INC. Labs Introduction Specialty Family Features K-Jumper: Affordable, High Performance Interconnect up to 35 GHz Space-Flex : Semi-Rigid and Flexible Cable Assemblies for S-Level Space T-Flex : Flexible Replacement of Semi-Rigid Assemblies LMR : Low Cost, Low Frequency Assemblies Delay Lines: Customer Delays from 1 to 1000 Nanoseconds Flexible Versions of Semi-Rigid Low Cost, High Frequency Low Loss S-Level Cable Assemblies Test Set Ups The Specialty Family includes the K-Jumper, which is an inexpensive, high frequency interconnect. The Florida RF Labs Space-Flex line includes Semi- Rigid and Flexible cable assemblies. Delay Lines, Baluns, and Transformers are available for customer applications. Quick Chart Diameter Maximum Cable (Inches) Frequency K-Jumper 0.165 35 GHz Mini-Flex 105 0.100 18 GHz Space-Flex 0.086-0.29 60 GHz T-Flex 402 0.160 18 GHz T-Flex 405 0.104 18 GHz LMR 0.100-1.700 2.5 GHz Table of Contents K-Jumper...35 Mini-Flex 105...36 Space-Flex...37-38 T-Flex 402... 39 T-Flex 405... 39 LMR... 40 Delay Lines, Baluns, Transformers...41 34
K-Jumper DC to 35 GHz Low Cost Mode Free DC to 35 GHz Hand-formable High Isolation (Standard Tolerance is ± One Degree per GHz; See Page 51) High Frequency K- are low cost, high frequency cable assemblies primarily used as high frequency jumpers, which use a patent-pending 2.9mm compatible connector. The cable itself is a modified.141 hand-formable cable that is screened for mode free performance to 35 GHz. The 2.9mm compatible connector also mates with 3.5mm and SMA series connectors. Cable Types Cable Types Diameter Jacket Material Shield 0.145 Tin Filled Copper Composite Jacket 0.165 Mauve Polyolefin Cable Marking Standard Cable - no marking. Custom assemblies may be marked with shrink tubing on ends of cable or directly onto the jacketed cable. Brady labels may also be applied. Test Cables High Frequency Interconnects Frequency Connector VSWR GHz Attenuation Loss Typical 1 0.12.010 1.05 4 0.26.010 1.05 8 0.35.010 1.10 10 0.42.012 1.14 16 0.60.015 1.18 18 0.65.018 1.22 20 0.70.020 1.22 26 0.85.022 1.28 30 0.98.025 1.28 35 1.08.030 1.35 Bend Radius: 0.250 inches (6.35mm) Pre-bent to 90 degrees Part Numbering Code for K-Jumper K - Jump - 06.0 Connectors Cable Code Length (in.) K = 2.9mm Compatible Both Sides Jump = Jumper Example: KR = One Side Pre-Bent to 90 Degrees 06.0 = 6 inches KRR = Both Sides Bent to 90 Degrees 35
Mini-Flex 105 DC to 50 GHz Very Flexible High Frequency High Shielding Effectiveness Stainless Steel Connectors Assemblies with Direct Solder 086 Connectors Also Available (Standard Tolerance is ±1.0 Degree per GHz) Mini-Flex 105 is a very stable, high frequency, cost effective cablefor applications requiring flexibility and where higher losses can be tolerated. An overlapping helical inner shield provides 90 db of shielding and lower loss than other cables with a solid dielectric of the same size. Construction Specifications Inner Conductor Dielectric Inner Shield Outer Shield Jacket Outside Diameter Minimum Bend Radius Temperature Range Connector Types Silver Plated Copper Clad Steel Solid PTFE Silver Plated Copper Strip Silver Plated Braid FEP 0.100 inches (2.54 mm) 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) -55 to +125 C Connector Code Max Frequency Color Code* SMA plug (male) straight SMS 26GHz Green 2.9mm plug (male) straight KMS 40 GHz Red 2.9mm plug (female) straight KFS 40 GHz Red 2.4mm plug (male) straight MMS 50 GHz Yellow 2.4mm plug (female) straight MFS 50 GHz Yellow 2.4mm plug bulkhead (female) straight MFBS 50 GHz Yellow * Color Band Code next to connector to identify connector series Part Numbering Code for Mini-Flex 105 Military Electrical Spec. Frequency Max (GHz) = 50 Velocity of Propagation = 69.9% Shielding of Effecttiveness = >90 @ 1 GHz (db/ft) Capacitance (pf/ft) = 29.4 Delay ns/ft (ps/meter) = 1.45 (4.75) Impedance (Ohms) = 50 Frequency Power Typical Loss (GHz) (Watts) (db/100ft) 1 120 0.21 (0.69) 10 30 0.75 (2.46) 18 20 1.06 (3.48) 26 16 1.33 (4.36) 32 12 1.51 (4.96) 40 9 1.74 (5.71) 50 4 2.01 (6.59) Bend Radius: 0.250 inches (6.35mm) SMS 105 18.0 SMS Connector #1 Cable Code Length (in.) Connector #2 SMS = SMA Male Straight Mini-Flex 105 = 105 Example: SMS = SMA Male Straight KMS = 2.9 mm Male Straight 18.0 = 18 inches KMS = 2.9 mm Male Straight 36
