RF Interconnect Solutions for Communications
RF cable assemblies for communications equipment development, antenna measurements and infrastructure testing, with cable and connector options selected for the operating frequency and installation.
Interconnect Selection for Communications Equipment
Communications applications require interconnect selection against frequency, insertion loss, mismatch, routing and environmental conditions.
RadianWorks supports assemblies for base-station testing, satellite ground equipment, antenna characterisation and microwave system development. Outdoor exposure, sealing, power handling and passive intermodulation requirements should be identified during specification.
Typical Applications
Base-Station Development and Test
RF assemblies for base-station equipment measurements, integration and commissioning.
Satellite Ground Equipment
Interconnects for ground-terminal development, integration and RF testing.
Broadcast Equipment
RF assemblies for transmitter and receiver development and equipment testing.
Microwave System Development
Cable assemblies for component and subsystem characterisation within the selected configuration’s frequency rating.
Antenna Measurements
RF interconnects for antenna characterisation and associated test equipment.
Equipment Integration
Assemblies specified for connector access, routing space and the required electrical performance.
Engineering Challenges
Insertion Loss
Select cable construction and length against the permitted loss across the operating frequency range.
Phase Stability
Define phase requirements where cable movement or temperature changes may affect system measurements.
Connector Selection
Review interface compatibility, frequency limits and installation geometry.
Routing
Maintain the relevant static or repeated bend radius within the available equipment space.
Environmental Exposure
Identify outdoor exposure, sealing, temperature and corrosion requirements before selecting the configuration.
Power and PIM Requirements
Specify required power handling and passive intermodulation performance where relevant. These characteristics require application-specific review.
Recommended Products
FX18
18 GHzStranded-conductor RF cable assemblies for applications requiring flexibility up to 18 GHz.
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FX26
26.5 GHzFlexible RF cable assemblies to 26.5 GHz, with an 18 mm static and 50 mm repeated bend radius.
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Assembly Configuration and Engineering Support
Define Your Assembly Requirements
Assembly requirements can be reviewed against customer drawings or an application specification.
- Customer drawings and specifications
- Assembly lengths and connector interfaces
- Phase-matching requirements
- Mechanical protection and strain relief
- Identification and labelling
- Agreed test and documentation requirements
Discuss Your Communications Application
Provide your operating frequency, connector interfaces, routing constraints and environmental requirements. Our engineering team will review the assembly options for your application.