18 to 110 GHz microwave/mmWave frequencies (sub-Terahertz spectrum)
Variety of Precision RF interface types: 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92mm, 3.50 mm, SMA, SMP, SMPM, Ganged SMPM, TNCA and N Type
Magnum RF® ganged, multi-port solutions (cable-to-board & board-to-board)
Cable lengths standard up to 10 meters (less than 10 meters as custom RSP; contact RFGroup@samtec.com)
Cable management available
Mix-and-match end options blend application-specific customization with the simplicity and lead time efficiencies of an off-the-shelf assembly
Ideal for high-performance test applications
High-frequency 18 to 110 GHz cable assemblies with low loss and semi-flexible microwave/millimeter wave cable from .047 to .277, high-density ganged and Samtec-optimized varieties with mix-and-match end options.
Features
Products
RF047-A
50 Ohm, .047" RF Millimeter Wave Cable Assembly
Features
.047" low-loss flexible cable, 29 AWG
RF047-A end 2 options: 1.00 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, SMA, SMP, SMPM and Ganged SMPM (Magnum RF®). Visit the next page to build your solution.
Impedance: 50 Ω
Capacitance: 95 pF/meter
Operating Temp: -65 ºC to +125 ºC
Bend Radius: 3.18 mm Min
Frequency Range: DC to 110 GHz (1.00 mm), DC to 90 GHz (1.35 mm), DC to 65 GHz (1.85 mm, SMPM), DC to 50 GHz (2.40 mm), DC to 40 GHz (2.92 mm, SMP), DC to 26.5 GHz (SMA)
Insertion Loss: See RF047-A Graph
Power Handling: See RF047-A Graph
Time Delay: 4.76 ns/meter
Velocity of Propagation: 70%
VSWR: 1.35:1 Max (2.92 mm & 2.40 mm), 1.4:1 Max (1.00 mm to 90 GHz, 1.35 mm, 1.85 mm & SMPM), 1.5:1 Max (1.00 mm 90 GHz to 110 GHz)
RF25S
Solid FEP Dielectric, 25 AWG Microwave Cable Assembly
Features
25 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable
RF25S end 2 options: SMA and SMP. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Impedance: 50 Ω
VSWR: See RF25S Graph
Bend Radius: 9.0 mm Min
Capacitance: 96.8 pF/meter
Operating Temp: -40 ºC to +200 ºC
Frequency Range: 20 GHz max (cable & connector dependent)
Insertion Loss: See RF25S Graph
RF405
50 Ohm RF Cable Assembly, 24 AWG Semi-Flexible Cable
Features
24 AWG hand-formable, semi-flexible cable (.086" DIA)
RF405 end 2 options: SMA and SMP. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Straight or right-angle SMA or SMP plug cable terminations
Impedance: 50 Ω
VSWR: See RF405 Graph
Bend Radius: 6.35 mm Min
Capacitance: 104.97 pF/meter
Operating Temp: -40 ºC to +125 ºC
Insertion Loss: See RF405 Graph
Frequency Range: 20 GHz max (cable & connector dependent)
RF085
50 Ohm .085" Diameter RF 50 GHz Cable Assembly
Features
Cable type: .085, Harbour SS405 (low loss flexible alternative to semi-rigid)
RF085 end 2 options: 2.40 mm and 2.92 mm. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Impedance: 50 Ω
Capacitance: 96 pF/meter
Operating Temp: -65 ºC to +125 ºC
Velocity of Propagation: 70%
Frequency Range: DC to 50 GHz (2.40 mm), DC to 40 GHz (2.92 mm)
Time Delay: 4.75 ns/meter
VSWR: 1.4:1 Max
Insertion Loss: See RF085 Graph
Power Handling: See RF085 Graph
Bend Radius: 13.2 mm Min
RF086
50 Ohm .086” RF Millimeter Wave Cable Assembly
Features
.086” low-loss flexible cable, 23 AWG
RF086 end 2 options: 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, SMA, SMP, SMPM and Ganged SMPM (Magnum RF®). Visit the next page to build your solution.
