S/M T50M5A N-Male 50 Ohm RF Coaxial Termination Load Measures 54 Ohm

S/M T50M5A N-Male 50 Ohm RF Coaxial Termination Load Measures 54 Ohm

The S/M T50M5A is an N-Male RF coaxial termination load rated at a nominal 50 Ohm impedance. This particular unit measures 54 Ohm and is being sold with that measurement disclosed. Terminations of this type are used to terminate coaxial transmission lines, preventing signal reflections when a port or line is not connected to an active load or instrument. The plug-type N-Male form factor connects directly to N-Female receptacles on RF test equipment, analyzers, and coaxial systems.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: T50M5A
• Manufacturer: S/M
• Connector: N-Male (plug)
• Nominal Impedance: 50 Ohm
• Measured Impedance (this unit): 54 Ohm
• Body construction: nickel-plated / stainless steel, machined cylindrical load body
• Form factor: inline plug-type termination
• Serial Number: 7907G (stamped on body)
• Quantity: 1 termination

Applications

N-type coaxial terminations are standard components in RF and microwave test setups, used to terminate unused ports on network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power splitters, and coaxial distribution systems. They absorb signal energy at the end of a transmission line, preventing standing waves and reflections that would corrupt measurements or degrade system performance. The N connector is a robust, threaded RF interface used across a wide frequency range — commonly specified for systems operating from DC through several gigahertz — making N-type terminations a staple in lab bench setups, production test fixtures, antenna systems, and military/aerospace RF work. This style of machined, plug-type termination has been in use since the mid-20th century and remains a current standard component in RF laboratories and field test kits today.