40 GHz Test Cable
Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products
High
frequency coax 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.
High Performance
Features
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Flexible Stainless Steel Armor
Corrosion Resistant Shield
Braided PET Jacketed Cover
Passivated Stainless Steel Connectors
Heavy Duty Over-molded Strain Relief
Crush Resistant
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
Over-mold Diameter
0.8 in. [cm]
> 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
Connector Contribution
78%
± 8°
90 Db
0.90 dB max
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. See Table 1 for other
connector options.
RF Solutions Division / Spectrum Control • 300 North Drive, Suite 102, Melbourne, FL 32934 • PH 321-752-4580 • FX: 321-752-4581 •
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40 GHz Test Cable
High Performance
VSWR vs. Frequency
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
Part Number System
26
Connector 1 Type
(See Table 1)
28
Cable Type
(See Table 2)
4
Sleeve Type
(See Table 3)
0036
Length - Inches
(Include leading
zeros for a total
of 4 characters)
26
Connector 2 Type
(See Table 1)
Part Number
Example
26-28-4-0012-26
26-28-4-0024-26
26-28-4-0036-26
26-28-4-0048-26
26-28-4-0072-26
Description
40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight
40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight
40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight
40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight
40 GHz Test Cable, SS Armor & Poly Braid, 2.9mm(K) Male/Male, Straight/Straight
Length
(in.)
12"
24"
36"
48"
72"
RF Solutions Division / Spectrum Control • 300 North Drive, Suite 102, Melbourne, FL 32934 • PH 321-752-4580 • FX: 321-752-4581 •
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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.
Table 1 (Connector Codes)
CODE
Description
10
SMA Male Straight
11
SMA Male Right Angle
12
SMA Female Straight
13
SMA Female Straight Bulkhead
14
N TYPE Male Straight
15
N TYPE Male Right Angle
16
N TYPE Female Straight
17
N TYPE Female Straight Bulkhead
18
TNC Male Straight
19
TNC Male Right Angle
20
TNC Female Straight
21
TNC Female Straight Bulkhead
22
3.5MM Male Straight
23
3.5MM Male Right Angle
24
3.5MM Female Straight
25
3.5MM Female Straight Bulkhead
26
2.9MM Male Straight
27
2.9MM Male Right Angle
28
2.9MM Female Straight
29
2.9MM Female Straight Bulkhead
30
2.4MM Male Straight
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
38
39
40
Table 2 (Cable Codes)
Description
CODE
10
RG178
11
RG316
12
0.085 Flexible
13
0.085 Conformable
0.141in Flexible
14
15
0.141in Conformable
16
RG142
17
RG58
18
RG214
RG393
19
20
LMR200
21
LMR240
22
LMR400
23
LMR500
24
HP120
25
HP160
26
DF118
27
DF126
28
DF140
29
DF150
30
DF218
31
DF226
DF240
32
33
DF412
34
DF418
35
DF426
36
DF440
37
DF450
38
DF465
39
40
Table 3 (Sleeving Codes)
CODE
Description
0
No Sleeving
1
M23053/5-xxx-0
2
Polyester Braid
SS Armor
3
SS Armor & Poly Braid
4
5
SS Armor & M23053/5
6
SS Armor & braid
SS Armor, braid, poly braid
7
SS Armor, braid, M23053/5
8
9
High Performance
Table 4 (Clocking Codes)
CODE
Description
-
Not applicable
A
0 degrees
B
90 degrees
C
180 degrees
D
270 degrees
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