Ten things to consider when choosing a Coax Connector

Coax is still one of the most popular mediums for transmitting information and looks like it is here to stay.  Developed in the 1880’s Coaxial Cable was invented by English engineer and mathematician Oliver Heaviside, who patented the design to aid in the development of long range communications.  These days Coax still plays an important part in […]

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 Cables in 5G Networks

With the launch of 5G in the UK a lot of questions are being asked about the role that cables will play in the future.  In this week’s Blog I am going discuss the future of cables in 5G Networks. Whilst many people think of 5G as a wireless network it is only wireless from […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Times Microwave and Seriously Clever Tools!

In this digital age we have come to expect more from major manufactures, and we want more information and instant access.  Some of the best manufactures do their very uppermost to satisfy this need in their customers. If you are not familiar with Times Microwave, then may I introduce to you one of the best […]

A Blog on Product innovation

We all know the demands on RF Connectors and Cable Assemblies – to work at an ever higher frequency at low loss can be a problem.   Selecting the right cable and connector combination is critical.  Get it wrong and you will be plagued by poor signal and too much db loss. They say ‘necessity is […]

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