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What Is RF Interconnect?
RF Interconnect is another term for RF connections between devices, boards, ports, RF cable assemblies, waveguide, probes, antenna, and etc. As discussed in a previous blog post, What is an RF Connection, RF interconnects are a method of transferring RF signals from one node to another either conductively, through a transmission line (RF coaxial connectors/ coaxial cable assemblies), or through...
What Are Fire Rated Coaxial Cables & When Are They Required?
In large facilities and buildings, it often comes up that there may be a need for fire rated coaxial cable. The term “plenum” cable gets tossed around as well. Many are confused on the terms and the rating systems and how this pertains to the United States National Electrical Code (NEC) and what regulations the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) set out for cables in the NEC. Though not...