{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5226990-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"5226990-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5226990-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/5226990-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity, BNC series, Jack Female Socket, 5226990-3, 50 Ohms, 4 GHz, 500 V, Panel Mount Through Hole Right Angle, Solder Termination, Bayonet Lock, 500 Mating Cycles.","salesMarkdown":"The 5226990-3: Rated to 4 GHz, it covers the common RF bands from HF through UHF and into low microwave, making it a workhorse for signal paths that don't push into the multi-GHz range. ## Mounting and Termination — What the Triple Option Means This jack gives you three mounting paths in one part: panel mount (bulkhead with front-side nut), through-hole solder tails, and a right-angle body orientation. Shield termination is solder, not crimp, so you'll need a soldering iron, not a crimp tool — no special applicator beyond what any bench already has. ## 50 Ohm at 4 GHz — What the Bandwidth Means for Your Signal Chain The 4 GHz upper frequency limit means this connector passes signals cleanly up through the 2.4 GHz ISM band, 3.5 GHz WiMAX bands, and into the lower 5 GHz region before roll-off becomes significant. If your application runs above 4 GHz — say 6 GHz or 10 GHz — you'd step up to a BNC rated for higher frequency (some reach 12 GHz) or move to an SMA or N-type. For the vast majority of lab instrumentation, broadcast, and industrial RF work below 4 GHz, this is the right interface. ## How It Compares to 415420-1 The 415420-1 is another TE BNC jack in the same series, same Bulk package, and same Active lifecycle. The decision between them comes down to the mounting and termination: the 5226990-3 is panel mount with right-angle through-hole solder tails, while the 415420-1 is a straight through-hole solder cup variant. Both share the 50 Ohm impedance and BNC interface — the swap is about mechanical orientation, not electrical performance.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 5226990-3 BNC Jack, 50 Ohm, 4 GHz","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 5226990-3 BNC jack, female socket, 50 Ohm impedance, 4 GHz max frequency, 500 mating cycles, 500 V rating.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["RF / Coaxial Connectors","RF Cable Assemblies"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Series":"-","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Isolated","Includes":"-","Impedance":"50 Ohms","Body Finish":"Nickel","Cable Group":"-","Body Material":"Zinc","Housing Color":"Natural, Silver","Mating Cycles":"500","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle","Connector Type":"Jack, Female Socket","Fastening Type":"Bayonet Lock","Insertion Loss":"-","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"500 V","Connector Style":"BNC","Frequency - Max":"4 GHz","Number of Ports":"1","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Mounting Feature":"Bulkhead - Front Side Nut","Ingress Protection":"-","Shield Termination":"Solder","Base Product Number":"5226990","Contact Termination":"Solder","Dielectric Material":"Polymethylpentene (PMP)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 85°C","Center Contact Plating":"Gold","Center Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$3.7600","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/5226990-3/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does 5226990-3 require special tooling for installation?","answer":"No special crimp tool is needed — the shield and centre contact terminate by solder, so a standard soldering iron is all that's required for installation."},{"question":"Is 5226990-3 compatible with RG58 cable?","answer":"The 5226990-3 is a panel-mount jack with solder termination — it does not include a cable entry or clamp. For RG58 compatibility, you would need a mating BNC plug (male) that accepts RG58 cable, such as a TE 5226990-3-compatible plug with the appropriate cable group."},{"question":"Is 5226990-3 a standard or miniature BNC?","answer":"The 5226990-3 is a standard BNC connector, not a miniature or subminiature variant — it uses the full-size BNC bayonet interface."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5226990-3","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/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5226990-3 when reusing this data. 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