iCALIBER SMA Cable Assembly
DC - 18 GHz, 100 W @ 18 GHz
SPECIFICATIONS:
Models: ICAL18-SM-XXXXY
Electrical:
Frequency Range
Impedance
Velocity of Propagation
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Power Handling
Temperature Range
DC - 18 GHz
50 Ohms
77 %
> 5000 M Ohm
2500 V rms
100 Watts at 18 GHz
-55°C to +105 °C
4.0 inch
> 200 N
Passivated Stainless Steel
Gold Plated Beryllium Copper
Passivated Stainless Steel
PTFE
Frequency
(GHz)
DC - 2.0
2.0 - 4.0
4.0 - 6.0
6.0 - 12.0
12.0 - 18.0
Return Loss
(dB) Min
30
28
25
21
19
Cable
Loss *
(dB/ft) Max
0.10
0.15
0.18
0.27
0.34
Physical & Mechanical:
Preferred Bending Radius
Connector Retention Force
Connectors
Center Conductors
Armored Jacket
Insulators
*Cable Assembly Insertion Loss Calculation = L * [(0.0698 * SQRT(F)) + (0.00216 * F)] + (0.118 * SQRT(F)]
( Where "F" = Frequency in GHz and "L" = Length in Feet )
Reference Plane
Reference Plane
LENGTH XXXX
2.5 [63.5]
Nominal
2.5 [63.5]
Nominal
2X .312 (5/16) Hex
Nominal Cable Ø0.40 [10.2]
Length Tolerances
2X SMA Male
±0.25" [6.4] for lengths less than 5 feet
±0.50" [13] for lengths between 5 and 10 feet
±2% For lengths greater than 10 feet
HOW TO ORDER:
Model Number:
ICAL18-SM-XXXXY
Base Model Number
18 = 18 GHz
SM = SMA Male Connectors
Y = UNIT OF MEASURE
BLANK (Default) = INCHES
F = FEET
M = METERS
XXXX = LENGTH
Ordering Examples:
Standard Model Numbers:
ICAL18-SM-24 = 24 INCH CABLE
ICAL18-SM-36 = 36 INCH CABLE
ICAL18-SM-48 = 48 INCH CABLE
Model Number:
ICAL18-SM-10F
10 FEET, 18 GHz, SMA MALE ASSY
Model Number:
ICAL18-SM-1.5M
1.5 METERS, 18 GHz, SMA MALE ASSY
Note: Dimensions in Brackets are Expressed in Millimeters and are for Reference Only.
Design specifications are subject to change without notice.
ICAL18-SM: REV A
Contact factory for technical specifications before purchasing or use.
Aeroflex / Inmet, Inc.
• 300 Dino Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 • U.S.A.
888-244-6638 or 734-426-5553 • FAX: 734-426-5557
www.aeroflex.com/inmet • inmetsales@aeroflex.com