Microwave/RF Calculator works out insertion loss & VSWR

The main Calculator section enables the user to select a Market (Aerospace and Defense, Spaceflight, Test & Measurement) and Category (such as General Purpose, Ruggedised and Phase Stable) from the dropdowns to view cable types and their specs. The user then enters data in fields for frequency, length, temperature and altitude to narrow the results in the main cable types table. The Multiple Cable Review tool allows the user to select up to three cables to be compared on a single, detailed results screen.

The Calculator includes a conversions page that has most of the everyday conversions, including distance, frequency, power, temperature, VSWR/return loss and weight. A glossary is also included that features explanations for many of the terms used in the online calculator.

The online interface features a responsive design, making it equally usable on PCs, tablets and smartphones using any major browser.

“Today’s engineer is not always using a desktop computer. Therefore, tools need to be accessible and useful anytime and anywhere.” said Jenn Haupt, Global Marketing Specialist, Gore.

“The Gore Microwave/RF Assembly Calculator really lets engineers minimise the trade-off in mechanical vs. operational specs of a cable,” said Keith Cuthbert, Applications Engineer, Gore. “A user can now figure out exactly how narrow a cable you can use while maintaining the required insertion loss performance.”