Category: RF Connectors & Signal Paths
Practical rf connectors & signal paths guides with product links, examples and specification checks.
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RF Connector Power Handling: More Than Connector Size
Power handling depends on frequency, voltage, current, mismatch and thermal conditions…
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SMA and N-Type RF Connectors: How to Choose
Choose a connector family from equipment compatibility, frequency requirements and mechanical…
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Why an Open RF Port Reflects Signals
An ideal open termination reflects the incident wave rather than absorbing…
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RF Connector Gender: What to Check
Check the manufacturer’s interface definition and mating geometry, including center contacts…
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Protective Caps for RF Connectors
Protective caps help keep stored connector interfaces clean and reduce accidental…
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50-Ohm and 75-Ohm Connectors: Mechanical Fit Is Not Enough
Connectors and cables must match the intended system impedance. Some interfaces…
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How to Label an RF Test Cable Assembly
Label the assembly with an identifier and retain its interfaces, impedance,…
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How RF Adapters Affect a Measurement Path
Adapters add a transition with its own loss, reflection and frequency…
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Troubleshooting a Poor RF Connection
Check compatibility, mechanical condition, cable strain and calibration before changing the…
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Why RF Cable Length Affects Phase
An RF cable delays the signal, so electrical phase depends on…