Space
Lightweight andhigh reliability

Edition 2021

hubersuhner.com

Lightweight andhigh reliability

About HUBER+SUHNER
HUBER+SUHNER is a global company with
headquarters in Switzerland which develops
and manufactures components and systemsolutions for electrical and optical connectivity.
With cables, connectors and systems –developed from the three core technologies
of radio frequency, fiber optics and low
frequency – the company serves customers
in the communication, transportation andindustrial sectors. Our products deliver highperformance, quality, reliability and long life
– even under harsh environment conditions.
Our global production network, combinedwith group companies and agencies in over
80 countries, puts HUBER+SUHNER close to its
customers.

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Content
Excellence in connectivity solutions

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Space flight – RF interconnect solutions
Space flight – high density solutions
Ground testing – TVAC and high power testing
Ground testing – laboratory testing
Ground communication

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Products
Microwave cable assemblies
Minibend series
Space flight connectors
TVAC cable assemblies
32071 — high power cable assemblies
Spuma
RF-over-Fiber series
Solutions business
Polatis optical switching solutions
HEMP and lightning protection

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Excellence in Connectivity Solutions

Developing the world of Space
Connectivity solutions in the field of satellite communication need to
be developed for the harshest environments. For over 25 years,
HUBER+SUHNER has been designing and manufacturing state-ofthe-art microwave components offering outstanding electrical andmechanical performance.

Globally networked
HUBER+SUHNER products deliver high performance, quality, reliability
and long life – even under the toughest conditions. Our global
production network, combined with group companies and agencies
in over 60 countries, puts us right around the corner from ourcustomers, wherever they may be.

Your partner for system solutions
HUBER+SUHNER is a leading international manufacturer and supplierof components and systems for electrical and optical connectivity. We
unite technical and manufacturing expertise in radio frequency, fiber
optics and low and high voltage technologies and offer a high quality
product range for the space market.

6Future proof investment
Rapidly growing demand in the satellite communication requires theintegration of innovative high performance solutions. RF components
from HUBER+SUHNER take this circumstance into account. Our
solutions and components meet our customers current and future
requirements for all applications in the Satcom, Spaceflight and
Ground testing markets, regardless the technology deployed.

Wide portfolio of in-house capabilities
HUBER+SUHNER possesses the in-house capability to performthermal cycling, real-time X-ray inspection, and XRF materials
analysis as services to our customers. Our manufacturing capabilities
incorporate IPC, NASA and ESA workmanship standards, clean room
manufacturing and testing (class 100 and 10 000) as well as technicaltraining and certification programmes.

Swiss precision delivered worldwide
HUBER+SUHNER is a Swiss company which prides itself in honesty,
fairness and social responsibility. Furthermore, HUBER+SUHNER
embodies the values traditionally associated with Swiss engineering
excellence – those of quality, precision, reliability and highperformance. Even though the needs of a global market cannot be
fulfilled from a single location, those values best associated with
Switzerland are embedded globally.

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Space flight –RF interconnect solutions

Since the turn of the century, our passive microwave products have been successfully employedin various commercial and scientific research projects in the Space market. HUBER+SUHNER‘sspaceflight heritage ranges from Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium-Earth-Orbit (MEO), GeoSynchronous Orbit (GSO), and interplanetary applications, spanning both manned and unmanned
missions. The HUBER+SUHNER quality system is certified by the Swiss Association for Quality
Assurance Certificates (SQS, based on ISO 9001, EN 9100, and ISO 14001) and the National Quality
Assurance (NQA, based on AS 9100) and governs all business activities throughout theorganization.
Connectivity solutions in the field of satellite communication need to be developed for theharshest environments. For over 25 years, HUBER+SUHNER AG has been designing andmanufacturing state-of-the-art microwave components offering outstanding electrical andmechanical performance. Our carefully balanced portfolio of passive components offers provensolutions for satellite communication up to 110 GHz. We offer a full range of component materials
and ruggedizations as well as patented, leading-edge connector termination methods that
ensure reliable performance of our products in even the most extreme environments.

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High performance assemblies
The light-weight, low-loss SUCOFLEX 300 series of microwave cable assemblies offer consistent outstanding mechanical and electrical performance, stability and reliability up to 40 GHz.
Offering weight reduction of up to 40 % compared to our conventional
products, SUCOFLEX 300 cable assemblies are produced in a clean room
environment (class 100).

High radiation resistance
HUBER+SUHNER extends the RF cable assembly portfolio with fiveshielded cable assemblies for high radiation space applications. The
minibend HBR offers a frequency range up to 65 GHz and industry
leading 200 MRad radiation resistance.

High power solutions
The PSM (Power Sub Miniature) interface meets the increasing
demand for cost effective, low weight and power sensitive aerospace
applications.
The PSM connector system enables customers to maximize connector
density and minimize overall system weight.

Phase shifters and hermetic adaptors
HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide array of hermetic feed-thru style
adaptors and phase shifters that offer both in-series and betweenseries interface solutions for space flight and TVAC testing applications.
The hermeticity is provided by a glass fired seal within the adaptor
body. The glass material is selected to provide the best electricalperformance while also matching the coefficient of thermal expansionof the surrounding body and contact as closely as possible to prevent
any loss of hermeticity. All hermetic adaptors are 100 % tested forhermeticity in accordance with ASTM E-498, MIL-STD-202, and MIL-STD-883.

High power cable assemblies
The 32071 cable assemblies are optimised for extremely high power
handling applications. The dielectric core construction provides
uncompromising mechanical strength and durability along with ahigh velocity of propagation. These cable assemblies are ideal
solutions for high power space flight and TVAC testing applications.

9Space flight –high density solutions

HUBER+SUHNER provides complete project management of customer/industry screening andqualification test plans, test profiles, and report compilation. This includes the utilisation andsourcing of Qualified Testing Suppliers List (QTSL) laboratories and the definition of DPAprocedures and testing for custom hybrid components outside of the scope of MIL-STD-1580.
Sourcing, traceability and assembly processes are performed according to ESA, NASA and MIL
standards. Our extensive manufacturing, quality control, and quality assurance capabilities exist
to continuously provide our customers with product of the highest quality and reliability for theirdemanding space flight applications.

10High density RF connectors
High density, multi-coaxial connector solutions combine small size andlight weight MIL-standard SMPM interfaces with the reliability of
threaded and keyed harnesses.

Minibend series
Minibend is a truly flexible, solderless coaxial cable assembly designed
for use in low profile, internal, point-to-point interconnections between
RF modules within communications systems. Minibend replaces 0.047,
0.086 and 0.141 inch custom semi-rigid cables with standard flexible
cables, eliminating the need for predefined custom lengths and bend
configurations.

SMPM/SMP
HUBER+SUHNER SMPM/SMP connectors offer reliable instead of
unrivaled miniaturization and performance for RF applications up
to 65 GHz. SMPM/SMP connectors are MIL-SPEC qualified for defense
and space flight applications. Along with the unique bend-to-theend microbend style cable connectors, HUBER+SUHNER offers a large
portfolio of different PCB mount SMPM/SMP connectors that havebeen designed with optimized PCB trace launch geometries to offer acomplete interconnect design solution from "wire-to-trace".

SMPM–TThe SMPM-T is the smallest threaded open source connector on themarket. Its unique and innovative combination of a MIL-STD-348 SMPM
female interface connector together with a retractable threaded nut
provides an integrated solution offering unprecedented electricaland mechanical performance. The SMPM-T handles high density
requirements with a connector centerline-to-centerline spacing ofjust 5 mm (0.20 in) while offering unmatched electrical stability at
frequencies up to 65 GHz in even the harshest operating environments.

CT product family
The HUBER+SUHNER CT product family is developed for phase criticalapplications requiring precision electrical length connectivity.
Innovative cable manufacturing technology creates a stable andreliable interconnect solution to satisfy a huge range of customer
applications where phase stability is key. These products provide
industry leading phase vs. temperature performance, as well as aunique range of cable constructions to fulfill any customer demands.

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Ground testing –TVAC and high power testing

HUBER+SUHNER has emerged as a trusted partner in the Space market for passive microwave
components that can be used for satellite testing in clean rooms as well as in a thermal
vacuum environment. These components support satellites throughout the entire trial period prior
to launch.
Our comprehensive product range is optimally matched to the needs of Space customers andserves as a „one-stop shop“ to simplify the procurement process for low and high power
applications. HUBER+SUHNER offers an extensive range of TVAC components, from hermetic
adaptors for vacuum chambers, to test cable assemblies for clean rooms, and RF over Fiberconnectivity solutions to minimize losses for longer cable runs.

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TVAC assemblies
Assemblies used within the vacuum chamber must meet
ECSS-Q-ST-70-02 C and NASA reference publication 1124 outgassing
standards to prevent contamination of the chamber or equipment bysolvents evaporating from certain materials. To prevent internal
stresses within the cable assemblies and to ensure an extended
service life, HUBER+SUHNER TVAC connectors contain venting holesthat allow an unimpeded flow of air into and out of the components
during pressurisation/depressurisation cycles.

High power solutions
The 32071 cable from HUBER+SUHNER is optimised for extremely highpower handling applications.
The dielectric core construction provides uncompromising mechanicalstrength and durability along with a high velocity of propagation.
These cable assemblies are ideal solutions for high power TVAC testing
applications.

Microwave cable assemblies
A unique cable and connector design enable SUCOFLEX® 500 test
assemblies to deliver best-in-class phase & amplitude stability andoutstanding return & insertion loss up to 50 GHz.
70 GHz option coming soon!

Phase shifters and hermetic adaptors
HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide array of hermetic feed-thru style
adaptors and phase shifters that offer both in-series and betweenseries interface solutions for TVAC testing applications. The hermeticity
is provided by a glass fired seal within the adaptor body. The glassmaterial is selected to provide the best electrical performance while
also matching the coefficient of thermal expansion of the surrounding
body and contact as closely as possible to prevent any loss ofhermeticity. All hermetic adaptors are 100 % tested for hermeticity
in accordance with ASTM E-498, MIL-STD-202, and MIL-STD-883.

