Clarity Series 18, 26.5, and 40 GHz Test Cables Applications : Research & Development Labs VNA Test Port Extension cables Scalar Analyzers High Volume Production Test System Level RF Connection Test Rack Interconnect Bench or Portable Test Equipment Antenna Ranges Anechoic Chambers RF Module Testing TM When everything is important, Times new Clarity Series is the clear choice. Industry-leading performance and unparalleled value. Broad Frequency Response Torque Resistance Consistency Aesthetics Ruggedness & Durability Connector retention Reliability Lead Time Wide Temperature Range Low Attenuation Flexibility Cost of ownership Crush & Kink Resistance RF stability with flexure Ergonomics Ordering Information: 18 = 18 GHz Clarity 26 = 26.5 GHz Every half foot or quarter meter Series 1.5 ft (0.50m) are shortest lengths 40 = 40 GHz CLXXX-XXXX-XX.XXX F = feet M = meters First Connector Ex: NMKF is correct, SM = SMA male (18 or 26.5 GHz) U = unarmored KFNM is incorrect SF = SMA female (18 or 26.5GHz) S = steel armored SMR = SMA right angle (18 GHz) 35M = 3.5mm male (26.5 GHz only) 35F = 3.5mm female (26.5 GHz only) 3RF = 3.5mm ruggedized female (NMD) 26.5 GHz only NM = Type N male (18 GHz) NMR = Type N right angle (18 GHz only) KM = 2.92mm male (40 GHz) KMR = K (2.92mm) right angle (40 GHz) KF = 2.92mm female (40 GHz) KRF = K ruggedized female (40 GHz only) 24M = 2.4mm male (40 GHz only) 24F = 2.4 mm female (40 GHz only) Second Connector 2RF = 2.4mm ruggedized female (NMD) (40 GHz only) Clarity Series test cables 2.indd 1 9/17/2019 9:53:19 AMMechanical Specifications Dimensions in mm Armored Diameter: armor/strain relief 0.29 / 0.50 7.95 / 12.70 Unarmored Diameter: cable/strain relief 0.190 / 0.425 5.5 / 10.8 Min bend radius, armored (max flex life) 1.5 (3.0) 38 (76) Min bend radius, unarmored (max flex life) 1.0 (2.0) 25 (50) Flex Life (unarmored/armored) 25,000 / 50,000 Crushing (armored version) 200 lbs/lin.in. 2 Mating life cycle 5000 Storage/Operating Temerature - 45C Min +85 C Max Electrical Specifications Room Temperature Impedance 50 ohms Abrasion Stainless Stainless FEP Jacket Silver Helically Micro- Solid silver resistant steel steel plated wound porous plated Velocity of Propagation 78% PTFE torque spring copper metalized PTFE copper outer resistant armor round strip and center Shielding Effectiveness > 100 db weave wire (optional) wire interlayer conduc- braid braid tor Capacitance 26pf/ft (85pf/m) 18 GHz 26.5 GHz 40 GHz Connectors & Strain Relief : VSWR (maximum) 3 1.20:1 1.25:1 1.35:1 Super-sharp stainless steel SureGrip knurled coupling nut Phase Stability typical +/- 1.0 +/- 1.5 +/- 2.0 (degrees)* TM Unique, elliptical-shaped, Sure-Grip injected molded strain relief Amplitude Stability (Armored version only) typical +/- 0.02 +/- 0.035 +/- 0.04 (db)* db/100 ft 51 63 82 Attenuation, max 77F (25C) (db/100 m) (167) (206) (269) Cable Power Handling (Cable Only) 77F (25C) sea level, watts (max) 18 15 13 1 As tested using Times flex testing methods. 4ft long cable. Longer cables can have more total instability. Assumes test equipment is calibrated every 8 hours. New cables can have a break in period of several hundred flexes before optimum stability occurs. Contact your Times representative or the factory for a copy of this test procedure and/or actual test results. 2 SMA and Type N male only. Achieving or extending mating life requires the strict use of a calibrated torque wrench at all times and careful, deliberate mating so as not to damage center contacts. Inspect and clean all interfaces frequently and check that mating interfaces are within IEEE 287 connector standards. Failure to do so may void warrantee. 3 1.40.1 for 2.92mm right angle Amplitude Stability while in motion Phase Stability while in motion -2.500 20.000 -2.600 15.000 -2.700 10.000 4 ft assembly, 40 Ghz 4 ft assembly, 40 Ghz -2.800 5.000 -2.900 -3.000 0.000 -3.100 -5.000 -3.200 -10.000 -3.300 -15.000 -3.400 -20.000 -3.500 9612 Number of flexes (Representative curve) 19042 9612 Number of flexes (Representative curve) 19042 Always : Never : Inspect interfaces before every mate. Clean frequently Force the cable beyond the recommended minimum bend radius Gently start the coupling nut. Fully thread & tighten w/ fingers first Force two connectors. If any resistance is felt STOP and examine Use a calibrated torque wrench Mate 2.92mm to other than SMA or 3.5mm series Cap connectors and protect the assembly when not in use Mate connectors that have non-concentric contacts Have replacements available in the event they are needed Insert foreign or dirty objects into the interface World Headquarters: www.timesmicrowave.com 358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492 Fax: 203-949-8423 TMC Building 4, No. 318 Yuanshan Road, Xinzhuang Industrial Park, Tel: 203-949-8400 , 1-800-867-2629 International: 203-949-8503 Shanghai, China 201108 Tel: 86-21-5176-1209 Fax: 86-21-64424098 CL-S 01/19 Clarity Series test cables 2.indd 2 9/17/2019 9:53:20 AM (db) (degrees)