{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"BNC-P-188A/U(40)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"BNC-P-188A-U~140~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/BNC-P-188A-U~140~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/BNC-P-188A%2FU(40)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose BNC series BNC-P-188A/U(40) plug, male pin, 50 Ohm, 3 GHz, for RG-188A cable, silver-plated brass, bayonet lock, solder termination, free hanging, Last Buy.","salesMarkdown":"## Last Buy – Plan Your BOM Now This Hirose BNC-P-188A/U(40) is on Last Buy status, meaning the manufacturer has scheduled end-of-life and the remaining production window is closing. Any BOM line that depends on this part needs a last-time buy or a qualified replacement identified before supply dries up. ## Cable Compatibility – RG-188A Only This plug is built specifically for RG-188A cable – the clamp-style shield termination and solder centre contact match the dielectric diameter and braid lay of that cable group. It will not work with other common coax sizes without an adapter or a different plug variant. If your harness calls for RG-188A, this is the direct-fit termination; if you are on a different cable, look for the BNC-P variant listed for that cable group. Rated for 1000 mating cycles, which is a solid number for a field-service BNC. The silver plating on both centre contact and body resists corrosion through repeated connects and disconnects in a benchtop or panel environment. The PTFE dielectric holds its impedance through temperature swings from -30°C to 60°C, so the connector stays within spec in an unheated equipment room or outdoor cabinet.","metaTitle":"Hirose BNC-P-188A/U(40) BNC Plug, 50 Ohm, Last Buy","metaDescription":"Hirose BNC-P-188A/U(40) BNC plug, male pin, 50 Ohm, 3 GHz max, for RG-188A cable. Last Buy status – sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Last Buy","categoryPath":["RF / Coaxial Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Series":"-","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Includes":"-","Impedance":"50 Ohms","Body Finish":"Silver","Cable Group":"RG-188A","Body Material":"Brass","Housing Color":"Silver","Mating Cycles":"1000","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug, Male Pin","Fastening Type":"Bayonet Lock","Insertion Loss":"-","Product Status":"Last Time Buy","Connector Style":"BNC","Frequency - Max":"3 GHz","Number of Ports":"1","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Mounting Feature":"-","Ingress Protection":"-","Shield Termination":"Clamp","Base Product Number":"BNC-P-18","Contact Termination":"Solder","Dielectric Material":"Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)","Operating Temperature":"-30°C ~ 60°C","Center Contact Plating":"Silver","Center Contact Material":"Brass"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$30.4600","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/7eca5fdc3100f922e8521b47944e9d5b.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/BNC-P-188A%2FU(40)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is BNC-P-188A/U(40) obsolete or last time buy?","answer":"Yes, this part is on Last Buy status. The manufacturer has flagged it for end-of-life, so the remaining production is limited."},{"question":"What cable group is BNC-P-188A/U(40) compatible with?","answer":"It is designed for RG-188A cable. The clamp and solder termination match that cable's dimensions. It will not fit RG-58 or other standard coax sizes without an adapter."},{"question":"Does BNC-P-188A/U(40) work with RG-58 cable?","answer":"No, this plug is built for RG-188A only. The cable entry and clamp are sized for that specific cable group. For RG-58, you would need a different BNC plug variant."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/BNC-P-188A-U~140~2","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/hirose-electric-co-ltd/BNC-P-188A-U~140~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","indexable":true}}