RF-over-FiberWith customers requiring that new solutions and systems combine
various technologies, HUBER+SUHNER is able to provide our customers
with end-to-end hybrid technology solutions. The RF-over-Fiber series
enables the use of radio frequency and fiber optics in a single system.
Application support is available for tailored solutions.
RF-over-Fiber
LAN-over-Fiber

GPS-over-Fiber (L1 and L2)

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Ground testing –Laboratory testing

Every research and development, test, or quality assurance department that works with RF signals
requires precise and repeatable measurements. Since the quality of a test configuration is only
as strong as the weakest link, HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide range of superior flexible and rugged
cable assemblies with excellent amplitude and phase stability and high-precision connectors.
In addition, we have a full portfolio of adaptors, resistive terminations and attenuators. Reliable
cable assembly and resistive solutions guarantee reduced equipment downtime.

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SUCOFLEX® 500
When it comes to test and measurement, SUCOFLEX 500 assemblies
guarantee the highest level of satisfaction:• Torque, crush and kink resistant• Precise and repeatable measurements• Long service life
• Reduction of total cost of test with durable, reliable performance

SUCOFLEX® 100
The SUCOFLEX 100 series of flexible microwave cable assemblies offer
superior electrical and mechanical performance for static anddynamic applications. This series provides optimal performance up
to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements – in particular,
stability and low loss – are important.
The assemblies maintain stable electrical characteristics when
exposed to bending and temperature.

Sucotest – the highest standard of measurement
Sucotest is ideal for daily use in component and assembly shops, testlabs and high speed digital testing applications up to 40 GHz. Sucotest
18A armoured test assemblies are ideal for testing wireless communication infrastructures and outdoor use.
• Low insertion loss
• Exceptional loss stability• Excellent return loss

Precision adaptors
HUBER+SUHNER manufactures a wide range of standard andhigh-performance adaptors that are ideal for lab and production
test applications where measurement accuracy, repeatability, andoptimum electrical performance are critical.
• Precision interfaces• Excellent electrical performance• Premium base materials and platings

Attenuators, terminations and DC blocks
The comprehensive range of high-quality radio frequency attenuators,
terminations, and DC blocks is based around the varying needs of test
and measurement applications.

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Ground communication

The ground segments of satellite communication systems employ a variety of network
configurations that provide and manage services delivered to end-users. The broad spectrumof ground station communication typologies are quite similar to installations found incontemporary telecommunications networks in wireless and fixed line services.
With our vast heritage in delivering end-to-end connectivity solutions, HUBER+SUHNER is a valueadding partner in the Ground Communication application landscape. Of particular value is thefact that HUBER+SUHNER is able to deliver all products required in an end-to-end connectivity linkout of its own portfolio. Whether it be interconnectivity products, RF-over-Fiber, multiplexers or
optical switches, HUBER+SUHNER is leading from the front by offering drop-in ready solutions.

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RF-over-Fiber
The RF-over-Fiber series enables the use of radio frequency and fiber
optics in a single system. With these two technologies forming a partof HUBER+SUHNER´s core technology offering, HUBER+SUHNER has used
its vast experience to establish itself as the preferred provider of
opto-electronic technology within the space market.

Optical switches
HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is the leading provider of all-optical switches,enabling low latency, fully transparent connections between opticalfibers without requiring conversion between optical and electricalsignals to offer much greater flexibility and energy efficiency. The
patented DirectLight® optical switch technology connects fibers withthe best possible optical performance. The modular, strictly nonblocking optical switch platform scales from 4 × 4 to 384 × 384 ports,
applying class-leading performance to provide dynamic connectivity
for government, data center, test, telecommunications, video network,
gateways and teleports.

CWDM colour cubes
Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) is an excellent
choice for increasing bandwidth capacity while keeping costs down.
The COLOR cube family, based on standard Thin Film Filter (TFF)
technology with a proprietary packaging, offers you smallest
component dimensions combined with an outstanding performanceand reliability.

Lightning and EMP protection
HUBER+SUHNER offers protection components for terrestrial, airborneand naval tactical communications as well as for navigation, radarand electronic warfare applications and Satcom. HUBER+SUHNER
holds groundbreaking patents in the field of coaxial lightning and
HEMP protection, such as the automatically suppressing surge arrestor(Semper).

Flexible low loss RF cables
The HUBER+SUHNER Spuma product family stands for lowest loss withhalogen free materials. Shielding and VSWR are optimised up to 6 GHz.
The cables are more flexible than corrugated ones, allowing easier
handling and installation. Tight bending radii are possible. With this setof features, Spuma can support a multitude of applications. Spuma
products can also be used as drop-in replacements for LMR® (LMR® isa registered trademark of Times Microwave Inc.).

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Microwave cable assemblies

Cables and connectors from the same manufacturer
HUBER+SUHNER develops and manufactures coaxial cables
and connectors for a broad array of applications worldwide. Connectors and cables can be optimized for superior
electrical performance, offering over 1700 different
configurations.
Customers can trust the reliability and quality of
HUBER+SUHNER products which are designed and tested
per IEC, MIL, CECC among other standards.
Our extensive know-how in RF technology and state of theart manufacturing facilities allow our teams to offer reliable
and competent technical consulting and support.
HUBER+SUHNER engineers have vast experience assisting
projects optimizing cable connector combinations for themost demanding applications.

Microwave cable assemblies to your specifications

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Increase efficiency and productivity in your company by ordering ready-to-use
microwave cable assemblies from the specialists. Expert assembly by soldering,clamping or crimping technique and inspection records according to your specifications enabling you to order with confidence, whether built to print or from ourportfolio of stock assemblies.

SUCOFLEX 100
The low loss, high performance microwave cable assembly• For static and dynamic applications up to 50 GHz• Excellent return loss
• A wide range of connectors is available, including types which featureNWA-specific interfaces, and can be provided with various
ruggedizations to protect the assembly against different environ_mental influences• Stock assemblies available

SUCOFLEX 200
The loss revolution for dynamic applications• For static and dynamic applications up to 40 GHz• Ultra low loss
• Outstanding phase stability vs. temperature• Excellent return loss

SUCOFLEX 300
The light-weight, low-loss microwave cable assemblies• SUCOFLEX 300 series offers consistent outstanding mechanicaland electrical performance, stability and reliability up to 40 GHz• Weight reduction of up to 40 % compared to our conventional
products• Assemblies produced in a clean environment room (class 100)

SUCOFLEX 500
When it comes to test and measurement, SUCOFLEX 500 assemblies
guarantee the highest level of satisfaction Torque, crush and kink
resistant• Precise and repeatable measurements• Long service life
• Reduce total cost of test with durable, reliable performance• Increased test and measurement efficiency saving costs due toreduced calibration intervals

19Summary of SUCOFLEX®
qualifications
The entire SUCOFLEX family is certified to the following standards through testing, analysis or similarity.
Temperature, altitude and humidity
MIL-STD-810, method 518.1, procedure I
Thermal shock
MIL-STD-202, method 106, condition B1, 25 cycles, temperature: −54 to 125 °C
Mechanical shock
MIL-STD-810, method 516.3, procedure I (half-sine), 20 g, 6 to 9 ms, 45 Hz cross over frequency
MIL-STD-810, method 516, procedure I (saw-tooth), 40 g saw-tooth pulse of 11 ms duration 3 shocks in each of thesix directions
Vibration
MIL-STD-810, method 519.3, procedure I, figure 514.3-1, (gunfire), 26.5 min. with specified vibration profile
MIL-STD-810, method 514.3, procedure I (random), functional: 0.2 g2/Hz, endurance: 0.83 g2/Hz
MIL-STD-202; method 204, condition G (sinusoidal), acceleration: 30 g, frequency range: 10 to 2000 Hz,
duration: 4 hours in each of three axes
Acceleration
MIL-STD-810, method 513.3, procedure II, 27 g, 5 min.
MIL-STD-810, method 513.3, procedure I, 50 g, 5 min.
Chemical resistance
British standard 3G100, part 2, section 3, class A
Moisture resistance
MIL-STD-202, method 106, 10 day exposure
Salt fog
MIL-STD-810, method 509.2, 48 hours exposure to a 5 % solution
FungusMIL-STD-810, method 508.3
Sand and dust
Def. stand. 07-55, part 2, section 4, issue 1, +35 °C, 3 hours
Solar radiation
MIL-STD-810, method 505, procedure II

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Overview SUCOFLEX® 100
The high performance microwave cable assembly
Product description
SUCOFLEX 100 series flexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic applications.
This series is a high-end product designed to provide
optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent
electrical requirements – in particular stability and low
loss – are important. Their mechanical and climate
resistance properties surpass those of standard flexible cables. This cable type is ideally suited to test andmeasurement applications (as test leads) and used inaerospace and defence systems.

Recommended connectors
Product features• The cable maintains stable electrical characteristics
when exposed to bending and temperature, enabling reliable test results• A balanced range of connectors is available, including types which feature NWA-specific interfaces• Can be provided with various ruggedisations to protect the assembly against different environmental
influences• Available as assembly only

SF101 / SF101P

SMA, SK, PC2.4

SF102

SMA, BMA, N, TNC, PC3.5, SK, PC2.4

SF103

BNC, SMA, BMA, N, TNC, PC7, PC3.5

SF126
SF104

BNC, 7/16, SMA, BMA, QMA, TNC, N, QN, PC7,
PC3.5

SF106
SF118

7/16, SMA, N, QN, TNC
Other connectors available on request

Technical data
HUBER+SUHNER cable
type

Operatingfrequency

Temperature range

Outer
diameterNominal atten.
18 GHz, 25 °C

Bending radii

WeightGHz

minimum
°C

mm

dB/m

staticmm

g/m

maximum
°C

dyn.
mm

SUCOFLEX_101

50

−55

+125

3.7

2.0

11

20

36

SUCOFLEX_101_P

50

−55

+125

3.7

3.0

11

20

33

SUCOFLEX_101_PE

50

−40

+85

3.7

3.0

11

20

30

SUCOFLEX_102

46

−55

+125

4.0

1.7

12

20

40

SUCOFLEX_102_I

46

−40

+85

4.0

1.7

12

20

36

SUCOFLEX_103

33

−55

+125

4.6

1.3

13

22

53

SUCOFLEX_103_I

33

−40

+85

4.8

1.3

13

20

53

SUCOFLEX_104

26.5

−55

+125

5.5

1.1

16

25

84

SUCOFLEX_104_I

26.5

−40

+85

6.6

1.1

16

25

82

SUCOFLEX_126

26.5

−55

+125

5.5

1.1

16

25

84

SUCOFLEX_126_E

26.5

−40

+85

5.5

1.1

16

25

83

SUCOFLEX_106

18

−55

+125

7.9

0.8

24

40

157

SUCOFLEX_118

18

−55

+125

7.9

0.8

24

40

158

SUCOFLEX_106_I

18

−40

+85

8.2

0.8

24

40

144

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SUCOFLEX® 100
SUCOFLEX 100 series flexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic
applications.
This series is a high-end product designed to provide optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements – inparticular stability and low loss – are important. Their mechanicaland climate resistance properties surpass those of standard flexible cables. This cable type is ideally suited to test and measurement
applications (as test leads) and used in aerospace and defense
systems.

