Precision Cable Assemblies for Test & Measurement
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Precision Cable Assemblies for Test & Measurement

Measurable Precision. Trusted Reliability. High-performance interconnect solutions designed to deliver accuracy, repeatability and durability in demanding test environments.
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Enabling Accuracy at Every Connection Point

Aptiv’s high-performance interconnect solutions – including connectors, cable assemblies and adapters – are designed to perform to stringent RF, microwave and high-speed digital test requirements. As engineers create and validate-next generation electronics, measure signal performance or monitor system conditions in real time, Aptiv helps keep every signal clean and delivered with complete reliability. Our components are essential to test and measurement equipment ranging from benchtop instruments to automated test equipment (ATE) and field diagnostic systems.

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Precision Interconnects for Network Analyzer Applications

High-Frequency RF Cable Assemblies and Connectors for Accurate, Repeatable Test Results

Network analyzers form the foundation for RF and microwave testing applications. As such, they require extremely high signal integrity, stability and repeatability. Aptiv’s high-performance cable assemblies, adapters and precision connectors are specifically designed for use with vector and scalar network analyzers in a variety of industry and technology segments. Aptiv’s solutions are engineered to provide consistent, low-loss performance from DC to 110 GHz, even in continuous-use lab or production settings.

With increasing system complexity in Device Under Test (DUT) applications – especially in 5G, mmWave, IoT, and semiconductor devices – high-precision interconnects must reliably maintain calibration across thousands of test cycles. Aptiv’s decades of RF experience, coupled with fast, responsive in-house engineering, provide customized solutions specifically tailored to your unique test environment.

Network Analyzer Applications & Solutions

  • High-Frequency RF Cable Assemblies: Flexible assemblies engineered for minimal insertion loss and phase stability for high-repeatability test applications
  • Precision RF Adapters & Connectors: DC–110 GHz performance available in SMA, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm, and custom interface types
  • Low PIM Cable Assemblies: Suited for passive intermodulation-sensitive applications
  • Semi-Rigid and Hand-Formable Assemblies: Specifically designed for tight routing and low VSWR in calibration and test setups
  • Blind-Mate and Quick-Connect Options: To reduce test station setup time
  • Environmental & High-Durability Options: Built to withstand thousands of mating cycles in demanding lab and production environments

Applications:

  • Vector & scalar network analyzers
  • Calibration kits and test benches
  • RF and mmWave component characterization
  • Antenna and radar system testing
  • EMC chamber and shielding effectiveness testing
  • Semiconductor ATE platforms
  • 5G and IoT product validation

Aptiv’s interconnects are field-proven in high-volume production lines, R&D labs, and specialized EMC and antenna test chambers. With in-house machining, RF simulation capabilities and fast-turn prototyping, Aptiv works closely with OEMs and test engineers to solve the most challenging RF test applications.

Reliable Interconnect Solutions for Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy

Signal Integrity and Reliability for the Most Sensitive Analytical Instruments

Accuracy matters. For mass spectrometry and spectroscopy, there is no margin for error or interference. Whether testing for trace contaminants or assessing the integrity of complex biological molecules, these precision analytical instruments help make reliable, reproducible measurements. At Aptiv, we know that high-performance cable assemblies, connectors and overmolded solutions can be the difference between ultra-sensitive test results and uncertainty – even in aggressive or high-volume lab and production environments.

Engineered for sensitivity and reproducibility, our interconnect systems resist vibration, EMI, high voltages, temperature extremes, and thousands of test cycles without drift or performance loss. Our experts collaborate with OEMs of analytical instruments to create custom cable assemblies and connectors that work seamlessly with spectrometry instruments, from ion source to detector.

Applications include:

  • Mass Spectrometers (MS)
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
  • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
  • Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
  • UV-Visible (UV-Vis) and IR/NIR Spectroscopy
  • Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Raman Spectroscopy
  • Time-of-Flight (TOF), Quadrupole, Ion Trap and Orbitrap Instruments

Capabilities and solutions for mass spectrometry and spectroscopy include:

  • Low-Noise Shielded Cable Assemblies: Maximum signal integrity and EMI protection
  • High-Voltage & Vacuum-Compatible Connectors: Matched solutions for ion sources, detectors and sample chamber interfaces
  • Custom Overmolded Assemblies: Enhanced strain relief and environmental protection
  • Flexible, Durable Designs: Daily use in lab or production environments
  • Machined & Hermetic Connectors and Cable Solutions: Compatible with high-vacuum or high-pressure applications
  • Cable & Harness Solutions: Consolidating power, signal and control into the smallest possible footprint

Vertically integrated from design through manufacturing – including overmolding, machining and custom connector design – Aptiv can support most standard and proprietary equipment configurations. Our instrument manufacturers know that optimizing layout, noise reduction, and reliability can play a huge role in maximizing test throughput and accuracy.

Aptiv provides precision-built interconnects designed for the most sensitive scientific applications. Let us help reduce signal loss, improve instrument reliability, and capture the most accurate data.

High-Performance Interconnects for Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Precision and Durability for High-Speed, High-Frequency Testing

The design of semiconductor devices and RF components is becoming more complex every year, and the expectations for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) are no different. Aptiv supports the complete ATE environment, from wafer probing to final test, with high-reliability cable assemblies, RF connectors and precision-machined components designed to withstand test system cycles and to maintain repeatable, accurate test results.

ATE systems use front-end modules and power amplifiers to create the signals that are injected into RF front-end components for testing. ATE must perform with precision at high frequencies, high power levels and thousands of connect/disconnect cycles. Aptiv provides interconnect solutions that enable test equipment manufacturers and semiconductor fabs to reduce time-to-market, increase yields and maintain consistent product performance.

