Highly Integrated Switch Matrix Solutions for Fast Growing Satellite and Cable Television Markets
September 30, 2010 10:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks Solutions, Inc. recently announced that it has launched several new complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) switch matrix devices for the direct broadcast satellite (DBS) and cable television markets. Skyworks’ newest solutions eliminate the need for external components by integrating critical functionality directly on the CMOS die, providing customers with significant cost savings and reduced printed circuit board (PCB) ...
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesArmored 18 GHz Low-Loss RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies
September 30, 2010 10:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek has ruggedized its LL142 low-loss RF cable assemblies by incorporating a spiraled stainless steel casing, along with extra fortification provided by heavy-duty adhesive strain relief with a Neoprene jacket. This added measure of protection eliminates the failures commonly caused by cable flexion and compression....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesCable/Cable Tray Holding System Provides a Non-Penetration Solution
September 24, 2010 7:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsIn response to the congestive boom in mounting cell phone antennas on water towers, Metal & Cable Corp., Inc. has recently introduced its non-penetrating Magnemount Cable/Cable Tray Holding System. The new patent-pending cable/cable tray mounting system provides an option to welding and epoxy attachment methods....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesHigh Frequency Hand Formable Cable Assemblies
September 13, 2010 11:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThese 35 GHz hand bendable cable assemblies utilize Koaxis designed SMA Male connectors that feature anti-torque bodies mounted on .085 diameter hand formable cable. The assemblies are capable of a .125 minimum bend radius and exhibit a low VSWR of 1.35:1 @ 35 GHz. Availability is from Koaxis factory stock, in (1) inch increments from 3 to 18 inches (custom lengths and jacketed versions typically ship in 3 to 5 days ARO)....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesL-com Adds USB 3.0 Extension Cables to its USB 3.0 Lineup
September 9, 2010 8:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsL-com, Inc. announced today that it now carries USB 3.0 Extension cables. The cables, which feature a USB 3.0 Type A male on one end and a USB 3.0 Type A female on the other end, come in lengths of up to three meters (about ten feet). L-com recently began carrying USB 3.0 products. Its original lineup includes: •USB 3....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesL-com Adds USB Micro B and Black A-B Cable Assemblies
August 11, 2010 6:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsL-com, Inc. announced that it has added two new USB 2.0 product families to its product offering. The first is a USB type A to USB micro B series of cable assembly, and the second is a black version of the company's best selling CSMUAB-xM cables. The USB micro B-type connectors are gaining popularity because of their small form-factor....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesHybrid Coupling Combines Fluid, Electronics, Tubing and Cable into One Integrated Connector
July 22, 2010 9:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Colder Products Company recently introduced its new hybrid connector to integrate fluidics and electronics into a single connection point. The new Hybrid Connector eliminates the need for multiple connections and simplifies the user interface between remote tools and a device....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesMultiband Antenna Offers Broadband Coverage on Four Cable Feeds, Including AWS & WiMAX
July 1, 2010 9:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsMobile Mark’s line of Multiband Antennas now include broadband coverage for AWS 1.7 & 2.1 GHz and WiMAX at 2.5 to 2.7 GHz. The SMW Surface Mounted Multiband Antennas are noted for providing simultaneous operations on a variety of bands within one antenna. Typical configurations of the SMW antennas cover Voice/Data bands, Wi-Fi 2....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, Cables40 GHz Low-Loss RF Coaxial Cable Assembly
June 21, 2010 5:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek's CCK40 Series Cable Assembly is designed to operate up to 40 GHz and features rugged stainless-steel solder-clamp construction and heavy duty strain reliefs. This low-loss cable provides an attenuation value of 0.90 dB/ft. at 40 GHz. The CCK40 Series cable offers shielding effectiveness of greater than -90 dB with an operating temperature range of -55 to +85ºC (extended range of -55 to +125ºC available through special order).
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesUnique Smoothwall Cable Wins over two Japanese Operators
June 4, 2010 8:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsTwo of Japan’s wireless operators have made the switch to HELIAX® 2.0 smoothwall cables, the feeder and jumper coaxial cable line solution offered by Andrew Solutions, the CommScope, Inc. division that is a global leader in wireless communications systems and products. “Japan is known as one of the most demanding markets in the wireless industry with high expectations for advanced technology and superior quality,” said Akira Kawada, cou...
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesLow-Loss RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies with Solder-Clamp Construction
June 2, 2010 10:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek has introduced a new line of low-loss RF coaxial cable assemblies featuring rugged stainless-steel solder-clamp construction and attenuation of 0.36 dB/ft. at 18 GHz. The LL142 Series cable offers shielding effectiveness of greater than -110 dB with an operating temperature range of -55°C to +85ºC (extended range of -55°C to +125ºC available through special order)....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesThe Microwave Cable Scrappage Scheme
May 10, 2010 12:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTeledyne Reynolds UK are, in the spirit of Scrappage Schemes, is offering a one off opportunity for RF and Microwave cable users to have a brand new cable, free of charge, until July 2, 2010. All that needs to be done to receive a brand new equivalent cable, absolutely free of charge, is to send a damaged, broken or out of calibration cable from any supplier to Teledyne Reynolds Newbury UK location....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesFlexible Cable Assemblies Offer Low VSWR through 18 GHz
February 8, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsElectronic Assembly Manufacturing, Inc. (EAM)has recently announced the release of low VSWR flexible cable assemblies featuring Times Microwave Systems T-Flex® cable. Three-foot long, 0.141" diameter assemblies, terminated with SMA male connectors, exhibit VSWR characteristics of 1.35:1 from 45 MHz to 18 GHz.
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesUnderstanding Cable & Antenna Analysis
February 4, 2010 5:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsBy Stefan Pongratz, Anritsu Corporation The cable and antenna system plays a crucial role of the overall performance of a Base Station system. Degradations and failures in the antenna system may cause poor voice quality or dropped calls. From a carrier standpoint, this could eventually result in loss of revenue....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesFCC Closes Loophole in Cable Program Access Rules for Sports Networks
January 21, 2010 6:56 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer | Product Releases | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) -- Cable TV companies will no longer be able to use a federal loophole to withhold sports networks and other popular programming that they own from satellite providers and other rivals. The Federal Communications Commission voted 4-to-1 on Wednesday to close the so-called "terrestrial loophole" in a 1992 federal cable law....
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