{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"031-5538-1010","brand":"Amphenol","brandSlug":"amphenol","productSlug":"031-5538-1010","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/031-5538-1010","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/031-5538-1010","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"BNC jack, female socket, 50 Ohm, 1 GHz max, 500 mating cycles, panel mount / through-hole right angle, solder termination, gold centre contact, board lock, isolated.","salesMarkdown":"## 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.","metaTitle":"031-5538-1010 BNC Jack, 50 Ohm, 1 GHz, Right Angle","metaDescription":"031-5538-1010 BNC jack, 50 Ohm, 1 GHz max, 500 mating cycles, gold centre contact. Panel mount with board lock. Active production, sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["RF / Coaxial Connectors","RF Cable Assemblies"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Amphenol RF","Series":"-","Package":"Tray","Features":"Board Lock, Isolated","Includes":"-","Impedance":"50Ohm","Body Finish":"Nickel","Cable Group":"-","Body Material":"Zinc Die Cast","Housing Color":"Black, Silver","Mating Cycles":"500","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle","Connector Type":"Jack, Female Socket","Fastening Type":"Bayonet Lock","Insertion Loss":"0.2dB","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"500 V","Connector Style":"BNC","Frequency - Max":"1 GHz","Number of Ports":"1","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Mounting Feature":"Bulkhead - Front Side Nut","Ingress Protection":"-","Shield Termination":"Solder","Base Product Number":"031-55","Contact Termination":"Solder","Dielectric Material":"Polypropylene (PP)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~85°C","Center Contact Plating":"Gold","Center Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$5.6600","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/c048da21a4511eda696f4226f13535e2.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/031-5538-1010/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Will 031-5538-1010 drop into a panel specified for 031-5538-10RFX?","answer":"Yes, the two share identical electrical specs (50 Ohm, 1 GHz, 500 cycles), body material, finish, and mounting dimensions. The only difference is packaging — Tray vs Bulk — and the 10RFX includes a lockwasher and nut. The panel cutout and PCB footprint are the same."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/031-5538-1010","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/amphenol/031-5538-1010 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-23T20:41:44.623Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-23T20:41:44.623Z","indexable":true}}