AMP 225395-8 BNC Male Plug Dual Crimp Connector 50 Ohm RG-179 RG-187 NOS

AMP 225395-8 BNC Male Plug - Dual Crimp, 50 Ohm, RG-179 / RG-187, Nickel Body, Gold Pin

Condition

Unused NOS. Stored in original packaging from the source distributor. Bag label confirms AMP INC 225395-8, code 0323, MEXICO. Sourced from an electronics distributor consolidating inventory. Nickel-plated body, gold center pin, and silver ferrule are clean and unmarked.

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Product Overview

AMP 225395-8 is a straight BNC male plug connector with a dual-crimp termination style. It is designed for miniature 50-ohm coaxial cable - specifically RG-179 and RG-187 - and mates with any standard female BNC jack using the bayonet coupling nut. Body plating is nickel; the center contact is gold-plated. Manufactured in Mexico by AMP (now TE Connectivity). Also cross-referenced as 110-0012-00.

Key Features

• Connector type: BNC plug, straight body orientation, male pin
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Termination: dual crimp - center pin crimp plus outer ferrule crimp
• Compatible cable: RG-179 and RG-187 miniature coaxial cable only
• Body plating: nickel
• Center contact plating: gold
• Maximum frequency: 4 GHz
• Not compatible with RG-58, RG-59, or RG-6 - those cable jackets are too large for this connector's entry tail
• Cross-reference: AMP alias 110-0012-00; RoHS-compliant version is 5225395-8

Applications

• Avionics technician terminating RG-179 or RG-187 cable runs in general aviation communications, navigation, or radar systems on Beechcraft, Cessna, or Hawker airframes
• RF lab engineer fabricating custom low-profile 50-ohm patch cables for connection to oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, or signal generators up to 4 GHz
• Repair station replacing a damaged BNC plug on a certified avionics cable assembly where original AMP connector specifications are required for compliance
• Ham radio QRP builder wiring a lightweight portable transceiver using miniature RG-179 coax to keep the feedline compact and low-loss
• Maker or hobbyist building a precision coax jumper for SDR setups, test benches, or antenna switching projects that use thin miniature coaxial cable

Frequently Asked Questions

What crimping tools are required to install the 225395-8?

AMP/TE Connectivity recommends the PRO-CRIMPER II hand tool (354940-1) with die set 58435-1 or 58436-1, or a compatible CERTI-CRIMP hand tool. Standard hex crimpers are not recommended - the miniature ferrule requires the correct die geometry to avoid deformation.

Will this connector work with RG-58 cable?

No. The 225395-8 is sized exclusively for RG-179 and RG-187 miniature coaxial cables. For RG-58, RG-58A, RG-58B, or RG-58C, the correct variant is 225395-5. For RG-142 family cables, use 225395-2.

Is this connector RoHS compliant?

The 225395-8 part number is the non-RoHS version. The RoHS-compliant equivalent carries the prefix 5225395-8. For modern production environments with RoHS requirements, verify the correct part number before ordering.

What does the bag label code 0323 indicate?

Code 0323 is the date code molded on the bag label, indicating a 2023 week-3 manufacture date. The connector is unused NOS from that production run.

Old-stock AMP hardware from a 2023 production run - never installed, never compromised. Whether you are closing out an avionics repair log or wiring up a QRP rig for the field, this connector is ready to go the moment the crimp tool closes.