UG-88/U(41) BNC Coaxial Connector Plug - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The UG-88/U(41) is an active BNC connector plug manufactured by Hirose Electric Co Ltd, designed for RF coaxial applications requiring 50-ohm impedance. This male pin connector features solder termination and bayonet lock fastening, suitable for free-hanging in-line mounting with RG-55 and RG-58 cable groups. The part is RoHS compliant and maintains active product status. Substitute parts are identified when identical electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained across alternative manufacturing variants within the same base product family.

Substiute Parts

UG-88/U(41)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 1122UG-88/U(41) Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

UG-88/U(46)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 675UG-88/U(46) Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The UG-88/U(41) and UG-88/U(46) are functionally equivalent substitutes based on identical electrical and mechanical parameters. Both parts share the same base product number (UG-88/U) and maintain all critical specifications: BNC connector style, male pin configuration, 50-ohm impedance, solder contact termination, clamp shield termination, bayonet lock fastening, 1 GHz maximum frequency, RG-55/58 cable compatibility, -40°C to 85°C operating temperature range, and 1000 mating cycles. The numeric suffix variants (41 and 46) represent manufacturing or packaging distinctions that do not affect electrical or mechanical performance within the specified parameter set.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both UG-88/U(41) and UG-88/U(46) are suitable for direct substitution in applications requiring BNC male plug connectors with 50-ohm impedance and solder termination. Selection between these parts may be based on inventory availability: UG-88/U(41) has 1016 pieces in stock, while UG-88/U(46) has 651 pieces available. Both parts maintain active product status and full RoHS compliance, ensuring regulatory conformance for current and future applications. No performance differentiation exists between the two variants within the specified parameter set.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are UG-88/U(41) and UG-88/U(46) electrically interchangeable? A: Yes. Both parts maintain identical electrical specifications including 50-ohm impedance, 1 GHz maximum frequency, and solder contact termination. They are direct electrical equivalents.

Q: Can these connectors be used with both RG-55 and RG-58 cables? A: Yes. Both UG-88/U(41) and UG-88/U(46) are specified for RG-55 and RG-58 cable groups, supporting flexible cable selection within these standards.

Q: What is the difference between the (41) and (46) suffix designations? A: The numeric suffixes represent manufacturing or packaging variants within the UG-88/U base product family. No electrical or mechanical performance differences exist between these variants based on the provided specifications.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant? A: Yes. Both UG-88/U(41) and UG-88/U(46) are RoHS compliant and carry EAR99 export classification.

Q: What is the maximum operating temperature range? A: Both connectors operate across -40°C to 85°C, suitable for industrial and commercial RF applications.

Q: How many mating cycles are these connectors rated for? A: Both parts are rated for 1000 mating cycles, defining the expected mechanical durability of the bayonet lock fastening mechanism.