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Semi-Rigid Cable Brochure
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Semi-rigid Cables Space Qualified Cable Assemblies

Semi-rigid Cables Semi-rigid Cables Space Qualified Cable Assemblies Designed and manufactured for a wide variety of applications ranging from space, aerospace, defence and satellite payload. Smiths Interconnect’s semi-rigid cable assemblies provide customers with high performance, reliable dielectric properties and excellent shielding qualities. This product line is well suited for Satellite Payloads (GEO/MEO and LEO constellations), Deep Space Probes, Ground-based Antenna Networks, Satellite Integration and Space Robotic Systems. ■ Light weight & high vibration resistance Our semi-rigid...

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics 0.047 Size Semi-rigid Cable Assemblies Electrical Frequency, Max (GHz) Impedance, nominal (Ω) Velocity of propagation effectiveness (%) 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) Silver Covered Copper Clad Steel Polyetrafluoroethylene 0.047 Tinned Copper...

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics 0.085 Size Semi-rigid Cable Assemblies Electrical Frequency, Max (GHz) Impedance, nominal (Ω) Velocity of propagation effectiveness (%) Shielding effectiveness, 18 GHz (dB/ft) Capacitance (pF/ft) Delay (ns/ft), (ns/meter) Attenuation k1 (db/100ft) @ 23ºC Attenuation k2 (db/100ft) @ 23ºC Solid SCCS Solid PTFE .086 Tin Plated Alum Solid SPCW Extru L D PTFE .087 Bare Copper 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),...

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics 0.141 Size Semi-rigid Cable Assemblies Electrical Frequency, Max (GHz) Impedance, nominal (Ω) Velocity of propagation effectiveness (%) 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) Solid SCCS Solid PTFE 0.141 Tin Pl Cop Tube Solid SCCS Solid PTFE 0.141 Tin Pl...

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics 0.250 Size Semi-rigid Cable Assemblies Electrical Frequency, Max (GHz) Impedance, nominal (Ω) Velocity of propagation effectiveness (%) 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) Covered Solid Copper Polyetrafluoroethylene 0.250 Bare Copper Tube Covered Solid...

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics Attenuation Standard Cables (dB/100ft) 047 & 047TP Max Cable Loss at +25° C & Sea Level Average Power Rating (Watts) Average Power Rating Power handling is specified for ambient conditions at sea level and +25° C Frequency (GHz)

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics Attenuation vs Frequency Max Cable Loss at +25K C & Sea Level Average Power Rating (Watts) Average Power Rating Power handling is specified for ambient conditions at sea level and +25° C

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics Cable Code Connector Series Code C-Nut Body Body Loss Frequency Style1 Material2 Finish3 per GHz Max GHz SMPFS SMPFR Female Female Straight Right Angle No Connector (Ends Trimmed) SMA Male Straight Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Right Angle Right Angle Pre-Bend Right Angle Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Pre-Bend Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Pre-Bend Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Pre-Bend Right Angle Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Right Angle Bulkhead Straight C-Nut Style: H=Hex, K-Knurled, HK=Hex Nut & Knurled 2 Body Materials: B=Brass,...

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Semi-rigid Cables Technical Characteristics Cable Code Connector Series Code C-Nut Body Body Loss Frequency Style1 Material2 Finish3 per GHz Max GHz Male Female Pre-Bend Right Angle Straight Male Male Pre-Bend Right Angle Straight Bulkhead Straight Pre-Bend Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Pre-Bend Right Angle Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Bulkhead Straight Pre-Bend Right Angle Bulkhead Straight Right Angle C-Nut Style: H=Hex, K-Knurled, HK=Hex Nut & Knurled Body Materials: B=Brass, SS=Stainless, Be=Beryllium Copper Body Finish: N=Nickel, S=Silver, G=Gold, P=Passivated Connector gender is...

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Semi-rigid Cables 1 Connector #1 (See connector charts for list of most available options) SMS SMA Male Right Angle Type N Male Straight SMA Female Bulkhead Straight Type N Female Straight Aluminum Jacketed, Low loss, Silver plated .085 diameter cable Aluminum Jacketed, Low loss, Silver Plated .141 Diameter cable 5 Connector #2 (See connector charts for list of most available options) SMP FR MM S SMP Female Right Angle TNC Female Bulkhead Straight) SMA Male Straight connector with Prebent Right Angle) standard phase match option equivalent to +/-1deg/GHz RoHS compliant cable assembly

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