Between Series Adapters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MRJ558501

MRJ558501

Storage & Server IO (Amphenol ICC)

RUGGED RJ45 R/A JACK 8POS HDR

0

MWN811A415

MWN811A415

RIA Connect / METZ CONNECT

ADAPT CIRC 8POS TO RJ45 JACK

0

2902728

2902728

Phoenix Contact

CONN D-SUB PLUG/RCPT 9POS STR

0

VA240

VA240

Vitelec / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

ADAPT BNC JACK TO RCA JACK

0

MRJ5D8001

MRJ5D8001

Storage & Server IO (Amphenol ICC)

RUGGED RJ45 R/A JCK 8POS W/CBL H

0

MRJ5580M1

MRJ5580M1

Storage & Server IO (Amphenol ICC)

RUGGED RJ45 R/A JACK 8POS HDR

0

J24T-50

J24T-50

Vitelec / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

CONNECTOR COAX PATCH

0

5529599

5529599

Phoenix Contact

SUBCON HD 15(NO HOUSING)

19

MRJ598501

MRJ598501

Storage & Server IO (Amphenol ICC)

RJ45 JACK R/A 8POS W/TERM BLCK

0

MRJR5580M1

MRJR5580M1

Storage & Server IO (Amphenol ICC)

RGGD RJ45 R/A JACK 8POS CBL HDR

0

2902729

2902729

Phoenix Contact

CONN D-SUB PLUG 9POS STR

0

3563-2#

3563-2#

Pomona Electronics

TEST ADAPTER .063 PIN (RED)

0

2902319

2902319

Phoenix Contact

CONN D-SUB PLUG/RCPT 9POS STR

0

1894#

1894#

Pomona Electronics

BNC (F)/BANANA PLUG

0

3561-2#

3561-2#

Pomona Electronics

TEST ADAPTER .040 PIN (RED)

0

RJS-12D04FF-RS8002

RJS-12D04FF-RS8002

LTW (Amphenol LTW)

ADAPT CIRC 4POS TO RJ45 JACK BLK

0

EM5701-6#

EM5701-6#

Pomona Electronics

TERMINAL STRIP B-JACK BLU MTO

0

5701-4

5701-4

Pomona Electronics

ADAPT 10/32 SCRW TO BAN JACK YLW

0

3564-0#

3564-0#

Pomona Electronics

TEST ADAPTER .093 SOCKET (BLACK)

0

900001136

900001136

Lumberg Automation

0981 ENC 100

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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