Assembly types
SUCOFLEX
101

SUCOFLEX
102

SUCOFLEX103

SUCOFLEX
104

SUCOFLEX126

SUCOFLEX
106

SUCOFLEX
118

Max. operating frequency

GHz

50

46

33

26.5

26.5

18

18

Impedance

Ω

50

50

50

50

50

50

50

staticstaticstaticstaticdynamic

staticdynamic

%

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

Application
Velocity of propagation
Weight

g/m

36

40

53

73

70

145

145

Min. bending radius static

mm

11

12

13

16

16

24

24

Min. bending radius repeated

mm

20

20

22

25

25

40

40

Temperature range°C−55 to +125

−55 to +125

−55 to +125

−55 to +125

−55 to +125

−55 to +125

−55 to +125

Crush resistance

kN/m

8

8

8

8

8

12

12

Tensile loadN

Inner conductor

100

150

200

250

250

400

400

solid wire

solid wire

solid wire

solid wire

stranded low loss

solid wire

stranded low loss

LD-PTFE

LD-PTFE

LD-PTFE

LD-PTFE

LD-PTFE

LD-PTFE

Dielectric

LD-PTFE

Outer conductor

tape/braid tape/braid tape/braid tape/braid tape/braid tape/braid tape/braid

JacketFEPRuggedization

FEP

FEP

FEP

FEP

FEP

FEP

on request

on request

on request

on request

on request

on request

on request

Outer diameter

mm

3.7

4.0

4.6

5.5

5.5

7.9

7.9

Screening effectiveness(up to 18 GHz)

dB

> 90

> 90

> 90

> 90

> 90

> 90

> 90

Phase stability vs. flexure(360°, diameter 40 mm)°el/GHz < 1.2

< 1.2

< 1.4

< 1.7

< 0.9

< 2.0

< 1.2

Phase stability vs.
temperature(−40 to +85 °C )ppm

< 1500< 1500< 1500< 1500< 1500< 1500< 1500Assembly phase matching
tolerances°el/GHz ± 0.5

± 0.5

± 0.5

± 0.5

± 0.5

± 0.5

± 0.5

Cable attenuation at 25 °C

dB/m

see graphsee graphsee graphsee graphsee graphsee graphsee graph

Insertion loss stability vs.
bending

dB

± 0.2

± 0.2

± 0.2

± 0.2

± 0.2

± 0.2

± 0.2

Insertion loss stability vs.
temperature

%/°C

< 0.2

< 0.2

< 0.2

< 0.2

< 0.2

< 0.2

< 0.2

Insertion loss stability vs.
shaking

dB

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.1

Power handlingWatt

see graphsee graphsee graphsee graphsee graphsee graphsee graph

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SUCOFLEX® 100 – graphs
Typ. insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

Attenuation (typical values at +25 °C ambient temperature)4

SF 101

3.5

SF 102
SF 103

3
SF 104
SF 126

2.5

SF 106/118
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
0.045

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

Frequency (GHz)Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)
CW power (Watts) @ 25 °C sea level

2000

SF 106/118

1800

SF 104
SF 1261600

SF 1031400

SF 1021200

SF 101

1000
800
600
400
200
0

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Frequency (GHz)

Phase stability versus temperature
1600

SUCOFLEX 100

Phase change (ppm)

1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
−200
−55

−45

−35

−25

−15

−5

5

15

25

35

45

55

65

75

85

95

105

115

125

Temperature (°C)

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Armoring options
Type A
Consists of a steel spring (round wire), steel braid and polyurethane (TPU) jacket. Up to +85 °C, this ruggedization offers excellent protection against compression, tension, abrasion and other mechanical forces acting upon the cable.

Armoring
Surface

TPU

Max. crush resistance

80 kN/mTorsional stiffness

8.5 × 10 Nm2/°

Max. tensile force
Ruggedization

1500 N

Cable connector junction

400 N

Type B
Consists of a flexible hose of stainless steel. The ruggedization protects thecable against compression, abrasion, mechanical injuries, open fire and hot
objects (e.g. soldering irons).
The continuous temperature is limited by the cable to +165 °C, and in the immediate proximity of the connectors to the maximum connector temperature.

Armoring
Surfacestainless steel

Max. crush resistance

80 kN/mTorsional stiffness

3.2 × 10 Nm2/°

Max. tensile force
Ruggedization

1000 N

Cable connector junction

500 N

Type D
Consists of an aramid yarn braid impregnated with silicon varnish. The ruggedization protects the cable against abrasion and brief high temperatures.

Armoring
Surface24

aramid yarn braiding impregnated with silicon varnish

Jacket options
Type E
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) jacket for highest flexibility and a low bending moment

Type ILSFH jacket (low smoke and free of halogen)Qualifications
Temperature/altitude/humidity
MIL-STD-810C, method 518.1, procedure I

Salt fog
MIL-STD-810D, method 509.2
48 hours exposure to a 5 % solution

Thermal shock
MIL-STD-202, method 106, condition B1
25 cycles, temperature: −54 to 125 °C

FungusMIL-STD-810D, method 508.3

Mechanical shock
MIL-STD-810D, method 516.3, procedure I (half-sine)
20 g, 6 to 9 ms, 45 Hz cross over frequency

Sand and dust
Def. Stand. 07-55, part 2, section 4, issue 1+35 °C, 3 hours

MIL-STD-810, method 516, procedure I (saw-tooth)
40 g saw-tooth pulse of 11 ms duration
3 shocks in each of the six directions

Solar radiation
MIL-STD-810, method 505, procedure II

Vibration
MIL-STD-810, method 519.3, procedure I, figure 514.3-1(Gunfire)26.5 min. with specified vibration profile
MIL-STD-810D, method 514.3, procedure I (random)
Functional: 0.2 g2/Hz
Endurance: 0.83 g2/Hz
MIL-STD-202; method 204, condition G (sinusoidal)
Acceleration: 30 g
Frequency range: 10 to 2000 Hz
Duration: 4 hours in each of three axes
Acceleration
MIL-STD-810D, method 513.3, procedure II
27 g, 5 min.
MIL-STD-810D, method 513.3, procedure I
50 g, 5 min.
Chemical resistance
British standard 3G100, part 2, section 3, class A
Moisture resistance
MIL-STD-202, method 106, 10 day exposure

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SUCOFLEX® 200
The tape wrapped SUCOFLEX 200 microwave cable assemblies were
specifically developed for applications where lowest insertion loss
and highest phase stability versus temperature are required.

Assembly types
SUCOFLEX
229

SUCOFLEX
240

Max. operating frequency

GHz

29

40

Impedance

Ω

50

50

staticstatic%82

82

Application
Velocity of propagation
Weight

g/m

61

31

Min. bending radius static

mm

23

15.2

Min. bending radius repeated

mm

70

25

Temperature range
on request°C−55 to +165
−65 to +200

−55 to +165
−65 to +200

Crush resistance

kN/m

−

−

Tensile load

N

133

133

Inner conductor

solid wire

solid wire

Dielectric

PTFE microporous

PTFE microporous

Outer conductor

flat wire braid

flat wire braid

Barriertape/braid

tape/braid

JacketFEP

FEP

on request

on request

Outer diameter

Ruggedization
mm

5.1

4.2

Screening effectiveness(up to 18 GHz)

dB

> 90

> 90

Phase stability vs. flexure(360°, diameter 55 mm)°el/GHz< 0.65< 0.65Phase stability vs. temperature(−40 to +85 °C )

ppm

< 600

< 600

Assembly phase matching
tolerances°el/GHz

± 0.5

± 0.5

Cable attenuation at 25 °C

dB/m

see graphsee graph

Insertion loss stability vs.
bending

dB

± 0.2

± 0.2

Insertion loss stability vs. temperature%/°C< 0.21< 0.21

Insertion loss stability vs.
shaking

dB

± 0.1

± 0.1

Power handlingWatt

see graphsee graph

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SUCOFLEX® 200 – graphs
Typ. insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

Attenuation (typical values at +25 °C ambient temperature)3

SF 240SF 229

2.5

2

1.5

1

0.5

0
0.045

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

Frequency (GHz)CW power (Watts) @ 25 °C sea level

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)2000

SF 2291800

SF 240

1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

Frequency (GHz)

Phase stability versus temperature
900

SUCOFLEX 200

Phase change (ppm)

800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
−100
−55

−45

−35

−25

−15

−5

5

15

25

35

45

55

65

75

85

95

105

115

125

Temperature (°C)

27

SUCOFLEX® 300
The SUCOFLEX 300 light-weight, low-loss flexible microwave cable
assemblies are high-end products designed to meet the stringent
needs of space flight systems (e. g. satellites) and aerospace systems(aircraft, UAVs, helicopter, missiles), which are subjected to extremely
severe operating conditions.

