RF & Microwave Cables 0-65 GHZ with various connector options
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| BASIC CABLE PROPERTIES: |
| P/N |
DIAMETER
inches
|
LOSS/FOOT
1 GHz dB
|
LOSS/FOOT
6 GHz dB
|
MAX POWER
@ 1 GHz
|
FREQ MAX
recommended
|
NOTES |
| RG58 |
0.195 |
0.15 |
0.42 |
90 WATTS |
1 GHz |
Very low cost, decent performance, hams love it |
| RG174 |
0.11 |
0.34 |
0.9 |
20 WATTS |
3 GHz |
|
| RG178 |
0.08 |
0.45 |
NR |
65 WATTS |
3 GHz |
|
| RG214 |
0.425 |
0.07 |
0.3 |
175 WATTS |
11 GHz |
20 years ago was lowest loss RF cable available |
| RG223 |
0.212 |
0.145 |
0.37 |
90 WATTS |
12.4 GHz |
|
| RG316 |
0.098 |
0.29 |
0.69 |
170 WATTS |
3 GHz |
recommended for hooking up short runs to 1 ghz flexible |
| LMR200 |
0.200 |
0.105 |
0.27 |
170 WATTS |
6 GHz |
|
| LMR240 |
0.240 |
0.08 |
0.22 |
240 WATTS |
6 GHz |
The most popular cable we sell for 1-4 ghz is LMR240 |
| LMR400 |
0.400 |
0.04 |
0.11 |
500 WATTS |
6 GHz |
We believe LMR is the best choice for .8-4 ghz |
| LMR600 |
0.590 |
0.027 |
0.075 |
900 WATTS |
6 GHz |
|
| HF086 |
0.104 |
0.23 |
0.6 |
|
18 GHz |
Use for 6-18 ghz applications |
| HF141 |
0.163 |
0.13 |
0.35 |
|
18 GHz |
Use for 6-18 ghz applications |
"DS" or double shielding adds about 20 db of shielding, from 40 to 60db at 1ghz typically; LMR is 90db typ. A very useful loss calculator was created by Ham Radio operator VK1OD; see
CableLossCalculator. Thinner cables are more flexible; larger diameter cables have lower loss & can handle more power. MaxPower depends upon frequency; example, LMR400 is 900 watts @ 1ghz, & 300watts @ 6ghz.
Our smp cable selection also includes mini smp cables. Our low frequency cables are offered with RG316, RG174, LMR200/240/400. RG214 is an older military cable rated to 11ghz with 2 silver braids; the newer LMR400 series can often be used in its place as it usually has lower loss & cost.
