50 Ohm BNC Jack with Board Lock — 1 GHz, 500 Cycles
What the 1 GHz and 50 Ohm Ratings Mean for Signal Integrity
The 1 GHz bandwidth covers composite video (NTSC/PAL), baseband RF up to L-band, and many lab-grade oscilloscope probes. The 0.2 dB insertion loss is typical for a BNC barrel at these frequencies — the board lock and isolated body help maintain that loss figure by keeping the ground reference stable and preventing shield-current loops.
Mounting and Termination — Panel Bulkhead with Right-Angle Solder Tails
This jack mounts through a bulkhead using a front-side nut (the bulkhead flange is integral to the zinc die-cast body with nickel finish). The isolated body means the shell is not tied to the PCB ground plane internally, giving you the option to float the shield or connect it through a separate path.
How This Compares to the 031-5538-10RFX Peer
The 031-5538-10RFX shares every electrical and mechanical spec — same 50 Ohm impedance, 1 GHz bandwidth, 500 mating cycles, board lock, isolated body, and nickel-plated zinc die-cast shell. The difference is packaging: the 031-5538-1010 ships in a Tray, while the 031-5538-10RFX ships in Bulk and includes 3 pieces (1 connector, 1 lockwasher, 1 nut). Both are Active and interchangeable in the panel cutout and PCB footprint.
