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GPS L1 vs L5 Antenna Cabling: Dual-Band Considerations
A dual-band GPS antenna feed must support both L1 at 1575.42 MHz and L5 at 1176.45 MHz, including the antenna and receiver's required bandwidths. Check cable loss, active-antenna gain and DC bias at both bands; a cable advertised only as GPS compat… More
Posted on 10/13/2026
Coax Cable Loss Calculator: Estimate Your Link Loss (+ How the Math Works)
A product team wants to know if a 6 m run of RG58 between a 900 MHz radio and its antenna is acceptable. The online calculators give three different answers, because they use different connector loss and different cable data. You can do the same es… More
Posted on 10/13/2026
U.FL / IPEX Connectors: The Complete Guide (IPEX1 vs IPEX4/MHF4)
A U.FL connector, an MHF I interface often sold as "IPEX1," and MHF4 are not three universal names for the same miniature RF connection. MHF4 is a smaller low-profile interface and should not be forced onto a U.FL or MHF I receptacle. Identify the … More
Posted on 10/13/2026
NB-IoT and LTE-M Device Antenna Connections: A Design Checklist
For NB-IoT or LTE-M, match the antenna and complete 50 ohm feed to the exact module variant and required cellular bands. Keep the route short, identify the real connector series and validate the antenna in the final enclosure instead of assuming a … More
Posted on 10/13/2026
MCX Connectors: Where They're Used and How They Differ from SMB
MCX is a compact snap-on RF connector family used in equipment interconnects, wireless devices, navigation and instrumentation. It is not directly interchangeable with SMB or the smaller MMCX interface. Choose the exact mating family, impedance and… More
Posted on 10/13/2026
RF Cable Assemblies for Medical Devices: Standards, Materials & Sterilization
An RF lead inside a medical instrument may never touch a patient. A reusable probe lead may contact skin and see repeated cleaning. A sterile single-use accessory may have a different material and packaging pathway again. Calling all three "medical… More
Posted on 10/13/2026
MIL-C-17 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Explained: Cable Assembly Quality Standards
MIL-C-17 is a legacy designation associated with the RF cable specification now identified as MIL-DTL-17; IPC/WHMA-A-620 addresses cable and wire-harness manufacturing and acceptance. They cover different layers of a purchase, so neither name alone… More
Posted on 10/13/2026
7/16 DIN and 4.3-10 Connectors: Low-PIM Interfaces for Cellular Sites
7/16 DIN and 4.3-10 are distinct 50 Ω RF connector interfaces used in cellular-site and other infrastructure interconnects. Both can be selected for low-PIM service, but low PIM is a measured performance requirement with defined test conditions, no… More
Posted on 10/13/2026
RF Cable Assemblies for Indian Defense Programs: Make in India, iDEX and Sourcing
Source RF cable assemblies for Indian defense programs against the program drawing, qualification plan and procurement requirements, not a generic defense-grade label. Make in India and iDEX describe sourcing and innovation context; neither is auto… More
Posted on 10/13/2026
Coaxial Cables for GPS/GNSS Antennas: Loss Budgets and Cable Selection
A GNSS receiver loses satellites after its antenna is moved to a roof with a longer cable. The immediate temptation is to add an amplifier. Before changing hardware, inspect the antenna type, cable loss, bias supply and receiver input requirements.… More
Posted on 10/13/2026