Abstract: An antenna arrangement includes a baseplate with a top surface defining a top level and a bottom surface defining a bottom level. First and second cup-shaped antenna radiating elements that have an apex arranged nearby to the top level of the baseplate and opposite to the apex an opening that is arranged distal to the top level of the baseplate. The antenna radiating elements are arranged above the baseplate and are spaced apart by a spacing and electrically interconnected to the baseplate. The first antenna radiating element is electrically interconnected to an inner conductor of a first coaxial cable, the inner conductor being arranged in the region of the apex above the bottom level. The second antenna radiating element is electrically interconnected to an inner conductor of a second coaxial cable, said inner conductor being arranged in the region of the apex above said bottom level.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coaxial connector jack for the interconnection to a corresponding connector plug. The connector jack comprises an inner conductor extending in an axial direction and an outer conductor in the form of a slotted contact sleeve arranged coaxial with respect to the inner conductor. Furthermore the coaxial connector comprises an insulator positioning the inner conductor with respect to the outer conductor and a spacer arranged inside the insulator extending along an inner side wall of the slotted contact sleeve. The spacer extends in the axial direction at least to the same axial position as the slotted contact sleeve or exceeds it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a stranded inner conductor (1), and to a coaxial cable (9). In a first step, a stranded inner conductor (2) is provided, which consists of several wires (3) twisted together. Then the stranded inner conductor (1) is rotary swaged by means of a rotary swaging device (10). In a further step, the rotary swaged stranded inner conductor (3) is enclosed with a dielectric (4). In a further step, the dielectric (4) is enclosed with an outer conductor (5) and a cable sheath (6).

Abstract: A method for producing an operative connection between a coaxial cable (1) and a coaxial connector (16). A cable jacket (5), if present, is removed by means of a first tool (6) to a predefined first length L1. In a second step, an outer conductor (3) is removed by means of a second tool (7) to a predefined second length L2. In a third step, a dielectric (4) is removed by means of a third tool (8) to a third length L3, such that one end (15) of the inner conductor (2) is exposed. Then the end (15) of the inner cable conductor (2) is formed by means of a rotary swaging device (9), which comprises a plurality of deflectable jaws (10) rotatable circumferentially about an axis of rotation (11) and each hammering in the radial direction with at least one operative surface (14).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coaxial connector jack (1) for the interconnection to a corresponding connector plug (2). The connector jack (1) comprises an inner conductor (3) extending in an axial direction (x) and an outer conductor (4) in the form of a slotted contact sleeve (4) arranged coaxial with respect to the inner conductor (3). Furthermore the coaxial connector (1) comprises an insulator (5) positioning the inner conductor (3) with respect to the outer conductor (4) and a spacer (6) arranged inside the insulator (5) extending along an inner side wall (7) of the slotted contact sleeve (4). The spacer (6) extends in the axial direction at least to the same axial position as the slotted contact sleeve (4) or exceeds it.

Abstract: A connector assembly (1) including a first connector unit (2) and a second connector unit (3) interconnectable with respect to each other. The first connector unit (2) includes at least one connector (5) arranged at least partially inside a plug housing (4). The at least one connector (5) is operatively connected to the plug housing (4) by a latching mechanism (7) which provides an engaged configuration in which the at least one connector (5) is latched with respect to the plug housing (4) and a disengaged configuration in which the at least one connector (5) is disengaged from the plug housing (4).

Abstract: An optical switch with a plurality of actuators includes a controller configured to control the operation of a plurality of channels, where each channel has at least one electrical driver and at least one actuator, by interleaving periods of voltage switching output with periods of no voltage switching output for one or more drivers whilst the output voltage is switching from one level to another level. Alternatively, an optical switch with a plurality of actuators comprises a controller configured to control the operation of a plurality of channels, where each channel has at least one electrical driver and at least one actuator, by switching the output voltage from one level to another level for at least one driver of a first channel whilst at least one oilier driver of at least one other channel is in a relatively high impedance mode.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cable assembly (1) comprising a coaxial cable (2) with an inner conductor (3) and a shield (4) and a dielectric (5) arranged between the inner conductor (3) and the shield (4). The cable assembly (1) further comprises an outer jacket (7) which encompasses the coaxial cable (2). One or several spacers (10) are arranged between the coaxial cable (2) and the outer jacket (7) such that the outer jacket (7) and the coaxial cable (2) are spaced a distance apart.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial connection system in which solid insulating structures are used and it is provided a lengthening of the guide portion of the connectors, while ensuring an axial immobilization of the ground contacts independently of the locking device that mechanically locks the plug to the jack when they are in mutual connection configuration.

Abstract: A stranded conductor (2) including a specific number of a first type of wire (5) which, in cross-section of the stranded conductor, are arranged in a hexagonal pattern around a central wire in at least two layers. The wires arranged at the vertices of the hexagonal pattern are of a second type of wire having in principle a smaller diameter than the first type of wires. The interstitial spaces (10) between the first and the second wires are filled by a sealing agent (3).

