So... how many of you still know what these objects are? Have you ever used them? 😂

@fribbledom Why do you say "still"? We use them regularly.

@fribbledom Or are they not BNC adapters and terminators as they appear to be?

@fribbledom I really would like to know why the "still". Is there some new connector that's superceding them?

@Rosemary

Because I've personally haven't seen anyone use them in the last 15 years or so. Glad you still hear there are still people who do.

@fribbledom I feel like we're talking past each other here, because RJ-45 connectors are in no way suited for what BNC connectors are for. Was BNC the connector of choice back when ethernet used coax?

@Rosemary

Yep. I get it you still use them for other coax equipment?

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@fribbledom They're the de facto, and possibly also de jure, standard connector for oscilloscope probes, function generator outputs, and coaxial connectors on any sort of electronics test equipment, except when the higher bandwidth of the more expensive N connector is needed.

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