What OnlineCables.com Is and What It Offers

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OnlineCables.com is the online storefront of Applied Interconnect Inc., a manufacturer of custom RF coaxial cable assemblies and related interconnect products. It is aimed at engineers and buyers who need made-to-order RF cables rather than off-the-shelf parts: the site lets you design a cable assembly online, save the drawing, and order it. It is a fit if you need custom RF assemblies in small-to-medium quantities and can work within the stated terms (a $150 minimum order and standard delivery of typically 2–4 working days ARO). It is not a general electronics retailer, and the site does not publish prices, so expect to confirm cost and lead time directly.

What you can order

The product range covers RF and related assemblies from DC to 40 GHz:

  • RF coaxial cable assemblies — semi-rigid, flexible coax, conformable coax, VNA cables, and Heliax
  • Circular and military cables — including MIL-STD-38999 harnesses and custom military harnesses
  • RF delay lines and time delay lines, plus phase matching of cable assemblies
  • RF testing of cable assemblies
  • Other custom assemblies — waveguide adapters, filters, and power distribution assemblies
  • Fiber optic cable assemblies and power cords

Connector options listed include SMA, SSMA, BNC, SMP, TNC, N, MMCX, MCX, SMB, SSMB, F, UHF, SMC, and SSMC. Custom connectors can be made in stainless steel or other materials, and cable jackets can use Silicone, PTFE, ETFE, FEP, or Estane.

How the online design and ordering works

The site's core feature is designing a cable assembly in seconds using your own part numbers and logos, with the ability to save the drawings. The page does not document the exact menu flow, so the practical steps are:

  1. Go to the site and start a custom RF coaxial cable assembly design.
  2. Enter your part number and logo details and select cable and connector options.
  3. Save the drawing for review or reuse.
  4. Place the order, or call 408-749-9900 for anything not configurable on the web — the company states it handles specials.

Expected result: a saved assembly drawing you can order against. Things to confirm before ordering: the $150 minimum order size, the 2–4 working day ARO standard delivery estimate, and pricing, none of which are published on the page.

Quality and compliance credentials

If your project requires documented quality systems, these are the claims made on the site:

Area Detail
Quality system ISO-9001:2015 certified (cage # 0X997)
Workmanship J-STD-001 certified (9/2005); IPC/WHMA-A-620 for commercial product
Environmental RoHS compliant assemblies; lead-free assemblies available on request
Military programs Cites participation in AMRAAM, F-35, APG-79 (F-18), APQ-181 (B2), HARM, Global Hawk, GPS flight hardware, ABL, M1A1, M2 Bradley, and Apache
Government Registered for US/Canada Joint Certification for Military Critical Technical Data, with ITAR requirements; states it is a prime contractor for the US Air Force, NASA, US Navy, US Army, and the Government of Canada

These are the company's own statements; verify current certifications and contract eligibility directly if they are a deciding factor.

When it fits and when to look elsewhere

Choose OnlineCables.com if you need custom RF coaxial assemblies, delay lines, phase-matched cables, or military-style harnesses; you want to define part numbers and logos and save drawings online; and your order can meet the $150 minimum with a few days' lead time.

Look elsewhere if you need published online pricing and checkout, need a single cable below the minimum order, or need a standard catalog part shipped same day — the page describes custom and special-order work, not stocked retail sales.