Technical Resources
RF connector guides, technical insights, and application stories from Yichangda Manufacturing.
SMA vs BNC vs TNC: How to Choose the Right RF Connector
Compare frequency range, coupling, and applications of the three most common RF connector families.
Oct 9, 2026 · Selection Guide
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Gold vs Nickel Plating: When Do You Actually Need Gold?
Gold on the center pin, nickel on the body — where each plating belongs and why over-plating wastes money.
Oct 19, 2026 · Plating Guide
50 Ohm vs 75 Ohm RF Connectors: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
Why two impedances exist, which systems use each, and what actually happens when you mix them.
Oct 21, 2026 · Selection Guide
SMA vs SMB vs SMC: How to Choose the Right RF Connector for Your Application
Threaded vs snap-on, 18 vs 4 vs 10 GHz — the practical differences between the three look-alike subminiature families, and how to pick the right one.
Oct 23, 2026 · Selection Guide
How to Select RF Connectors for Outdoor Applications: 5 Key Factors
Outdoor RF connectors fail on water, UV, salt, vibration, and moisture — not on frequency. Five factors to specify before you order.
Oct 27, 2026 · Selection Guide
N-Type vs 7/16 DIN: Which Connector for Your Base Station Antenna?
N-type and 7/16 DIN are both threaded 50-ohm outdoor connectors — but they do not mate with each other. Choose by frequency, power and PIM, size, and installation space.
Nov 2, 2026 · Selection Guide
Cable Assembly Buying Guide: How to Specify Custom RF Cable Assemblies
Seven items to state in your RFQ before you ask for a price: both connectors, cable type, length with tolerance, impedance with frequency, loss and shielding, bend and environment, and testing with limits.
Nov 4, 2026 · Buying Guide