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CR220 & flexible · DC–50 GHz
RF Cable Assemblies
Semi-rigid and flexible microwave cable assemblies from DC to 50 GHz, built to customer connector types, genders, styles and lengths.
Semi-rigid CR220 cable assemblies
Test-grade semi-rigid assemblies covering DC–50 GHz, built for repeatable insertion loss and phase-stable performance in measurement and calibration setups.
Parameter
Specification
Typ.
Frequency range
DC–50 GHz
Impedance
50 Ω
Insertion loss, dB/m, max., by band
DC–10 GHz
2.7
typ. 2.4
10–18 GHz
3.8
typ. 3.5
18–26.5 GHz
4.8
typ. 4.5
26.5–40 GHz
6.0
typ. 5.7
40–50 GHz
7.2
typ. 6.9
VSWR, max., by band
DC–10 GHz
1.20
typ. 1.15
10–18 GHz
1.20
typ. 1.15
18–26.5 GHz
1.25
typ. 1.20
26.5–40 GHz
1.30
typ. 1.25
40–50 GHz
1.35
typ. 1.25
Minimum bend radius
7 mm
Outer diameter
2.2 mm
Operating temperature
−60 °C to +100 °C
Connectors
S = SMA · 3 = 3.5 mm · K = 2.92 mm · 2 = 2.4 mm · 5 = MMPX
Typical performance — 15 cm assembly, 2.92 mm connectors
| Frequency | Insertion loss | VSWR |
|---|---|---|
| 10 GHz | 0.29 dB | |
| 18 GHz | 0.44 dB | |
| 26.5 GHz | 0.61 dB | |
| 30.5 GHz | 1.21 max. | |
| 40 GHz | 0.79 dB |
Ordering example: CR220-40-KMS-KMS-150
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Flexible cable assemblies
High reliability and repeatability; low insertion loss, phase stability and a protective metal spring armor make these assemblies well suited to test and measurement work.
Shielding effectiveness ≥ 90 dB
Frequency range DC–50 GHz
Test-grade, phase-stable and general-purpose assemblies
Low insertion loss
Wide choice of connector types
Made to customer requirements
Operating temperature: high-temperature versions up to +165 °C, low-temperature versions down to −60 °C
Part-number decoder
Example: CF510-18-3MS-3FP-1000
CF510
Series
–
18
Frequency code
–
3MS
Connector, end 1
–
3FP
Connector, end 2
–
1000
Length, mm
Series
CF495CF400CF420
CFA700CFA830 (A = armored)
SFC220SFC250CR220
Frequency code
| Code | Frequency range |
|---|---|
| 01 | DC–1 GHz |
| 06 | DC–6 GHz |
| 18 | DC–18 GHz |
| 26 | DC–26.5 GHz |
| 40 | DC–40 GHz |
| 50 | DC–50 GHz |
Connector type
| Code | Connector |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.4 mm |
| K | 2.92 mm |
| 3 | 3.5 mm |
| S | SMA |
| B | BNC |
| 4 | SMP |
| N | N-type |
| M | MCX |
| III | Type III |
| IX | Type IX |
| VI | Type VI |
Gender
| Code | Gender |
|---|---|
| M | Male (plug) |
| F | Female (jack) |
Style
| Code | Style |
|---|---|
| S | Straight |
| P | Panel |
| R | Right-angle |
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