Times Microwave Systems announced the release of the XtendedFlex™ 045 (XF-045) micro-coaxial cable, the newest addition to its XtendedFlex product family. The versatile XF-045 is an exceptionally compact cable that combines unparalleled flexibility with low attenuation, making it well-suited for applications that require a balance of optimal power delivery with thermal properties and durability. The new micro-coaxial cable is ideal for medical devices used in minimally invasive procedures, including endoscopic devices, microwave ablation and medical imaging. It is also ideal for industrial and automotive sensor connectivity. 

Designed with a low-loss construction, the XtendedFlex 45 minimizes thermal dissipation while maximizing signal integrity and power transfer efficiency. It features a unique thin-walled PFA jacket that provides excellent biocompatibility and chemical resistance offering ultimate flexibility in a cable that is robust enough to embed into high-pressure liquid cooling lines. In addition, XtendedFlex 045 is constructed with a combination of materials that minimizes shape memory, which enhances maneuverability in medical devices such as catheter and endoscope. 

The micro-coaxial cable is ideal for single-use and re-usable sterilizable applications as a discrete transmission line or integrated into a cable bundle for higher density solutions. XtendedFlex 045 can also be combined into a hybrid cable assembly with multiple transmission media, such as fiber optic and fluid lines, providing a single integrated cable solution for power, signal and thermal management.  

"Applications such as precision medical devices present unique equipment challenges, demanding specialized interconnect solutions that must be high performance, safe, and reliable,” said Kai Loh, product solution manager at Times Microwave Systems. “The XtendedFlex 045 is a game-changer, with a unique construction and customizability to address increasing needs for compactness and flexibility, low attenuation and thermal dissipation.”   

The XF-045 micro-coaxial cable solution is now available with short lead times.