Abstract: An antenna arrangement includes a baseplate with a top surface defining a top level and a bottom surface defining a bottom level. First and second cup-shaped antenna radiating elements that have an apex arranged nearby to the top level of the baseplate and opposite to the apex an opening that is arranged distal to the top level of the baseplate. The antenna radiating elements are arranged above the baseplate and are spaced apart by a spacing and electrically interconnected to the baseplate. The first antenna radiating element is electrically interconnected to an inner conductor of a first coaxial cable, the inner conductor being arranged in the region of the apex above the bottom level. The second antenna radiating element is electrically interconnected to an inner conductor of a second coaxial cable, said inner conductor being arranged in the region of the apex above said bottom level.

Abstract: A microwave cable (10), intended for a frequency range from 0 Hz up to at least a few 10 GHz, comprises a central inner conductor (11), a dielectric (12) concentrically surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor (13, 14) concentrically enclosing the dielectric (12), and a sheathing concentrically enclosing the microwave cable (10) externally. Stable electrical and mechanical properties, particularly when making up cables, are achieved in that the outer conductor has two electrically conducting bands (13, 14) wound over each other, in that the bands (13, 14) are each wound in an overlapping manner and in that the bands (13, 14) are wound progressively in opposite directions.

Abstract: An optical connector assembly (1) includes a plug (2) and a socket (3) which are interconnectable to each other in an axial direction (x). The plug (2) comprises a plug housing (5) in which a first ferrule (7) is arranged and the socket (3) comprises a socket housing (20), in which a second ferrule (23) is arranged.

Abstract: A connector assembly mechanically and electrically connects a shielded power cable, capable of conducting DC and multiple phase AC electric power, to drive motors and powered accessories of an electric vehicle. The connector assembly includes a shielded power cable, a connector body, a sealing ring, a tapered compression ring and a flexible rubber boot. The hollow frustoconical interior of the connector body and the frustoconical tapered compression ring, with the shield layer of the power cable compressed between them, form a self-locking taper that provides a strong mechanical connection. The sealing ring and the flexible rubber boot inhibit penetration of fluids and particles into the connector assembly. The addition of an adhesive to the compressed section strengthens the connection and reduces corrosion. Filling empty spaces inside the connector body with an adhesive sealer further prevents penetration by contaminants, reduces corrosion and strengthens the connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to an array antenna (1), comprising a first plate (2), which has means for distributing an electromagnetic signal to be emitted by the array antenna (1), a second plate (3), which has first openings (7) for conducting the electromagnetic signal to be emitted therethrough, and a third plate (4), which has means (12) used to emit the electromagnetic signal. The second plate (3) is arranged between the first plate and the third plate (2, 4) and is operatively connected to same. The second plate (3) has substantially plane-parallel, smooth lateral surfaces (5, 6), in which the first openings (7) are arranged.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cable breakout assembly (1) comprising a first gland for a feeder cable (10) and several second glands (13) for power feeder subassemblies (12) and an enclosure (2) comprising at least one carrier (3). The at least one carrier is suitable to be interconnected to at least one second gland.

Abstract: A cable breakout assembly is provided, including a feeder cable, a breakout structure having a first end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a single-port cable gland through which the feeder cable extends, a central conduit which houses the sections of the feeder cable passing there through, and an opposed second end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a multi-port cable gland, whose number of ports corresponds to the number of splices of the feeder cable. A plurality of environmentally sealed, flexible conduits are provided, each having a first end that interfaces with and extends from a respective port of the multi-port gland, and a second end adapted to interface with an external device, wherein each flexible conduit houses a respective spliced section of the feeder cable therein.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coaxial connector jack (1) for the interconnection to a corresponding connector plug (2). The connector jack (1) comprises an inner conductor (3) extending in an axial direction (x) and an outer conductor (4) in the form of a slotted contact sleeve (4) arranged coaxial with respect to the inner conductor (3). Furthermore the coaxial connector (1) comprises an insulator (5) positioning the inner conductor (3) with respect to the outer conductor (4) and a spacer (6) arranged inside the insulator (5) extending along an inner side wall (7) of the slotted contact sleeve (4). The spacer (6) extends in the axial direction at least to the same axial position as the slotted contact sleeve (4) or exceeds it.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cable breakout assembly (1) that includes a first cable gland (11) for a feeder cable (10) and several second cable glands (13) for power feeder subassemblies (12) and an enclosure (2) to which the first and the second glands (11, 13) are attached. A ground contact (9) extends across the breakout enclosure (2) of the cable breakout assembly (1). Furthermore, a mounting system (37) comprising a base plate (38) and a mounting plate (41) is foreseen to quickly mount the cable breakout assembly (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable interface (1) for operatively connecting a plurality of coaxial cables (11). A main body (2) has a first side face and an opposing second side face (3, 4) with a plurality of blind holes (5) arranged in a pattern in the first side face (3). An internal conductor opening (7) is formed at the bottom (6) of each blind hole (5) and arranged substantially coaxial with the blind hole (5), which is likewise coated with an electrically conductive material and is used for operatively connecting an internal conductor (17) of the coaxial cable (11). The blind holes (5) cooperate with at least one first bore (8), which extends from the second side face (4) into the main body (2) and is coated with an electrically conductive material.