Speedy specification for coax cable assemblies

The Cabulator is a novel web-based design program for producing RF coaxial cable assemblies.

The Cabulator is a novel web-based design program for producing RF coaxial cable assemblies.

Developed by Hampshire-based RF coaxial connector manufacturer Gigatronix, the Cabulator enables users to configure and purchase over 200,000 permutations of RF coaxial cable assemblies online.

Rather than having to call in to get quotations, obtain datasheets and confirm delivery - customers can now design a cable assembly online in less then 60 seconds, and place a complete order in less than 5 minutes - a process that would traditionally take at least 24 hours to complete.

In one single visit, engineers can now cost new projects that include standard RF assemblies, without needing to wait on a response from a third party.

The production of an online datasheet means the user can see immediately what they will receive, and there is no confusion as to whether they have put the right connectors on the assembly.

The software includes 36 popular RF cables including military-specification RG cables, broadcast cables and Times Microwave low-loss cables commonly used in GPS, GSM and other wireless communication systems.

Once a cable is chosen, the program intelligently filters the connectors to ensure that only the applicable set of products is offered.

These include BNC, BNC reverse polarity, Euro, F-type, MCX, mini-UHF, MMCX, N-type, SMA, SMA reverse polarity, SMB, SMC, SMZ, Type 43, TNC and TNC reverse polarity connectors in 50 and 75ohm variants and in a range of straight, right-angle and panel-fixing styles.

Once constructed a cable assembly part number is generated, together with pricing, delivery information - based on interrogating the company's stocks of cables and connectors - and the option to purchase the assembly online.

"The aim of the program is to help users throughout the communication market to design and purchase custom RF coaxial cable assemblies with greater ease and to provide relevant technical support documentation", commented Darren White, Business Development Manager at Gigatronix.

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