Chapter 2 31
Cable Preparation
Cable Preparation Problems
Cable Preparation Problems
Follow the preparation instructions provided by the connector manufacturer and
take great care to avoid the following cable preparation problems:
• bent cable
• deformed cable
• contaminated dielectric
• damaged outer conductor
• non-flush cut
Bent Cable
Poor measurement results can occur if the cable is bent or kinked near the end of the
spool. The bend should be removed before proceeding with the SRL measurement.
Figure 2-1 Bent/Kinked Cable
NOTE The built-in connector modeling will attempt to remove the effects of the connector.
The connector response is shown at 0.0 ft. on the bottom trace. The extent to which
the effects of the connector can be removed may depend on the quality of the cable
preparation as well as the connector.
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