Low loss flexible microwave cable assemblies
Cable assembly design
| 1 | Inner conductor | Lightweight wire silver-plated conductive surface | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Dielectric | Low density PTFE | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Outer conductor |
a) b) |
Helical wrapped silver-plated tape provides high shielding Lightweight silver plated wire braid |
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| 4 |
Jacket Armour (Option) |
Solid extruded ETFE, proviedes a barrier to all types of fluids, high temperature and radiation resistance Additional lightweight armouring provides increased crush and abrasion resistance |
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| 5 | Connector design | Connector designs with different materials available - e.g. optimised for low weight, max. mechanical strength | |||||||||||||||||
The SUCOFLEX 300 design provides low VSWR, together with high reliability and high resistance to mechanical stress.
Technical cable data
| Type |
SF 301 |
SF 302 |
SF 304 |
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Mechanical specifications |
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Outer diameter (mm) |
3.50 |
3.70 |
5.40 |
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Inner conductor |
solid |
solid |
solid |
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Weight * (g/m) |
21 |
29 |
46 |
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Bending radius (mm) dynamic |
20 |
30 |
50 |
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Temperature range (C°) |
-55/+125 |
-55/+125 |
-55/+125 |
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Electrical specifications |
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Impedance ( |
50 |
50 |
50 |
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Max. frequency (GHz) |
18 |
18 |
18 |
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Nominal attenuation (dB/m 25°C) at 18 GHz |
2.0 |
1.9 |
1.2 |
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Velocity of propagation |
77% |
77% |
77% |
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* Actual weight reduction depends on cable type, assembly length and connector type.
Available connector range
Other connector interfaces and customised designs on request. Please contact us regarding your specific requirements.
| Cable type Series |
N |
TNC |
SMA |
SK |
PC 2.4 |
SMPX |
Blind Mate |
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SF 301 |
x |
x |
x |
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SF 302 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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SF 304 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Connector pattern available: