Between Series Adapters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
0670653600

0670653600

Woodhead - Molex

AE-67065-3600 670653600

0

1297#

1297#

Pomona Electronics

ADAPTER BNC(F) PHONO PLUG PACKAG

0

BU-30211A-4

BU-30211A-4

Mueller Electric Co.

ADAPT SPADE LUG TO BAN JACK YLW

283970

VA218

VA218

Vitelec / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

ADAPT RCA JACK TO F JACK

0

1452#

1452#

Pomona Electronics

BNC (F)/BINDING POSTS PACKAGED

0

RJS-12D04FF-LS8002

RJS-12D04FF-LS8002

LTW (Amphenol LTW)

ADAPT CIRC 4POS TO RJ45 JACK BLK

0

3561-0#

3561-0#

Pomona Electronics

TEST ADAPTER .040 PIN (BLACK)

0

383AX

383AX

Switchcraft / Conxall

ADAPT 3POS SOCKET TO 1/4" JACK

0

RJS-12D04FM-RS8002

RJS-12D04FM-RS8002

LTW (Amphenol LTW)

ADAPT CIRC 4POS TO RJ45 JACK BLK

0

5700-9

5700-9

Pomona Electronics

ADAPT 8/32 SCRW TO BAN JACK WHT

0

EM5699-6#

EM5699-6#

Pomona Electronics

TERMINAL STRIP B-JACK 6-32 BLU M

0

1269#

1269#

Pomona Electronics

DBL BANANA/BNC (F) PACK

0

500002266

500002266

Lumberg Automation

RSF 30 TB

0

200.0067

200.0067

Maestro Wireless Solutions (Lantronix)

ADAPT DB25F TO RJ45 JACK

0

RVB.C1.0ET.F

RVB.C1.0ET.F

REDEL / LEMO

PLUG ADPT LEMO TO SMA

0

MRJ5581M1

MRJ5581M1

Storage & Server IO (Amphenol ICC)

RUGGED RJ45 R/A JACK 8POS HDR

0

384AX

384AX

Switchcraft / Conxall

ADAPT MALE XLR TO 1/4" JACK

0

RJS-12D04FM-LS8002

RJS-12D04FM-LS8002

LTW (Amphenol LTW)

ADAPT CIRC 4POS TO RJ45 JACK BLK

0

MRJR558101

MRJR558101

Storage & Server IO (Amphenol ICC)

RGGD RJ45 R/A JACK 8POS CBL HDR

0

VA220

VA220

Vitelec / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

ADAPT BNC PLUG TO RCA PLUG

0

Between Series Adapters

1. Overview

Between Series Adapters (BSA) are interconnect solutions that bridge incompatible electrical or data interfaces across different device series or standards. These adapters enable seamless signal/power transmission while maintaining performance integrity. In modern electronics, BSAs are critical for system integration in industrial automation, telecommunications, and consumer electronics, where heterogeneous hardware ecosystems demand interoperability.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Protocol Conversion AdaptersTranslates signaling protocols (e.g., RS-232 to USB)Industrial PLC programming interfaces
Physical Interface AdaptersMechanical/electrical conversion between connector stylesDB9 to RJ45 Ethernet converters
Signal Conditioning AdaptersModifies signal voltage levels or impedance matchingRF coaxial to waveguide transitions
Hybrid Power/Data AdaptersSimultaneous power and high-speed data transmissionPoE++ to USB4 combination adapters

3. Structural Composition

Typical BSAs consist of: - Termination Substrate: Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts (0.1-0.8mm thickness) - Insulation Body: LCP/LPA engineering plastic (UL94 V-0 rating) - Shielding Layer: 0.1mm thick aluminum-mylar composite - Retention Mechanism: Threaded coupling or push-pull latching - Signal Path: Precision-machined PCB traces (impedance controlled to 5%)

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical RangeImportance
Contact Resistance5-20m Affects signal integrity and power efficiency
Insulation Resistance>1G Determines leakage current safety
Current Rating1-15ADictates power handling capability
VSWR (RF Adapters)1.2:1-1.8:1Measures signal reflection performance
Operating Temperature-55 C to +125 CEnsures environmental reliability

5. Application Fields

  • Industrial: CNC machine tool interface adapters
  • Telecom: 5G massive MIMO antenna array connectors
  • Consumer: Smartphone multi-port charging docks
  • Medical: MRI machine sensor interface hybrids

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerKey Product SeriesTechnical Highlights
TE ConnectivityCONSENT Hybrid Adapters20Gbps data rate + 12A power capacity
AmphenolMIL-DTL-38999 Series IIIHermetically sealed aerospace connectors
MolexSL Series Adapters0.5mm pitch for compact medical devices
SamtecUSB4 Protocol ConvertersBackward compatible with USB3.2/Thunderbolt

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Interface compatibility (pin count, pitch spacing) - Environmental requirements (IP rating, temperature range) - Signal bandwidth requirements (rise time <1ns requires <3GHz bandwidth) - Mechanical durability (>5000 mating cycles for industrial) - Compliance with standards (IEC 61076, MIL-STD-810)

Case Study: In automotive test systems, selecting a CAN-FD to Ethernet BSA with IP67 rating and EMI shielding reduced field failure rates by 72%.

8. Industry Trends

Future developments include: - Integration of active signal conditioning ICs in adapters - Nano-coating technologies for corrosion resistance - Software-defined pin assignment for reconfigurable interfaces - Adoption of AI-driven contact wear prediction algorithms - Growth in optical/electrical hybrid adapters for 800Gbps+ systems

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