Audio & Visual Connectors
A Solid And Quick Connection
IDEAL® AV Connectors
Ideal® Audio/Visual connectors are made to be of the highest quality. Ideal® offers connectors for any Audio/Visual application including coaxial, BNC, RCA, and F-Type. They also produce these connectors in different sizes to accept all different types of cables such as RG 59, RG 6, Regular, Tri, and Quad. No matter the application, you will find the Ideal connector.
About RCA Connectors
RCA (Radio Corporation of America) connectors are a type of analog audio and video connector that have been in use for several decades. They were originally developed by RCA for use in phonograph turntables in the 1940s and are still widely used today for connecting audio and video devices.
RCA connectors consist of a plug with a cylindrical metal shaft and a metal ring surrounding it. The center shaft carries the audio or video signal, while the outer ring serves as a ground connection. The plug is inserted into a female RCA jack, which is commonly found on devices such as DVD players, TVs, and audio receivers. RCA connectors are available in different colors to help distinguish between different channels or signals. For example, red is often used for the right audio channel, while white or black is used for the left audio channel. Yellow is commonly used for composite video signals.
About F-Type Connectors
F-type connectors are a type of coaxial connector that are commonly used for connecting coaxial cables to devices that transmit or receive signals, such as televisions, satellite receivers, and cable modems. They are named after their threaded screw-on connection mechanism, which resembles the letter "F".
F-type connectors consist of a threaded metal collar and a central metal pin that is surrounded by a circular metal sleeve. The coaxial cable is inserted into the connector and the collar is screwed onto the device's F-type jack, which compresses the sleeve onto the cable's outer conductor, creating a secure connection.
F-type connectors are commonly used in cable TV and satellite TV installations, as well as in other applications that require a coaxial connection. They are compatible with a variety of coaxial cables, including RG6 and RG59.
One advantage of F-type connectors is that they provide a tight, secure connection that helps prevent signal loss and interference. They are also relatively easy to install, as the threaded collar can be tightened by hand or with a tool.
About BNC Connectors
BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) connectors are a type of coaxial connector that is commonly used to transmit video signals. BNC connectors have a bayonet-style locking mechanism that allows them to be quickly and easily connected and disconnected. They are commonly used in CCTV (closed-circuit television) systems, as well as in professional video and audio equipment.
BNC connectors are available in different variations to suit various applications, including 50 ohm and 75 ohm impedance versions. The 50 ohm version is typically used for data communications, while the 75 ohm version is commonly used for video applications.