RF coaxial jumpers are coaxial cable assemblies designed for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals. They primarily consist of an inner conductor, insulating layer, outer conductor (shield), and protective jacket, offering superior transmission efficiency and robust interference resistance. RF coaxial jumpers are extensively employed in wireless communications, broadcast television, satellite communications, radar systems, and mobile communication base stations, among other applications, for connecting a range of RF equipment including antennas, filters, amplifiers, and transceivers.
Working frequency: Different frequency bands have different requirements for the electrical performance and physical characteristics of jumpers. For example, the mobile communication industry typically focuses on frequency bands within 3GHz, while the military or aerospace industries may require jumpers in higher frequency bands.
Environmental adaptability: Consider the environmental conditions in which the jumper will be deployed, such as temperature, humidity, electromagnetic interference, etc. Special environments may require jumpers with specific properties, such as high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, etc.
Characteristic impedance: Characteristic impedance is a very important parameter in RF cables and components, which determines the transmission efficiency and reflection loss of signals. Common RF cable characteristic impedances include 50 Ω and 75 Ω.
Attenuation: Attenuation represents the loss of a signal during transmission. Low attenuation is an important characteristic of high-quality RF jumpers, and the attenuation value is related to factors such as frequency, jumper length, and material properties.
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR): VSWR reflects the reflection of signals during transmission. The smaller the VSWR, the smaller the reflection and the higher the signal transmission efficiency.