Torque 18/22 lb-ft (25/30 N-m)
Coupling Torque 15.00 lb-in (1.70 N-m)
Coupling Nut Retention Force 100.00 lbs (444.80 N)
Connector Durability 500 cycles, 12 cycles/minute
Material
Body Brass, silver plated
Outer Contacts Brass, silver plated
Inner Contacts Beryllium copper, gold plated
Other Metal Parts Brass, silver plated
Insulators TFE
Gaskets Silicone rubber
Environmental
Temperature Range Operating: -40°C to +150°C
Storage: -70°C to +100°C
Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202, method 107, test condition A-1
Immersion IEC 529, IP68
Vibration MIL-STD-202, method 204, test condition B
Corrosion MIL-STD-202, method 101, test condition B
Mechanical Shock MIL-STD-202, method 213, test condition I
Note: These characteristics are typical but may not apply to all connectors.
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Notice the standard N does not actually have a power rating. The corrugated
N has a 10kW PEP rating, 600W "average" power, that applies right on up to
11 GHz.
WB2WIK/6
-----Original Message-----
From: RLVZ@aol.com [mailto:RLVZ@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 11:09 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] N Connector Power Handling
The power handling capability of a N connector is dependant upon the
frequency it is used at.
I don't have the info. readily available at this work site.
K9OM
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