{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"BNC-P-196/U(40)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"BNC-P-196-U~140~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/BNC-P-196-U~140~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/BNC-P-196%2FU(40)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose BNC series BNC-P-196/U(40) BNC plug, male pin, 50 Ohms, 1 GHz, RG-196 cable, bayonet lock, solder contact, crimp shield, gold center contact, bulk.","salesMarkdown":"The bayonet lock gives a quick quarter-turn mate that holds against casual vibration, though it is not a threaded connector for high-shock environments. The body is brass with a silver finish — the silver provides good RF conductivity on the shield path, though it will tarnish over time in outdoor or humid storage. The dielectric is PTFE, which holds its electrical properties across the operating range of -30°C to 60°C. ## Termination — Solder Center, Crimp Braid This plug uses a solder contact for the center conductor and a crimp termination for the shield. The solder joint is the standard approach for the signal pin on RG-196 — it gives a reliable connection when done with the right iron temperature and flux. The shield crimp is what locks the braid mechanically and electrically; a proper crimp die matched to the RG-196 cable OD is essential. Free-hanging in-line mounting means this plug is intended for cable assembly, not panel mount. ## Lifecycle and Sourcing — Last Buy Status The BNC-P-196/U(40) is on Last Buy status. That means the manufacturer has stopped regular production, and the remaining stock in the channel is the final availability. There is no official successor order code listed for this part. For a BOM line that requires this exact Hirose part number, the only path is to source from the remaining distributor inventory or the surplus market.","metaTitle":"Hirose BNC-P-196/U(40) BNC Plug, RG-196, 50 Ohm, Last Buy","metaDescription":"Hirose BNC-P-196/U(40) BNC plug, male pin for RG-196 cable, 50 Ohm impedance, 1 GHz max, gold center contact. Last buy lifecycle — 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-196","Body Material":"Brass","Housing Color":"Silver","Mating Cycles":"500","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":"1 GHz","Number of Ports":"1","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Mounting Feature":"-","Ingress Protection":"-","Shield Termination":"Crimp","Base Product Number":"BNC-P-19","Contact Termination":"Solder","Dielectric Material":"Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)","Operating Temperature":"-30°C ~ 60°C","Center Contact Plating":"Gold","Center Contact Material":"Brass"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$30.8300","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/7eca5fdc3100f922e8521b47944e9d5b.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy BNC-P-196/U(40)?","answer":"BNC-P-196/U(40) is on Last Buy status and is available through independent distribution. We source it to order against an RFQ — availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What cable group is BNC-P-196/U(40) designed for?","answer":"It is designed for RG-196 coaxial cable. The center contact, dielectric, and shield termination are all sized for that specific cable group."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/BNC-P-196-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-196-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}}