RF Coaxial Cable Power Adapter for RRH Transceivers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing RF coaxial cables often have insufficient current carrying capacity to deliver the required electrical power to remote devices like RRH transceivers, and their internal conductor configurations are not readily apparent due to pre-existing coaxial interface terminations.
Innovation Solution
An adapter that couples both the inner and outer conductors of an RF coaxial cable to a single power conductor, allowing the entire cable to be used as a high current capacity electrical power transmission line, with a dielectric boot and heat shrink sleeve for safety and sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If RF coaxial cable is used for power transmission, then existing cable infrastructure can be utilized, but the current carrying capacity is insufficient to deliver required electrical power
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter combines both the inner conductor and outer conductor of the coaxial cable to a single power conductor, effectively merging the current carrying paths. This allows the entire cable structure to contribute to power transmission, significantly increasing the power delivery capacity while utilizing the existing cable infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If coaxial interface terminations are present, then connector compatibility is ensured, but internal conductor configurations become hidden and not readily apparent
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter acts as an intermediary device that interfaces between the existing coaxial connector and the power transmission requirement. It provides the necessary electrical connections internally while presenting a standard coaxial interface externally, thus maintaining connector compatibility while enabling access to the conductor configurations through the adapter's connection points.
3Power
If adapter is added to increase power capacity, then power delivery capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides mechanical connection to the coaxial interface, establishes electrical connections between both conductors and the power conductor, provides structural support, and enables high current capacity power transmission. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall system structure despite the increased power capacity requirement.
Data Source
AI summary
An adapter for coupling a coaxial interface to a power conductor and method for interconnection may be provided as a body with a conductor junction dimensioned to couple with the power conductor and a mating surface dimensioned to couple with the coaxial interface. The conductor junction, an outer conductor contacting portion of the mating surface and an inner conductor contacting portion of the mating surface are electrically coupled together by the body.