GrooveTube® Low Loss Cables0 pages

GrooveTube® Low Loss Cables
High Reliability RF Cable Assemblies
This system cable is made with our industry-leading GrooveTube® and is used in any application
where low loss and/or phase stability are critical. Uses include phased array radar, electronic
warfare radar systems, and high reliability interconnects. MegaPhase’s 1 and 2 Series cables
are ideal for thermal-VAC and space applications, while the 5 Series is well suited for antenna
feed cable and EMC lab test cable applications. Our rugged construction resists torque, pull
and crush forces. All GrooveTube® cable assemblies are tested 100% for S-Parameters and
each assembly is serialized. Standard test and data includes VSWR and insertion loss.
Additional testing options will be quoted upon request.
Electrical Data

Mechanical Data (cont’d)

Maximum Frequency:
130 & 230:
18.0 GHz
120:
32.0 GHz
220:
26.5 GHz
520:
50.0 GHz
539:
12.4 GHz
Impedence:
50 Ω nominal
Propagation Velocity:
1 & 2 Series:
80% nominal
5 Series:
69% nominal
Time Delay:
120 & 220:
1.27 ns/ft (4.17 ns/m)
130 & 230:
1.21 ns/ft (3.97 ns/m)
5 Series:
1.47 ns/ft (4.82 ns/m)
Shielding Effectiveness:
1 & 2 Series: -100 dB minimum (cable only)
5 Series:
-110 dB minimum (cable only)
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
120, 220 & 520:
10 kV at 60 Hz
130, 230 & 539:
15 kV at 60 Hz
Capacitance:
1 & 2 Series:
26.7 pF/ft (87.6 pF/m)
5 Series:
29.0 pF/ft (95.1 pF/m)

Crush Resistance:

Mechanical Data
Finished Outer Diameter:
120, 220 & 520:
0.285 in (0.724 cm)
130 & 230:
0.400 in (1.016 cm)
539:
0.460 in (1.168 cm)
Static Bend Radius:
120, 220 & 520:
0.5 in (1.27 cm)
130 & 230:
1.0 in (2.54 cm)
539:
1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Weight with Standard Jacket /Armor:
120 & 220:
0.04 lbs/ft (0.060 kg/m)
130 & 230:
0.08 lbs/ft (0.119 kg/m)
520:
0.05 lbs/ft (0.067 kg/m)
539:
0.10 lbs/ft (0.149 kg/m)

250 lbs/linear in
(44.6 kg/linear cm)

Operating Temp. Range:
120 & 220:
-67 to 275º F (-55 to 135º C)
130 & 230:
-85 to 248º F (-65 to 120º C)
5 Series:
-67 to 275º F (-55 to 135º C)
For all series:
Above 185º F (85º C) use “T” designation
Cable Construction
Inner Conductor:
1 & 5 Series:
2 Series:

Solid Ag-plated Cu
Stranded Ag-plated Cu

Dielectric:
1 & 2 Series:
5 Series:
Outer Conductor:

Low Density PTFE
PTFE
GrooveTube® Cu

Standard Finish:
120 & 220:
Polyolefin over Metallic Braid
130, 230 & 5 Series:
Neoprene over
Metallic Braid
(a wide variety of other protective finishes
and armors available)
Available Connectors
120 & 220: 1.85mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm,
3.5mm, 7mm, BNC, SMA, TNC, Type N
130 & 230: 3.5mm, 7mm, BNC, SMA, TNC,
Type N
520: 1.85mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm, 3.5mm,
7mm, 7-16 DIN, BNC, SMA, TNC, Type N,
ZMA, ZN
539: 7-16 DIN, SMA, TNC, Type N,
(maximum frequency dependent on cable;
other connectors available)

Excellence in RF Interconnects
2098 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Tel: 1-877-MegaPhase / 570-424-8400
Fax: 1-877-MegaFax / 570-424-6031
Email: fastquote@megaphase.com / Web: www.megaphase.com