Coaxicon BNC Plug for RG-58 — What This Connector Is
The 2-329082-1: It belongs to the Coaxicon series, a TE line of RF connectors built around bayonet-lock coupling for quick, tool-free mating in instrumentation and test-equipment applications. This connector is specifically intended for RG-58, 58A, 58B, and 58C coaxial cables — a common choice for low-loss signal runs up to 2.5 GHz.
The 500 V voltage rating provides headroom for typical 50-ohm system voltages. The bayonet lock gives a positive mechanical mate without the torque control of a threaded interface — fine for panel-to-cable connections where quick disconnect matters. The kit includes five pieces: the connector body, a male pin contact, a ferrule for the braid crimp, and a gasket for environmental sealing at the cable entry. The shield is terminated by crimping the ferrule over the cable braid; the center contact is push-on, not crimped, which means the pin seats onto the center conductor with a friction fit. For RG-58, the braid diameter and dielectric OD match the ferrule and body bore — no adapter needed.
The dielectric is polypropylene (PP), a stable insulator at RF frequencies up to the 2.5 GHz ceiling.
Lifecycle Status — Obsolete, Sourced to Order
TE Connectivity lists the 2-329082-1 as Obsolete. This is a last-time-buy or surplus-channel part; there is no factory lead time to reference.