Wire & Cables, Busbars, and Vias

Cables, wires, vias, and busbars are what we use to move power and data around and between electronic systems. These critical connections are often underconsidered, yet they are vital parts of any product.

Advanced Tech Supports High-Rate RF Data Links

July 22, 2024

See a brief demo video of some of Samtec's relevant technologies used to build up RF data links.

Components

In Praise of the Basics: Passives, Discretes, Magnetics, Wires, and Packaging

Oct. 24, 2023

No matter how sophisticated the software and how fast and powerful the logic, without the rest of the components, wiring, and packaging, nothing would work.

Cables & Connectors

Flexible Cable Assemblies Serve RF Applications

Aug. 14, 2023

Times Microwave's InstaBend coaxial cable assemblies and TLMP push-on connectors can combine to provide designers with a vibration-proof solution for avionics applications that...

Components

Tips on Selecting High-Frequency mmWave/RF Cables for Defense Applications

April 5, 2023

Find out about the challenges associated with mmWave and high-frequency systems within defense aircraft and what system architects and engineers should be concerned with when ...

Components

How Custom Components Solve Design Challenges While Saving Time and Cost

March 16, 2023

Customization services can be a significant time- and cost-saver for designers and engineers needing to replace obsolete components, match specific design specs, source new hard...

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Cable Assemblies for Next-Gen mmWave Phased Arrays

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The Critical Nature of Quality Coax for Field Testing

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Coaxial cables for RF field-test applications must meet stringent requirements for environmental and mechanical ruggedness. Here’s a look at how the construction and quality of...

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These Solutions Target Emerging mmWave Systems

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The Pasternack Cable Creator, an online tool, can quickly create customized coaxial cables from among a wide range of cable types and connectors.

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Choosing Optimal Cables & Connectors

June 26, 2013

Specifying RF/microwave cables and connectors requires an understanding of the critical mechanical and electrical characteristics and how they impact a given application.

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Cables & Connectors Forge Critical Links

Jan. 9, 2013

Cables and connectors ensure that signals pass through RF/microwave systems with minimal distortion.