Assembly types
SUCOFLEX
304_Space

SUCOFLEX
307_Space

SUCOFLEX
329

SUCOFLEX
340

Max. operating frequency

GHz

18

8

29

40

Impedance

Ω

50

50

50

50

Application

staticstaticstaticstatic

%

77

77

82

82

Weight

g/m

46

133

40

27

Min. bending radius static

mm

20

50

23

15.2

Min. bending radius repeated

mm

50

100

70

25

Temperature range°C−55 to +125

−55 to +150

−65 to +150

−65 to +150

Tensile load

N

250

340

133

133

Inner conductor

solid wire

solid wire

solid wire

solid wire

Dielectric

PTFE microporous

PTFE microporous

PTFE microporous

PTFE microporous

Outer conductor

tape/braid

tape/braid

flat wire braid

flat wire braid

Jacket

ETFE

ETFE

ECTFE

ECTFE

Ruggedization

on request

on request

on request

on request

Velocity of propagation

Outer diameter

mm

5.4

9.0

5.1

4.2

Screening effectiveness(up to 18 GHz)

dB

> 90

> 90

> 90

> 90

Phase stability vs. flexure(360°, diameter 40 mm)°el/GHz

< 1.5

< 2.0

< 0.65< 0.65Phase stability vs. temperature(−40 to +85 °C )ppm

< 1500< 1500< 1000< 1000Assembly phase matching
tolerances°el/GHz

± 0.5

± 0.5

± 0.5

± 0.5

Cable attenuation at 25 °C

dB/m

see graphsee graphsee graphsee graph

Insertion loss stability vs.
bending

dB

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.2

± 0.2

Insertion loss stability vs. temperature

%/°C

< 0.2

< 0.45

< 0.2

< 0.2

Insertion loss stability vs.
shaking

dB

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.1

± 0.1

Power handlingWatt

see graphsee graphsee graphsee graph

Radiation-gamma

Mrad

100

100

200

200

28

SUCOFLEX® 300 – graphs
Typ. insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

Attenuation (typical values at +25 °C ambient temperature)3

SF 340SF 304
SF 3292.5

SF 307
2

1.5

1

0.5

0
0.045

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

Frequency (GHz)CW power (Watts) @ 25 °C sea level

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)2000

SF 307
SF 3291800

SF 304
SF 340

1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

Frequency (GHz)

Phase stability versus temperature
1600

SUCOFLEX 304
SUCOFLEX 307

Phase change (ppm)

1400

SUCOFLEX 329
SUCOFLEX 340

1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
−200
−55

−45

−35

−25

−15

−5

5

15

25

35

45

55

65

75

85

95

105

115

125

Temperature (°C)

29

SUCOFLEX® assemblies –
insertion loss comparison
3.7
SF 101

3.6

SF 102

3.5

SF 240/340
3.4

SF 103

3.3

SF 104/126

3.2

SF 304
SF 229/329

3.1

SF 106/118

3

SF 307
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6

Typ. insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0.045

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

Frequency (GHz)

30

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

Overview SUCOFLEX® connectors
Cross reference within product range
QN

7/16

BMA

PSM

TNC

N

PC7

SMA

PC3.5

SK

PC2.4

Armoring options

QMA

Cable attenuation
at 18 GHz dB/m

BNC

Outer diameter
mm

Interfaces

3.7

2.0

A

SUCOFLEX 101

26.5

40

50

3.7

3.0

A

SUCOFLEX 101 P

26.5

40

50

4.0

1.7

A, D

SUCOFLEX 102

18

18

18

26.5

26.5

40

46

4.0

1.7

SUCOFLEX 102 I

18

18

18

26.5

26.5

40

46

4.1

1.6

SUCOFLEX 240

Cables

26.5

4.2

1.6

4.6

1.3

SUCOFLEX 340

4.6

1.3

5.1

1.1

5.1

1.1

5.4

1.1

D

SUCOFLEX 304

5.5

1.1

A, D

SUCOFLEX 104

4

6

6

7.5

18

18

18

18

18

26.5

5.5

1.1

SUCOFLEX 104 I

4

6

6

7.5

18

18

18

18

18

26.5

5.5

1.1

A

SUCOFLEX 126

4

7.5

18

18

18

18

18

26.5

7.9

0.8

A, D

SUCOFLEX 106

18

18

18

7.9

0.8

A, D

SUCOFLEX 118

18

18

18

8.2

0.8

SUCOFLEX 106 I

18

18

18

8.2

0.8

SUCOFLEX 118 I

18

18

18

9.0

–

SUCOFLEX 307

5.5

A, D
A

Selflock

26.5

40

50

40

50

SUCOFLEX 103

4

18

18

18

18

18

26.5

SUCOFLEX 103 I

4

18

18

18

18

18

26.5

18

18

26.5

29

18

18

18

26.5

29

18

SUCOFLEX 229
SUCOFLEX 329

18

18

6
6

7.5
7.5

18

All cable assemblies are qualified according to MIL and are available with phase match and/or armoring.
P:
Stranded inner conductor for high flexible cable with improved phase variation vs. flexureI:
LSFH jacket (low smoke and free of halogen)31

Stock assemblies
SUCOFLEX® 100
Item no.

Type

LengthFrequency

Max. insertion
loss at 25 °C

Max.
VSWR

RoHS
compliant

mm

inch

GHz

dB

500

20

50

2.29

1.44

yes

500

20

50

2.29

1.44

yes

SUCOFLEX_101
85026753

SF101/PC24m/PC24m/500 mm

SUCOFLEX_101_EA (armoured)
85026754

SF101EA/PC24m/PC24m/500 mm

SUCOFLEX_102
84017146

SF102/SKm/SKm/500 mm

500

20

40

1.76

1.44

yes

84017149

SF102/SKm/SKm/1000 mm

1000

40

40

3.21

1.44

yes

SUCOFLEX_102_EA (armoured)
85026755

SF102EA/SKm/SKm/500 mm

500

20

40

1.76

1.44

yes

85026756

SF102EA/SKm/SKm/1000 mm

1000

40

40

3.21

1.44

yes

SUCOFLEX_104
84017153

SF104/Nm/Nm/500 mm

500

20

18

0.82

1.35

yes

84016754

SF104/SMAm/SMAm/500 mm

500

20

18

0.82

1.25

yes

84017154

SF104/PC35m/PC35m/500 mm

500

20

26.5

1.01

1.35

yes

84017155

SF104/SMAm/Nm/1000 mm

1000

40

18

1.43

1.30

yes

84017157

SF104/Nm/Nm/1000 mm

1000

40

18

1.43

1.35

yes

84016755

SF104/SMAm/SMAm/1000 mm

1000

40

18

1.43

1.25

yes

84017158

SF104/PC35m/PC35m/1000 mm

1000

40

26.5

1.77

1.35

yes

84017067

SF104/Nm/Nm/1500 mm

1500

59

18

2.03

1.35

yes

84016756

SF104/SMAm/SMAm/1500 mm

1500

59

18

2.03

1.25

yes

84017159

SF104/SMAm/Nm/2000 mm

2000

79

18

2.64

1.35

yes

84017160

SF104/Nm/Nm/2000 mm

2000

79

18

2.64

1.35

yes

84016757

SF104/SMAm/SMAm/2000 mm

2000

79

18

2.64

1.25

yes

SUCOFLEX_126_E
85072824

SF126E/SMAm/SMAm/500 mm

500

20

18

0.82

1.25

yes

85072825

SF126E/SMAm/SMAm/1000 mm

1000

40

18

1.43

1.25

yes

85072826

SF126E/PC35m/PC35m/1000 mm

1000

40

26.5

1.77

1.35

yes

SUCOFLEX_126_EA (armoured)
85072828

SF126EA/Nm/Nm/1000 mm

1000

40

18

1.43

1.25

yes

85072827

SF126EA/SMAm/SMAm/1000 mm

1000

40

18

1.43

1.25

yes

85072829

SF126EA/Nm/Nf/1500 mm

1500

59

18

2.03

1.25

yes

85072830

SF126EA/Nm/Nm/1500 mm

1500

59

18

2.03

1.25

yes

32

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SUCOFLEX® 500

Short delivery time

Outstanding performance

Excellent price-performance ratio

When it comes to test and measurement, the SUCOFLEX 500 assemblies guarantee the highest
level of satisfaction. Thanks to their unique cable and connector design, they deliver the bestphase and amplitude stability versus flexure, movement, temperature and tensile stress, in
combination with outstanding return and insertion loss up to 70 GHz.
Due to the rotary swaged low-loss inner conductor and the rugged construction, SUCOFLEX 500
assemblies typically withstand more than 100,000 flexures without degradation of performanceand therefore have a very long life-time.
HUBER+SUHNER supplies all SUCOFLEX 500 standard length products within five working days andcustomised lengths are available within ten working days worldwide.

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SUCOFLEX 570S
70 GHz• Very long life time (> 20 000 flex cycles)• Excellent insertion loss
• Outstanding phase and amplitude stability with flexure andmovement

SUCOFLEX 550S
40-50 GHz
• Very long life time (> 100 000 flex cycles)• Excellent insertion loss
• Phase and amplitude stability with flexure and movement

SUCOFLEX 526S
26.5 GHz• Very long life time (> 100 000 flex cycles)• Excellent insertion loss
• Outstanding phase and amplitude stability with flexure andmovement

SUCOFLEX 526V
26.5 GHz• Extremely flexible and ease of handling• High stable electrical performance• Best-in-class phase and amplitude stability with flexure, movement,
temperature and tensile stress

Applications• Bench top testing• RF production testing• Automated test equipment• Vector network analyzers (VNAs)• Scalar analyzers• Portable test equipment• RF module testing• High speed digital testing (HSDT)

35

SUCOFLEX 550S
Unique cable construction
Low loss inner conductor

Braided jacket
Outer tape
Outer braid
Crush protection
Inner jacket
Inner braid
Electrical shield
LD-PTFE dielectric

Low loss inner conductor

Mechanical data
Frequency

26.5 GHz

40 GHz50 GHz70 GHzCable

SUCOFLEX 526S

SUCOFLEX 550S

SUCOFLEX 550S

SUCOFLEX 570S

Connector

3.5 mm

2.92 mm

2.4 mm1.85 mm

Diameter (mm)7.7Min. bending radius (mm)25.4

Typ. flex life (cycles)> 100 000

Min. assembly length

300

Max. assembly length

50 000

6.1

5.8> 20 000

20 000

2 000

Environmental data
Operating temperature (°C)

–55 to +125

2011/65/EC (RoHS)

compliantElectrical data
Impedance (Ω)

50

Velocity of propagation (%)

77

Typ. return loss (dB)

25

19

17

16

Typ. insertion loss assembly (dB/m)

1.63

3.41

3.87

6.48

Min. screening effectiveness (dB) up to 18 GHz

90

Typ. amplitude stability vs. movement (dB)

± 0.05

Typ. amplitude stability vs. flexure (dB)

± 0.05

Typ. phase stability vs. flexure (°)

+/-3

+/-5

+/-6

+/-8

Relative time delay matching: +/-1 psavailable on request

Relative time delay matching: +/-0.5 ps per pairavailable on request

Absolute time delay matching: +/-1 ps

see absolute time delay matched assemblies page 37

36

Absolute time delay matchedassemblies
SUCOFLEX 570S
Art. NoPart No.

