BLUE RIBBON Solution Builder

How to Use the Solution Builder

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The BLUE RIBBON Solution Builder enables you to dynamically configure a controlled impedance, 50 ohm (38 or 34 AWG) cable assembly tailored to your system’s needs.
  Application information and performance data are included to assist you with your selections. Within the limits of your selections, components are chosen to minimize skew. You can view configuration specifications and typical performance characteristics. Pricing and leadtime are provided for your configuration. An order form can be printed out for you to complete and fax to us.

Here are the steps to configure a Blue Ribbon Coax Assembly.

Step 1:

Connector style
Number of signal lines
Mapping scheme
Assembly length

Step 2:

Connector positions (top, bottom, or edge mount)
Connector orientation

Step 3:

Final product configuration
Engineering drawings
Test data
Pricing and lead time
Order form

Along the way, MORE INFORMATION provides details about an option.

 

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Some terms used in the Solution Builder.

Center Conductor Length: The distance from one end of the coax center conductor to its opposite end.
Chamfer: The two angled faces at mating corners of a connector which assure that it can only be engaged with its mate in one orientation (i.e. features which provide polarization).
Line-to-line Skew: The variation in signal arrival times at the far end of the ribbon coax assembly after being launched simultaneously from its near end.
Overall Length: The end-to-end length of the ribbon cable assembly. Compare with "Center Conductor Length".
Pin 1-to-Pin 1 Mapping: Connector Pin #1 of the first end will connect to Pin #1 on the other end and so on.
Splitter Assembly: Has one connector on End 1 and up to 5 connectors on End 2.

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