Junkosha to present cabling solution at IMS

Alongside the MWX161, Junkosha will also present he expansion of its Cable Assembly Designer; a product selection tool for Junkosha Microwave/mmWave Coaxial Cable Assemblies that are customisable to a host of test and measurement, space and defence applications and high-frequency needs within mobile communication technology. 

Junkosha’s MWX161 interconnect features excellent phase and amplitude stability over flexure and temperature change, is available with skew matching within 1 psec and performs up to 67GHz. It is a highly flexible armoured cable, so even when connecting to dozens of ports on a multiport VNA, the bending force generated when the cable is bent does not transfer to the device under test (DUT), allowing for stable measurements. 

Typical use cases, in addition to multiport VNAs, include testing signal integrity on printed circuit boards (PCBs); narrow pitch RF matrix switchers that route RF signals between multiple inputs and multiple outputs; and connector DUT boards which serve as an interface circuit between the automatic test equipment and the DUT. To add to its ease of connection, a torque driver is now provided to mount the interconnect on to the narrow pitch connector arrangement board or on to the VNA’s side. 

“Today’s engineers are tasked with delivering the performance and reliability demanded by target applications while addressing growing demand for faster and more accurate test solutions,” said Tomohiro Ogawa, Product Manager for Junkosha. “This is why at IMS we have our widest range of cabling solutions on show, including Junkosha MWX001 and MWX002 cables with new flexible armour and skew matching options. In addition, we will have our MWX004 cable available for viewing, which is the world’s first 145GHz flexible coaxial cable, and is equipped with features including advanced phase stability and the highest performing dielectric material.”

Selecting cables and connectors for a device under test setup can be a complex process resulting in a significant investment in time and money. Cable design is often the final challenge considered when developing a test system. However, it needs care and expertise because superior quality cabling is critical foraccurate measurement. Unless the test engineer is a cabling expert, researching wires and connectors can be daunting. Therefore, Junkosha’s Cable Assembly Designer has become a valuable tool for test engineers designing cables for functional test systems.

“At Junkosha, we are constantly innovating next-generation cabling solutions that feature ultra-low dielectric loss materials, precision connectors, and armour options designed for durability,” said Ogawa. “Each cable is designed to provide the highest reliability for testing and calibration purposes. The rise in demand requirements for projects that need higher quality and resilient interconnects means that the Cable Assembly Designer hasn’t simply been ‘bolted on’ to the website, but has been developed as a ‘support infrastructure’ that fully integrates with Junkosha’s existing ordering and manufacturing processes.”

At this year’s IMS, running from 15-20 June in San Francisco, Junkosha is providing visitors with information around a wide range of its innovative cable assembly solutions.