Space Qualified Semi-Rigid Cable Assembly Space-Flex DC to 60 GHz Florida RF Labs Space-Flex Semi-Rigid cable assemblies are Space Qualified and manufactured in our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 factory. The 086 diameter is the most common size Semi- Rigid cable and matches well with miniature high frequency connectors such as 2.4mm and SMP. The 141 cable matches well with 2.9mm and SMA connectors. Assemblies are provided straight or bent to customer requirements. Cable Types DIA. Cable Cable Code Jacket Material Finish 0.086 M17/133-RG405 RG405 Copper None 0.086 Lead/Tin AL.086 LT086 Aluminum Lead/Tin 0.141 M17/130-RG402 RG402 Copper None 0.141 Lead/Tin AL.141 LT141 Aluminum Lead/Tin SMSR Connectors The cables can be pre-bent to 90 degrees before soldering a low profile SMA plug forming a right angle with a height profile less then a standard right angle connector. This pre-bent right angle is lower in cost and has no electrical performance degradation as with standard right angles. (See Pre-Bent right angle dimensions for 0.086 and 0.141 on page 47) Part Numbering Code for Semi-Rigid 086 and 141 S/R 086 Cable: Mode Free Operation to 60 GHz S/R 141 Cable: Mode Free Operation to 35 GHz Space Qualified Light Weight Superior Shielding Effectiveness Stainless Steel Connectors Available (Standard Tolerance is ± One Degree per GHz) Maintains Tightly Controlled Mechanical Configurations High Vibration Resistance Military Satellites Space 0.086 0.141 Frequency Typical Loss Typical Loss GHz db/100ft db/100ft 1 19.2 12 10 69 44 18 98 64 26 123 82 35 149 101 40 162 n/a 60 211 n/a 0.086 Bend Radius: 0.125 inches (3.2mm) 0.141 Bend Radius: 0.250 inches (6.4mm) MMS - RG405-12.0 - MMS Connector #1 Cable Code Length (in.) Connector #2 KMS = 2.9 mm Male Straight RG405 = M17 133-RG405 Example: KMS = 2.9 mm Male Straight KFS = 2.9 mm Female Straight LT086 = Lead/Tin AL.086 12.0 = 12 inches KFS = 2.9 mm Female Straight MMS = 2.4 mm Male Straight RG402 = M17 130-RG402 MMS = 2.4 mm Male Straight MFS = 2.4 mm Female Straight LT141 = Lead/Tin AL.141 MFS = 2.4 mm Female Straight SMS = SMA Male Straight SMS = SMA Male Straight SMR = SMA Male Right Angle SMR = SMA Male Right Angle 37
T-Flex 405 / 402 DC to 18 GHz Flexible Alternative to RG405 and RG402 High Shielding Effectiveness Uses Standard Direct Solder Connectors Stainless Steel Connectors Available (Standard Tolerance is ± 1.5 Degree per GHz; See Page 51) T-Flex is a double-shielded, FEP jacketed, flexible alternative to semi-rigid cable types. It allows for the use of standard direct solder connectors designed for RG405 and RG402 cables. T-Flex is an excellent substitute for hard lines where the cable will see some flexture. Military Cable Construction Cable Type Cable Code Jacket Material Outside Diameter T-Flex 405 TF405 Blue FEP 0.104 inches T-Flex 402 TF402 Blue FEP 0.160 inches Frequency Typical Loss db/100 ft. GHz TF405 TF402 1 21.1 11.6 10 75.0 45.0 18 106.0 66.0 Bend Radius: 0.250 inches (6.35mm) Part Numbering Code for T-Flex 405 and 402 SMS - TF405-06.0 - SMS Connector #1 Cable Code Length (in.) Connector #1 SMS = SMA Male Straight TF405 = T-Flex 405 Example: SMS = SMA Male Straight TMS = TNC Male Straight TF402 = T-Flex 402 06.0 = 6 inches TMS = TNC Male Straight For the full list of Connector Types For the full list of Connector Types see the chart on page 16. see the chart on page 16. 39
