Open.Tech’s Semi-Rigid RF Cable Assemblies are designed for applications requiring superior electrical performance and high reliability within tight spaces, especially in military, aerospace, and ruggedized environments. These assemblies combine the rigidity necessary for stable signal performance with the flexibility to be precisely formed to fit complex configurations.
Technical Features and Specifications:
High-Frequency Performance: Semi-rigid cables from Open.Tech support high-frequency signal transmission up to 110 GHz. They are ideal for applications requiring minimal signal loss and high shielding effectiveness, ensuring robust performance in demanding environments.
Superior Construction and Materials: These cables feature a solid outer conductor made from copper or aluminum, providing excellent shielding and minimal signal leakage. The inner conductor is typically silver-plated copper, ensuring low signal loss and high conductivity. The dielectric insulator is made of PTFE, which offers stable performance over a wide range of frequencies and temperatures.
Precise Formability: The semi-rigid nature allows these cables to be bent and shaped to fit precise configurations without compromising their electrical properties. This is achieved using high precision automated bending equipment allowing the cable to maintain a set shape after bending.
Connector Options: These assemblies can be terminated with a variety of high-quality connectors, including VITA 67 contacts, SMA, 2.92mm, and 3.5mm types, ensuring reliable connections and compatibility with different systems. The connectors are attached using methods such as direct soldering, which minimizes RF discontinuities and ensures high performance.
Environmental Resistance: Open.Tech’s semi-rigid RF cables are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, high altitudes, vibration, and moisture. They comply with MIL-STD-202 standards, making them suitable for use in critical military and aerospace applications where reliability is paramount.
Applications: These cables are perfect for high-frequency applications in military, aerospace, and defense sectors, including radar systems, avionics, and communication systems. They are also suitable for high-precision test and measurement equipment, providing stable and reliable performance in various testing environments. They are especially well suited for plug-in and daughter cards, where space is limited.
Benefits:
- High Signal Integrity: The solid construction of these cables ensures high shielding effectiveness and minimal signal degradation, even in environments with significant electromagnetic interference.
- Custom Formability: The ability to precisely shape these cables to fit specific configurations without losing performance characteristics is crucial for complex and space-constrained applications.
- Durability: The robust construction and high-quality materials used in these assemblies ensure long-term durability and reliability, even in the most demanding operational conditions.
Open.Tech’s Semi-Rigid RF Cable Assemblies are the ultimate choice for applications requiring high-performance, precision, and reliability. They meet stringent industry standards and are engineered to deliver superior electrical performance, making them indispensable in critical military and aerospace systems.