Connector 1

Connector 2

Length(inch)

Frequency max. IL min. RL (dB) Absolute time
(GHz)
(dB)
@ 67 GHz
delay matched

85153051

PMA SF570S/11PC185/11PC185/24in 1.85 mm male 1.85 mm male 24

70

4.65

14.0

+/- 1 ps

85153052 PMA SF570S/11PC185/11PC185/36in 1.85 mm male 1.85 mm male 36

70

6.48

14.0

+/- 1 ps

85153053 PMA SF550S/11PC185/21PC185/36in 1.85 mm male 1.85 mm female 36

70

6.48

14.0

+/- 1 psSUCOFLEX 550S
Art. NoPart No.

Connector 1

Connector 2

Length(inch)

Frequency max. IL
(GHz)
(dB)

min. RL (dB) Absolute time
@ 67 GHz
delay matched

85153038 PMA SF550S/11PC24/11PC24/24in 2.4 mm male

2.4 mm male

24

50

2.89

14.9

+/- 1ps

85153039 PMA SF550S/11PC24/11PC24/36in 2.4 mm male

2.4 mm male

36

50

4.07

14.9

+/- 1ps

85153050 PMA SF550S/11PC24/21PC24/36in 2.4 mm male

2.4 mm female

36

50

4.07

14.9

+/- 1ps

Stock assemblies
SUCOFLEX 570S
Art. No

Cable

Connector 1

Connector 2

Length(mm)

Length(inch)

Frequency max. IL
(GHz)
(dB)

min. RL(dB) @ 67 GHz

85149825

SUCOFLEX 570S

1.85 mm male

1.85 mm male

914

36

70

6.48

14.0

85140576

SUCOFLEX 570S

1.85 mm male

1.85 mm female

914

36

70

6.48

14.0

Connector 1

Connector 2

Length(mm)

Length(inch)

Frequency max. IL
(GHz)
(dB)

SUCOFLEX 550S
Art. No

Cable

min. RL(dB)

85120066

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.4 mm male

2.4 mm male

914

36

50

4.07

14.9

85120068

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.4 mm male

2.4 mm male

1219

48

50

5.24

14.9

85120070

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.4 mm male

2.4 mm Female

914

36

50

4.07

14.9

85120072

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.4 mm male

2.4 mm Female

1219

48

50

5.24

14.9

85120074

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.92 mm male

2.92 mm male

914

36

40

3.61

14.9

85120075

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.92 mm male

2.92 mm male

1219

48

40

4.65

14.9

85123657

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.92 mm male

2.92 mm female

914

36

40

3.61

14.9

85123658

SUCOFLEX 550S

2.92 mm male

2.92 mm female

1219

48

40

4.65

14.9

SUCOFLEX 526S
Art. No

Cable

Connector 1

Connector 2

Length(mm)

Length(inch)

Frequency max. IL
(GHz)
(dB)

min. RL(dB)

85088164

SUCOFLEX 526S

3.5 mm male

3.5 mm male

914

36

26.5

1.64

19.0

85090629

SUCOFLEX 526S

3.5 mm male

3.5 mm female

914

36

26.5

1.64

19.0

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SUCOFLEX 500
Available connectors
SUCOFLEX 526S
18 GHzN straight male

SF_11_N-501

N straight female

SF_21_N-501

SMA straight male

SF_11_SMA-501

26.5 GHz

3.5 mm straight male

SF_11_PC35-501

3.5 mm staight female

SF_21_PC35-501

3.5 mm ruggedised PORT female

SF_21_PC35-502

SUCOFLEX 526V SUCOFLEX 550S

SUCOFLEX 570S

26.5 GHz

70 GHz3.5 mm ruggedised PORT female

35VF

3.5 mm ruggedised DUT male

35VM

3.5 mm DUT female

35F

40 GHz2.92 mm straight male

SF_11_SK-501

2.92 mm straight female

SF_21_SK-501

50 GHz2.4 mm straight male

SF_11_PC24-501

2.4 mm straight female

SF_21_PC24-501

1.85 mm straight male

SF_11_PC185-501

1.85 mm straight female

SF_21_PC185-501

Order information
Unlike other similar solutions, the SUCOFLEX 500S assemblies are available in tailored lengths and can be delivered within 10 working days if the order is up to ten pieces.
For ordering, please follow the instruction below.
Example: SUCOFLEX 550S/11 PC24-501/21 PC24-501/1000 mm

Connector 1:
N, SMA, PC3.5, SK, PC2.4,
PC1.85SUCOFLEX 550S
SUCOFLEX cable type:
SUCOFLEX 526S
SUCOFLEX 550S
SUCOFLEX 570S

38

11 PC24-5xx

Connector 2:
N, SMA, PC3.5, SK, PC2.4,
PC1.85

21 PC24-5xx

1000 mmlengthmm
inch

SUCOFLEX 500S
Connector configuration
1.85 mm female (SF_21_PC185-501)

43 mm

43 mm

2.4 mm male (SF_11_PC24-501)

2.4 mm female (SF_21_PC24-501)

Ø 9.2 mm

Ø 9.2 mm

M7 x 0.75

1.85 mm male (SF_11_PC185-501)

M7 x 0.75

43 mm

Ø 9.2 mm

Ø 9.2 mm

43 mm

2.4 mm ruggedised PORT female (SF_21_PC24-502)

39

SUCOFLEX 500S
Connector configuration
2.92 mm female (SF_21_SK-501)
44 mm

Ø 9.2 mm

Ø 9.2 mm

2.92 mm male (SF_11_SK-501)
44 mm

3.5 mm male (SF_11_PC35-501)

3.5 mm female (SF_21_PC35-501)
44 mm

Ø 11.8 mm

Ø 11.8 mm

44 mm

SMA male (SF_11_SMA-501)

Ø 11.8 mm

44 mm

N female (SF_21_N-501)

N male (SF_11_N-501)

62 mm

Ø 15.6 mm

Ø 15.6 mm

76 mm

SW 14
(.551 AF.)

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SUCOFLEX 526V
The only VNA microwave cable assembly worldwide with a typical 50 ppm
phase variation vs. temperature between +15 and +30 °C. No “PTFE phase knee”
at +19 °C as seen on conventional VNA test cable assemblies which cause phasevariations and unstable measurements in critical laboratory conditions.

Available assemblies
Product configuration
Art. No.

85069744

85081169

85070046

85081172

85070047

85081177

Cable type

SUCOFLEX 526V

Length25" (635 mm)Connector 1

3.5 mm ruggedised PORT female (35VF)

25" (635 mm)

38" (965 mm)

38" (965 mm)

48" (1219 mm)

48" (1219 mm)

Connector 2

3.5 mm ruggedised DUT
male (35VM)

3.5 mm
DUT female(35F)

3.5 mmruggedised
DUT
male (35VM)

3.5 mm
DUT female(35F)

85070047

85081177

3.5 mm
DUT female(35F)

3.5 mm ruggedised DUT
male (35VM)

Mechanical data
Diameter

13 mm

Min. bending radius

50 mm

Crush resistance

80 kN/mTyp. flex life

> 100 000 cycles
2.0 Mio. for slight movements

Environmental data
Operating temperaturelaboratory conditions, analyser specific (+15 to +30 °C)

2011/65/EC (RoHS)

compliantElectrical data
Art. No.

85069744

Impedance

50 Ω

Operating frequency

up to 26.5 GHz

Velocity of propagation

80 %Time delay

4.15 ns/m

Return loss

typ. 25 dB
min. 20 dB

Insertion loss

max. 2.5 dB

Min. screening effectiveness> 90 dB

Amplitude stability vs.
movement

max. 0.05 dB

Amplitude stability vs.
flexuremax. 0.08 dB

85081169

Phase stability vs. flexure

max. 3.9°

Phase stability vs.
tensile stressmax. 0.1°/GHz (100 N)

Phase stability vs.
temperaturetyp. 50 ppm (+15 to +30 °C)

85070046

85081172

max. 3.6 dB

max. 4.4 dB

max. 7.4°

max. 10°

Order information
Art. No.

Description

85069744

SF526V/35VF/35VM/25in

85081169

SF526V/35VF/35F/25in

85070046

SF526V/35VF/35VM/38in

85081172

SF526V/35VF/35F/38in

85070047

SF526V/35VF/35VM/48in

85081177

SF526V/35VF/35F/48in

41SUCOFLEX 526V
Loss Stability

Phase shift vs. temperature (+15 to + 30 °C)
0.1

SUCOFLEX
526V
0.08
Frequency (GHz)*

25 (635)18

25 (635)

26.5

Phase shift /° (for 700 ppm,
84 % VOP)(dB)

Assembly length (in (mm))

Conventional VNA test lead

0.06
0.04shift /° (for 50 ppm,
Phase
80 %0.02VOP)0
0.9 -0.02-0.04
1.3 -0.06
-0.08
-0.1

16.7

0.01
1.003
1.996
2.989
3.982
4.975
5.968
6.961
7.954
8.947
9.94
10.93311.92612.91913.91214.90515.89816.89117.88418.87719.87
20.86321.85622.84923.84224.83525.828*Other frequencies on request

11.4

Frequency (GHz)

Return Loss SUCOFLEX 526S with two straight PC3.5 connectors

Phasestability vs. flexure
Phase
Stability

Phase stability vs. temperature performance

Phase vs. temperature at 18 GHz

Phase vs. temperature at 18 GHz

700

700–5

2
1
0
-1
-2

200
100
0
-200

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

9

10

2

0

15

7

10

-5

8

-4

35

26

Temperature / °C
Frequency [GHz]SUCOFLEX 526V
conventional PTFE measurement cable

25

24

23

22

30
21

20

19

18

17

16

25
15

14

13

12

11

9

20

10

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

15

300

-100

-3
0

SUCOFLEX 526V
Frequency (GHz)

Insertion loss

Loss
Stability
Lossstability vs.Return
flexureLoss SUCOFLEX 526S with two straight

Insertion Loss SUCOFLEX 526S with two straight connectors

0

0

-50.1

0.08
0.06

–0.5

-10
0.04
(dB)

