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Flexible, Armoured Microwave Cable Assembly from DC to 40 GHz
The SUCOFLEX 540S from HUBER+SUHNER is a Flexible and Armoured Microwave Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It is available with 2.9 mm or 2.4 mm connectors and is designed to provide an ideal solution for precise measurements in critical laboratory conditions. This 50-ohm cable assembly delivers high phase- and amplitude stability with flexure and movement and has a unique design that ensures zero spring back and facilitates efficient handling during measurement. It has an outer diameter of 6.4 mm with copper (silver-plated) low loss center conductor, PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) dielectric, copper (silver-plated) outer conductor followed by two layers of steel armor and one layer of helically wrapped PTFE-Silicone (glued) tape armor. The cable has a PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) outer jacket. Read more
Phase and Amplitude Stable Flexible Coaxial Cables from DC to 50 GHz
The Littlebend™ HLB098 Series from HASCO Components are Flexible Coaxial Cables that operates from DC to 50 GHz. They are extremely flexible and are designed for demanding microwave interconnect applications and system designs requiring dense packaging. These cables can replace Right Angle connectors with minimal performance degradation due to its tight bend radius. The cables have an outer diameter of 0.098 inches, a minimum bend radius of 5 mm (static), and 10 mm (repeated). They provide a shielding effectiveness of 90 dBm, have a dielectric withstanding voltage of 900 V, and can handle an input power of up to 100 W. Read more
110 GHz, 1.00 mm Precision RF Connectors for 047” Semi-Rigid Cables
The PR10 Series from Samtec are 1.00 mm Precision RF Connectors that operate up to 110 GHz. They are suitable for 047” semi-rigid cables, and have a dielectric withstanding voltage of 600 V and a VSWR of less than 1.16:1. These connectors have a Beryllium Copper snap ring contact, Silicon rubber gasket, and a passivated stainless-steel finish. They are available in both straight jack or plug configurations and can be solder-clamped to a 0.047 inches semi-rigid cable. Read more
Low-Profile, High-Flexibility Cable Assemblies from DC to 50 GHz
The mBend Series from Anoison are RF Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 50 GHz. They are designed for low-profile coaxial connections in systems where RF module interconnections have limited space and demand bending the cables immediately after the connectors. These cable assemblies have a minimum bend radius of 0.20 inches (static) and 0.40 inches (repeated) with an amplitude stability of ±0.1 dB and phase stability (vs. flexure) of ±5°. Read more
VITA 67 SMPM (Mini SMP) Cable Assemblies from DC to 65 GHz
The VITA 67 SMPM (Mini SMP) Cable Assemblies from Fairview Microwave operate from DC to 65 GHz. They have robust build and high-quality design that makes them suitable for applications in ground communication systems where signal integrity is paramount. These 50-ohm cable assemblies are available in custom length sizes of 6/12/24 inches and offer flexible options with VITA 67 and connectors like 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, and SMA. Read more
2.4 mm Field Replaceable RF Connectors from DC to 50 GHz
The 4206 Series from San-tron are 2.4 mm Field Replaceable RF Connectors that operate from DC to 50 GHz. They can withstand a dielectric voltage of 500 VRMS and have a VSWR of less than 1.20:1. These connectors are available in 3/8 and 1/2-inch square, 2-hole 0.550” flange and 2-hole 0.625” flange configurations for 0.009” and 0.012” launch pin diameters. Other mounting options are available upon request. These connectors have high-performance gold-plated beryllium copper contacts, polyetherimide (PEI) capture beads, and rugged 303 stainless steel bodies. They have an operating temperature range of -65° to +165°C and are designed and built to deliver rugged dependability and exceptional repeatability. Read more
Vertical Launch PCB Connectors from DC to 110 GHz
The Vertical Launch Connectors from Withwave operate from DC to 110 GHz. These 50-ohm connectors are available in SMA, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm, and 1.0 mm options. They provide excellent electrical and vertical transition performance over the entire operating frequency range. The connectors can be easily installed on the designed PCB substrate without the need for soldering, which greatly saves the installation time. They have a unique design that allows them to be mounted on both microstrip and stripline traces. Read more
110 GHz RF Cables with 1.63 mm Outer Diameter
