In addition, keep in mind that the connector is only one part of a system which includes a circuit board, cable, and another connector and board at the other end. Consider that the component you are designing may have an impact on signal timing throughout your system. Any imperfections in materials or assembly within the connector will affect signal quality and timing.
can occur from a device or cable that is too close to the assembly.
The next issue which affects most cellular, high- speed systems is passive intermodulation, also referred to as passive intermod or PIM. This internal distortion is found in passive components (such as RF connectors and cable). When two or
Crosstalk of electromagnetic fields on circuit board
Once you have designed your connectors and assemblies, be aware that high-speed signals will most likely need isolation shielding on the cable and possibly within the connector to address alien crosstalk (no, not the Star Trek kind!). Alien crosstalk refers to the external interference that
more signals are within a component, these signals can interfere with one another, creating additional orders of signals that can degrade signal speed and quality. (If this is an issue, review the IEC Standard 62037 for PIM testing.)
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