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Vapor-Sealed Microwave RF Assemblies

A durable barrier prevents water, vapor, fuel and aircraft contaminants from entering while maintaining low loss, phase stability and high shielding through 40 GHz.

2–40 GHz family−58 to +200 °CVapor and fluid barrier
Vapor-sealed microwave RF coaxial assembly construction
RF / SEALED / 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

Types 7G / 75 / 7E

Compact low-loss families spanning 18–40 GHz.

02

Types 7L / 7M

2–7 GHz and larger power/diameter direction.

03

Replaceable-connector assembly

Defined around SMA, TNC and related interfaces and length.

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-SEALED-01Types 7G / 75 / 7ECompact low-loss families spanning 18–40 GHz.2–40 GHz familyAESA radar
RF-SEALED-02Types 7L / 7M2–7 GHz and larger power/diameter direction.−58 to +200 °CElectronic defense and signal detection
RF-SEALED-03Replaceable-connector assemblyDefined around SMA, TNC and related interfaces and length.Vapor and fluid barrierSATCOM and GPS

MODEL NOTERF values vary by cable type, frequency, length and connector. The finished assembly must be tested in its defined configuration.

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 frequency2–40 GHz

By cable type

02Typical VSWR1.10:1–1.30:1

At maximum frequency, straight connector

03Typical insertion loss0.04–0.78 dB/ft

At each type's maximum frequency

04Standard impedance / velocity50 ± 1 Ω · 85%

Full family

05Shielding effectiveness> 90 dB

Through each type's maximum frequency

06Diameter / minimum bend radius3.80–14.35 / 19–80 mm

By cable type

07Temperature / concentrated load−58 to +200 °C · 50 lb/in

Full family

Types 7G, 75, 7E, 7L and 7M cover different frequencies, diameters and bend radii.

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

03 / TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION

From functional core to terminated interface

LAYER 01

Silver-plated center conductor

Solid or stranded geometry is selected for frequency, power, flex and termination.

LAYER 02

Expanded PTFE dielectric

Maintains 50-ohm coaxial geometry while reducing high-frequency dielectric loss.

LAYER 03

Multilayer outer conductor

A stable return and shielding path limits impedance change after installation.

LAYER 04

Rugged or barrier jacket

Resists crush, abrasion, bending, vapor and aircraft-fluid ingress.

LAYER 05

Replaceable connector

Interface, direction, length and service strategy complete the assembly.

04 / SELECTION & VALIDATION

Inputs needed to start a custom assessment

SELECTION ITEMINFORMATION TO CONFIRM
01Frequency and power

Maximum frequency, CW/pulse power and link loss

02Amplitude and phase

VSWR, insertion loss, phase, delay and thermal stability

03Assembly length

Equipment spacing, service loop, route and matching

04Installation

Diameter, mass, bend radius, crush and maintenance loads

05Environment

Temperature, vibration, vapor, fuel, fluids and EMI

06Connector

SMA, TNC, 2.92 mm and replaceable-interface options

Typical applications

  • AESA radar
  • Electronic defense and signal detection
  • SATCOM and GPS
  • L-band air-to-ground communications

Interfaces & delivery

  • SMA, TNC, 2.92 mm and related RF interfaces
  • Straight, right-angle and low-profile connectors
  • Fixed-length assembly and replaceable connector interface
ENGINEERING NOTE

RF values vary by cable type, frequency, length and connector. The finished assembly must be tested in its defined configuration.

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