The 3C-2V Coaxial Cable with F Male to F Male Connectors is the traditional, reliable workhorse for connecting your standard video and radio frequency (RF) devices. Designed to meet general specifications, this cable is the perfect go-to solution for installers, homeowners, and technicians needing a simple, secure link for television, VCRs, FM radio, and certain digital signals.
While modern, high-bandwidth applications often require thicker RG-6 cable, the 3C-2V excels in short-to-medium runs and situations where a more flexible, thinner cable is required. Terminated with the ubiquitous F Male connectors on both ends, this cable provides the plug-and-play compatibility needed to instantly extend or establish your communication and entertainment connections.
Key Features and Practical Design
The 3C-2V coaxial standard provides a balance of performance and flexibility, making it a highly versatile component.
Functional RF Characteristics
Optimal Impedance: The cable is constructed to maintain the crucial 75 Ohm impedance standard required for nearly all consumer video and radio frequency applications (TV, satellite, cable modems), ensuring maximum power transfer and minimal signal reflection.
Good Shielding: Features robust shielding—typically a braided layer—designed to protect the signal from common Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), resulting in a cleaner picture and stable audio.
Broad Compatibility: Effectively transmits both analog and standard digital signals over short-to-medium distances, making it suitable for older equipment like VCRs and basic TV tuners, as well as modern digital signal transmissions.
F Male Termination: Equipped with high-quality F Male connectors on both ends. This standardized, screw-on interface ensures a secure, vibration-resistant, and high-integrity connection with almost all consumer-grade video inputs and outputs.
Physical Versatility and Durability
Enhanced Flexibility: The 3C-2V cable boasts a smaller outer diameter compared to RG-6, making it significantly more flexible and easier to route around furniture, corners, and through walls, simplifying installation in tight spaces.
Durable Jacket: Protected by a tough outer jacket that resists abrasion and everyday wear, ensuring the longevity of the cable in indoor environments.
Lightweight Construction: The lighter construction makes it ideal for use with portable electronics or for temporary installations where ease of deployment is a priority.
Versatile Application Scenarios
The 3C-2V F Male cable assembly is an indispensable tool across several common home and office setups.
1. Home Entertainment & Analog Systems
TV and Source Connection: The primary use is linking devices like TVs, DVD recorders, VCRs, or older cable boxes to the wall outlet or to each other via their RF/Coaxial ports.
FM Radio Antennas: Often used to connect an external or attic-mounted FM antenna to a receiver's coaxial input, providing a strong signal for clear radio reception.
Signal Extension: Essential for simply extending the reach of an existing coaxial line by coupling two cable runs together, or for cleanly routing a signal from one room to another.
2. General RF and Interconnection
Test Benches and Labs: Due to its flexibility and standard connectors, 3C-2V is frequently used in general electronics labs for basic RF signal routing, connection checks, and prototyping where high-specification RG-6 or RG-59 is unnecessary.
Short-Run CCTV: Suitable for connecting basic, short-run analog CCTV cameras or components that utilize an F-Type connection, particularly when flexibility is more important than extreme distance transmission.
Modulation and Demodulation: Linking older RF modulators (used to transmit composite video over an RF channel) to display devices.
The 3C-2V Coaxial Cable with F Male to F Male Connector offers a perfect balance of reliability, compatibility, and flexibility, making it the smart, cost-effective choice for everyday video and RF connectivity needs.