Applications include:

  • RF front-end testing (filters, switches, LNAs, PAs)
  • Wafer probing and load board interconnects
  • Final test systems for digital and analog ICs
  • Power amplifier and signal generation modules
  • Burn-in and reliability test systems
  • High-speed digital, mixed-signal, and mmWave testing

Product capabilities:

  • RF and high-speed cable assemblies (DC to 110 GHz), ultra-low loss and phase-stable
  • Durable, high-mating cycle connectors for repeated connect/disconnect of load boards and sockets
  • Custom overmolded and strain-relieved assemblies for applications that demand shock and vibration resistance
  • Precision-machined components and fixtures for custom load boards, test sockets and backplanes
  • EMI/RFI shielded harnesses for clean signal transmission in electrically noisy environments
  • Flexible, high-density interconnects that reduce the space needed without sacrificing signal path integrity

From prototyping and new product introduction through volume production testing, Aptiv’s durable, precision-engineered interconnects help drive ATE system performance across digital, RF and mixed-signal applications.

Aptiv provides purpose-built interconnects for automated test equipment, delivering the low-loss performance needed for today’s high-speed, high-frequency applications with rugged, reliable mechanical design. With decades of experience in RF, high-speed digital, and hybrid test systems, we help you reduce noise, increase test accuracy and extend equipment life – and keep your production lines running with confidence.

Proven Interconnect Solutions for Laboratory Test Chambers

RF Cable Assemblies, Connectors and Custom Interconnects, Engineered to Perform in Controlled and Extreme Test Environments

Laboratory test chambers are used to validate product performance in various temperature, humidity, vibration and electromagnetic environments, either to test under extreme conditions or maintain very tightly controlled and ultra-clean test parameters. Test chambers require durable and high-performance interconnects that can withstand repeated cycling while maintaining precise signal integrity and calibration. Aptiv designs and manufactures interconnect solutions that are field-proven to perform in data-critical, mission-critical and otherwise extreme laboratory applications.

Our interconnect solutions are designed to support environmental, RF, EMC, thermal shock and vibration testing in the aerospace, defense, medical devices, semiconductor and industrial electronics markets. From sensor instrumentation cables and thermocouple leads to high-frequency RF cable assemblies and ruggedized connectors, Aptiv helps lab engineers achieve consistent, repeatable and accurate test results time after time.

Our solutions can be used with:

  • Environmental chambers (thermal, humidity, corrosion)
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and RF shielding enclosures
  • Vibration and shock testing systems
  • Burn-in and accelerated life test systems
  • Cryogenic and high temperature testing
  • Semiconductor and electronics reliability testing

Product capabilities include:

  • RF Cable Assemblies (DC to 110 GHz): Low-loss, phase-stable cables for RF testing applications
  • Thermal-Resistant Connectors and Cables: Designed for extreme hot/cold cycle life
  • Shielded Interconnects for EMC Chambers: Designed to prevent signal leakage and interference in test results
  • High-Flex and Continuous Flex Cable Assemblies: Engineered for dynamic, motion-driven test applications
  • Hermetically Sealed and Pressure Tolerant Connectors: Hermetic and pressure-tolerant connectors to maintain performance in controlled atmosphere test systems
  • Custom Overmolded Assemblies: Overmolded custom interconnects to provide strain relief, ingress protection and longer life

With a focus on reliability and repeatability, Aptiv supports test chamber instrumentation and data acquisition systems to help lab engineers simulate, measure and validate actual real-world product performance.

Aptiv designs and manufactures interconnect solutions that can withstand the extremes of temperature, pressure, vibration and electromagnetic interference present in test chambers and other lab testing equipment. Our products have been engineered and field-tested for decades in test & measurement applications, for test systems that deliver precise and repeatable results with every cycle.

Advanced Interconnect Solutions for Quantum Computing Applications

Reliable Signal Integrity from Room Temp to Cryogenic Conditions

Building a quantum computing system pushes the limits of existing technologies, demanding ultra-low-noise, extreme accuracy, cryogenic-compatible components and interconnects. Aptiv designs, engineers and manufactures high-performance cable assemblies, RF connectors, and adapters to support precise measurement, calibration, and testing to drive quantum device development and growth. From dilution refrigerators and superconducting qubits to photonic platforms, Aptiv’s interconnects maintain signal integrity across large temperature swings and ensure isolation from EMI.

Aptiv’s test and measurement interconnects for quantum computing meet the demands of the most sensitive environments with quantum-class performance.

Offering:

  • Low-loss RF cables and assemblies for DC to 110 GHz
  • Cryogenic components to perform near absolute zero temperatures
  • Phase-stable, low-noise test cables for quantum measurement systems
  • Custom overmolding and shielding solutions to reduce EMI and ensure accurate testing
  • Miniature and blind-mate connectors to fit complex test setups and challenging spatial environments

Testing quantum processors, calibration equipment or cryogenic systems, Aptiv’s interconnects are designed for test accuracy and stability.

Aptiv understands the test and measurement environments and evolving needs of quantum computing. We partner with quantum labs, OEMs, and research institutions to provide robust custom-engineered solutions. Aptiv’s global engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and decades of RF and high-frequency design expertise, ensure our interconnects perform reliably in mission-critical quantum computing applications.

Our Expertise & Certifications

Built to Meet Industry Standards. Designed to Outperform.

Aptiv designs and manufactures a range of products to meet key industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC and MIL-STD requirements. Our connectors and cable assemblies feature precision-machined components, tight impedance control, and designs that are built to withstand mechanical abuse and harsh environments. For high-frequency RF and low-noise signal transmission, Aptiv solutions are designed to be relied on by engineers and technicians who need consistent, repeatable performance – time after time, test after test.

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