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Coaxial Cable Products for Civil Aviation

Coaxial Cable Products for Civil Aviation
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Coaxial Cable Products for Civil Aviation

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Introduction
Times Microwave Systems (TMS) provides a comprehensive range of RF products for civil aviation, suitable for frequencies from HF to Ka band. These products are designed for various applications including communications, navigation, and in-flight entertainment. TMS cables are recognized for their low attenuation, lightweight, flexibility, and durability, ideal for aerospace environments. Custom-designed connectors are also available to reduce return loss and ease installation.
Features
  • Low loss and high flexibility
  • Lightweight technology
  • Operates across a broad temperature range
  • Performs well in shock and vibration environments
  • Complies with MIL-DTL-17 standards
Typical Applications
  • Satcom Systems (L, Ku, Ka bands)
  • ATG Communications (HF/VHF/UHF)
  • Collision Avoidance Systems (ADS-B/TCAS/TAS)
  • Navigation Systems (GPS, XM Weather, VOR, NDB)
  • ATG Cellular
  • ELT
  • Weather Radar
Qualifications
TMS is certified under AS900 Rev D / ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. Their cables meet FAA and EASA Type Certificates and comply with flame test requirements of FAA Part 25 Appendix F, BSS 7238, and BSS 7322.
Product Portfolio
The portfolio includes LMR-FR, TCA, and MaxGain cables, suitable for HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM, ADS-B, TCAS, and more. MaxGain cables offer the lowest insertion loss for K-band SATCOM.
Connectors and Accessories
  • Connectors: TNC, BNC, SMA, and N, with female and right-angle versions.
  • Accessories: Strip/crimp tools, blind mate antennas, RF filters, and bulkhead pressure feedthroughs.
LMR-FR Specifications
LMR-FR cables are non-halogen, low smoke, fire retardant, and meet FAA FAR Part 25 burn test requirements. They provide excellent flexibility, lower loss than standard RG cables, and superior RF shielding effectiveness.
Conclusion
TMS offers reliable, high-quality coaxial cable solutions for civil aviation, focusing on customer-specific requirements in design, installation, regulatory compliance, and performance enhancement.
Overview
TMS specializes in high-performance RF and microwave transmission lines, including coaxial cables, connectors, accessories, and assemblies, committed to delivering cost-effective, engineered products.
Design and Engineering
TMS's experienced engineers develop RF interconnects for high-reliability environments, collaborating with customers to optimize insertion loss and VSWR through effective cable/connector integration.
Production
TMS operates facilities in Wallingford, CT; Mesa, AZ; West Palm Beach, FL; and Shanghai, China, ensuring quick global response to demand with diverse manufacturing capabilities.
Qualification
TMS maintains testing labs in Wallingford and Shanghai for customer certification and maintenance troubleshooting, holding AS9100 D and ISO9001:2005 registrations.
Supply Chain Management and AOG Support
TMS ensures timely delivery through a global distribution network, offering custom supply chain solutions and resolving critical AOG situations.
Custom Products
TMS provides custom RF products for aviation, using advanced production technologies and materials to offer innovative solutions.
RF Filters and System Attachments
TMS offers RF filters for interference management and blind mate antennas for easy installation/removal without disconnecting cables. Bulkhead pressure feedthroughs maintain aviation-qualified pressure seals.
Contact Information
Customers are encouraged to contact their Times Microwave Regional Sales Manager for more information or to start a project.
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Introduction Times Microwave Systems manufactures a broad range of commercial air RF products to meet even the most exacting electrical and mechanical requirements. From HF through Ka band, TMS has the right solution for communications, collision avoidance, navigation, remote sensing, and in-ight entertainment applications. TMS cables feature low attenuation, light weight, high exibility, and durable constructions to perform in the most challenging aerospace environments. We pair these cables with TMS custom-designed connectors to minimize return loss and simplify installation. With a long...

