Product Guide

Product Guide
test cables offer the Quality and Performance
of a high end test cable with the cost of ownership of an economy grade
test cable.
Applications
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Product verification
Production test stations
Test labs and development labs
RF field testing
Environmental and Qualification testing
Replacement of OEM test leads
Cable Assembly
2.50
2.25
2.00
Insertion Loss (dB)
48" SMA
1.75
1.50
36" SMA
1.25
1.00
24" SMA
0.75
0.50
0.25
0.00
0
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4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
How to order:
Model Number: ICAL 18-NM-XXXXY
Base Model Number
18 = 18 GHz
26 = 26.5 GHz
SM = SMA Male Connectors
NM = Type N Male Connectors
35M = 3.5mm Male Connectors
Y = Unit of Measure
Blank (Default) = Inches
M = Meters (0.5 increments)
XXXX = Length
24”, 36”, and 48” Lengths Available from Stock
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Electrical Specifications:
ICAL18-SM
Connectors
SMA Male
Impedance
50 Ohms
Operating Frequency
DC-18 GHz
Velocity of Propagation
77%
Insulation Resistance
>5 x 10³ MW
Screening Effectiveness
>100 dB
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
2500 Vrms
CW Power @ Maximum Frequency
100W
Phase Stability and Flexure**
± 12 Degrees
Amplitude vs. Flexure**
± 0.06 dB
** Based on a 36 inch cable assembly to 18 GHz
ICAL18-NM
N Male
50 Ohms
DC-18 GHz
77%
>5 x 10³ MW
>100 dB
2500 Vrms
100W
± 12 Degrees
± 0.06 dB
ICAL26-35M
3.5mm Male
50 Ohms
DC-26.5 GHz
77%
>5 x 10³ MW
>100 dB
2500 Vrms
100W
± 12 Degrees
± 0.06 dB
Typical Cable Performance (dB/ft.)
Attenuation @ 2 GHz
Attenuation @ 10 GHz
Attenuation @ 18 GHz
Attenuation @ 26.5 GHz*
0.13
0.30
0.41
N/A
0.13
0.30
0.41
N/A
0.13
0.30
0.41
0.50
1.3
1.4
1.7
1.07:1
1.20:1
1.25:1
N/A
1.07:1
1.20:1
1.25:1
N/A
1.07:1
1.20:1
1.25:1
1.45:1
Typical Cable Assembly Performance (dB)
Attenuation @ Max Frequency (36 inch cable)
Maximum VSWR Performance
VSWR @ 2 GHz
VSWR @ 10 GHz
VSWR @ 18 GHz
VSWR @ 26.5 GHz*
* 3.5mm Assemblies Only
Cable Construction:
Mechanical Specifications:
0.4 in.
Cable Diameter with Armor
4.0 in.
Bend Radius
>200 N
Connector Retention
MIL-STD-348A
Connector Interface
1200 lbs.
Armor Crush Resistance (per linear foot)
0.055 lbs.
Weight (per linear foot)
Environmental:
Operating Temperature Range
RoHS Compliant
-55° to +105°C
Armor Jacket
Cable Jacket
Shield
Outer Conductor
Dielectric
Center Conductor
Connectors
Contacts
Connector Dielectrics
Stainless Steel, Flexible, Passivated
FEP
Copper Wrapped Foil, Silver Plated
Copper Braid, Silver Plated
PTFE
Copper Wire, Silver Plated
Stainless Steel, Passivated
BeCu, Gold Plated
PTFE
Complete Specifications Available at www.aeroflex.com/icaliber
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