RF Accessories

RF Accessories

RF accessories cover the supporting hardware that sits around amplifiers, antennas, transceivers, and test gear rather than the headline components themselves. On this page you will usually find coaxial connectors, adapters, terminations, attenuators, couplers, cable assemblies, bias tees, surge protectors, and small mechanical parts such as bulkhead fittings or panel mounts. These items look minor on a schematic, but they decide whether a link holds impedance, stays sealed, and survives handling in the field. Most buyers come here with a shortlist keyed to frequency range, interface type, VSWR, power rating, and insertion loss, then check plating, body material, ingress protection, and whether the connector is standard SMA, N-type, BNC, TNC, or something less common like SMP or 2.92 mm. In procurement, the trade-off is familiar: a name-brand connector may cost several times more than a generic equivalent, yet the cheaper option can introduce mismatch, intermittent contact, or early wear after repeated mating cycles. Counterfeit and re-marked parts are also a real concern in this category, especially for high-frequency adapters and precision terminations where small mechanical drift ruins performance. Lead time matters too, because cable assemblies and weatherproofed parts are often built to order, while common adapters are normally easier to pull from open-market stock. Buyers usually compare approved-vendor parts against equivalent alternatives, then decide based on test margins, certification needs, and how quickly they can get full reels, cut pieces, or a mixed carton for maintenance. For production work, packaging and lot traceability often matter as much as unit price, particularly when parts are going into outdoor radios, aerospace boxes, medical gear, or cellular infrastructure. If you already have part numbers or a target specification, you can check current stock and request a quote at icxing.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know whether an RF connector or adapter is genuine?

Ask for traceable lot information, clear photos of markings and plating, and supplier history if the part is not coming from an authorized channel. For higher-frequency parts, also compare dimensions and finish closely, because poor copies often show up first in thread fit, center contact alignment, or inconsistent labeling.

What specs matter most when sourcing RF accessories?

Start with frequency range, impedance, interface type, VSWR or return loss, insertion loss, and power handling. After that, check material, plating, mating cycles, temperature range, and ingress protection if the part will be used outdoors or in a harsh cabinet.

Why do prices vary so much for similar RF parts?

A lot of the cost is in precision machining, plating quality, test control, and brand traceability rather than the raw metal itself. Lead time can move the price too, because a common SMA adapter from open stock is usually much easier to source than a ruggedized 2.92 mm part or a custom cable assembly.

Image Part Manufacturer Description Stock Action
455-00046 Laird Connectivity
SWITCH SENSOR CA...
1,370
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455-00058B Laird Connectivity
MAGNET KIT ACCES...
4,590
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455-00046B Laird Connectivity
SWITCH SENSOR CA...
3,380
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CWAA-00005-02 Laird Connectivity
NYLON MOUNT PILL...
2,290
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CWAA-00006-02 Laird Connectivity
NYLON MNT POST 4.1...
4,230
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CWAA-00007-02 Laird Connectivity
NYLON MNT POST 5.1...
6,270
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0650-00005 Laird Connectivity
POWER SUPPLY 7.5VD...
4,260
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0700-00012 Laird Connectivity
CONN SAMTEC 20P MA...
1,660
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ACC-RMB024-POLEMNT Laird Connectivity
POLE MOUNT KIT FO...
3,010
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CWAA-00005 Laird Connectivity
WHITE NYLON FIXI...
4,840
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CWAA-00006 Laird Connectivity
WHITE NYLON FIXI...
7,950
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CWAA-00007 Laird Connectivity
WHITE NYLON FIXI...
3,230
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ANT-000004-NA Laird Connectivity
5DBI ANTENNA FG902...
6,830
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ANT-000001-EU Laird Connectivity
2.15 DBI ANTENNA
4,660
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ANC-000032-000 Laird Connectivity
LIGHTNING ARREST...
5,960
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ANC-000030-000 Laird Connectivity
FM2 MOUNTING BRAC...
4,030
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ANC-000031-000 Laird Connectivity
FM2-SP MOUNTING B...
3,900
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ANT-000005-NA Laird Connectivity
8 DBI ANTENNA FG90...
2,350
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ANT-000002-EU Laird Connectivity
5.15 DBI ANTENNA FG...
7,620
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ANT-000003-NA Laird Connectivity
2.15DBI ANTENNA FG...
2,510
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