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Cables LMR®-FR Fire retardantversion ofthe highly-acclaimed LMR cable, both UL and CSA listed (CMR/CATVR) TCA Lightweight, low-loss, high-temperature, highly flexible cable for avionics and communications MaxGain® The lowest insertion loss available cable assembly for K-band SATCOM Connectors TMS cables pair with a wide range of connectors, including TNC, BNC, SMA, and N. TMS also offers female and right-angle versions of many of its connectors. Accessories Strip/Crimp Tools Simplify installation with TMS' purpose-built strip and center-contact crimp tools Blind Mate Antennas Reduce maintenance...

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LMR®-FR is non-halogen (non-toxic), low smoke, fire retardant cable ideal for antenna runs, SATCOM feeders, and avionics systems. LMR-FR's custom-designed installation tools simplify field work and reduce FOD, while enabling designers to tap into the wide portfolio of existing, fully-in-terchangeable LMR connectors and tooling. LMR®-FR meets FAA FAR Part 25 burn test requirements and is UL/NEC & CSA rated "CMR" and "FT4", respectively. Solid BC (195/240) or Solid BCCAI (400/500/600/900) Center Conductor Features: • Excellent flexibility • Much lower loss than standard RG cables • Superior RF...

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Calculate attenuation and power handling at any frequency using the calculator on the www.TimesMicrowave.com homepage Strip jacket and core Fold braid over connector and crimp www.bmesmicrowave.com

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TCA Times Commercial Air (TCA) is a low-loss, high-temperature, high flexibility cable for navigation, collision avoidance, and communications systems. TCA is ideal for applications such as GPS, ADS-B, SATCOM, and ATG, especially when facing critical electrical and mechanical performance requirements. Features: • Excellent temperature performance (-55°C to +200°C) • Significantly lighter than MIL-DTL-17 cables with superior loss characteristics • High flexibility to enable routing through tight runs • Wide connector availability and simple installation • Available as fully tested, custom cable...

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MaxGain® Silver Plated Copper Braid Outer Shield MaxGain® microwave assemblies are ideal for high-reliability applications where ultra-low loss or exure stability are critical, such as Ku- and Ka-band SATCOM. Maxgain assemblies are fully customizable and are available fully tested. Silver Plated copper Inner Shield Silver Plated Copper Center Conductor Features: Metalized composite Tape Interlayer • Lowest insertion loss available, DC – 50 GHz Microporous PTFE Dielec c • Ultra-stable insertion loss and VSWR with exing • Extremely exible, low minimum bend radius • Wide temperature range (-65°C...

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System Attachments RF Filters Manage interference troubleshooting with ease with Times Microwave bandpass and bandgap lters. Designed to integrate directly into TMS connectors, these RF lters are readily eld- or line-installable to resolve antenna interferences. RF lters are available to address common conicts, and custom lters are available. Blind Mate Antennas The Blind Mate Antenna, a unique product available only from Times Microwave Systems, enables design engineers to convert almost all existing platform Avionic Antennas into Blind Mate "plug-in and forget" quick release antennas,...

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Custom Products TMS’ catalog cables are only a starting point: our in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities enable Times Microwave to deliver RF products that meet the most demanding and unusual aviation requirements. Our broad industry experience positions us to deliver innovative solutions to the civil aviation market taking advantage of the latest production technologies and materials. Most importantly, as a manufacturer with fully integrated design, production, assembly and testing capabilities, Times Microwave can deliver RF interconnect solutions from conception through ight...

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MISSION TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS designs and manufactures high performance RF and microwave transmission lines. These products consist of coaxial cables, connectors, accessories and cable assemblies. We are committed to understanding the needs and requirements of our customers and providing highly engineered, cost e ective products. TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS is dedicated to total customer satisfaction and superior results for our shareholders in all we do. World Headquarters: 358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492 • Tel: 203-949-8400, 1-800-867-2629 Fax: 203-949-8423 Interna onal Sales: 358 Hall...

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