TRUTest Series Brochure

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TRUtest™ Series
General Purpose
Test Cable Assemblies
• Matched performance to 18 GHz
• Repeatable, stable performance
TRUtest™ Series cable assemblies combine MIL-standard test-grade interfaces
with flexible and durable cable construction to provide repeatable, reliable
performance and long service life. Three standard connector configurations
are available for rapid delivery to your test application—SMA, Type N and
3.5 mm. TRUtest™ assemblies utilize a low density, PTFE tape-wrapped core
to provide excellent loss and phase stability over a broad temperature rating.
• Low insertion loss and VSWR
• 100% RF tested
• MIL-STD-348 test interfaces
• Stainless steel connectors
• Excellent cable-connector retention
• Ideally suited for production
test stations and engineering labs
The TRUtest™ Series combines robust design and material construction.
Stainless steel connectors provide durable mating interfaces that will not
degrade over multiple mating and torque. Our unique cable-connector
attachment technology has been designed to eliminate the cable junction
as a point of mechanical stress failure.
TRUtest™ Series cable assemblies are engineered to provide excellent
reliability and performance in all your test applications. In addition to our
general purpose cable assemblies, TRU also offers a wide variety of associated
test solutions that include precision and millimeter-wave adapters.
In addition to our standard catalog products, TRU can engineer a wide
range of custom design solutions to meet your challenge.
Visit our website to find additional support and product information:
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TRUtest™ Specifications
Requirement
Detail
Electrical
Frequency
0.05 to 18 GHz
Impedance
50 Ohms nominal
Velocity of Propagation
80% nominal
VSWR
1.35:1 maximum
Attenuation
0.4 dB/ft + 0.4 dB @ 18 GHz
Shielding Effectiveness
> -95 dB
Mechanical
Cable/Connector Retention
50 pound minimum (tested IAW MIL-C-87104)
Positive shoulder mechanical captivation
Torque
IAW MIL-C-87104
Flexure
100,000 cycles mimimum (IAW MIL-C-87104)
Phase vs Flexure
+/- 0.15 degrees per GHz typical, see graph
Minimum Bend Radius
1.0 inch (25,4 mm)
Cable Outer Diameter
0.20 inch (5,08 mm)
Connector Outer Diameter (IAW-STD-348 test)
Type N: 0.8 inch (20,3 mm) nominal
SMA: 0.35 inch (8,9 mm) nominal
3.5 mm: 0.35 inch (8,9 mm) nominal
Mating Durability
500 cycles minimum
Cable Materials
Silver plated, copper center conductor
Expanded PTFE dielectric
Silver plated, copper shielded layers
Extruded FEP jacket
Connector Materials
Stainless steel outer bodies
Gold plated beryllium copper contacts
TPX, fluoroloy, PTFE insulators
Environmental
Temperature
-55 to +120°C
Phase vs Temperature
< 1800 PPM typical (-40 to +120°C), see graph
Cable Construction
FEP JACKET
ROUND SILVER
PLATED COPPER BRAID
POLYMIDE
INNER LAYER
CENTER
CONDUCTOR
EXPANDED PTFE DIELECTRIC
FLAT, SILVER PLATED COPPER STRIP
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TRUtest™ 18 Series
General Purpose Test Cables
MARKER
SMA to SMA
36 inch (915 mm) +/- 0.025 inch (6,35 mm)
(reference plane)
3.2 inch (83,1 mm)
N to N
3.2 inch (83,1 mm)
MARKER
36 inch (915 mm) +/- 0.025 inch (6,35 mm)
(reference plane)
3.2 inch (83,1 mm)
3.2 inch (83,1 mm)
MARKER
3.5 mm to 3.5 mm
36 inch (915 mm) +/- 0.025 inch (6,35 mm)
(reference plane)
3.2 inch (83,1 mm)
3.2 inch (83,1 mm)
Ordering Specifications
Figure
Part Number
RoHS Compliant
Part Number
1
TRU-16002-03
TRU-16501-03
TRUtest 18 – SMA straight plug to SMA straight
2
TRU-16003-03
TRU-16502-03
TRUtest 18 – N straight plug to N straight plug
3
TRU-16001-03
TRU-16503-03
TRUtest 18 – 3.5 mm straight plug to 3.5 mm straight plug
Description
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TRUtest™ Series
Custom Requirements
TRUtest™ cable assemblies are also available in custom lengths, configurations or with alternate connector
interfaces to meet your specific application requirements. Contact your local sales representative or
distribution sales office to discuss your requirement or request a quote. Our sales offices can be
conveniently found on our web site at trucorporation.com.
