As electronic devices develop towards thinness and high speed, the application of extremely thin coaxial cables (micro coaxial cable) in the field of precision connections is becoming increasingly widespread. Especially in high-frequency signal transmission scenarios, the signal testing of extremely thin coaxial cable bundles is particularly important. This article will focus on the key indicators of signal testing for extremely thin coaxial cable bundles and introduce the features of the high-performance connector I-PEX 20680-060T-01.
Key Indicators for Testing Ultra-Fine Coaxial Cable Bundles Signals
Extremely thin coaxial cables, with their ultra-small diameter and excellent shielding performance, are widely used in high-end electronic products such as high-definition cameras, mobile devices, and medical instruments. When conducting signal tests, the following indicators should be paid attention to:
Insertion Loss: It represents the energy attenuation of the signal when passing through the cable, with a lower value indicating higher signal quality.
• Return Loss: Reflects the extent to which the signal is reflected back to the source. Higher return loss indicates more stable signal transmission.
Crosstalk: The interference between adjacent cables in a multi-wire environment; low crosstalk means a purer signal.
Impedance matching: Ensuring the connector and cable have the same impedance can reduce signal reflection and transmission loss, ensuring signal integrity.
• Environmental Resistance: Includes the impact of environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and mechanical vibration on signal performance. High-quality wire harnesses should have good resistance.
• Transmission Delay (Propagation Delay): The time required for a signal to travel from the input end to the output end. The smaller the delay, the more suitable it is for high-speed data transmission requirements.
I-PEX 20680-060T-01 Connector Introduction
I-PEX 20680-060T-01 is an extremely thin coaxial connector launched by I-PEX Company, belonging to the CABLINE®-CA II series, specifically designed for high-speed signal transmission. It is widely used in high-end electronic products such as high-definition cameras, mobile devices, and medical instruments.
Product Specifications and Features
• Contact spacing: 0.4 mm
• Stitches: 60 stitches
Supports ultra-fine coaxial cable specifications: supports AWG #38 to #46
Horizontal insertion and removal design
Maximum height: 1.10 mm
• Shielding Design: Utilizes ZenShield® technology, providing excellent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Locking mechanism: Mechanical locking hood to prevent connectors from not being fully inserted or dislodging
• Data Transfer Rate: Supports up to 20 Gbps per lane data transfer rate, suitable for high-speed interfaces like Thunderbolt 3
Extremely fine coaxial cables play a crucial role in modern high-end electronic devices, and scientific signal testing is the core of ensuring their performance. The I-PEX 20680-060T-01, with its excellent design and performance, provides a reliable guarantee for the high-speed and stable transmission of extremely fine coaxial cables.
We have been focusing on the design and customization of high-speed signal cable harnesses and ultra-fine coaxial cable harnesses for a long time, committed to providing stable and reliable high-speed interconnect solutions to our customers. If you have related needs or want to learn more, please contact: Manager Yin.
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