Description

1. Core Specifications Impedance: 50Ω (±0.3Ω) Outer Diameter: 0.25“ (6.35mm) Frequency Range: DC-40 GHz (with proper connectors) Bend Radius: 1.0” (25mm) minimum (dynamic), 0.5“ (13mm) (one-time install) Power Handling: 500W peak @ 30 MHz 100W average @ 1 GHz 10W @ 40 GHz Attenuation: Frequency Loss (dB/100ft) 1 GHz 10.2 10 GHz 33.5 40 GHz 72.8 2. Construction Details Layer Material Key Properties Center Conductor Silver-plated copper 0.036” diameter Dielectric Expanded PTFE 0.79 εᵣ, low-loss Outer Conductor Dual-layer: 1) Silver tape 2) High-density braid (98% coverage) Shielding >110 dB Jacket ETFE (Tefzel) -55°C to +150°C 3. Connector Options SMA: Standard for <18 GHz 2.92mm (K-connector): Up to 40 GHz 1.85mm (V-connector): For mmWave Reverse-Polarity: For WiFi/5G Recommended End-Launch Connectors: Southwest 292-04A (2.92mm, field-installable) Rosenberger 1.85mm (Precision mmWave) 4. Performance Comparison Parameter 1/4“ Superflex RG-405 (Similar Size) Max Freq 40 GHz 18 GHz Bend Radius 1.0” 2.0" Phase Stability ±0.2°/m @10GHz ±0.5°/m Weight 0.04 lb/ft 0.06 lb/ft