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There have been many innovations and adaptations of coaxial cable and RF Connectors since their inception in the early 20th century. Hence, there are many varieties of RF Adapters to efficiently transition among the wide range of RF coaxial connectors. Among these are the common coaxial connector types, such as SMA, N-type, BNC, 3.5 mm, ..

The number and type of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications are growing at an explosive rate. Every year new product types, wireless protocols, end-uses, and equipment to help test and fabricate these new technologies emerge. Coaxial cables are one of the most commonly used interconnect types that pervades virtually every RF application. This is why ..

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 ..

The dominant use of coaxial cable in RF & Microwave applications is as a transmission line. Coaxial cables are extremely useful transmission lines as the coaxial nature of the transmission line provides relatively efficient transmission from DC to a cut-off frequency, which is a function of the geometries of the coaxial components of the cable. ..

    RF coaxial cable assemblies are a ubiquitous form of RF interconnect found in virtually all RF and some analog and high-speed digital systems. The benefits of RF coaxial cabling over other cabling are well known but are only achievable with proper coaxial cable assembly. This blog outlines the general steps and tools needed ..

In part 1 of this series we delved into several of the commonly specified electrical performance characteristics for coaxial cable assemblies. This post wraps up the most common parameters: •  Capacitance •  Group Delay •  Velocity of Propagation •  RF Shielding/Leakage •  Maximum Input Power (Power Handling) •  Maximum Voltage/Breakdown Voltage •  Phase Stability (during ..

In the previous post we explored quality testing of coaxial cable assemblies. In this post, we are exploring the electrical performance testing of coaxial cable assemblies. The following is a list of the most common electrical performance parameters given for coaxial cable assemblies. Key Coaxial Assembly Performance Tests • Frequency Range (Cutoff Frequency) • Insertion ..

The coaxial cable provides a transmission line with low loss characteristics that can shield from outside signals and provide a durable yet flexible line that can be used in a variety of applications with a wide range of frequencies. Power handling capability, also known as the power capacity, is one of the important criteria in ..

In the case of test and measurement, cable and connector installations, and coaxial assemblies, there is substantial design effort and thought dedicated to selecting the optimal coaxial cables and connectors for the project. These factors include electrical properties, mechanical properties, infrastructure logistics, pricing, environmental ratings, and standards and qualifications. However, there is more to a ..

The growth of wireless and high speed data applications has only expanded the use of coaxial cabling beyond traditional video and telecommunications uses. With the growth and standardization of coaxial cabling for a wide range of applications, coaxial cabling has become very familiar in the home, office, telecommunication facility, rail platform, industrial plant, and government/public ..