Powering the Future of Communication
In this blog, we will explore the role of precision RF and microwave cable assemblies, the technology behind them, and why Reach-Line is your trusted partner for mission-critical applications.
High-Power RF and Microwave Passive Devices: Considerations and Constraints
In high-power RF and microwave systems, passive components play an essential role in signal routing, power splitting, attenuation, and impedance matching. These components are crucial for ensuring reliable, efficient, and stable performance across various industries, including telecommunications, defense, medical, and aerospace.
What Key Factors Dictate High-Power RF Passive Device Performance?
Struggling with passive parts failing in high-power RF? Ignoring key specs can lead to costly burnout or poor signals. Understand these factors first to ensure reliability.
What’s in Your Cable? Understanding RF Cable Selection for Optimal Performance
In the world of high-frequency communication systems, **RF cables** are often the unsung heroes that carry critical signals. Whether it's for wireless communication, satellite links, or laboratory setups, selecting the right RF cable can make or break the reliability and performance of your system.
How to Test the Accuracy of an RF Attenuator
An RF attenuator performing poorly can mess up your whole system. How do you know if that little component is actually doing its job right? Let's look at how you can check.
A Buyer’s Guide to RF & Microwave Components: Avoiding Confusion
This guide will clarify key distinctions, explain common pitfalls, and help you make informed decisions when sourcing RF and microwave components.
Breaking Down Connector Types: Which Adapter Fits Your RF Application?
Choosing the wrong RF adapter can ruin your signal integrity. With so many connector types, how do you pick the right one? Let's simplify the process.
High-Performance RF Connectors: A Breakdown of SMA, N-Type, and 2.92mm Options?
With options like SMA, N-Type, and 2.92mm available, picking the right one feels complex and mistakes can be costly. SMA is common up to 18 GHz, N-Type is larger and robust for power/outdoor use up to 11-18 GHz, while 2.92mm offers precision performance up to 40 GHz and is mechanically compatible with SMA. Selecting the
Waveguide vs. Coaxial Cable: Which Transmission Line is Best for Your Application?
Struggling with signal loss in your RF system? Picking the wrong transmission line between waveguide and coax can degrade performance and cost you dearly. Let's compare them clearly to help you choose. Waveguides offer lower signal loss, especially above a few GHz, and handle higher power. Coaxial cables are flexible, easier to install, and work
Testing in the 5G era faces new challenges
First of all, in the OTA environment, it is necessary to establish communication between the corresponding measurement tool and the measuring device, and then perform the corresponding measurement through the air test.
The Comparison table of VSWR and Return Loss
If you are a newcomer in the RF industry, it must be difficult to distinguish VSWR and return loss. The following is a comparison table of VSWR and return loss.
Precision RF SMA Connectors/Adapters Family 18G/27G 05/01/2013
SMA Connectors/Adapters and cable assembly, are widely used for testing. We have the stainless steel version and the copper with gold plating version.
