Cable assemblies are critical to obtaining correct test results and signal integrity in many applications. Proper care and handling of cable assemblies and connector interfaces is critical for insuring accurate operation. When connectors are not properly mated or cared for, there is a risk of damaging test ports and mating devices.
The masking effect of cable loss may cause your antenna to "appear" to perform more efficiently than is actually the case. In fact, it is possible to measure apparently acceptable VSWR or return loss levels even though your antenna may be completely out of operation. The purpose of this article is to provide an understanding of cable loss masking effect and explain how to avoid these pitfalls...
It is imperative for military organizations around the globe to be able to find ways to lighten the loads that soldiers carry into battle. Every piece of equipment must be able to improve communications, agility, and lethality for soldier reliability. Connector and cabling solutions have been identified as one place to make such improvements. This white paper takes a close look at the miniaturization of military connectors, and addresses issues of size, weight and functionality.
This white paper presents numerous environmental challenges, such as the ability of connectors to seal out dust, dirt, and water, which must be addressed by cable connector manufacturers, along with a variety of standards that possibly need to be met.
Florida RD offers the AF Series of Lab-Flex cable assemblies designed for superior electrical performance in harsh conditions found in commercial and military aircraft, shipboard, and ground applications. These proprietary cable designs use a redundant sealing system to ensure moisture resistance to both cable and connector interfaces, and have been fully qualified to meet or exceed all the requirements of MIL-T-81490 in operations up to 18 GHz.
MegaPhase’s SR Series of semi-rigid cables are cable assemblies built with precision CNC bends. This series is MIL-DTL-17 qualified with a tin-copper outer conductor, and can come with other outer conductor platings on request.
The Oasis® universal cable kit is equipped with the tools needed to properly terminate three different length cable assemblies with various combinations of connectors. The kit also has brass, nickel plated adapters with gold plated center contacts that are housed in a separate case.
The Killer Bee™ Test Cable offers phase, amplitude, and temperature stability for applications involving production, lab settings, and testing. It has a maximum frequency of 32 GHz, 50 Ω nominal impedance, an 86.5% nominal propagation velocity, -110 dB (min) shielding effectiveness, and much more.
Huber+Suhner’s microbend-L is a direct replacement for 0.047 inch semi-rigid cables offering low profile, internal, point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within communication systems. With increased phase stability and power handling capacity, this cable assembly offers preassembled and tested high performance in a cost effective alternative with an array of configurations.
The Industry Standard for Bench Testing
The Warrior Cable® from MegaPhase features a field proven design with reliable operation in modern combat zones. The cables provide lasting stability under vibration and flexure, and repeatable performance in the extreme operating conditions associated with electronic countermeasures, electronic warfare, and multiple types of field deployed communication systems.
MegaPhase offers a series of low loss cable systems made with the industry-leading GrooveTube® design and rugged construction to resist torque, pull, and crush forces. This wide range of connector types may be used in many different markets including phased array radar, electronic warfare, military, and communication systems.
Eastern OptX announced the Model 1200 low-loss ground-to-antenna tower top system at IMS 2017 recently.
