The Velocity of propagation (Vp) of a cable is the speed at which an electrical signal can propagate through the cable in comparison to the speed of light. For example, in a vacuum, the velocity of propagation would be 100% or 1 (depending on how it is represented). So, if the Propagation Velocity is 70%, it means that the signal in a cable will propagate at 0.7 times the speed of a signal if the ...read more

Signal & Spectrum Analyzers are vital tools for testing a wide range of electronic components and products. However, there are challenges when attempting to achieve accurate results for modulation quality measurements. This is especially true when talking about amplifiers which are usually operated close to their compression limits for efficiency reasons. Nonetheless, the cause of these challe...read more

The coaxial cable was developed for transmitting RF and Microwave signals from one point to another with minimal signal loss. A typical microwave coaxial cable consists of inner and outer conductors separated by a polymer dielectric. These three layers are then encapsulated by a polymer jacket. The outer jacket protects the cable and the signal within it from any external interference.Coaxial Cabl...read more

Despite of advancements in the PTFE, or Teflon™, dielectric manufacturing technologies, cable manufacturers have struggled to overcome the Teflon™Knee. The minibend CTR family of cable assemblies combines the industry-renowned flexibility of HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab’s bend-to-the-end connector termination technology with industry-leading phase vs. temperature performance of <300 ...read more

Teleports have a great deal of built-in test equipment, yet for mobile earth stations, which due to their size, do not have room for built in test equipment; Test Loop Translators (TLTs) and Satellite Simulator Systems are valuable tools to ensure smooth operations. Both solutions simulate a satellite link for test and alignment of systems, and whilst the applications for TLT’s and Satellite...read more

Phase Matched Cable Assemblies are a set of cables that have the same electrical length (phase length) or phase tolerance at a specified frequency (e.g. ±5˚ at 18 GHz). Many applications now days require multiple cables to be used together in a system. Take the example of an Electronically Steerable Antenna or ESA, where multiple sections of an antenna need to be connected to a system and b...read more

RG5 coaxial cables are designed for high-speed data transmission over medium to long distances. They are often used in the data transmission environment for communications applications such as voice, video, and data.RG-5/URG-5/U Cable ConstructionThe RG5/U is a 52.5-ohm coaxial cable with an overall diameter of 0.332 inches and has a voltage rating of up to 3000 Vrms. It has an internal bare coppe...read more

Micro-Coaxial cables are coaxial cables with a smaller outer diameter than conventional coax-cables. They usually have an outer diameter of 1 mm or less. Due to the smaller diameter these cables take up less space and are very flexible. These cables typically do not use the conventional coaxial connectors, but micro coax connectors like U.FL Connectors developed by the Hirose Electric Group,  ...read more

RG8 coaxial cables are a type of coaxial cable commonly used in telecommunications and networking applications. They are designed to transmit radio frequency (RF) signals over long distances with minimal signal loss. RG8 cables are commonly used for base station antennas, long-haul communication links, and other applications where low loss and high performance are required.The letters A/B/C indica...read more

RG9 coaxial cables are a type of cable that is commonly used for transmitting high-frequency signals, such as those used in satellite and cable television systems. These cables are designed to transmit signals over long distances and are suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor installations.The letters A/B/C indicate a specification modification or revision. For instance, RG 9/U is supers...read more

RG10 coaxial cables are an essential component in many electronic systems and networking installations. They offer high signal integrity and low loss of transmission, making them ideal for long-distance signal transmission. With a durable and flexible design, RG10 coaxial cables are a reliable choice for both indoor and outdoor use.RG-10/URG-10/U Cable StructureThe RG-10/U is a 50-ohm double-shiel...read more

SMPM stands for “Sub-Miniature Push-on Micro” and is a type of blind-mate, push-on connector that is similar to SMP connectors. These connectors can go by many other names. It was introduced by the Gilbert company (now Corning Gilbert) as GPPO (Gilbert Precision Push-On) connectors. They are also called SSMP (Sub-small Solder Mount Push-on). SMPM connectors adhere to MIL-STD-348 specif...read more

RG12 Coaxial Cables are a type of coaxial cable commonly used for high-frequency signal transmission in telecommunications and networking applications. They are designed to transmit radio frequency (RF) signals over longer distances while ensuring minimal signal attenuation. These cables are therefore ideal for long-haul communication links and other wireless infrastructure applications where low ...read more

RG114 Coaxial Cables are a type of cable that is commonly used for telecommunications and networking applications. These cables are ideal for carrying radio frequency (RF) signals over longer distances due to their lower signal attenuation and high degree of signal integrity.RG-114/A/UThe RG114/U is a 185-ohm coaxial cable with an overall diameter of 0.405 inches and has a voltage rating of u...read more