Performance Specifications
Phase vs. Flexure
Phase vs Temperature
5.00
2000
Typical phase when flexed 90 degrees (4 quadrants)
around minimum bend radius of cable
4.00
3.00
Phase Change (Degrees)
Phase Change (PPM)
1500
1000
500
0
2.00
1.00
0.00
-1.00
-2.00
-3.00
-500
-4.00
-5.00
-1000
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
Temperature (°C)
80
100
0.05
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Typical VSWR
Typical Insertion Loss
3.5 mm male to 3.5 mm male
30 inches (762 mm) long
S11 SWR 100 m/REF 1.35 1:1.1848 17.057 625000 GHz
S21 LOG .5 dB/REF-1.5 dB 1:-1.2540 dB 17.596 125 000 GHz
STOP 18.000000000 GHz
18
Frequency (GHz)
3.5 mm male to 3.5 mm male
30 inches (762 mm) long
START 0.050000000 GHz
16
START 0.050000000 GHz
STOP 18.000000000 GHz
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TRUtest™ Series
Precision Test Adapters
TRU offers a broad range of precision adapters in a variety of interface configurations.
Our modular design approach provides flexibility in selecting the best adaptive
combination without sacrificing VSWR and phase matched performance. Gold plated,
six-slot center contacts on the 7 mm and type N interfaces ensure precise mated
connections. Electrically-matched Noryl insulators are designed to mechanically capture
the center contacts and operate over temperatures ranging from 0° to 85° C. The gold
plated, durable stainless steel body and coupling nut construction will provide long-lasting
and reliable performance life.
The table below illustrates the range of interface combinations available as an
in-series or between series adapter.
18 GHz
Interface
7 mm
N (female)
N (male)
Interface
SC (female)
SC (male) ATNC (male) ATNC (female)
SMA (female)
N (male) N (female)
3.5f
SCf
SCm
ATNCm
ATNCf
SMAm
SMAf
Nm
Nf
7 mm
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Nf
Nm
SMAf
SMA (male)
SMAm
ATNC (female)
ATNCf
ATNC (male)
ATNCm
SCm
SC (female)
SCf
3.5 mm (female)
3.5f
3.5 mm (male)
3.5m
Typical Phase Match
Typical VSWR Performance (mated pair)
CH1 S11 SWR
SMA (male)
3.5m
SMA (female)
SC (male)
3.5 mm (male) 3.5 mm (female)
Description
100 M/REF 1
1:1.1033
20
6.871 000 000 GHz
18
16
Phase (Degrees)
14
12
10
Between Series
8
In Series
6
4
2
0
START 0.05 000 000 GHz
STOP 18.000 000 000 GHz
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14 15 16
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Frequency (GHz)
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TRUtest™ Series
Precision Millimeter-wave Test Adapters
TRU precision adapters feature MIL-STD-348 test grade interfaces and robust stainless steel and BeCu construction
to ensure optimal electrical performance, measurement accuracy and repeatability in your test application.
Our broad range of millimeter-wave, precision adapters are ideal for use
with today’s sophisticated (PNA) precision network analyzers.
Precision adapters are available in 2.92 mm (DC – 40 GHz),
3.5 mm (DC – 33 GHz) and 2.4 mm (DC – 50 GHz) interface combinations.
2.92 mm (female) to 2.92 mm (male) Adapter
Part Number
Frequency
VSWR
TRU-1 1 2 2 3
DC-40 GHz
1.15:1
Max
Finish
Passivated
Stainless Steel
0.81 inch (20,50 mm)
2.92 mm (female) to 2.92 mm (female) Adapter
Part Number
Frequency
VSWR
TRU-1 1 2 2 2
DC-40 GHz
1.20:1
Max
0.76 inch (19,30 mm)
Finish
Passivated
Stainless Steel
3.5 mm (female) to 3.5 mm (male) Adapter
Part Number
Frequency
VSWR
TRU-1 1 2 01
DC-33 GHz
1.15:1
Max
Finish
Passivated
Stainless Steel
0.81 inch (20,50 mm)
3.5 mm (female) to 3.5 mm (female) Adapter
Part Number
Frequency
VSWR
TRU-1 1 2 0 0
DC-33 GHz
1.15:1
Max
Finish
Passivated
Stainless Steel
0.76 inch (19,30 mm)
2.4 mm (female) to 2.4 mm (male) Adapter
Part Number
Frequency
VSWR
TRU-1 1 245
DC-50 GHz
1.15:1
Max
Finish
Passivated
Stainless Steel
0.74 inch (18,80 mm)
2.4 mm (female) to 2.4 mm (female) Adapter
0.78 inch (19,81 mm)
Part Number
Frequency
VSWR
TRU-1 1 244
DC-50 GHz
1.20:1
Max
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Finish
Passivated
Stainless Steel
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Find your cable assembly solution
everywhere you are
SIMPLE NAVIGATION
With the new TRU online
Cable Configurator
you can build the right
cable assembly for your
specific requirements.
The Cable Configurator
takes you through a series
of filtered fields where
you specify your Primary
Application, Length
and Frequency.
Choose either TRU Standard
specs or specify your own
electrical, mechanical or
environmental specs.
From there you specify connector
and cable types.
ADAPTS FOR USE ON LAPTOPS AND MOBILE DEVICES
It’s an easy to follow, prompted process
that results in a completed review from
which you can Request Assistance
from an applications engineer or
Request a Quote.
Build cables to your specifications
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