What This TNC Plug Kit Covers
The Amphenol RF 031-2315 is a TNC plug kit — a threaded, 50 Ohm RF connector designed for field-termination on small-diameter coaxial cables. The kit includes the plug body, a gold-plated brass centre pin, a crimp ferrule, and a PTFE dielectric sleeve, all in one order code. The threaded coupling (not bayonet) gives a positive mechanical lock — the TNC interface is essentially a threaded version of the BNC, offering better vibration resistance and a higher frequency ceiling.
This kit is dimensioned for RG-174, RG-188, RG-188A, RG-316, LMR-100, and M17/119-RG174 — all roughly 0.110-inch-diameter coax with a solid or stranded centre conductor. The crimp-style shield termination and contact termination mean you need a crimp tool with the correct hex die for the ferrule and centre pin.
