{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"[AUDIO ONLY!!] The Hidden RF Loss: Why PCB-to-Connector Transitions Steal your dB","description":"RF systems rarely fail in obvious ways. More often, performance erodes quietly; a dB here, a little range there, until designs no longer match expectations. In this episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked sources of RF loss: the transition from a controlled\u2011impedance PCB trace to a connector and coaxial cable. You\u2019ll learn why \u201c50 ohms\u201d is a wave property, not a component value, how small geometry changes at the PCB\u2011to\u2011connector interface can create impedance discontinuities, and why connectors and cables should be treated as part of the transmission line \u2014 not mechanical afterthoughts. We\u2019ll also cover how cable selection, bend radius, mechanical stability, and prototype\u2011to\u2011production variability can quietly eat into your link budget, even when the radio and antenna are unchanged. Whether you\u2019re designing your first RF system or chasing a few lost dB in a mature product, this episode breaks down the hidden risks and practical design considerations that help protect system margin before they show up in the field. To view datasheets or order samples, visit W\u00fcrth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.&amp;nbsp; RELATED SOLUTIONS: Trilogy of Connectors Reference Guide:  https:\/\/www.we-online.com\/en\/components\/products\/TRILOGY_OF_CONNECTORS_ENGLISH&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  Coaxial Connectors:  https:\/\/www.we-online.com\/en\/components\/products\/em\/connectors\/coax&amp;nbsp;  Coaxial Cable Assemblies:  https:\/\/www.we-online.com\/en\/components\/products\/em\/connectors\/coax\/coaxial_connectors_cable_assemblies&amp;nbsp;  Coaxial Cable Configurator:  https:\/\/www.we-online.com\/en\/products\/components\/service\/customized-solutions\/cableconfigurator&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Listen to our PODCAST\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f: https:\/\/www.we-online.com\/en\/news-center\/podcast&amp;nbsp;  Follow us on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WurthElectronics\/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group\/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https:\/\/x.com\/WurthElectronic\/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https:\/\/x.com\/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wurthelectronics (Americas) W\u00fcrth Elektronik online: https:\/\/www.we-online.com\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"W\u00fcrth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.we-online.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40608110\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200056320"}