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 • • • • • • 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 2 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 2 | w w w. a e r o f l e x . c o m / i n m e t • i n m e t s a l e s @ a e r o f l e x . c o m • 1- 8 8 8 -24 4 - 6 6 3 8 o r 734 - 426 - 555 3 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 w w w. a e r o f l e x . c o m / i n m e t • i n m e t s a l e s @ a e r o f l e x . c o m • 1- 8 8 8 -24 4 - 6 6 3 8 o r 734 - 426 - 555 3 | 3