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An umbrella term, coaxial cable adapters are a type of small metal adapter. They generally serve to connect distinct pieces of coaxial cables together, or as an endpoint to attach a cable from a source to a receiver. In the electronics industry, coaxial cable adapters are sometimes considered a larger category, consisting of numerous parts including bushings, splitters, couplers, attenuators, male/female adapters, and terminating plugs.
Most commonly, the term coaxial cable adapters is interchangeable with RF connectors, and they are used in television and audio-visual capacities. They are employed as a hardpoint between coaxial cable originating from outside, and the cable that is connected directly to a TV, VCR, or other receiving unit. Operating in the megahertz range of the radio spectrum, coaxial cable adapters have a twofold purpose: transferring the signal carried by the coaxial cable to the receiving unit while mechanically maintaining a physical connection between the two. Physically, RF connectors consist of a fastening component, which can range from a threaded mechanism to a tab or quick-lock style mechanism, and springs which allow the coaxial source to contact the receiver's coaxial jack with a minimum of interference. They are typically coated with high-conductivity metals like silver or gold to optimize performance.