105.11.03 Flexible VNA Coax Cables Introduced for Test Labs
Peter Brown
29 August 2016
Fairview Microwave Inc. has introduced a new family of flexible 50 and 67 GHz
VNA test cables designed as port extenders that are able to withstand the rigors
of the test lab.
In lab environments, cables used for testing are constantly flexed and torqued
during normal simulations. In order to receive accurate and repeatable test
results, the cables must be durable to withstand a significant life cycle.
Fairview says the cable family features braided stainless steel armoring
surrounding the coax to provide a rugged cable that is flexible and can exceed
100,000 cycles.
Fairview’s rugged and flexible VNA test cables can exceed 100,000 cycles in
testing. Source: Fairview Microwave
The cables can be used for semiconductor probe testing, precise bench top
testing as well as lab/production testing where this type of durable cable is
required. The 50 GHz versions are terminated with 2.4 mm connectors while the 67
GHz versions utilize 1.85 mm connectors, allowing the cables to fit into tight
spaces and can reduce the length of the cable required in many applications.
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