Description
The Andrew CommScope 78EZDF is a 7-16 DIN Female EZfit RF connector designed for 7/8 inch FXL-780, AVA5-50, and AVA5-50FX coaxial cable. This rugged 50 Ohm connector is designed for DAS, cellular, wireless infrastructure, base station, antenna feed, broadband, and telecom installations.
The 78EZDF features a captivated silver-plated inner contact, clamp-style outer contact attachment, and Trimetal outer contact plating. It operates from DC to 5 GHz, supports up to 40 kW peak power, and provides IP68 immersion protection and IP66 water jetting protection when properly mated.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer / Brand: Andrew / CommScope
- Part Number: 78EZDF
- Product Brand: EZfit
- Product Type: Wireless and radiating connector
- Connector Interface: 7-16 DIN Female
- Body Style: Straight
- Mounting Angle: Straight
- Nominal Cable Size: 7/8 inch
- Cable Family: AVA5-50, AVA5-50FX, FXL-780
- Inner Contact Attachment: Captivated
- Inner Contact Plating: Silver
- Outer Contact Attachment: Clamp
- Outer Contact Plating: Trimetal
- Pressurizable: No
- Cable Impedance: 50 Ohm
- Connector Impedance: 50 Ohm
- Operating Frequency Band: 0 to 5000 MHz
- VSWR / Return Loss: 1.02 / 40 dB from 50 to 1000 MHz; 1.025 / 38 dB from 1000 to 1900 MHz; 1.041 / 34 dB from 1900 to 2200 MHz; 1.058 / 31 dB from 2200 to 2700 MHz; 1.065 / 30 dB from 2700 to 3600 MHz; 1.094 / 27 dB from 3600 to 5000 MHz
- Insertion Loss Coefficient, Typical: 0.05 × √frequency (GHz)
- 3rd Order IMD: -116 dBm at 1800 MHz
- 3rd Order IMD Test Method: Two +43 dBm carriers
- DC Test Voltage: 4000 V
- Inner Contact Resistance, Max.: 0.4 mOhm
- Outer Contact Resistance, Max.: 1.5 mOhm
- Insulation Resistance, Min.: 5000 MOhm
- Peak Power, Max.: 40 kW
- RF Operating Voltage, Max.: 1415 V
- Connector Retention Tensile Force: 1334.47 N / 300 lbf
- Connector Retention Torque: 8.14 N-m / 72.001 in lb
- Insertion Force: 200.17 N / 45 lbf
- Attachment Durability: 25 cycles
- Interface Durability: 50 cycles
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Storage Temperature: -55°C to +85°C
- Ingress Protection: IP68 when mated, 1 m immersion for 24 hours; IP66 water jetting protection when mated
- Approx. Dimensions: 1.857 in length x 1.457 in diameter
- Net Weight: 0.297 lb / 134.62 g
- Compliance: RoHS, UK-RoHS, REACH-SVHC, CHINA-RoHS, ISO 9001:2015
- Condition: New in factory packaging / OEM surplus
Compatible RF Cable Types
- Andrew / CommScope AVA5-50 coaxial cable
- Andrew / CommScope AVA5-50FX coaxial cable
- Andrew / CommScope FXL-780 coaxial cable
Common Applications
- DAS and in-building wireless systems
- Cellular and wireless infrastructure
- Base station and macro site installations
- Antenna feed systems
- Broadband and telecom infrastructure
- 7/8 inch RF feeder cable assemblies
| Price Comparison | |||
| DAS DEALS | Tessco | Talley | Graybar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $14.99 | $19.13 | $21.17 | $19.52 |
| You Save | 22% | 29% | 23% |
Please Note: Price comparison is shown per connector. Please confirm compatibility with your AVA5-50, AVA5-50FX, or FXL-780 cable and installation requirements before purchase.


