RF & Optical Cable Technical Resources

RF & Optical Cable Technical Resources · PTL Cable (Hangzhou Putianle Cable Co., Ltd.)

These are working notes from our engineering and quality teams — the same calculations we run when a customer sends us a loss budget, a VSWR limit or a site photo of a damaged feeder. No registration, no download gate.

Technical guides

VSWR & Return Loss: Conversion Table + On-Site Troubleshooting Checklist

VSWR and return loss explained for RF feeder systems. Conversion table (VSWR <-> return loss dB <-> reflection coefficient) plus an on-site troubleshooting checklist for base station coaxial cables.

Reverse-Engineer Cable Spec from Attenuation Requirement: 3-Step Method

How to choose the right RF coaxial feeder cable from a loss budget: three steps, worked examples and typical attenuation figures per 100 m.

Corrugated Copper-Tube vs Braided Coaxial: How to Choose

Corrugated copper-tube vs braided coaxial cable: a practical selection guide by frequency band, run length, installation method and cost.

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