PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
L-Com BAC501 RP-TNC Female Crimp Connector for RG58/U Cable
The L-Com BAC501 is a straight reverse-polarity TNC jack designed for crimp attachment to 50 Ohm RG58/U coaxial cable. It provides a cable termination for RF assemblies requiring an RP-TNC female interface.
Use this connector when building or repairing radio pigtails and coaxial interconnects for compatible wireless equipment. Its nickel-plated body provides corrosion resistance, while the gold-plated center contact supports a reliable electrical connection.
Key Features
- Reverse-polarity TNC female jack interface.
- Designed for 50 Ohm RG58/U coaxial cable.
- Straight cable connector configuration.
- Crimp attachment for cable assembly work.
- Nickel-plated body and gold-plated center contact.
Cable Termination and Installation
The manufacturer specifies a 0.213-inch crimp size for the ferrule and a 0.068-inch crimp size for the center pin. Use the appropriate cable preparation and crimp tooling to assemble the connector.
Reverse-Polarity Interface
This connector uses an RP-TNC interface. Confirm both the connector body and center-contact configuration before selecting a mating plug.
Important: Standard TNC and reverse-polarity TNC must not be treated as interchangeable. The BAC501 is a connector requiring installation on cable, not a finished cable assembly.
Ideal Applications
- Custom RG58/U RF cable assemblies.
- Radio pigtail construction and repair.
- WLAN and Wi-Fi installations requiring an RP-TNC jack.
Compatible Products
The BAC501 is designed for termination onto 50 Ohm RG58/U coaxial cable. Its mating interface requires a reverse-polarity TNC plug.
- L-Com ARTP-1708 RP-TNC Crimp Plug for RG58 and 195-Series Cable – provides the corresponding RP-TNC plug interface for mating with the BAC501 jack after proper cable assembly.
Important: The ARTP-1708 supports additional cable types, but that does not extend the BAC501's confirmed RG58/U cable compatibility. Do not substitute another cable based only on similar outside diameter.
Technical Specifications
General
- Brand: L-Com.
- Model / MPN: BAC501.
- Product Type: RF coaxial crimp connector.
Connector Interface
- Connector Series: TNC.
- Polarity: Reverse polarity.
- Connector Gender: Jack / female interface.
- Body Style: Straight.
- Impedance: 50 Ohm.
- Mounting: Cable mount; no panel-mount method specified.
Cable and Termination
- Compatible Cable: RG58/U, 50 Ohm.
- Attachment Method: Crimp.
- Ferrule Crimp Size: 0.213 inch.
- Center Pin Crimp Size: 0.068 inch.
Finish
- Body Plating: Nickel.
- Center Contact Plating: Gold.
