High Performance 40 GHz Test Cable API Technologies’ Spectrum Control Brand Products High frequency coaxial 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 Corrosion resistant shied Braided PET jacketed cover Passivated stainless steel connectors Heavy duty overmolded strain relief Crush resistat 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 Overmolded diameter 0.8 in. >10,000 min 0.320 in. 0.460 in. 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 78% ± 8˚ 90 dB 0.90 dB 1000V RMS 150 Watts -65 to 165˚C All specifications above are typical, measured at 40 GHz. 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. © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information | www.apitech.com | www.apitech.com/eis | +1.814.474.1571 | [email protected] High Performance 40 GHz Test Cable Insertion Loss vs. Frequency @ 36” VSWR vs. Frequency @ 36” Length (in.) Part Number Description 26-28-4-0012-26 40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight 12” 26-28-4-0024-26 40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight 24” 26-28-4-0036-26 40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight 36” 26-28-4-0048-26 40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight 48” 26-28-4-0072-26 40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight 72” © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information | www.apitech.com | www.apitech.com/eis | +1.814.474.1571 | [email protected] High Performance 40 GHz Test Cable Part Number System Tables Example: Part number 10-12-0-0036-10 represents a 36” cable assembly with flexible .085” compatible coax and two (2) SMA Male Straight connectors CODE Description CODE Description CODE Description 10 SMA Male Straight 10 RG178 0 No Sleeving 11 SMA Male Angle 11 RG316 1 M23053/5-xxx-0 12 SMA Female Straight 12 0.085 Flexible 2 Polyester Braid 13 SMA Female Straight Bulkhead 13 0.085 Conformable 3 SS Armor 14 N TYPE Male Straight 14 0.141 in Flexible 4 SS Armor & Poly Braid 15 N TYPE Male Right Angle 15 0.141 in Conformable 5 SS Armor & M23053/5 16 N TYPE Female Straight 16 RG142 17 N TYPE Female Straight Bulkhead 17 RG58 18 TNC Male Straight 18 RG214 19 TNC Male Right Angle 19 RG393 20 TNC Female Straight 20 LMR200 21 TNC Female Straight Bulkhead 21 LMR240 22 3.5MM Male Straight 22 LMR400 23 3.5MM Male Right Angle 23 LMR500 24 3.5MM Female Straight 24 HP120 25 3.5MM Female Straight Bulkhead 25 HP160 26 2.9MM Male Straight 27 2.9MM Male Right Angle 39 LA290 28 2.9MM Female Straight 40 HP190 29 2.9MM Female Straight Bulkhead 41 LL142 30 2.4MM Male Straight 42 LMR240-UF 31 2.4MM Male Right Angle 32 2.4MM Female Straight 33 2.4MM Female Straight Bulkhead 34 BNC Male Straight 35 BNC Male Right Angle 36 BNC Female Straight 37 BNC Female Straight Bulkhead © API Technologies Corp. Proprietary Information | www.apitech.com | www.apitech.com/eis | +1.814.474.1571 | [email protected]