Flexible Radio Frequency Bonding Configurations: Theoretical Analysis, Measurements, and Practical Applications

This report was prompted by many questions relative to flexible bonding configurations and their effectiveness at high radio frequencies (RF). Tests were conducted primarily to compare the impedances of various flexible bonding configurations and to gain a better insight into RF bonding characteristics. Test samples were company-fabricated solid flat straps, commercially available braid types, and MS cable types. The measurements indicated no major differences in the inductance values of the various samples.