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The 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....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesSmart Design Strategies for the Wired and Wireless Network
August 4, 2009 6:52 am | Articles | CommentsPlanning and designing an integrated wired/wireless network before construction begins pays big dividends later. By Ahmet Tuncay, Trapeze Networks and Paul Kish, Belden. click to enlarge Figure 1. Additional cabling from wiring closet switches to Wi-Fi mounting locations in ceilings should be accounted for in the initial cabling plan, leaving a 15- to 20-foot service loop at the end as wiggle room in case AP locations later require adjusting.
Coaxial Connectors, Cable Assemblies and Custom Solutions
June 8, 2009 12:15 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated continues to build on its long-standing role of developing cutting edge RF technologies with the announcement of four new innovative products. These additions to Molex’s already robust family of RF products illustrate the company’s commitment to being a leading developer and supplier of standard coaxial connector products, cable assemblies and custom solutions for a wide range of markets including military, automotive, m...
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, Connectors | Interconnect, CablesCable Accessories Benefit Aluminum and Copper Cables
March 31, 2009 7:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Andrew division of CommScope, Inc. introduces upgraded cable accessories. The SnapStak stackable snap-in hangers, Compact Weathershield weatherproofing kits, Universal SureGround grounding kits and galvanized grounding bars work with both HELIAX 2.0 FXL aluminum and AVA copper coaxial cables. Operators with limited tower space will appreciate stacking either aluminum or copper cables with SnapStak hangers in lieu of tower extension part...
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesDiplexers Enable Feeder Cable Sharing
October 9, 2008 6:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsRadio Frequency Systems’ FD9R6004 Series wideband diplexers enable feeder cable sharing between systems in the 806 to 960 MHz and 1710 to 2200 MHz ranges. The 3.10 lbs. 0.43 L components accommodate the combining of wireless communications services, such as Cellular 800 MHz with PCS, and allow carriers to use multiple transmit frequencies at full power....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesHigh Performance Connector Creates Rugged Cable Assemblies
October 9, 2008 6:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsSan-tron, Inc. announces its Model eSMA high performance connector to address the problems of signal transmission and fragility of solder joints in hand-formable cable assemblies. This connector features an extended ferrule and enhanced performance from an internal design. It also features failure-proof coupling nuts; EZ style, solder free, captivated center contacts; and a solder damming positive cable stop....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesCoaxial RF Connector and Cable Assemblies for Military Applications
September 22, 2008 12:45 pm | Product Releases | CommentsITT Interconnect Solutions introduces its coaxial RF connector along with 12 phase-matched RF cable assemblies. The connector system features a press fit contact suitable for operation to 250°C for a lifespan of 25 years. For operation up to 250°C, a cable assembly with a silicone dioxide dielectric is specified, while those applications with a temperature range to 200°C can use the cable assembly with PTFE dielectric....
LISTED UNDER: Military-Aerospace | Interconnect, CablesCable Assemblies Use USB and Latch
September 11, 2008 11:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsFCI’s USB+Power and Latch-N-Lok™ cable assemblies are suitable for applications including control systems, test and measurement equipment, inventory equipment and medical instrumentation. The USB+Power offers 4 power contacts to the interface, 5 A additional current-carrying capability and compliance with USB standard 2....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesMultiplexer Switches Signals on 100-Ω Cables
August 1, 2008 8:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsPickering Interfaces’ 40-736 multiplexer switches communications signals carried on 100-Ω differential pair cables. The device has POTS, USB and Gigabit Ethernet capability with an 8:1 configuration as well as 100BaseT and AFDX capability with a 16:1 configuration and the ability to reverse the transmit and receive pair....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, Cables | Switches, ICFilter for High Performance Cable Increases Available Bandwidth
April 11, 2008 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsTriQuint Semiconductor releases its filter for high-speed wideband cable television digital tuner applications that enables CATV tuner, baseband and set-top box (STB) manufacturers to build smaller, high performance DOCSIS 3.0-based high speed cable modems. These modems are optimized for fast data transfer, including advanced services such as video on demand (VOD)....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesAntenna and Cable Monitor Targets Cellular Industry
April 10, 2008 12:34 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBird Technologies Group’s ACM500 antenna and cable targets monitoring antenna and cable faults within communication systems that often go undetected by transmitter-internal VSWR monitors. The device serves the role of power monitoring on combined systems with power levels up to 500 W. Like the standard ACM units, the ACM500’s stand-alone capability and alarm outputs allow for constant monitoring of power and VSWR at all critical points in t...
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, CablesFeeder Cable Displays Bending Properties
March 11, 2008 7:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsRadio Frequency Systems (RFS) adds its ultra-flexible, foam dielectric coaxial cable to its CELLFLEX Lite range. Due to a corrugated copper inner conductor, the CELLFLEX Lite UCF cable has optimal bending properties, and it can be site-connected directly to base station antennas. Corrugated aluminum outer conductors are common to all versions of the cable....
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