COAXIAL CABLE ASSEMBLIES PRODUCTS & CAPABILITIES TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS An Amphenol Company

TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing coaxial cables and cable subsystems for more than fifty years. From its inception, TIMES (TMS) continues to be in the forefront of this industry, pioneering a wide range of coaxial cable and connector developments. TMS cable assemblies are used to interconnect microwave transmitters, receivers, and antennas on commercial and military airframes, missiles, ships, satellites, and ground based communications systems. TMS cable assemblies are also used as test leads for test and instrumentation applications. TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS...

CAPABILITIES TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS is a vertically integrated organization, allowing us to maintain complete control over all aspects of our business. ENGINEERING TESTING QUALITY: • Complete in-house design, development, prototyping and trouble-shooting capabilities • Four CAD stations • Twelve network analyzers • Degreed engineers comprise over 25% of Times Microwave Systems’ workforce • Complete parametric testing of all assemblies performed on state-of-the-art Network Analyzer equipment • Assemblies sealed per MIL-T-81490 and MIL-C-87104 are verified by advanced Helium mass spectrometer...

TIMES QUALIFIED MILTECH CABLE ASSEMBLIES TM MILTECH Qualified Cable Assemblies • Manufactured to the requirements of MIL-C-87104 and MIL-T-81490, FAA FAR25 and DO-160 • Fully vapor sealed for system longevity • Highly ruggedized for severe environments • Used on the most advanced commercial and military platforms Special Products • Phase matched/Amplitude matched cable assemblies • Phase adjustable trimmers • Equalized cable assemblies • Millimeter wave cable products • 18 GHz test leads • Test adapters • Tools MILTECH Qualified Cable Assemblies • Standard interface for the F-22 • 1.2:1 VSWR...

The Times Qualified MILTECH family of hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave transmission line assemblies are optimized and qualified for commercial, military and other demanding applications. The proprietary application of a spiral flat strip braid results in a cable assembly with superior phase coaxial cables without sacrificing flexibility! There are now three versions of the popular MILTECH 340 cable, all providing the same electrical performance, but allowing a choice of cable weights - ideal for applications where both low loss and reduced weight are required. These MILTECH cable...

Assembly Performance Overview Electrical characteristics – All of the cable assembly styles noted above provide low loss, low VSWR and inherently stable performance. These sealed transmission line products provide the longest service life available. Mechanical characteristics – The cable assemblies are designed, manufactured and tested to provide reliable interconnections in the most demanding installations and environments. This unparalleled combination of bending, torque and tensile strengths guarantee a long service life. Insertion loss - Following is a graph of loss vs. frequency for MILTECH...

INSERTION LOSS The following graph illustrates the cable insertion loss for each MILTECH cable at specific frequencies. The insertion loss at intermediate frequencies can be calculated from the formula below for each cable type. The loss for each pair of connectors must be added to the overall cable loss to determine the insertion loss for the complete cable assembly. 0.500 NOTE: See page 19 for 40 GHz Products Insertion Loss - dB per foot Insertion Loss - dB per meter Insertion loss at intermediate frequencies can be calculated as follows: IL = K1 x SqRt(FMHz) + 0.000146 x (FMHz) dB per 100...

POWER HANDLING The power handling values shown here apply to complete MILTECH assemblies with TNC connectors, based on a maximum assembly component temperature of 200OC. Figures 1 and 2 below illustrate the average power handling capability of the cable at 25O C/sea level and at 100OC/70,000 ft. MILTECH assemblies may be used at higher power levels if required, however, high ambient temperature and high altitude reduce the power rating of a particular cable by impeding the heat transfer out of the cable. The CW power rating must be derated by a correction factor for the ambient temperature and...

MILTECH cable assemblies consist of a MILTECH cable terminated with specially designed and fabricated connectors. TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS manufactures a complete line of connectors to complement the MILTECH coaxial cables. The completed assemblies are available with either non-replaceable or replaceable connectors. The replaceable feature allows a damaged front end interface to be quickly replaced in the field without the need to remove the complete transmission line. All connector interfaces are designed to comply with various requirements of MIL-STD-348, MIL-PRF-39012, MIL-C-87104, OR MIL-T-81490...

MILTECH 210 ENVELOPE DIMENSIONS TM Non-replaceable Connectors

MILTECH 230 ENVELOPE DIMENSIONS TM Non-replaceable Connectors

MILTECH 265 ENVELOPE DIMENSIONS TM Non-replaceable Connectors SMA Plug 90O SD48217

Standard Replaceable Connectors Self-Locking Replaceable Connectors COMMON FRONT ENDS Connector Type Part Weight Tool Dimensions for all replaceable connectors may be found on pages 14-17 COMMON FRONT ENDS Connector Type Part Weight Tool

MILTECH TM REPLACEABLE FRONT END CONNECTORS ATNC Plug 45O SD48576 ATNC Plug 90O SD48572 ATNC 90O Jack Bulkhead SD48609 ATNC Jack Bulkhead SD48590 ATNC 90O Jack Bulkhead SD48569

MILTECH TM REPLACEABLE FRONT END CONNECTORS

SELF LOCKING CONNECTORS TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS has been a pioneer in the development of self-locking connectors for high performance connectors used in the aerospace industry. Originally developed for the USAF F-15 Program, the self-locking feature eliminates the need for expensive torque wrenches and makes the mating connection a simple, one hand operation! The self-locking feature eliminates the need for time consuming safety wire connectors, yet they provide positive engagement during vibration. All interfaces comply with MIL-PRF-39012 and the connectors are made from the same high quality...