–1

0.02

-15 0

-0.02
-0.04

–2

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

–2.5

Return Loss [dB]

–1.5

-20
-0.06
-0.08

-25-0.1
0.01
1.003
1.996
2.989
3.982
4.975
5.968
6.961
7.954
8.947
9.94
10.93311.92612.91913.91214.90515.89816.89117.88418.87719.87
20.86321.85622.84923.84224.83525.828

100
–35
0
–40
-100
–45
-200
–50
10

(Deg)

200
–30

400

6

300
–25

500

5

3

4

–20
400

Phase change / ppm

Return Loss [dB]

Phase change / ppm

4

Insertion Loss [dB]

600

5

–15
500

3

–10
600

1

0

-30

Frequency [GHz]IL 1m nom

Frequency (GHz)IL 1m max

Phase Stability

Return loss SUOFLEX 526V with PC3.5 connectors

–40

5
4

Phase vs. temperature at 18 GHz

3
2

700

1

600

–45

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

15

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

Insertion Loss SUCOFLEX 526S with two straight connectors

SUCOFLEX 526V
ReturnLoss SUCOFLEX 526S with two straight

-5
-10
-15

–0.5

Frequency (GHz)
10

0

0

0

-200

Frequency [GHz]

42

100
-100

Frequency (GHz)

–50

200

6

-5

300

5

-4

4

-3

400

3

-2

500

2

-1

1

0

Phase
change / ppm
0

(Deg)

0.1
0
0.08
0.06
–5
0.04
–10
0.02
–15 0
-0.02
–20
-0.04
–25
-0.06
-0.08
–30
-0.1
–35

0.01
1.003
1.996
2.989
3.982
4.975
5.968
6.961
7.954
8.947
9.94
10.93311.92612.91913.91214.90515.89816.89117.88418.87719.87
20.86321.85622.84923.84224.83525.828(dB)
Return Loss [dB]

Return Loss SUCOFLEX 526S with two straight PC3.5 connectors

Connector
configuration
SUCOFLEX
526V
Connector
configuration
35VF (3.5 mm ruggedised PORT female)
35VF(3.5 mm ruggedised
PORT female)Connector
configuration

Connector configuration
35VF (3.5mmruggedised
PORT
female)
35VF
(3.5
mm
ruggedised
PORT
female)35VM (3.5 mm ruggedised DUT male)
35VM
ruggedised
DUT male)
35VF (3.5(3.5mm mm
ruggedised
DUT male)
35VM (3.5 mm ruggedised DUT male)

35F (3.5 mm DUT female)
35VF (3.5(3.5 mmfemale)
35F
mmDUT
DUT
female)35F (3.5 mm DUT female)

43

SUCOTEST 18(A)Sucotest 18 is ideal for daily use in component and assembly shops, test labs, and high speed digital testing
applications.
Sucotest 18A armoured test assemblies are ideal for
testing wireless communication infrastructures andoutdoor use.

Features and benefits• Applicable up to 18.0 GHz• Low insertion loss
• Excellent VSWR
• Unique loss stability• High flexibility despite of armouring• Phase and loss stability with flexure• Crush-, torque and kink-resistant• Waterproof IP68

Recommended connectors
ST_18

SMA, QMA, N

ST_18AN, 7/16

Specifications
Frequency range

2 GHz

2.01 – 4 GHz

4.01 – 6 GHz

6.01 – 12 GHz

12.01 – 18 GHz

Power handling 25 °C, sea level (W)

> 391

> 277

> 225

> 160

> 131

Return loss (dB)

> 30

>28

> 25

> 21

> 19

Insertion loss stability vs. shaking (dB)

< 0.03< 0.03< 0.03< 0.03< 0.03Insertion loss stability vs. bending (dB)

< 0.03< 0.04< 0.04< 0.05< 0.05Insertion loss stability vs. torsion (dB)

< 0.03< 0.04< 0.04< 0.05< 0.05

Product assortment
Item no.

Type

LengthFrequency

Max. insertion los

mm/inchGHz

at 25 °C

Max. VSWR

ROHS compliant

84002061

ST-18/SMAm/SMAm/36 inch

914/3618< 1.51

84002060

ST-18/Nm/Nm/36 inch

914/3618< 1.51

84004594

ST-18/SMAm/Nm/36 inch

914/3618< 1.51

84003373

ST-18/SMAm/SMAm/48 inch

1219/4818< 1.9584003372

ST-18/Nm/Nm/48 inch

1219/4818< 1.9584004006

ST-18/SMAm/Nm/48 inch

1219/4818< 1.9584004007

ST-18/SMAm/SMAm/72 inch

1829/7218< 2.8584004070

ST-18/Nm/Nm/72 inch

1829/7218< 2.8584004595

ST-18/SMAm/Nm/72 inch

1829/7218< 2.8584013029

ST18A/Nm/Nm/1500 mm

1500

18

2.74

1.25

yes

84013030

ST18A/Nm/Nf/1500 mm

1500

18

2.74

1.25

yes

84013031

ST18A/Nm/Nm/3000 mm

3000

18

5.30

1.25

yes

84013032

ST18A/Nm/Nf/3000 mm

3000

18

5.30

1.25

yes

84013033

ST18A/Nm/716m/1500 mm

1500

7.5

1.65

1.29

yes

84013034

ST18A/Nm/716f/1500 mm

1500

7.5

1.65

1.29

yes

84013035

ST18A/Nm/716m/3000 mm

3000

7.5

3.18

1.29

yes

84013036

ST18A/Nm/716f/3000 mm

3000

7.5

3.18

1.29

yes

44

SUCOTEST 18(A)Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)
2.4

Sucotest 18
Sucotest 18A

Attenuation dB/m

2.0

1.6

1.2

0.8

0.4

0
0

3

6

9

12

15

18

Frequency GHz

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)
600

Sucotest 18
Sucotest 18A

Power handling Watts

500

400

300

200

100

0
0

3

6

9

12

15

18

Frequency GHz

45

SUCOTEST 26/SUCOTEST 40
The test lead up to 26/40 GHz
Product description
Sucotest 26/Sucotest 40 cable assemblies are highfrequency, low loss cables which are five shielded forsuperior RF isolation. The internal stainless steel outerbraid provides higher pull strength and lighter weight
than RG style cable. Nomex and polyolefin jackets arealso available.

Product features• Impedance 50 Ω
• Applicable up to 26/40 GHz• Amplitude stability: < 0.1 dB at 26.5 GHz for 200 flexes
180° in one plane around a 2“ radius, 0.2 dB with
600 flexes• Five shields for super RF shielding (−120 dB)• Steel outer shield for high pull strength• Low cost, available from stock

Recommended connectors
ST26

SMA

ST40

SK

Construction



Cable







Inner conductor




 

Dielectric




Outer
Barrier
conductor  

Outer
braid Outer
braid Outer
braid 

Outer
Outer
jacket  diametermm

Sucotest_26

CuAg wire

Sucotest_40

PTFE
microporous

CuAg flat
wire braid

aluminum/polyimidetapestainlesssteel

Velocity of
propagation

WeightMin. bending radii

CuAg

CuAg

FEP, blue

4.8

Technical data
Cable

Max. operating
frequency

Temperature range

GHz

%

g/m

static mm

repeated mm°C

Sucotest_26

26

76.3

62.5

17.8

53.3

−55 to +200

Sucotest_40

40

76.3

62.5

17.8

53.3

−55 to +200

46

SUCOTEST 26/SUCOTEST 40
Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)3

Sucotest 26
Sucotest 40

Attenuation dB/m

2.5

2

1.5

1

0.5

0
0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

Frequency GHz

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)
800

Sucotest 26
Sucotest 40

700

Power handling Watts

600
500

400

300

200

100
0

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18 20 22 24
Frequency GHz

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

47

Stock assemblies
Sucotest 18 (A)Item no.

Type

LengthFrequency

Max. insertion los
at 25 °C

mm

inch

GHz

84002061

ST-18/SMAm/SMAm/36 inch

914

36

18

< 1.51

84002060

ST-18/Nm/Nm/36 inch

914

36

18

< 1.51

84004594

ST-18/SMAm/Nm/36 inch

914

36

18

< 1.51

84003373

ST-18/SMAm/SMAm/48 inch

1219

48

18

< 1.9584003372

ST-18/Nm/Nm/48 inch

1219

48

18

< 1.9584004006

ST-18/SMAm/Nm/48 inch

1219

48

18

< 1.9584004007

ST-18/SMAm/SMAm/72 inch

1829

72

18

< 2.8584004070

ST-18/Nm/Nm/72 inch

1829

72

18

< 2.8584004595

ST-18/SMAm/Nm/72 inch

1829

72

18

< 2.85Max. VSWR

ROHS comp.

84013029

ST18A/Nm/Nm/1500 mm

1500

59

18

2.74

1.25

yes

84013030

ST18A/Nm/Nf/1500 mm

1500

59

18

2.74

1.25

yes

84013031

ST18A/Nm/Nm/3000 mm

3000

118

18

5.30

1.25

yes

84013032

ST18A/Nm/Nf/3000 mm

3000

118

18

5.30

1.25

yes

Frequency

Max. insertion
loss at 25 °C

Max. VSWR

RoHS
compliantSucotest 26/40
Item no.

