Panduit NKFWH 3.0GHz F-Type Coax Keystone Module, White

Panduit NKFWH NetKey® F-Type Coax Module, White

The Panduit NKFWH delivers a standards-compliant F-Type coax termination in keystone form factor, built for structured AV distribution systems, CATV headends, and satellite integration racks. This module accepts industry-standard F-Type coax connectors on both sides (bulkhead coupler configuration), rated to 3.0 GHz bandwidth—sufficient for CATV, satellite, broadband over coax, and legacy analog video transport. White housing integrates cleanly into residential wall plates, commercial patch panels, and rack-mount keystone frames. Part of Panduit's NetKey® modular connectivity platform, the NKFWH provides tool-free installation and universal compatibility with any keystone-ready mounting hardware.

Key Features

• 3.0 GHz Bandwidth: Supports CATV, satellite, broadband, and analog security video without signal degradation across the full frequency range
• F-Type Bulkhead Coupler: Female F-Type connectors on both sides for direct coax-to-coax coupling—no adapters required
• Keystone Form Factor: Fits standard keystone openings in patch panels, surface-mount boxes, wall plates, and rack frames (0.64" W × 0.86" H)
• NetKey® System Integration: Drop-in compatibility with Panduit's NetKey® modular wiring platform and all industry-standard keystone infrastructure
• White Housing: Clean finish for residential and commercial visible installations, matching standard wall plate colors
• RoHS Compliant: Meets EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive for environmentally responsible deployment

The F-Type connector is the de facto standard for coaxial cable termination in CATV, satellite, and broadband distribution—threaded coupling provides mechanical security and 75-ohm impedance matching for minimal return loss. The NKFWH's bulkhead coupler design presents female F-Type ports on both front and rear faces, allowing installers to land field-terminated coax cables with standard compression or crimp F-connectors. The 3.0 GHz bandwidth rating covers the entire spectrum used by cable television providers (5–1002 MHz North American CATV plant, 5–862 MHz European), satellite IF distribution (950–2150 MHz), DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems (up to 1218 MHz downstream, 684 MHz upstream), and MOCA 2.5 home networking (400–1675 MHz). This makes the module suitable for both legacy analog video transport and modern high-speed data-over-coax applications. Physical dimensions—16.3 mm width, 21.8 mm height—conform to the ANSI/TIA-568.2-D keystone specification, ensuring mechanical compatibility with patch panels from all major structured cabling vendors. The module snaps into place with no tools required, and the rear retention clip locks the module securely even under repeated cable insertion/removal cycles.

Deploy the NKFWH in AV distribution racks for headend-to-zone CATV runs, satellite multiswitch outputs, or antenna distribution amplifiers—keystone panels provide higher port density than traditional bulkhead-mount F-81 couplers and simplify cable management behind the rack. Security integrators installing legacy analog cameras over RG59 or RG6 can use the module as a demarc point between field-run coax and patch cables (though this application has largely migrated to IP). Enterprise datacenters sometimes require coax termination for building-entry CATV service or rooftop antenna feeds to RF monitoring equipment; the NKFWH integrates these non-data circuits into the same structured cabling infrastructure as copper and fiber data links. Residential structured wiring systems benefit from keystone-based coax distribution—terminate all incoming cable-TV or satellite feeds at a central panel, then patch to individual room wall plates as needed. The white housing matches standard residential wall plate colors (Leviton, Hubbell, Legrand) for a finished appearance in living spaces, offices, and conference rooms. The module ships individually (package quantity: 1) for per-port ordering, with carton quantity of 10 for volume deployments.

RoHS compliance ensures the module contains no lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, or restricted flame retardants—critical for installations in EU member states and increasingly required by North American commercial and government procurement standards. Panduit's NetKey® platform provides a unified keystone ecosystem across copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A), fiber (LC, SC), coax (F-Type, BNC), and A/V (HDMI, DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio)—allowing integrators to standardize on a single mounting format and simplify inventory. The NKFWH cross-references to competitor part UNC-F-F for direct replacement in existing installations. Backed by Panduit's manufacturer warranty and available for immediate shipment in single or case quantities.