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.
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.
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.
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...
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 offers low-density, dielectric Survivor Series test cables specifically designed for the needs of lab technicians. The cable assemblies offer excellent shielding effectiveness, high crush resistance, and are constructed using flexible stainless steel armor designed to handle rigorous test environments.
Huber + Suhner’s Sucotest 26/Sucotest 40 cable assemblies are designed with high frequency and low loss, and are triple shielded for greater RF isolation. Each cable is available for operation within applications up to 26/40 GHz.
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 ultra-wideband and broadband test cables that are optimized for consistent and repeatable performance through 67 GHz applications. Available in lengths from 12 inches to 25 feet, these cables are equipped with 1.85 mm connectors, including those that mate directly with 1.85 mm VNA ports and factory formed right angle connectors.
The Industry Standard for Bench Testing
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 Phase3™ ultra-low loss cable assemblies from MegaPhase are designed to provide the highest shielding effectiveness for applications demanding minimum attenuation and low VSWR. This series of cables operate throughout the DC to 110 GHz frequency range.
Eastern OptX announced the Model 1200 low-loss ground-to-antenna tower top system at IMS 2017 recently.
