connectors Archives - 5G Technology World https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/category/5g-interconnects/connectors/ Covering 5G technology, systems, infrastructure and wireless design and development. Thu, 23 May 2024 18:19:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png connectors Archives - 5G Technology World https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/category/5g-interconnects/connectors/ 32 32 How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-mmwaves-affect-cables-connectors-and-pcb-traces/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-mmwaves-affect-cables-connectors-and-pcb-traces/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:05:24 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=19586 Millimeter-wave signals used in 5G networks provide wide bandwidth and high data rates. Signal losses, both over the air and through interconnects, bring design challenges.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-mmwaves-affect-cables-connectors-and-pcb-traces/feed/ 0 Why is signal integrity crucial for high-speed connector designs? https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/why-is-signal-integrity-crucial-for-high-speed-connector-designs/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/why-is-signal-integrity-crucial-for-high-speed-connector-designs/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:35:26 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=19429 We discuss the importance of signal integrity, review high-speed deployment challenges, and highlight various connector design strategies to prevent distortion and degradation.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/why-is-signal-integrity-crucial-for-high-speed-connector-designs/feed/ 0 3D printing provides innovative approaches to GHz and THz components https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/3d-printing-provides-innovative-approaches-to-ghz-and-thz-components/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/3d-printing-provides-innovative-approaches-to-ghz-and-thz-components/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:59:43 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=19405 High-precision stereolithography offers an innovative way to create active and passive components for the 100-GHz and even terahertz range.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/3d-printing-provides-innovative-approaches-to-ghz-and-thz-components/feed/ 0 Semi-rigid RF cable and connector line widens https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/semi-rigid-rf-cable-and-connector-line-widens/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/semi-rigid-rf-cable-and-connector-line-widens/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:38:25 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18975 Fairview Microwave has expanded its offering of semi-rigid cable assemblies and connectors designed to negate the need for any custom tooling or jigs in the production process. This new series of semi-rigid cable assemblies feature superior shielding compared to their flexible counterparts. Their solid outer conductor semi-rigid coax design guarantees their forms are reliably held after bending,…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/semi-rigid-rf-cable-and-connector-line-widens/feed/ 0 OFC 2023 round-up https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ofc-2023-round-up/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ofc-2023-round-up/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:41:35 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18879 The Optical Fiber Communications Conference (OFC) returned once again to provide a crucial platform for companies of the industry from around the globe. Taken place this past week, March 5th to 9th in San Diego, the annual exhibition and conference presented up-to-date techniques, materials, technologies, and applications in fiber optic technology. Below you will find…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ofc-2023-round-up/feed/ 0 The essence of return loss in optical fiber https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/the-essence-of-return-loss-in-optical-fiber/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/the-essence-of-return-loss-in-optical-fiber/#respond Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:37:13 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18842 Return loss happens when transmitted energy reflects back to its source. Designers must pay close attention to optical return loss (ORL), an important metric in an optical network. ORL is defined as return loss for the entire optical fiber under test, which includes fiber backscatter and reflections relative to the source pulse. This ORL metric…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/the-essence-of-return-loss-in-optical-fiber/feed/ 0 40 GHz attenuators now have 2.92 mm connectors https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/40-ghz-attenuators-now-have-2-92-mm-connectors/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/40-ghz-attenuators-now-have-2-92-mm-connectors/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:18:29 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18667 Pasternack has expanded its line of 40 GHz fixed RF attenuators with 2.92 mm connectors that lower the amplitudes of signals in a wide variety of applications. Pasternack’s 40 GHz attenuator pads are engineered for preventing signal overload in amplifiers, detectors, and receivers and adjusting RF signal levels to an optimal range. These 40 GHz fixed…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/40-ghz-attenuators-now-have-2-92-mm-connectors/feed/ 0 Single-port VNA covers frequencies to 14 GHz https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/single-port-vna-covers-frequencies-to-14-ghz/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/single-port-vna-covers-frequencies-to-14-ghz/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:32:37 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18563 The R140B from Copper Mountain Technologies lets you characterize antennas and cables without the need for an additional test cable.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/single-port-vna-covers-frequencies-to-14-ghz/feed/ 0 Data centers get a boost from connectors and cables https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/data-centers-get-a-boost-from-connectors-and-cables/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/data-centers-get-a-boost-from-connectors-and-cables/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:49:51 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18521 Demands for bandwidth-intensive, data-driven services are fueling a rise in compute, data storage, and networking capabilities. These rises put pressure on connectors and cable to deliver data at higher speeds with better signals and less heat.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/data-centers-get-a-boost-from-connectors-and-cables/feed/ 0 1.35 mm RF connectors send DC-to-90-GHz signals https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/1-35-mm-rf-connectors-send-dc-to-90-ghz-signals/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/1-35-mm-rf-connectors-send-dc-to-90-ghz-signals/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:12:25 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18345 A family of 1.35 mm board and cable connectors and cable assemblies from Samtec move mmWave signals.

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