172173 is a straight crimp panel jack connector designed for flexible coaxial cable applications. It features a 50-ohm impedance with Teflon insulation and nickel finish, compatible with cable group 05 (174, 188A, 316, B7805A). The connector uses crimp attachment technology with B/J crimp tool compatibility and is fully interchangeable with N connectors made to MIL-C-39012 specification. This connector is ideal for telecommunications and RF systems where reliable mechanical and electrical performance is critical, offering excellent intermodulation characteristics and compatibility with standard commercial tri-alloy platings.