Impedance: 50 Ω
Bend Radius: 8.9 mm Min
Frequency Range: DC to 67 GHz (1.85 mm, SMPM), DC to 50 GHz (2.40 mm), DC to 40 GHz (2.92 mm, SMP), DC to 26.5 GHz (SMA)
Velocity of Propagation: 79%
Capacitance: 84 pF/meter
Time Delay: 4.20 ns/meter
Insertion Loss: See RF086 Graph
Power Handling: See RF086 Graph
Operating Temp: -55 ºC to +125 ºC
VSWR: 1.4:1 Max (50 GHz to 67 GHz SMPM, 2.0:1 Max)
RF23C
High-Performance Microwave Cable with Copper Foil Shielding
Features
23 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable
RF23C end 2 options: 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm, SMA, SMP and SMPM. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Optimized signal integrity with additional copper foil shielding
Impedance: 50 Ω
Bend Radius: 3.18 mm Min
Operating Temp: -65 ºC to +125 ºC
Frequency Range: DC to 50 GHz (2.40 mm & SMPM), DC to 40 GHz (2.92 mm, SMP), DC to 26.5 GHz (SMA)
VSWR: 1.4:1 Max (2.92 mm & 2.40 mm), DC to 26.5 GHz: 1.2:1 Max (SMPM), 26.5 GHz to 50 GHz: 1.4:1 Max (SMPM), 1.3:1 Max (SMA)
Velocity of Propagation: 70%
Time Delay: 4.75 ns/meter
Capacitance: 84 pF/meter
Insertion Loss: See RF23C Graph
Power Handling: See RF23C Graph
RF23S
Solid Dielectric, 23 AWG Microwave Cable Assembly
Features
23 AWG solid dielectric low loss microwave cable
RF23S end 2 options: 3.50 mm. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Impedance: 50 Ω
VSWR: See RF23S Report
Bend Radius: 8.89 mm Min
Capacitance: 95.45 pF/meter
Operating Temp: -40 ºC to +200 ºC
Frequency Range: 34 GHz Max. (cable & connector dependent)
Insertion Loss: See RF23S Graph
RF402
50 Ohm RF Cable Assembly, 19 AWG Semi-Flexible Cable
Features
19 AWG hand-formable, semi-flexible cable (.141" DIA)
RF402 end 2 options: SMA. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Straight or right-angle SMA plug cable terminations
Impedance: 50 Ω
VSWR: See RF402 Chart
Bend Radius: 10.9 mm Min
Capacitance: 98.07 pF/meter
Operating Temp: -40 ºC to +125 ºC
Insertion Loss: See RF402 Graph
Frequency Range: 20 GHz max (cable & connector dependent)
RF180
50 Ohm, RF Microwave Cable Assembly
Features
.178 (16 AWG) low-loss flexible, microwave cable
RF180 end 2 options: SMA, TNCA and N Type. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Impedance: 50 Ω
Operating Temp: -65 ºC to +125 ºC
Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
Velocity of Propagation: 80%
Capacitance: 82 pF/meter
Time Delay: 4.1 ns/meter
VSWR: 1.35:1 Max, 1.45:1 Max (Right-Angle Plugs)
Insertion Loss: See RF180 Graph
Power Handling: See RF180 Graph
Bend Radius: 24.8 mm Min.
RF280
50 Ohm, RF Microwave Cable Assembly
Features
.277 (11 AWG) low-loss flexible, microwave cable
RF280 end 2 options: SMA, TNCA and N Type. Visit the next page to build your solution.
Impedance: 50 Ω
Bend Radius: 38.1 mm Min
Operating Temp: -65 ºC to +125 ºC
Capacitance: 82 pF/meter
Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
Velocity of Propagation: 83%
Time Delay: 4.0 ns/meter
VSWR: 1.35:1 Max, 1.45:1 Max (Right-Angle Plug)
Insertion Loss: See RF280 Graph
Power Handling: See RF280 Graph
