Topic Summary
Teledyne Storm Microwave designs and manufactures microwave and RF interconnect solutions, including coaxial cable, connectors, and rugged cable assemblies built for demanding environments. The company supports engineers who need dependable signal integrity, repeatable RF performance, and practical integration options across defense, aerospace, telecom, and test & measurement applications.
About Teledyne Storm Microwave
Teledyne Storm Microwave is recognized for microwave and electronic interconnect solutions that emphasize reliability, repeatable performance, and responsive engineering support. The organization’s heritage dates back to the early 1950s with the founding of the company by Al Storm, followed by decades of growth from wire and cable distribution into dedicated manufacturing and cable assembly capabilities. In the late 1970s, the company expanded into microwave cable and cable assemblies to address higher-frequency interconnect requirements for defense and telecom markets.
Today, Teledyne Storm Microwave helps engineers solve RF and microwave interconnect challenges for radar, electronic warfare (EW), communications, antenna subsystems, and automated test equipment. Product and engineering support often includes phase and amplitude matching, ruggedization and armoring, connector interface guidance (including blindmate and multiport configurations), and quick-turn prototyping to keep development schedules moving while reducing integration risk.
Capabilities and Solutions
Teledyne Storm Microwave provides both standard product families and custom build-to-print assemblies. Solutions may include flexible and semi-rigid coaxial cable assemblies, high-density multi-channel interconnect systems, connector solutions, and harnesses engineered for mechanical durability and long-term RF stability. These interconnects are frequently selected when performance consistency, connector retention, and lifecycle reliability are as important as insertion loss and frequency coverage.
For applications where handling, flexure, and mechanical stress can degrade measurement accuracy or system performance, Teledyne Storm Microwave offers cable solutions designed for stability during repeated movement. The company also supports supply chain needs through manufacturing services that help customers manage program schedules, prototype-to-production transitions, and evolving configuration requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Teledyne Storm Microwave do?
Teledyne Storm Microwave designs, manufactures, and supplies microwave and RF interconnect products such as coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, and integrated harness solutions. The focus is on dependable performance, engineering support, and solutions that integrate smoothly into demanding systems.
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What is Teledyne Storm Microwave best known for?
The company is known for durable microwave cable assemblies and high-performance interconnect solutions used in mission-critical applications. Customers typically rely on Storm for repeatable RF performance, rugged integration options, and practical design support.
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Which industries and applications are served?
Teledyne Storm Microwave supports defense and select telecom markets, along with test & measurement applications. Common use cases include radar, electronic warfare, communications, antenna systems, and automated test equipment.
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Do you offer custom cable assemblies or only standard catalog parts?
Both are supported. Teledyne Storm Microwave provides standard product families as well as custom and build-to-print assemblies based on customer drawings, connector interfaces, and performance requirements.
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Can you help with phase matching and amplitude matching?
Yes—matching services can be used when channel-to-channel consistency and repeatable system response are required. These capabilities are often applied to multi-channel assemblies and performance-sensitive measurement setups.
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What does “ruggedized” or “armored” cable mean?
Ruggedized or armored assemblies add mechanical protection to reduce damage during installation, handling, and field use. This can improve reliability when cables are exposed to abrasion, crush risk, tight routing, vibration, or repeated flexure.
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Do you support quick-turn prototyping?
Yes—quick-turn prototype support helps teams validate connector interfaces, routing, and performance early. This can reduce schedule risk before moving into qualification testing or production builds.
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What is a high-density or multi-channel RF interconnect system?
Multi-channel systems enable multiple RF connections through a compact interface to reduce connector count and save space. They’re often used when SWaP constraints are tight but high-frequency performance must remain consistent.
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Do you support VITA 67 solutions?
Yes—VITA 67 products are used for high-density RF connectivity in advanced systems, including backplane-to-daughtercard architectures. These solutions help support compact layouts while addressing frequency, durability, and integration needs.
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Can you help with blindmate or multiport connector interfaces?
Yes—connector interface support is commonly provided for blindmate and multiport configurations. Guidance can include connector selection, compatible cable options, mechanical alignment considerations, and assembly constraints.
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What’s the difference between test & measurement assemblies and general-purpose RF cable assemblies?
Test & measurement assemblies are often selected for repeatability and stability during flexure to help maintain measurement accuracy. General-purpose assemblies may prioritize ruggedness and installation durability for system integration.
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How do I determine the best cable family for my application?
Start with your frequency range, length, connector types, routing constraints, and environment (temperature, vibration, handling). From there, decide whether phase stability, low loss, ruggedness, or flexibility is the top priority.
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What details should I provide when requesting a quote or recommendation?
Share frequency range, power level, length, connector part numbers, environmental conditions, and any matching or stability requirements. Including drawings, routing constraints, and quantity/lead-time expectations helps ensure an accurate recommendation.
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Can Teledyne Storm Microwave support prototype-to-production transitions?
Yes—manufacturing services can support both initial prototypes and production builds as programs mature. This helps teams maintain consistent performance requirements while scaling volumes and managing configuration changes.
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