Measurement uncertainty has a direct impact on the reliability of test instruments. To determine if there is a quantifiable difference in measurement uncertainty between the TDR and VNA, W. L. Gore & Associates performed a series of experiments, initially testing six cable assemblies in controlled conditions on each instrument.

This article, prepared by Gore Associates Robert John and Jerome Lokken, appeared in the Winter 2015 edition of Antenna Systems & Technology Magazine

From MPDigest.com, August 2014.

By Robert John, Product Manager, W. L. Gore & Associates

SMA, 3.5 mm and 2.92 mm connectors make reliable, RF components and instrumentation possible. These seemingly mundane devices are the result of evolutionary and revolutionary design, covering a 40-year period and involving several corporations. In their present state, they represent highly evolved, well-defined interface systems.

Shielding effectiveness of microwave cable assemblies: Why is it important? How does it impact system performance? What makes a “good shield” good and a “bad shield” bad? In this article, we will examine cable assembly construction and show an example of the shielding effectiveness of airframe cable assemblies.

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