Types of RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies
Understanding the different types of RF coaxial cables and their assemblies helps in selecting the right product tailored to your application.
1. Micro-Coaxial Cable Assemblies
Features: Extremely small outer diameters (0.81 mm to 1.37 mm), high reliability, and sensitivity.
Ideal For: Space-constrained applications such as compact wireless modules and IoT devices.
Connectors: Often paired with miniature connectors like MMCX and I-PEX.
2. Flexible Coaxial Cable Assemblies
Features: Stranded or solid center conductors, double shielding for EMI suppression, and high flexibility.
Ideal For: High-speed data and video transmissions where cable routing requires flexibility.
Common Cable Types: RG-58, RG-174, RG-316.
Connector Options: SMA, BNC, TNC, N-type.
3. Conformable Semi-Rigid Cable Assemblies
Features: Malleable cables that can be hand-formed without special tools, maintaining signal integrity.
Ideal For: Applications requiring precise cable routing without signal loss.
Typical Sizes: Hand-formable 0.047 inch and 0.085 inch diameters.
4. Semi-Rigid Cable Assemblies
Features: Solid metal outer conductor offering excellent shielding and thermal stability.
Ideal For: High-frequency, high-reliability applications such as microwave systems and aerospace.
Frequency Range: Up to 50 GHz or higher.
