LISLE, Ill., 8 Aug. 2013. Molex Inc. in Lisle, Ill., is introducing rugged Temp-Flex RF and microwave coaxial cables for device manufacturers specifying microwave coaxial cables in high frequency aerospace, defense and commercial applications, including radar, military vehicles, satellites, space, missile, radio frequency (RF) ablation, test and measurement equipment.
The microwave cable assemblies uses the Molex Temp-Flex air-dielectric ultra-low-loss flexible microwave coaxial cables with dual monofilament air-enhanced design and a helically wrapped shield.
The Temp-Flex coaxial cables achieve 85 to 88 percent velocity of propagation (VOP) for increased signal speed, Molex officials say. Molex coax cables provide extremely stable electrical performance with minimal impedance and insertion loss variation in dynamic applications.
Consistent manufacturing processes ensure mechanical tolerances of 0.047-, 0.086-, and 0.141-inch shield OD constructions. The flexible microwave coaxial cables offer 100 dB or greater shielding effectiveness and protect signals from internal and external interference.
The return-loss performance of the Temp-Flex coaxial cables optimizes voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) characteristics. The helically wrapped flat-wire shield with braid results in shielding effectiveness, enhanced flexibility and electrical performance compared with semi-rigid microwave coaxial solutions, company officials say.
Temp-Flex air-dielectric ultra-low-loss flexible microwave coaxial cables are available as assemblies from Molex in select cable sizes and connector types. The cables are insulated with a fluoropolymer dielectric to ensure monitoring and control of radar, military vehicles, satellites, space, missile, RF ablation, and test and measurement equipment.
For more information contact Molex online at www.molex.com.