INC. Labs Lab-Flex Family LMR Cables DC to Specificatons 2.5 GHz Low Loss DC to 2.5 GHz (Standard tolerance is ± three degree per GHz) Water Tight Package Available* (DB) UltraFlex (Stranded Center Conductor) Package Available^ (UF) *Available for L400, L500, L600, L900, L1200, L1700; for water tight package add DB after the product code. ^Available for L240, L400, L500, L600; for UltraFlex package add UF after the product code. LMR Cable Assemblies are the most suitable selection for interconnect applications up to 2.5 GHz. They offer low loss and high shielding at very reasonable costs. Typical connector types are: SMA, TNC, Type N, BNC, UHF and 7 16 DIN. See pages 43-44 for connector compatibility chart. Interconnects Land Mobile Cellular Paging PCS 2-way Radio LMDS WLL CLEC ISM Wireless Telemetry Base Stations Mobile Antennas CABLE LMR-100 LMR-195 LMR-200 LMR-240 LMR-400 LMR-500 LMR-600 LMR-900 LMR-1200 LMR-1700 PRODUCT CODE L100 L195 L200 L240 L400 L500 L600 L900 L1200 L1700 CABLE O.D..100.195.200.240.400.500.600.900 1.200 1.700 INSERTION LOSS (db/100 FT) 30 MHz 3.9 2.0 1.8 1.3 0.7 0.54 0.42 0.29 0.21 0.15 50 MHz 5.1 2.6 2.3 1.7 0.9 0.70 0.55 0.37 0.27 0.19 150 MHz 8.9 4.4 4.0 3.0 1.5 1.22 0.96 0.66 0.48 0.35 220 MHz 10.9 5.4 4.8 3.7 1.8 1.49 1.18 0.80 0.59 0.43 450 MHz 15.8 7.8 7.0 5.3 2.7 2.17 1.72 1.17 0.86 0.63 900 MHz 22.8 11.1 9.9 7.6 3.9 3.13 2.50 1.70 1.3 0.94 1500 MHz 30.1 14.5 12.9 9.9 5.1 4.13 3.31 2.24 1.7 1.3 2000 MHz 35.2 16.9 15.0 11.5 6.0 4.84 3.90 2.63 2.0 1.5 2500 MHz 39.8 19.0 16.9 12.9 6.8 5.48 4.42 2.98 2.3 1.7 MAXIMUM POWER (Watts) 30 MHz 230 890 1020 1490 3300 4400 5500 8900 12600 20300 900 MHz 50 150 180 260 580 750 930 1500 2100 3300 2500 MHz 10 90 100 150 330 430 520 900 1200 1800 Shielding Effectiveness >90 db >90 db >90 db >90 db >90 db >90 db >90 db >90 db >90 db >90 db Dielectric Type Solid PE Foam PE Foam PE Foam PE Foam PE Foam PE Foam PE Foam PE Foam PE Foam PE Center Conductor Solid BCCS Solid BC Solid BC Solid BC Solid BCCAl Solid BCCAl Solid BCCAl BC Tube BC Tube BC Tube Capacitance (pf/ft) 30.8 24.3 24.5 24.2 23.9 23.6 23.4 23.4 23.1 22.8 Velocity (%) 66 80 83 84 85 86 87 87 88 89 Cutoff Frequency (GHz) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Weight (lbs/100 ft) 1.5 2.1 2.2 3.4 7 10 13 26.7 44.8 73.6 Minimum Bend Radius (Inches) 0.25 0.5 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 3 6.5 13.5 Abbreviations: CONDUCTORS: BC=Bare Copper, BCCAl=Bare Copper Clad Aluminum, BCCS=Bare Copper Clad Steel, BC Tube=Tubular Bare Copper DIELECTRIC: PE=Polyethylene LMR is a registered trademark of Times Microwave Systems 40
INC. Labs Delay Lines, Baluns, and Transformers Coaxial Delay Lines Florida RF Labs can provide coaxial delay lines made from semi-rigid and flexible cables, which are ideal for providing short delays in RF and microwave signals. Our custom made delay lines can be manufactured to meet the customers mechanical, electrical and environmental specifications. Time delay, electrical loss and mechanical envelope will dictate cable size and type. When inquiring about delay lines, please specify the following information: Time delay in nanoseconds with tolerance Mechanical envelope Connector Types VSWR and insertion loss limits Temperature Special environmental requirements Frequency Baluns and Transformers Coaxial Transmission Baluns (Balanced-to-Unbalanced Splitters/Combiners) and Transformers are the lowest loss approach to power splitting and combining in balanced amplifier designs and other single ended impedance transformation applications. These devices can be formed as coils, serpentine or around other components to fit your optimum layout. Consult the factory for specific applications. 41