Cable Fundamentals - Understanding RF Cables & Assemblies

Engineering Principles for Low Loss, High Power, and Coaxial Cables.

Understand construction, impedance and shielding to make better performance decisions.

Page Engineering Value Statement

Cable Fundamentals provides engineers with an in-depth understanding of RF cable types, coaxial assemblies, impedance, frequency response, shielding, and performance considerations across automotive, aerospace, and telecom applications.

What this module covers

Construction, impedance, shielding, frequency response, and practical constraints — structured for engineering decisions.

Primary keywords

RF Cable Fundamentals

Focus

Loss · Power · Coax

Article list

Cable Fundamentals by topic

Each guide is written for a specific engineering question.

What Is a Coaxial Cable? How It Works and How to Choose One

Learn what coaxial cable is, how its structure controls impedance and loss, and which specifications matter when choosing an RF cable assembly for your system.

What Are PVC Insulated Cables?

SSMC Connector: Structure and Applications

Semi Rigid Coax Cable in High Frequency Systems

What Is a TNC Connector? Types, Specifications and Applications

SMP Connector Types: Full Detent, Limited Detent, and Smooth Bore

Learn how to choose full detent, limited detent, or smooth bore SMP connectors for cable-to-board and blind-mate board-to-board RF connections.

Access impedance calculators, frequency response charts, and compatibility tables.

Request a Custom RF Solution

Share frequency range, impedance, routing constraints, power level, and environment. We will recommend a cable family and validation path.