Bob M. wrote: > I've got an old piece of HP test equipment that has a very strange BNC > connector on the back. Initially it looks just like an ordinary BNC female > jack, and an ordinaryh BNC male connector will start to fit it, but... > > It has THREE little nibs sticking out the sides at 120 degree offsets, > instead of the usual two nibs 180 degrees apart. > > I've not come upon any other connector like it. A regular BNC male will fit > inside but the locking ring with two slots won't mate with the three nibs on > the outside of the jack. > > RF Connectors doesn't have anything like it, and I haven't seen one in the > Mouser catalog. I could post a photo if it would be helpful. > > Anyone have a clue? > > Bob M.
Bob, It sounds like a triax connector. The have an additional isolated shield between the center and outer conductors. Take a look here: <http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/triax.asp?N=0&sid=48867480942E17F&;> Ed Yoho W6YJ
