Remember:
A standard polarity jack (female) has a socket, whereas a reverse polarity jack (female) has a pin.
A standard polarity plug (male) has a pin, whereas a reverse polarity plug (male) has a socket.
Connector Types and GendersThe following table identifies for you the various types of connectors we commonly use and their genders:
Connector TypeMale (Plug)Female (Jack)Type N(pin with threads inside)
(socket with threads outside)UHF (PL259)(pin with threads inside)(socket with threads outside)TNC(pin with threads inside)(socket with threads outside)Reverse Polarity TNC (RPTNC)(socket with threads inside)(pin with threads outside)BNC(pin with threads inside)(socket with threads outside)SMA(pin with threads inside)(socket with threads outside)Reverse Polarity SMA (RPSMA)
(socket with threads inside)
(pin with threads outside)
I hope the descriptions and images have helped you understand the differences between the connector types and the interplay of polarity and gender.Stay connected (with your devices and us), and post your comments below.