Some guidelines for user input cabling are:
∙For best
∙Always use shielded coaxial cables with the characteristic impedance of the multiplexer used (50Ω or 75Ω). Keep cables as short as possible, especially in
∙Long cables can add delay time which can cause timing problems. All test equipment, such as counters, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes, must be terminated in the characteristic impedance to minimize reflection loss.
∙To maintain low dc offset voltages, cables should have copper center conductors, not
Table 2-1. Hewlett-Packard BNC Cables
Type | Length | Part Number |
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50 Ω coaxial | 30 cm (12 in) | |
| 61 cm (24 in) | |
| 122 cm (48 in) | |
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75 Ω coaxial | 30 cm (12 in) | |
| 61 cm (24 in) | |
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