Type

Length
mm

inch

GHz

dB

80391541

ST26/SMAm/SMAm/24 inch

610

24

26.5

1.74

1.45

yes

80391542

ST26/SMAm/SMAm/36 inch

914

36

26.5

2.41

1.45

yes

80391543

ST26/SMAm/SMAm/48 inch

1219

48

26.5

3.08

1.45

yes

80391545

ST40/SKm/SKm/24 inch

610

24

40

2.20

1.50

yes

80391546

ST40/SKm/SKm/36 inch

914

36

40

3.03

1.50

yes

80391547

ST40/SKm/SKm/48 inch

1219

48

40

3.87

1.50

yes

48

49

Minibend series

The goal of the Minibend series is to provide the user with incredible flexibility in both cable
assembly configurations and applications.
These cables incorporate numerous features that give them the smallest bend radii in the industry
without compromising isolation, stability or durability. Our connectors complement this series witha patented design that eliminates soldering and strain relief on the cable allowing for the minimum bend radius at the connector. Whether the project requires low loss, high frequency or highisolation, small connectors or small bend radii, our qualified Minibend series of cable assemblies
will exceed your requirements.
• Light weight and low profile• Aerospace qualification heritage• Available as low loss and highly phase stable cables• Solderless cable junction design50Minibend/Microbend
Low profile, high performance flexible microwave coaxial cable assemblies with solderless joints, eliminates need for costly and space-consuming right angle connectors.
• Frequency range up to 85 GHz• Triple shielded for high isolation• Solid PTFE dielectric• Direct replacement for 0.086 and 0.047 inch semi-rigid cables

Minibend L/Microbend L/Mini141
Low loss, high performance, flexible microwave coaxial cable assemblies with 30 % reduction in insertion loss as compared to the solid PTFE
dielectric counterparts.
• Frequency range up to 65 GHz• Triple shielded for high isolation• Low density PTFE dielectric• Low loss replacement for .047, .086 and .141 inch size cables

Minibend CTR
The Minibend CTR family combines the industry-renowned flexibility of
HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab’s bend-to- the-end connector termination
technology with industry leading phase vs. temperature performance.
• Frequency range up to 70 GHz• Triple shielded for high isolation• Foamed PFA Dielectric• Eliminates need for costly right angle connectors

Minibend H/Minibend LH/Mini141 H
Ultra-low loss microwave cable assemblies and optional ECTFE jacket
for highest radiation resistance.
• Frequency range up to 85 GHz• 5 shields for improved isolation• Solid and Low density PTFE dielectric• Up to 200Mrad radiation resistance when using ECTFE jacket

51

Minibend series
Standard
All cables utilise triple shields for superior RF shielding, with a solid PTFE dielectric for exceptional crush resistancewithout the need for heavy armour. The flat wire braid outer conductor provides low loss plus excellent insertion
loss stability versus flexure. The stainless steel outer braid provides improved mechanical pull strength whencompared to cables with a copper wire outer braid.
• Solid PTFE dielectric for exceptional crush resistancewithout the need for heavy armour• Aerospace qualification heritage• Smallest bending radii• Steel outer shield for high pull strength

Microbend R

Minibend R

Electrical specifications
Impedance (nominal)

50 Ω

50 Ω

Velocity %70

70

Operating frequency

DC – 85 GHz

DC – 65 GHz

Insertion loss variation vs. temperature< 0.003 °K–1

< 0.003 °K–1

Return loss (min)−32 dB @ 18 GHz−32 dB @ 18 GHz−25 dB @ 40 GHz−25 dB @ 40 GHz

RF leakage

110 dB

110 dB

Resistance – insulation cable> 106 MΩ*m

> 106 MΩ*mWithstand voltage – cable assembly(at sea level)> 1300 V> 2000 V

Capacitance

97.4 pF*m–1

98.4 pF*m–1

Time delay

4.76 ns*m

4.76 ns*m–1

Phase variation vs. temperature< 6000 ppm< 6000 ppm

silver plated OFHC copper

silver plated OFHC copper–1

Materials and finishes
Cable center conductor
Cable dielectricsolid PTFE

solid PTFE

Cable shieldsilver plated copper flat wire braid

silver plated copper flat wire braid

Cable binder

aluminum/polyimide laminate tapealuminum/polyimide laminate tape

Cable braid

stainless steel round wire braid

stainless steel round wire braid

Cable jacket

extruded FEP

extruded FEP

Cable mechanics
Diameter

1.91 mm

2.49 mm

Minimum bending radius – static

1.52 mm5.08 mm

Minimum bending radius – dynamic

4.57 mm15.24 mmCable retention force on ruggedized
cable assemblies

45 N

111 N

Weight9.2 g*m–1

14.6 g*m–1

Environmental specification
Temperature range−65 to +150 °C−65 to +150 °C

Radiation resistance

30 Mrad

30 MradOut gassing according ECSS-Q-ST-70-02
and NASA reference publication 1124

TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %

52

53

Minibend L – series
Low loss cable assemblies
Minibend L is an enhanced, low loss version of the Minibend flexible coaxial cable assemblies. Designed to be
used in low profile, internal, point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within communications systems. The low loss cable family offers 0.047, 0.086 and 0.141 inch alternatives providing 30% lower attenuation than
the standard flexible cables. Minibend L, mini141 and microbend L have Microporous PTFE dielectric providing
improved phase characteristics, such as phase versus flexure and phase versus temperature. These cables areavailable in a variety of preassembled configurations, tested for high performance, cost-effective alternative ina range of standard lengths.
• Microporous PTFE for superior electrical performance• Excellent phase and IL stability over flexure• Aerospace heritage with standard assemblies• Light weight and low profile

Mini141

Minibend LR

Microbend LR

Electrical specifications
Impedance (nominal)

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

Velocity %

76

76

76

Operating frequency

DC – 40 GHz

DC – 50 GHz

DC – 65 GHz

Insertion loss variation vs. temperature< 0.0015 °K–1

< 0.0015 °K–1

< 0.0015 °K–2

Return loss (min)−28 dB @ 18 GHz−28 dB @ 18 GHz−28 dB @ 18 GHz−20 dB @ 40 GHz−20 dB @ 40 GHz−20 dB @ 40 GHz

RF leakage

110 dB

110 dB

110 dB

Resistance – insulation cable> 106 MΩ*m

> 106 MΩ*m

> 106 MΩ*mWithstand voltage – cable assembly(at sea level)> 5000 V> 2000 V> 1300 V

Capacitance89.2 pF*m–1

90.2 pF*m–2

85.1 pF*m–2

Time delay

4.39 ns*m–1

4.39 ns*m

4.39 ns*m–2

Phase variation vs. temperature< 1500 ppm< 1500 ppm< 1500 ppm

silver plated OFHC copper

silver plated OFHC copper

silver plated OFHC copper

Materials and finishes
Cable center conductor
Cable dielectric

microporous PTFE

microporous PTFE

microporous PTFE

Cable shieldsilver plated copper flat
wire braid

silver plated copper flat
wire braid

silver plated copper flat
wire braid

Cable binder

aluminum/polyimide
laminate tapealuminum/polyimide
laminate tapealuminum/polyimide
laminate tape

Cable braid

stainless steel round wire
braid

stainless steel round wire
braid

stainless steel round wire
braid

Cable jacket

extruded FEP

extruded FEP

extruded FEP

Cable mechanics
Diameter

3.61 mm2.64 mm2.03 mm

Minimum bending radius – static

8.38 mm

6.4 mm

5.10 mm

Minimum bending radius – dynamic

25.15 mm

19.1 mm15.20 mmCable retention force on ruggedized
cable assemblies

111 N

111 N

45 N

Weight28.5 g*m–1

15.5 g*m–1

10.4 g*m–1

Environmental specification
Temperature range−65 to +150 °C−65 to +150 °C−65 to +150 °C

Radiation resistance

30 Mrad

30 Mrad

30 Mrad

TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %Out gassing according ECSS-Q-ST-70-02 TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %and NASA reference publication 1124

54

Minibend L – graphs
Typ. insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)
12

Microbend
Minibend
Microbend L

10

Minibend_L
Mini_141

8

6

4

2

0

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Frequency (GHz)CW power (Watts) @ 25 °C sea level

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)
Mini_141

1600

Minibend_L
1400

Minibend
Microbend

1200

Microbend L

1000
800
600
400
200
0

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Frequency (GHz)55

Minibend CTR – phase invariant
cable assemblies
Phase invariant cable assemblies
The Minibend CTR family of cable assemblies combines the industry-renowned flexibility of HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab’s solderless bend-to-the end connector termination technology with industry leading phase vs. temperature performance to create a stable, reliable, MIL-DTL-17 qualified interconnect solution to satisfy an endless range of customer applications where phase stability is key. The broad selection of connector interfaces offered onphase invariant cable assemblies ensures that we are able to meet the unique requirements of our customers.
• Increased system accuracy over temperaturechange• Flat phase change over temperature• Bend-to-the end technology• Outstanding return loss performance• Higher reliability due to solderless junctions

Minibend CTR

Electrical specifications
Impedance (nominal)

50 Ω

Velocity %80

Operating frequency

DC – 70 GHz

Insertion loss variation vs. temperature< 0.004 °K–1

Return loss (min)−32 dB @ 18 GHz−25 dB @ 40 GHz

RF leakage

110 dB

Resistance – insulation cable> 106 MΩ*mWithstand voltage – cable assembly(at sea level)> 1200 V

Capacitance

83.3 pF*m–1

Time delay

4.17 ns*m–1

Phase variation vs. temperature< 300 ppm

Materials and finishes
Cable center conductor

silver plated solid OFHC copper

Cable dielectric

foamed PFA

Cable shieldsilver plated copper flat wire braid

Cable binder

aluminum/polyimide laminate tape

Cable braid

stainless steel round wire braid

Cable jacket

extruded FEP

Cable mechanics
Diameter

2.49 mm

Minimum bending radius – static

5.08 mm

Minimum bending radius – dynamic

15.24 mmCable retention force on ruggedized
cable assemblies

111 N

Weight14.9 g*m–1

Environmental specification
Temperature range−65 to +150 °C

Radiation resistance

30 MradOut gassing according ECSS-Q-ST-70-02
and NASA reference publication 1124

TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %56Minibend CTR – graphs
Typ. insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)
Minibend CTR

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Frequency (GHz)CW power (Watts) @ 25 °C sea level

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)900

Minibend CTR

800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Frequency (GHz)

Phase stability versus temperature
1500

Microbend L/
Minibend L/Mini 141

1400
1300

Minibend CTR (32381)

Phase change (ppm)

1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
-100

-55

-50 -45-40 -35-30 -25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

-200

Temperature (°C)

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Minibend H – high shieldedcable assemblies
HUBER+SUHNER extends the RF cable assembly portfolio with a highly shielded and ultra-low loss cables forspace and defense applications. The Minibend H series offer a frequency range up to 85 GH .
• Five shields for high isolation• ECTFE jacket option (B) for high radiation resistant(200 Mrad)• Solderless junctions for highest reliability• Outstanding return loss performance

Minibend H(B)

Minibend LH(B)RMini141H(B)Electrical specifications
Impedance (nominal)

