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.
A problematic base station can be replaced, but a cable and antenna system is not so easy to replace. This article covers fundamentals of cable and antenna analysis measurements: return loss, cable loss, and distance-to-fault (DTF).
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.
It is imperative for military organizations 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.
Fischer Connectors offers a large family of cable assembly solutions designed for a range of applications, including in extreme, medical, military, instrumentation, and fiber optic applications. Engineers are prepared to work closely with customers to find the ideal solution for the most demanding applications. Fischer Connector series include the Fischer Core Series, Fisher Ultimate™ Series, Fischer Fiberoptic series, and the Fischer Minimax™ Series.
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.
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.
AtlanTecRF offers an expanded range of cable connector options for its ASR, ASF, and AFX cable series. New connectors include SMA male straight, SMA male R/A, SMA female bulkhead, Type N male straight, Type N male R/A, and Type N female bulkhead. These connector options provide designers with flexible solutions for equipment and sub-assembly cabling.
HUBER+SUHNER has developed the NEX10™miniature coaxial connector solution for smaller sized equipment in the telecom market. With a robust design for outside use, low PIM, and a small flange height of 12.7 mm, these connectors are ideal for a variety of applications including small cell, MIMO, DAS/in-building, antenna systems, radios, multicoaxial, and blind mate uses.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies offers UTiFLEX-HF coaxial cables designed to provide a solid cable assembly solution operating from DC to 65 GHz range for 50 Ohm applications where flexibility is a key requirement. The cable solutions feature 70% VP cables and premium 80-85% VP cables for when critical applications need a phase stable solution with minimal signal loss.
The Minibend CTR/Mini141 CT family of phase invariant cable assemblies is designed for phase critical applications requiring precision electrical length connectivity. The cables combine the flexibility of the HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab bend-to-the-end connector termination technology with industry leading phase noise vs. temperature performance.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has introduced new GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series – lightweight cable solutions that deliver the lowest insertion loss before and after installation, ensuring reliable performance for the life of the system.
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has introduced the new GORE PHASEFLEX Microwave/RF Test Assemblies, Type 0N for High Density Test/Interconnection – a lightweight assembly that ensures consistent, repeatable measurements with stable electrical performance up to 50 GHz.
AtlanTecRF, a leading global RF and microwave components and equipment manufacturer, recently launched an expanded range of cable connector options for its standard cable assembly range.
Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, and global leader in delivering reliable connectivity solutions, announces the Johnson 2.4mm Series of 50 GHz High Frequency Adapters.
