Patent ID: 6428356
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: G01R,H01R

Abstract:
A test interface between cable testing apparatus and a coaxial cable for testing the coaxial cable over a frequency range of interest that extends from a lower frequency to an upper frequency, the coaxial cable including a center conductor, a dielectric portion, and a shield conductor, in which the test interface accommodates a prepared coaxial cable end wherein the coaxial cable shield conductor is folded back along its length and the center conductor and dielectric portions are trimmed substantially flush with the fold, the test interface comprising:a coupler having a cable lead-in opening at a first end and a threaded, connector contact portion near a second end; an insert that abuts an interior shoulder of the coupler proximate the connector contact portion, the insert having a wall portion that projects outwardly toward the second end of the coupler; and a pin constructed and arranged to abut a center conductor of the coaxial cable, the pin substantially centrally positioned within the outwardly projecting wall portion of the insert; such that said coupler, insert, and pin mechanically and electrically interconnect with a mating electrical connector to provide a reusable electrical connection between the cable testing apparatus and the coaxial cable.