Courtesy of Pasternack : Overview of Coaxial Probes (Cable Mount Probes) While prototyping and testing RF equipment, there are many occasions where it can be helpful to test at non-ported locations in a circuit for optimizing a design or during troubleshooting. Unfortunately, this is a much greater challenge to perform at higher frequencies, as inserting…

Courtesy of Pasternack : Key Manufacturing Process Features of MIL-SPEC Coaxial Cable Assemblies Outside of the rigorous military specifications (MIL-Spec) that define the best quality Hi-Rel coaxial cable assemblies, there are several other manufacturing and logistic aspects that also greatly impact the suitability of a cable assembly for a given application. These factors include being listed on…

Courtesy of Pasternack : MIL-DTL-17 Requirements for Hi-Rel/MIL-SPEC Coaxial Cable Assemblies and a Note on RG Coax MIL-DTL-17, formerly known as MIL-C-17, is the US military specification (MIL-SPEC) that defines the standards and procedures for qualifying and verifying flexible and semi-rigid coaxial cable for Hi-Rel applications. Because of the rigorous requirements of MIL-DTL-17, many applications that…

Courtesy of Pasternack : J Standard Soldering (IPC J-STD-001 and IPC J-STD-006) For Coaxial Cable Assemblies Standardization and quality control surrounding solder and soldering practices for military electronics has been around for decades. Initially, the United States military used MIL-STD-454, MIL-S-45743, DOD-STD-2000, and MIL-STD-2000 to define soldering practices before merging with industry standards, such as IPC…

Courtesy of Pasternack : New High-Speed End Launch Connectors Operate in 40 GHz, 50 GHz, 67 GHz and 110 GHz Bandwidths IRVINE, Calif. – Pasternack, a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has launched a new extended series of mmWave, removable, edge launch, PCB connectors that are ideal for SERDES applications like…

Courtesy of Pasternack : IoT Wireless Standards in a Nutshell The Internet of Things (IoT) is a predicted eventually when a vast number of everyday objects are augmented with internet connectivity and accessory capabilities. They keystone to these IoT device features is the ability for sensors, controllers, actuators, and displays to communicate through the common platform…

Courtesy of Pasternack : New Line of Low-PIM Coaxial Cable Assemblies that Deliver PIM levels of < -160 dBc New Low-PIM Coaxial Cables Available in Standard and Custom Lengths and with Same-Day Delivery IRVINE, Calif. – Pasternack, a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products,has launched a new line of low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies that are…

Courtesy of Pasternack : Round-up of RF Quick Connect/Quick Disconnect Connectors From Threaded to Quick The technology for RF threaded connectors began in the early days of UHF communications and, since that time, other RF connectors have been developed to meet the needs of advancing technologies in the communications industry. In the early 1990’s, RF manufactures…

Courtesy of Pasternack : Antenna Polarization Options Antenna polarization may be one of the least understood properties of a wireless signal. If you are installing many antennas in one location, like on a tower, polarization is an important piece of the puzzle that you’ll need to take into consideration. Here we give you a quick overview on antenna…

Courtesy of Pasternack : Overview of Military Standards for RF Cables and Connectors Many coaxial cable and connector types are available in the RF and microwave industry designed for specific purposes and applications; compatibility with other RF microwave components is achieved with universally accepted cable and connector standards. The US Department of Defense (DOD) develops standards…