SUCOTEST 18 ST18/Nm/Nm/72 inch cable assembly Order no. 84004070 Electrical specifications Impedance 50 Ohm Operating frequency 18 GHz Velocity of propagation 77 % Capacitance 87 pF/m (26.5 pF/ft) Time delay 4.3 ns/m (1.31 ns/ft) Insulation resistance > 5 103 M Dielectric withstand voltage 2500 V rms Electrical table up to 2 GHz 2.01 to 4 GHz 4.01 to 6 GHz 6.01 to 12 GHz 12.01 to 18 GHz Min. return loss dB 30 28 25 21 19 Max. insertion loss at 25 C dB 0.89 1.28 1.58 2.29 2.85 Max. cw power at 25 C, sea level W 391 277 225 160 131 Max. insertion loss vs. shaking dB 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 Max. insertion loss vs. bending dB 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.05 Max. insertion loss vs. torsion dB 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.05 General specifications Materials and finishes Assembly length 1829 mm (72 inch) Cable jacket FEP, blue Cable diameter 4.6 mm (0.181 inch) Cable dielectric LDPTFE Temperature range 55 to + 105 C Taper sleeves Santoprene/black Preferred bending radius 100 mm (4.0 inch) Marking sleeve crosslinked polyolefin/white Connector retention force > 200 N Connector contacts beryllium-copper, gold plated Recommended rating torque 0.68 to 1.13 Nm Connector insulation PTFE (6.0 to 10.0 inch lbs) Connector body stainless steel, passivated Connector interface MIL-STD-348A/304 Connector nur stainless steel, passivated Weight 157 g Gasket silicon rubber Dimensions 5 HI SODQH 5 HI 3ODQH +H 7 DSHU VOHH 0DUNLQJ VOHH YH YHCare and handling instructions for HUBER+SUHNER microwave cable assemblies HUBER+SUHNER microwave cable assemblies of all types offer 6. Choose the measurement routing using the largest bend a long service life providing they are treated with the appropri- radii possible. Small bend radii may affect electrical perfor- ate care and attention. Microwave cable assemblies are high mance. Exceeding the specified limits during the measure- precision system components and require proper handling in ment process could cause a permanent degradation. order to ensure that measuring performance values are main- tained. 7. Avoid twisting microwave cable assemblies. Torsion of this type of assembly can alter the relative diameters of cable To achieve the maximum measuring performance the following layers and affects the electrical characteristics. Exceeding guidelines should be followed: the limit of 10 per metre during measuring process could cause a permanent degradation. 1. Assemblies should remain in their original packaging for delivery and storage. Storage temperature should be be- 8. Examine interfaces for damage and/or contamination be- tween +13 C and +80 C and the relative humidity should fore mating. not exceed 85 %. 9. Discharge connectors before mating or ensure that they are 2. Carefully unpack assemblies before measurement. Avoid connected to a suitable ground. kinking cables when straightening from a coil or reel. 10. When mating connectors with a screwed interface always 3. Ensure that the surroundings are clean and free of dust, dirt hold the connector bodies and turn only the coupling nut. and any other particles that could enter unsealed connector This avoids twisting the cable and ensures minimum wear on interfaces. the connector pins. 4. Use protective caps to prevent contamination whenever 11. Do not exceed the torque specified. connectors are unmated. 5. Where interfaces are contaminated, particles can be re- moved with dry, oil-free compressed air. Please use eye- protection. Interfaces can be cleaned with dry cotton swabs. Do not use hard hand-tools or solvents. Do not blow into interfaces or use normal compressed-air. HUBER+SUHNER AG RF Division Degersheimerstrasse 14 9100 Herisau/Switzerland Tel. +41 71 353 4111 Fax +41 71 353 4590 hubersuhner.com HUBER+SUHNER is certified according to EN(AS) 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949 and IRIS. Waiver Fact and figures herein are for information only and do not represent any warranty of any kind. 84004070/12.2014