RF Interconnect Solutions for Defence
RF cable assemblies for radar, electronic warfare, communications and defence test equipment. Define electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements for the intended installation.
Interconnect Selection for Defence Equipment
Defence RF applications place different demands on interconnect performance, from phase-sensitive laboratory measurements to equipment integration and field testing.
Cable construction, shielding, connector selection and mechanical protection should be specified against the operating environment. RadianWorks supports assembly selection and configuration, with qualification and acceptance requirements agreed for the order.
Typical Applications
Electronic Warfare Development and Test
RF interconnects for signal generation, receiver testing and subsystem characterisation.
Military Communications
Cable assemblies for communications equipment development, integration and testing.
Radar and Surveillance
Phase-stable assembly options for radar transceivers, phased-array development and surveillance equipment.
Guidance-System Development and Test
RF assemblies for guidance-electronics development and associated test equipment.
Naval Equipment Integration
Assembly selection for shipboard RF equipment, with corrosion, sealing and environmental requirements identified during specification.
Field Testing
Cable assemblies for portable test equipment, with routing, handling and mechanical-protection requirements reviewed for the application.
Engineering Challenges
Measurement Repeatability
Cable movement and connector handling can affect measurements. Specify the allowable cable-induced changes between calibration and measurement.
Mechanical Movement
Review vibration, travel and repeated-bending requirements against cable construction and connector strain relief.
Temperature
Define the operating range and allowable variation in attenuation and phase response.
Service Requirements
Identify the expected handling cycle, inspection arrangements and replacement requirements.
Installation Constraints
Review connector access, routing space and minimum bend radii before finalising the assembly.
Shielding
Specify shielding requirements against the equipment environment and operating frequency.
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 Defence Application
Provide your operating frequency, connector interfaces, routing constraints and environmental requirements. Our engineering team will review the assembly options for your application.