A Blog on the FAKRA RF Connector

The FAKRA Connectors are RF Coax and most commonly used in the automotive industry however, due to their rugged reliability they have many uses outside of Automotive, being ideal for industrial and harsh environments. Many common brands have their own version of the Fakra connector.  JAE has developed the industry’s smallest-in-class waterproof coaxial connector compatible […]

A Blog on MHF® I LK Micro RF Coaxial Connector System

In High-End RF Connector Systems, U.FL connectors from Hirose is one of the most well-known connectors in the market.  Typically used in devises such as Mobile Telecommunication, Wireless Devices and GPS. What you may not be so familiar with is the MHF® I LK Micro RF Coaxial Connector System from I-PEX.  Broadly speaking the U.FL […]

Take Me to The Moon & Back with Radiall Connectors!

Well into space at least.  It’s always been a dream of mine to travel into space although sadly for me I don’t believe it will ever become a reality.  However, what I can do is be part of the space industry and see our cables beamed into space. Working in such a prestigious filed requires […]

A Blog on EZ Connectors by Times Microwave

Most people are familiar with Coax Connectors but you may not be totally familiar with the US Company Times Microwave however, they are a big company that have developed some leading-edge RF products. Notably Low Loss RF cable such as the LMR series cables delivering very powerful performance by use of the solid conductor and […]

A Blog on HUBER+SUHNER’s Enviroflex Environmentally Friendly Cable

I’m always a passionate advocate for any innovation that reduces our impact on the environment so I am pleased to see major manufacturers leading the way in investing on new technology. HUBER+SUHNER say “High-temperature RG types contain PTFE and FEP. HUBER+SUHNER Enviroflex replaces these expensive, halogen-containing polymers with cross-linked PE and RADOX®. The temperature range […]

New RFID Cable Ties from Hellermann Tyton

This Weeks Blog is sort of related to Cable Assembly in as much as I have seen a product that is quite literally a game changer.  Hellermann Tyton have release their new rang of RFID Cable Ties immediately solving many identification problems and enable greater assembly information than available on tradition labels. There are three […]

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Coax Connector

Here is my top 5 things to consider when choosing the coax connector. Frequency of Operation Frequency refers to the number of times a periodic action occurs in one second. The SI unit for measuring frequency is hertz. RF connectors are grouped into families, or series. Each series is designed to operate in a frequency […]

A Guide on Common Coax Connector Types

Many people find Coax Connectors confusing with so many different types it’s hard to know what they all look like and what they are for. With this guide I’m going to detail the top most common connector types and their uses to help you understand a little better:   Connector type Frequency Limit Dielectric Comments […]

A Blog on Huber Suhner and how to amaze customers!

  I have always had a soft spot for Huber Suhner connectors. They are so well made and have such an extensive range. It is fair to say that Huber Suhner operates in the top end of the RF Connector market. However, it must be added some of their products are working at the very […]

Common Coax Cable Types

Coaxial Cable was first developed back in the late 1800′s along with many innovations and is still very much with us today. Although Coax has been around for a while it is still used in cutting edge technology. From it’s early uses in telegraph communications it is used today in mobile phones and high-end communication […]

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