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 Gigatronix
launches new Ku-flex coaxial assemblies for high frequency applications
Ku-flex – a new range of durable microwave coaxial cable assemblies
for the Ku-band frequency range (12-18GHz) from Gigatronix, has been
developed for 50 ohm applications to 18GHz where consistent high performance
characteristics, flexibility and low loss are critical. This makes them
an ideal solution for test, instrumentation and other high frequency
applications.
Incorporating a flexible alternative to RG402
(“141) and RG405 (“086) semi-rigid cables, they remove the requirement
for hand or precision bending and forming equipment whilst still maintaining
the durability and performance characteristics commonly associated with
semi-rigid cable assemblies.
All Ku-flex cable assemblies have
a double screened, silver covered copper tape and braid construction
that provides low passive intermodulation and comparable shielding effectiveness
and power handling to that of RG402 and RG405 semi-rigid cables. In
addition the cables have a fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) jacket,
a PTFE dielectric and silver plated solid centre conductors. Ku-flex
402 cable assemblies have attenuation per metre of 2.10dB at 18GHz,
whilst the 405 versions have attenuation per metre of 3.23dB per metre
at 18GHz. Both assemblies have typical return loss characteristics of
better than 20dB at 18GHz.
Ku-flex microwave cable assemblies
are available terminated with gold plated SMA connectors or tri-alloy
plated N Type connectors, both of which are held ex-stock to reduce
manufacturing lead-times. Typically assemblies are available for any
length requirement within 5-7 days without any minimum order quantities.
Customers can also discuss alternative variations with the Gigatronix
technical sales team.
The complete range incorporates an integral
brass tubing and double heat shrink sleeving to provide a superior and
more durable strain relief system that helps to reduce cable damage
from bending, twisting or flexing. This extends the life of the assembly
whilst also maintaining its performance characteristics.
Each
cable assembly is tested and plotted for Insertion Loss and Attenuation,
from 40MHz to 18GHz. The resulting plot is then serialized and linked
to its appropriate assembly by way of a central identification sleeve.
This ensures that each assembly has known, exact performance criteria
that can be used for calibration or traceability by the user.
“Ku-Flex offers the performance characteristics and durability expected
with semi-rigid cable assemblies whilst also providing the flexibility
now commonly required in higher frequency test, instrumentation and
microwave communication equipment. Customers now also have the option
of constructing and purchasing all of our Ku-flex cable assemblies online
using our unique Cabulator™ cable assembly design software at www.gigatronix.com”
- commented Bruce Burton, Managing Director at Gigatronix Ltd.
- ENDS -
Contact: Bruce Burton, Gigatronix Ltd, The Enterprise
Centre, Portsmouth, PO3 5QT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9265 0703.
sales@gigatronix.co.uk
About Gigatronix:
Gigatronix is the UK’s largest independent
manufacturer of R.F coaxial connectors, coaxial cable assemblies and
allied products. We service a broad range of global customers in all
areas of the communications industry.
Key attributes:
* Over 1500 connector variations ex-stock.
* Shortest lead
times in the industry - from raw materials to finished goods.
* No minimum order quantity on standard connectors or coaxial cable
assemblies.
* Shortest production runs on custom connector and
cable assembly designs.
* Unique Cabulator™ cable configuration
and ordering software; interactive; intelligent search listings; prices;
drawings and technical data
Steve Miller MCIPR The Bridgehead
Project stevemiller@bridgeheadproject.com +44 (0)7005 980 620 (Tel)
+44 (0)7767 456787 (Mobile)
www.bridgeheadproject.com
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