26-28-4-0012-26 Datasheet, PDF (1/3 Pages) API Technologies Corp – 40 GHz Test Cable

High Performance
40 GHz Test Cable
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products High
frequency coax cables combine superior durability
and exceptional performance. Operating with a
frequency range from DC to 40 GHz, these
precision cables provide low insertion loss with
exceptional phase and amplitude stability. Available
with armorized and weatherized protective
coverings, the 40 GHz High Performance Test
Cable is designed to withstand the most rugged
lab, production, and environmental testing
conditions.
Features
• Flexible Stainless Steel Armor
• Corrosion Resistant Shield
• Braided PET Jacketed Cover
• Passivated Stainless Steel Connectors
• Heavy Duty Over-molded Strain Relief
• Crush Resistant
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency
Impedance
VSWR
Insertion Loss
Velocity of Propagation
Phase Stability
RF Shielding
Attenuation (dB/ft)
Max Op. Voltage
Power Rating (CW)
Operating Temp
DC - 40 GHz
50 Ohms
< 1.35:1
< 0.9 dB/ft + 0.7 dB
Connector Contribution
78%
± 8°
90 Db
0.90 dB max
1000V RMS
150 Watts
-65 to 165° C
All specifications above are typical, measured at 40 GHz.
The 40 GHz test cable can be supplied in standard
or custom lengths, and is available in individual
assemblies, pairs, or phase matched sets. The
40 GHz test cable design can also be customized
with a variety of connector options.
Mechanical Characteristics
Minimum Bend Radius
Flexure Life
(3x Min Bend Radius)
Jacket Diameter
Over-mold Diameter
0.8 in. [cm]
> 10,000 min
0.320 in.
0.460 in.
The 40 GHz test cable featured above utilizes
2.9 mm (K) series plug connectors constructed with
low density PTFE insulators, silicone gasket seals,
and gold plated BeCu contacts. These high quality
cable assemblies are manufactured using precision
interfaces designed to perform for over 500 mating
cycles without degradation. See Table 1 for other
connector options.
RF Solutions Division / Spectrum Control • 300 North Drive, Suite 102, Melbourne, FL 32934 • PH 321-752-4580 • FX: 321-752-4581 • www.spectrum.com