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.
This paper examines USSOCOM's emerging requirements for new and updated submersible equipment, with a focus on the factors that qualify such equipment for operation in combat environments. Specifically, it addresses the components most often considered the weakest link – namely, electrical cable connectors. Typically, significant changes in military equipment requirements such as this spawn innovation in the private sector. So the paper concludes by reviewing the types of equipment for which the 20-meter submersible capability may soon become standard.
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...
Often, cables in electronic systems are exposed as the weakest components when subjected to hostile environments. This white paper presents environmental challenges that must be addressed by cable connector manufacturers, along with a variety of standards that possibly need to be met.
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.
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 Industry Standard for Bench Testing
HUBER+SUHNER’s MXP series of multicoaxial board connector solutions are ideal for high speed digital bench-top and system testing. They feature reliable mating, ease of use, and a broad range of configurations with flexible and ultra-stable cable assemblies and compact PCB connectors. The MXP series can also be used as an interconnect within automated semiconductor test equipment.
ODU-USA offers a new ODU AMC® High-Density connector solution designed specifically to meet all the requirements of line-of-sight communication, radio technology for army and navy systems, satellites, and first responder usage. Applications include those with helmet-mounted cameras, headsets, computer/PAN, GPS, body diagnostic sensors, wrist-worn displays, and soldier communication systems.
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.
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.
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.
Anritsu Company introduces the ultraportable Site Master S331P, the lightest, smallest, fastest and most cost-efficient Site Master field cable and antenna analyzer ever developed.
Eastern OptX announced the Model 1200 low-loss ground-to-antenna tower top system at IMS 2017 recently.
