High-Performance RF Microwave Cable Assemblies

Phase and amplitude stable high-performance microwave cable assemblies designed to support extended frequency ranges for emerging applications.

Nitro Wave Logo
130ghz DCTO

NITROWAVE®

Low-loss Cable Construction
Microwave series specs chart

Samtec's next generation of RF coaxial cable offers improved stability with flexure. The coaxial structure—with an outer jacket colored in distinctive Samtec orange—is designed to meet increased demands placed on the aerospace, defense, datacom, computer/semiconductor and instrumentation markets. Performance is optimized at frequencies that go beyond traditional industry targets to support emerging applications.

High-Performance Microwave Cable Assemblies

  • Nitrowave® cable technology in distinctive Samtec orange

  • Phase and amplitude stable with flexure

  • Consistent contact resistance between layers

  • Lower density dielectric minimizes loss

  • State-of-the-art shielding techniques and Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL)

  • Silver plating enhancements mitigate corrosion potential

  • Electrical performance optimized at next gen frequencies (GHz): 18, 32, 43.5, 71, 95, 110, 130

  • Designed to meet increased demands placed on aerospace, defense, datacom, computer/semiconductor and instrumentation markets

  • Mechanical and environmental robustness

  • Armored versions for crush, abrasion, kink, and torque resistance with enhanced tensile strength

  • Phase vs. Bending = < 0.2° x F (GHz)

  • VSWR = 1.4:1 @ 43.5 GHz (LL043 Series)

Features

Series LL018 LL032 LL043 LL071 AL071
(armored)
LL095 LL110 LL130
Impedance (Ω) 50
Max Frequency
(GHz)
18 32 43.5 71 95 110 130
Outer Dia. (inches) 0.309 0.182 0.141 0.094 0.207 0.076 0.068 0.060
Min Static Bend
Radius (inches)
1.250 0.375 0.250 0.125 0.625 0.156 0.125 0.125
Velocity of
Propagation (%)
77
Min Shielding
Effectiveness (dB)
-90
Temp Range (°C) -65 °C to + 125 °C
Insertion Loss See Maximum IL Chart
Phase Stability with Flexure (+/-°)* In Development 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 12.50 In Development
Amplitude Stability with Flexure (+/-dB)* In Development 0.10 In Development
End 1 / End 2 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, SMPM, SMP, SMA, N Type, TNCA

* Values are representative. Reference test data for details. Test method: 4.5 in dia. mandrel, 90° bend, 3 ft. cable.

Downloads & Resources

Literature

Samtec Nitrowave® Cable Stability<br>Data eBrochure
Samtec Nitrowave® Cable Stability
Data eBrochure
Download PDF
Samtec Nitrowave® RF Orange<br/>Cable eBrochure
Samtec Nitrowave® RF Orange
Cable eBrochure
Download PDF
Precision RF Microwave/Millimeter Wave Guide
Precision RF Microwave/Millimeter Wave Guide Download PDF

Products

LL130 - IN DEVELOPMENT - 130 GHz, Nitrowave® High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 130 GHz

  • LL130 end 2 options: 1.00 mm

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

Nitrowave™ RF High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly to 130 GHz

LL110 - 110 GHz, Nitrowave® High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 110 GHz

  • LL110 end 2 options: 1.00 mm

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

LL110 Nitrowave™ cable assembly in distinct Samtec orange

LL095 - 95 GHZ, Nitrowave® High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 95 GHz

  • LL095 end 2 options: 1.00 mm

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

Nitrowave™ High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

LL071 - 71 GHZ, Nitrowave® High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 71 GHz

  • LL071 end 2 options: 1.85 mm and 2.92 mm

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

Nitrowave™ High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

AL071 - IN DEVELOPMENT - 71 GHz, Nitrowave® Armored High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 71 GHz

  • AL071 end 2 option: 1.85 mm

  • Outer Diameter: 0.207”

  • Armored design for crush, abrasion, kink, and torque resistance with enhanced tensile strength

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Consistent contact resistance between layers

Samtec Nitrowave® Armored AL071 Series

LL043 - 43.5 GHz, Nitrowave® High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 43.5 GHz

  • LL043 end 2 options: 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm and SMA

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

LL043 Nitrowave™ cable assembly in distinct Samtec orange

LL032 - 32 GHz, Nitrowave® High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 32 GHz

  • LL032 end 2 options: 2.92 mm

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

Nitrowave™ High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

LL018 - IN DEVELOPMENT - 18 GHz, Nitrowave® High-Performance Microwave Cable Assembly

Features
  • Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz

  • LL018 end 2 options: SMA

  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave® cable technology

  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance

  • Improved process controls

  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

nitrowave high performance rf cable

Contact Sales


Don't want to fill out a form?

Chat with a product expert directly.

More RF Cable Assemblies