The Insulated Wire (IW) 480 series of low loss cables operate up to 11 GHz with attenuation values from 0.006 dB/ft. at 0.04 GHz to 0.116 dB/ft. at 11 GHz. The 480 series is constructed with a silver plated stranded copper center conductor with EPTFE dielectric, silver plated copper foil, silver plated copper braid and a FEP outer jacket. Other performance parameters include capacitance of 24 pF/ft., velocity of propagation of 83%, time delay of 1.22 ns/ft., shielding effectiveness (up to 18 GHz) of >90 dB and power handling ranging from about 900 W (at 11 GHz) to more than 1200 W (at 1 GHz); customer testing has proven 17 kW power handling at 13.56 MHz for semiconductor fabrication processes. The cable weighs 2.9 oz/ft. with a minimum bending radius of 2.25 inches. The operating temperature range (cable only) is 65°C to
> +200°C. VSWR with two straight connectors is 1.35:1 at 11 GHz. RoHS compatibility is available upon request.
IW’s Microwave Products Division designs and manufactures extremely low loss cable assemblies that are optimized for operation in their respective frequency bands from low MHz to 67 GHz. They can accommodate custom assembly configurations, and extrude a broad range of jacketing materials. Their jacketing capabilities enable them to produce assemblies that have extra flexibility, extended flex life, low and high temperature ranges, and resistance to oils and corrosive materials. Their standard assemblies are extruded with FEP but they also provide PFA, Tefzel, silicone rubber and ESTANE® 58244 (low smoke zero halogen) plus others. IW serves a broad range of both military and commercial markets including telecommunications, data links, satellite systems, airborne electronic warfare and counter measures, missile systems, UAV applications, avionics and instrumentation, fire control systems, medical electronics and geophysical exploration.
Insulated Wire (IW)
Microwave Products Division
Bethel, Conn.
(203) 791-1999
info@iw-microwave.com