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  • SMA Connector Overview

    12/29/2022

    SMA Coaxial Connectors, or just SMAs, are one of the most common coaxial connector types used throughout the RF, microwave, and even millimeter-wave (mmW) industries. SMA stands for subminiature version A and was developed in the 1960s. The interface dimensions and other aspects of the SMA connector are detailed in MIL-STD-348 and was originally designed ..

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    Coaxial Cable Assemblies for Rugged Outdoor Applications

    12/15/2022

    RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies are used in virtually all environments where wireless systems are deployed. Coaxial cable assemblies are integral internal parts of many wireless systems, and they are also used as interconnects between systems. These cable assemblies are often anywhere from a few inches long to hundreds of feet in length. This range of ..

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    Power Added Efficiency (PAE) Calculator Explained

    12/01/2022

    RF power amplifiers typically have an input, output, and power supply rails. These rails can be either positive, negative, or dual positive and negative voltages. The input, output, and power supply rails all have recommended operating ranges of power, voltage, and current. This range is specified to nominal operation in what the manufacturer was able, ..

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