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General-Purpose Microwave RF Assemblies

Flexible low-loss RF interconnect direction for internal equipment, module-to-module, bench and environmental-test links, balancing compact routing, shielding and long-term amplitude/phase stability.

Flexible low-loss directionAmplitude/phase stabilityMultiple connector options
General-purpose microwave RF cable assembly
RF / GENERAL / Representative construction · Final design follows the approved specification

01 / CONFIGURATION DIRECTIONS

Select a configuration from the application boundaries

These configurations establish a practical discussion starting point. The final product requires a controlled specification based on interface, length, installation and validation conditions.

01

Internal equipment interconnect

For board, module and enclosure paths with tight routing.

02

General test connection

For repeat measurements on benches, load boards and automated test equipment.

03

Environmental-test connection

For chamber, thermal-vacuum or remote-instrument paths where temperature and length change are evaluated.

Match a solution direction to the link target

Solution codes support early technical discussions by aligning protocol, construction, link boundaries and application in one view.

SOLUTION CODEPROTOCOL / RATECONSTRUCTIONKEY BOUNDARYBEST FIT
RF-GENERAL-01Internal equipment interconnectFor board, module and enclosure paths with tight routing.Flexible low-loss direction5G and communication equipment test
RF-GENERAL-02General test connectionFor repeat measurements on benches, load boards and automated test equipment.Amplitude/phase stabilityAntenna arrays and clock distribution
RF-GENERAL-03Environmental-test connectionFor chamber, thermal-vacuum or remote-instrument paths where temperature and length change are evaluated.Multiple connector optionsATE, load boards and evaluation boards

MODEL NOTEFrequency, loss and stability values are supplied only after cable type, length, connector and test conditions are defined.

02 / PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

Product performance parameters

The following values describe current product performance boundaries, with the applicable model, construction or test condition retained.

PERFORMANCE METRICVALUECONFIGURATION / CONDITION
01Maximum operating frequency70 GHz

General-purpose microwave/RF assembly family

02Minimum bend radius2.54 mm (0.10 in)

Applicable assembly configuration

03Frequency families18 · 26.5 · 32 · 40 · 50 · 65 · 67 · 70 GHz

Selected by assembly category

04Standard lengths0.30 · 0.61 · 0.91 · 1.22 · 1.52 m

Catalog standard configurations

05Phase / time-delay matchingThrough 70 GHz

Sub-picosecond tolerances available

06Connector optionsSMA · SMP · TNC-A · 2.92 mm

Configured by frequency and interface

Frequency, connector and standard length are combined by assembly family; final insertion loss and VSWR must be based on the selected assembly part number.

Technical referenceValues are confirmed against category, gauge, length and termination

03 / TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION

From functional core to terminated interface

LAYER 01

Center conductor

Size and finish selected for frequency, flex and termination.

LAYER 02

Low-loss dielectric

Establishes target impedance and controls dielectric loss.

LAYER 03

Outer conductor

Provides return path, shielding and mechanical stability.

LAYER 04

Protective jacket

Matches bend, abrasion, temperature and chemical environment.

LAYER 05

Precision connector

Optimized with transition, strain relief and assembly process.

04 / SELECTION & VALIDATION

Inputs needed to start a custom assessment

SELECTION ITEMINFORMATION TO CONFIRM
01Frequency range

Minimum/maximum frequency and critical test points

02Length

Assembly length, tolerance and routing

03Loss budget

Allowable insertion loss, return loss and shielding target

04Stability

Amplitude/phase behavior with bend, temperature and time

05Mechanical

Bend radius, motion, abrasion and strain relief

06Connector

Series, gender, orientation and mounting

Typical applications

  • 5G and communication equipment test
  • Antenna arrays and clock distribution
  • ATE, load boards and evaluation boards
  • Module, enclosure and board interconnects

Interfaces & delivery

  • Common precision coax connector directions
  • Straight, right-angle and panel-mount
  • Fixed-length or matched RF assemblies
ENGINEERING NOTE

Frequency, loss and stability values are supplied only after cable type, length, connector and test conditions are defined.

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