Hi all, I am trying to source high quality test cables for test laboratory use. I wonder if people know of any cable / connector types that they have found to be ultra-reliable. Some of the issues I am considering are: Using SC connectors for immunity - we have in the past burnt out N-type connectors with the power biconcial test (2.5 kW at 200 MHz), and with 1kW at 1 GHz. It looks like if a thick cable is used with SC connectors, extremely low loss and high power handling can be achieved up to 11 GHz. Am I right? It looks like SC is an American high power connector and 7/16 is a similar connector used in Europe. Am I right? It looks like Rosenberger and others don't supply cable assemblies with SC connectors. The other problems we have had with one British supplier is that test leads have had poor captivation of the centre pin in the connector, leading them to extrude, and the pins becoming proud within approx 1.5 years of use. I would be interested in recommendations of cable / connector types that are extremely secure and have a stable pin depth. Thanks for your help, Luke Turnbull Dr Luke Turnbull EMC Technical Manager TRW Conekt Stratford Road Solihull West Midlands B90 4GW
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