Abstract: Disclosed herein is a connector assembly for attachment to a corrugated coaxial cable. The assembly includes: a rearward outer body, to be received over a portion of the corrugated coaxial cable, comprising a recessed area; and a locking ferrule, to be inserted into the rearward outer body, comprising a plurality of ridges. At least one of the plurality of ridges is configured for engagement with the corrugated outer conductor. The connector assembly further comprises a foot portion positionable within the recessed area such that upon coupling of the rearward outer body with the locking ferrule, the corrugated outer conductor is locked in position.

Abstract: A connector assembly for attachment to a coaxial cable with an outer corrugated conductor having a peak and a plurality of valleys. The assembly includes an outer body (such as a back nut) for receiving the coaxial cable and a discrete ferrule separate from the outer body. The ferrule has a base and one or more elongated arms extending outward from the base. Each of said one or more elongated arms has an inward facing side with a ridge configured to engage a first valley to lock the coaxial cable to the outer body. The ferrule base forms a c-shaped ring with a gap. The c-shaped ring closes on the outer conductor to pinch the outer conductor between the gap. The ferrule also has a widened foot that engages a second valley to further lock the coaxial cable to the outer body.

Abstract: An F-male port includes a nut with internal threads that are configured to provide a mechanical fit and lock of the F-male port with an F-female port. The F-male port further includes a mating interface having an insert with an angled surface, wherein the mating interface is adaptable to differentials in surfaces of mated F-female ports. The F-male port also includes a nut retainer configured to hold the nut in place, wherein when the nut is torqued down, force is applied to the nut retainer and the nut retainer pulls the front of the insert with it to create a mechanical contact between the F-female port and the insert.

Abstract: An F-male port includes a nut with internal threads that are configured to provide a mechanical fit and lock of the F-male port with an F-female port. The F-male port further includes a mating interface having an insert with an angled surface, wherein the mating interface is adaptable to differentials in surfaces of mated F-female ports. The F-male port also includes a nut retainer configured to hold the nut in place, wherein when the nut is torqued down, force is applied to the nut retainer and the nut retainer pulls the front of the insert with it to create a mechanical contact between the F-female port and the insert.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a connector assembly for attachment to a corrugated coaxial cable. The assembly includes: a rearward outer body, to be received over a portion of the corrugated coaxial cable, comprising a recessed area; and a locking ferrule, to be inserted into the rearward outer body, comprising a plurality of ridges. At least one of the plurality of ridges is configured for engagement with the corrugated outer conductor. The connector assembly further comprises a foot portion positionable within the recessed area such that upon coupling of the rearward outer body with the locking ferrule, the corrugated outer conductor is locked in position.

Abstract: An F-type female port includes a port outer body, having a first port end and a second port end; an interior cavity disposed between the first port end and the second port end; and at least one interior snap element positioned within the interior cavity. The at least one interior snap element includes at least one snap-in feature having spring-like characteristics that allow the at least one interior snap element to flexibly and retractably engage with a male connector element upon mating of the male connector element with the F-type female port.

Abstract: An F-male port includes a nut with internal threads that are configured to provide a mechanical fit and lock of the F-male port with an F-female port. The F-male port further includes a mating interface having an insert with an angled surface, wherein the mating interface is adaptable to differentials in surfaces of mated F-female ports. The F-male port also includes a nut retainer configured to hold the nut in place, wherein when the nut is torqued down, force is applied to the nut retainer and the nut retainer pulls the front of the insert with it to create a mechanical contact between the F-female port and the insert.

Abstract: Connectors and connector assemblies for attaching connectors to one or more cables and/or conduits are disclosed. The disclosed connectors and methods may secure an outer surface of the cable (e.g., an outer jacket of a cable) or conduit. A connector, for example, may include a female port with a port body, having a first port end configured to mate with a male element, a second port end opposing the first port, and a neck disposed between the first port end and the second port end, wherein the second port end engages with a cable gripper element such that a gap for positing the outer conductor layer is formed between opposing surfaces of the second port end and a surface of the cable gripper element.