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Lab-Flex® S Series

Lab-Flex® S Series

Lab-Flex® S Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Lab-Flex® S Series by Smiths Interconnect offers high-performance coaxial cable assemblies designed for dynamic applications across multiple markets, including Test & Measurement, Defense, and Commercial sectors. These cables are known for their consistent performance, high reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Key Features and Benefits:
  • Operates up to 40GHz with low loss (30% less than solid PTFE dielectrics).
  • Superior EMI shielding (>90dB).
  • Phase matched pairs and sets available with standard tolerance of +/- one degree per GHz or +/-2.8 picoseconds.
Applications:
  • Ground SatCom
  • Missile Guidance
  • Radar
  • Test & Measurement
  • Communication Systems
  • Point to Point Radio
Technical Characteristics:
  • Frequency range up to 40GHz with nominal impedance of 50Ω.
  • Velocity of propagation at 77-80%.
  • Shielding effectiveness greater than 90dB/ft at 18GHz.
  • Attenuation and power handling vary across models (160S, 180SP, 235SP, 335SP, 490S).
Mechanical & Environmental:
  • Temperature range from -55°C to +200°C depending on the model.
  • Minimum bend radius varies from 0.470 inches to 2.5 inches.
Construction: The cables feature stranded silver-plated copper (SPC) inner conductors, ePTFE or PTFE tape dielectrics, and multiple shielding layers including SPC spiral, flat, and round shields, with jackets made of FEP or Polyurethane.
Ordering Information: Options include armorized protection, weatherized coverings, water-tight seals, and RoHS compliance. Connectors are available in various types and configurations, including SMA, 2.92mm, 2.4mm, Type-N, and TNC.
Contact Information: Smiths Interconnect provides global support with dedicated sales and technical support teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia for connectors, semiconductor tests, fiber optics, RF components, and RF/MW subsystems.
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Catalog excerpts

Lab-Flex® S Series-1

High Performance Coaxial Cable Assemblies Lab-Flex® S Series, precision cable for dynamic applications. Features and Benefits ■ Up to 40GHz ■ Low Loss (30% less than solid PTFE dielectrics) ■ Superior EMI Shielding >90dB Smiths Interconnect’s Lab-Flex S product portfolio provides customers with a robust high performance solution for multiple applications and markets. The combination of repeatable, consistent performance and high reliability products translates to lower cost of ownership while improving system performance. The benefits enable customers to be more competitive with support of an established technology partner. ■ Phased Matched Pairs and Sets Available (standard tolerance is +/- one degree per GHz or +/-2.8 picoseconds) Applications ■ Ground SatCom ■ Missile Guidance The Lab-Flex S series was developed for high dynamic flexure applications using precision grade low loss PTFE and stranded center conductors designed for Test & Measurement, Defense, Commercial and other markets which need the ultimate in performance requirements. This cable series has a very long heritage in high shock and vibration applications such as missile technology as well as repeatable performance in the Test & Measurement environment. The Lab-Flex S cable has a low loss PTFE insulator for minimum attenuation and a stranded silver plated copper center conductor for maximum flexure capability. The 160S, 180SP, 235SP, 335SP and 490S products represent the most common sizes needed for today’s applications. These Lab-Flex S cables are an excellent choice for use in SatCom, Radar, Missile Guidance and Test & Measurement applications. Test data is available on request. ■ Radar ■ Test & Measurement ■ Communication Systems

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Lab-Flex® S Series-2

Technical Characteristics Lab-Flex Series Electrical Frequency, Max (GHz) Impedance, nominal (Ω) Velocity of Propagation (%) Shielding Effectiveness, 18 GHz (dB/ft) Capacitance (pF/ft) Delay (ns/ft), (ns/meter) Attenuation k1 (db/100ft) @ 23ºC Attenuation k2 (db/100ft) @ 23ºC Attenuation (Typical) at any Frequency = k1 x SqRt (FMHz) + k2 x (FMHz) Mechanical & Environmental Weight (lbs/100ft), (Kg/100m) Temperature Range (˚C) Minimum Bend Radius (inch), (mm) Stranded SPC ePTFE SPC Spiral SPC Round FEP (.160) Stranded SPC ePTFE SPC Flat Metalized Foil SPC Round Polyurethane (.180) Stranded SPC...

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Lab-Flex® S Series-3

Technical Characteristics Average Power Rating (Watts) Average Power Rating Cable Power handling at +25° C & Sea Level Typical Values

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Lab-Flex® S Series-4

Technical Characteristics Cable Code Connector Code SMA SMA SMA SMA 2.92mm 2.92mm 2.4mm 2.4mm Type-N Type-N Type-N TNC 7/16 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Male Female Male Male Straight Straight R/A Straight Straight Straight Straight Straight Straight R/A Straight Straight Straight C-Nut Style: H=Hex, K-Knurled, HK=Hex Nut & Knurled Body Materials: B=Brass, SS=Stainless, Be=Berylium Copper 3 Body Finish: N=Nickel, S=Silver, G=Gold, P=Passivated, WB=White Bronze Connector gender is determined by center conductor 1 Option Description Option Details Armorized Protection Weatherized...

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Lab-Flex® S Series-5

1 Connector #1 S M S SMA Male Straight Type-N Female Bulkhead Str Type-N Male Straight 3 Length (inches); 3 6 . 0 Example: 36 in. 4 Connector #2 S M S SMA Male Straight Type-N Male Straight 5 Assembly Option +- 2.8 ps +/-2.8ps Phase Matched Electrical Length / RoHS Compliant Per EU Directive 2002/95

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Lab-Flex® S Series-6

Worldwide Support Connectors Semiconductor Test Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Fibre Optics & RF Components RF/MW Subsystems Americas, Europe & Asia Technical Support Technical Support [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Europe Sales...

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