The 047 Series from Insulated Wire are RF Cables that operate up to 110 GHz. They provide a shielding effectiveness of more than 90 dB (up to 18 GHz), have a velocity of propagation of 71%, and have a time delay of 1.43 ns/ft. These cables have a static bend radius of 5.1 mm and a dynamic bend radius of 9.5 mm. They can handle an input power of up to 55 W, have a capacitance of 28.6 pF/ft, and an attenuation of less than 0.89 to 16.28 dB/m. The cables have a Silver-plated Copper center conductor, PTFE dielectric, silver-plated foil, and braid followed by an FEP outer jacket and an outer thickness of 1.63 mm. Read more
Rugged Multi-Port Connector System for Fixed/Rotary Winged Airframes
The Mega8 from MegaPhase is a Multi-Port RF Connector System that can be used in both fixed and rotary winged airframes. These RF interconnects have spring-loaded interfaces to ensure positive mating under extreme vibration conditions. They consist of individually sealed connector housings and cable assemblies. These housings can accept a variety of cable assemblies including flexible, semi-rigid, HyperFlex cables up to 0.48 inches in diameter. They are designed to meet the harsh requirements of MIL-T-81490 and MIL-C-87104 standards and are available with two plating options - Chemical Film and EN-PTFE. Read more
4.3-10 (M) to N-type (M) Cable Assembly from DC to 6 GHz
The eP8031R from evissaP is a Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 6 GHz. This 4.3-10 (male) to N-type (male) cable assembly uses a CMP Plenum-rated 0.141'' conformable low PIM coaxial cable. It is 100% tested before shipment which ensures a VSWR of less than 1.50:1 and a PIM of better than -158 dBc (@ +43 dBm). The cable assembly is available in varying lengths from 2 to 84 inches (longer options available on request). Read more
Straight/Right-Angled MMCX Connectors
The MMCX Series from Intelliconnect are MMCX Connectors are available in Jack/female and Plug/Male configurations. They have a crimp termination and straight or right-angled geometry. These connectors support various cable types like RG178, RG316D, RG174, RG188, RG316 & LMR100 and can also be PCB mounted. They are matched to 50 ohms. Read more
50 GHz Metrology-Grade mmWave Coaxial Cable Assembly for VNA Testing
The MW/mmWave Coaxial Cable Assembly from Junkosha operates up to 50 GHz. This Metrology-Grade cable assembly exhibits phase stability of ± 4.5° and amplitude stability of ± 0.08 dB at 50 GHz in flexure alongside strong phase stability with temperature variations. The cable can be bent 180° on a 2.25-inch radius mandrel with no spring back. It also displays impressive performance durability, surpassing 50,000 tick-tock cycles during testing. Read more
Low-PIM Nex10 Plug to N-Type Jack Straight Adapter from DC to 6 GHz
The AD-N10JNJ-1 from Amphenol RF is a Nex10 Plug to N-Type Jack Straight Adapter with low PIM performance up to 6 GHz. This between-series coaxial adapter has a compact design that allows for more connection density in comparison to other connectors or adapters. It is designed to prevent passive intermodulation (PIM) and reduce interference in small cells, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and MIMO applications. Read more
Hermetically-Sealed, MIL-STD Standard RF Adapters from DC to 67 GHz
The PE-Series from Pasternack are Hermetically-Sealed RF Adapters that operate from DC to 67 GHz. They are designed to meet the stringent requirements of military and defense applications and meet the MIL-STD-348B connector interfaces standard. These adapters are developed with a variety of coaxial interface options and exhibit excellent resilience across a wide temperature spectrum for use in challenging environments. Read more
25 GHz EMI-Shielded 5G mmWave RF Flex-to-Board Connectors
The 5G25 Series from Molex are 5G mmWave RF Flex-to-Board Connectors that operate up to 25 GHz. They have a center shield-in contact within the receptacle or plug that isolates each row to boost the overall SI stability to meet the toughest 5G connectivity requirements. These connectors have elevated printed wiring board (PWB) design flexibility and enable designers of RF antenna modules and mobile devices to combine RF and non-RF signals, which reduces the need for additional connectors. Read more
2.4 mm Jack and Plug RF Coaxial Connectors from DC to 50 GHz
The 5020x Series from I-PEX are 2.4 mm RF Coaxial Connectors that operate from DC to 50 GHz. They are available in multiple combinations of jack and plug interfaces along with PCB (plug), PCB (jack), PCB (inner layer), PCB (outer layer), termination adapter (plug) and termination adapter (jack) configurations. Read more
8 GHz Hermetically Sealed Flexible Cables
The MT-650 Series from Times Microwave Systems are Hermetically Sealed Flexible Cables that operate up to 8 GHz. They have an outer diameter of 12.2 mm and a minimum bend radius of 76.2 mm. These cables have an operating temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. They have a Nomex jacket and are fully vapor sealed, and are ideal for commercial, military airborne, and other demanding applications. Read more
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