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

Velocity %

70

76

76

Operating frequency

DC – 85 GHz

DC – 65 GHz

DC – 45 GHz

Insertion loss variation vs. temperature< 0.003 °K-1

< 0.0015 °K–1

< 0.0015 °K–1

Return loss (min)−32 dB @ 18 GHz−28 dB @ 18 GHz−28 dB @ 18 GHz−25 dB @ 40 GHz−20 dB @ 40 GHz−20 dB @ 40 GHz

RF leakage

130 dB

130 dB

130 dB

Resistance – insulation cable> 106 MΩ*m

> 106 MΩ*m

> 106 MΩ*mWithstand voltage – cable assembly(at sea level)> 1300 V> 1300 V> 5000 V

Capacitance

97.4 pF*m–1

85.1 pF*m–1

89.5 pF*m–1

Time delay

4.76 ns*m

4.39 ns*m

4.39 ns*m–1

Phase variation vs. temperature< 6000 ppm< 1500 ppm< 1500 ppm

silver plated solid OFHC
coppersilver plated solid OFHC
coppersilver plated solid OFHC
copperexpanded PTFE

expanded PTFE

–1

–1

Materials and finishes
Cable center conductor
Cable dielectric

PTFE

Cable shieldsilver plated OFCP flat wire silver plated OFCP flat wire silver plated OFCP flat wire
copper braid
copper braid
copper braid

Cable binder

aluminum/polyimide laminate tapealuminum/polyimide laminate tapealuminum/polyimide laminate tape

Cable braid

stainless steel round wire
braid

stainless steel round wire
braid

stainless steel round wire
braid

Cable braid

silver plated copper clad
steel wire braid

silver plated copper clad
steel wire braid

silver plated copper clad
steel wire braid

Cable braid

silver plated copper clad
steel wire braid

silver plated copper clad
steel wire braid

silver plated copper clad
steel wire braid

Cable jacket

extruded FEP (extruded
ECTFE)

extruded FEP (extruded
ECTFE)

extruded FEP (extruded
ECTFE)

Cable mechanics
Diameter

2.49 mm

2.54 mm

3.61 mm

Minimum bending radius – static

5.08 mm5.08 mm

8.4 mmMinimum bending radius – dynamic

15.24 mm15.24 mm25.2 mmCable retention force on ruggedized
cable assemblies

111 N

111 N

111 N

Weight18.1 g*m–1

18.1 g*m–1

40.5 g*m–1

Environmental specification
Temperature range−65 to +150°C−65 to +150°C−65 to +150°C

Radiation resistance

30 Mrad (200 Mrad)

30 Mrad (200 Mrad)

30 Mrad (200 Mrad)

TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %Out gassing according ECSS-Q-ST-70-02 TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %and NASA reference publication 1124

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Minibend H – graphs
Typ. insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)
14

Minibend H
Minibend LH

12

Mini 141H

10

8

6

4

2

0
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

80

70

90

Frequency (GHz)CW power (Watts) @ 25 °C sea level

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)
Mini 141H

600

Minibend LH
Minibend H

500

400

300

200

100

0

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Frequency (GHz)59

Qualifications
The entire Minibend family is certified to the following
standards through testing, analysis or similarity.
Cable qualification
MIL-DTL-17
Connector qualification
MIL-PRF-39012
MIL-PRF-31031 (SMP)
Cable assembly qualification
MIL-PRF-55427
Space qualification
MIL-STD-1547
NASA EEE-INST-002
ESA 3902
ESA 3402
Thermal shock
MIL-STD-202, method 107, test condition A, 1000 cycles,with cable bent at min. bend radius

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Mechanical shock
MIL-STD-202, method 213, 12 000 g peak
MIL-STD-883, method 2002, 1500 g peak
Sinusoidal vibration
MIL-STD-202, method 204, 28 g peak
Random vibration
MIL-STD-202, method 214, 46.3 g rms
MIL-STD-883, method 2026, 16.4 g rms
Acceleration
MIL-STD-883, method 2001, 3000 g peak
Moisture resistance
MIL-STD-202, method 106
Corrosion
MIL-STD-202, method 101, test condition B

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Semi-rigid CT
Benefits• Static applications• Frequency range up to 40 GHz• Easy to form, strip and solder• Space and time saving installation

Phase variation vs. temperature

2000

Phase variation [ppm]

1000

0

-1000

-2000

-3000

-4000
-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

130

140

150

Temperature [°C]
Solid PTFE
SR_86_CT
SR_141_CT

Product overview
Description

Frequency range

Insertion loss @ 18GHz

Outer diameter

Connectors

SR_86_CT

40 GHz3.18 dB/m

2.2 mmSK, SMA, MMPX

SR_141_CT

33 GHz

1.8 dB/m

3.58 mm

SK, SMA

62

160

170

Semi-rigid CT – graphs
Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)

4,5

4

Attenuation (dB/m)3,53
SR_86_CT

2,5

SR_141_CT
MULTIFLEX_141_CT

2

MULTIFLEX_210_CT
MULTIFLEX_318_CT

1,5

1

0,5

0
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

Frequency (GHz)Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)

1600

1400

Power handling (Watts)

1200

1000
SR_86_CT
SR_141_CT

800

MULTIFLEX_141_CT
MULTIFLEX_210_CT

600

MULTIFLEX_318_CT

400

200

0
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Frequency (GHz)63

Multiflex CT
Benefits• Flexible applications• Frequency range up to 33 GHz• Low loss
• Low weightPhase variation vs. temperature
2000

Phase variation [ppm]

1000

0

-1000

-2000

-3000

-4000
-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

130

140

150

Temperature [°C]
Solid PTFE
MF_318_CT
MF_210_CT
MF_141_CT

Product overview
Description

Frequency range

Insertion loss @18GHz

Outer diameter

Connectors

Multiflex_141_CT

33GHz

1.6 dB/m

4.2 mmSK, SMA, BMA

Multiflex_210_CT

30GHz

1.4 dB/m

5.0 mmSK, SMA, TNC

Multiflex_318_CT

18GHz

0.99 dB/m

7.5 mmN, TNC

64

160

170

Multiflex CT – graphs
Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)

4,5

4

Attenuation dB/m3,53
SR_86_CT

2,5

SR_141_CT
MULTIFLEX_141_CT

2

MULTIFLEX_210_CT
MULTIFLEX_318_CT

1,5

1

0,5

0
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

Frequency (GHz)Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)

1600

1400

Power handling Watts

1200

1000
SR_86_CT
SR_141_CT

800

MULTIFLEX_141_CT
MULTIFLEX_210_CT

600

MULTIFLEX_318_CT

400

200

0
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Frequency (GHz)65

Space flight connectors

Our space flight-qualified connector portfolio has been designed for use within the most unique,robust and challenging applications. Our wide range of state-of-the-art connector interfaces,
panel mount geometries, printed circuit boards (PCB) launch profiles, and customized solutions
continue to drive significant growth in a highly specialized and dynamic technical sphere.
Material selection of all HUBER+SUHNER space flight connectors meets and exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-39012.
Innovative solutions, such as the SMPM-T connector interface, continue to bolster
HUBER+SUHNER’s commitment to serving our space flight customers.

Features• State-of-the-art space flight connectors• Extensive flight heritage• SMPM-T, the smallest threaded open source connector• Solutions up to 65 GHz• Space qualification heritage according to MIL standards• Superior customer service
Benefits• Unique and robust solutions• One-stop-shop for space flight solutions• Future-proof solutions

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MIL-STD-348 compliant connectors
SMP, SMP-SL, SMPM and SMPM-T connectors are MIL-STD-348 complaint interfaces.
SMP-SL and SMPM-T are unique and innovative lockable versions
which guarantee unprecedented electrical and mechanical performance even under extreme Aerospace conditions.

Power Sub-Miniature «PSM»
The PSM (Power Sub Miniature) interface meets the increasing demandfor cost effective, low weight and power sensitive Aerospace applications. The PSM connector system enables customers to maximize connector density and minimize overall system weight.
• Space qualified per MIL-PRF-39012 and ESCC 3402

Space flight connector portfolio
The HUBER+SUHNER space flight connector portfolio has an extensive heritage, spanning more than two decades. The portfolio includes
panel-receptacle connectors, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) and bulkhead cable connectors, which covers most space flight applications.
Also hermetically sealed connectors are available. All designs, materials and processes comply with ECSS and NASA requirements.

Customized connectors/design capabilities
HUBER+SUHNER provides customized space flight connector solutions
for applications that are not available in the space flight connector
portfolio. Adaptations and new configurations can be developed andproduced according to the relevant space flight requirements. Utilizing
our world-class, on-site testing facilities, we are also able to perform
verification tests, lot acceptance tests and qualification campaigns tomeet verification and regulatory requirements of customized products.

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SMP
Description

Compatibility

HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab SMP connectors provide arobust, proven and fully compatible plug-in solution
for applications up to 40 GHz. HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab SMP connectors have been MIL-SPEC qualified for
defence and space flight hardware. The design of theinterface and materials treating pro-vide true compatibility as well as guaranteed mechanical performanceover the mating life of the connector with all MILSTD-348 SMP connectors in the market.

50 Ω SMP connectors are intermateable without
restrictions.

Interface dimensions (mm/inches)
SMP female

SMP male, full detent

SMP male, smooth bore

T

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SMP male, limited detent

SMP male, catchers mitt

min.

max.

A

3.53/0.139

3.68/0.145

B

0.521/0.0205

0.597/0.0235

C

2.74/0.108

2.84/0.112

D

0.36/0.014

0.41/0.016

E

3.15/0.124

3.20/0.126

F

1.14/0.045

1.40/0.055

G

0.084/0.033

0.94/0.037

H

0.08/0.003

0.20/0.008

J2.90/0.114

3.00/0.118

K

1.30/0.051

1.45/0.057

L

3.00/0.118

3.10/0.122

M

5.84/0.230

6.10/0.240N5.33/0.210

5.59/0.220

P

1.09/0.043

1.19/0.047

Q

1.77/0.070–

R

0.63/0.025

0.88/0.035 (cabled connector)

0.45/0.018

0.63/0.025 (uncabled connector)

S–

3.43/0.135

T

3.12/0.123

3.22/0.127

W

1.49/0.059

1.65/0.065

Interface dimensions conformable to the following
standards:
USA:
MIL-PRF-31031
SMP interface MIL-STD-348

SMP – technical data
Electrical data

Requirements

Impedance

50 Ω

Frequency range

DC to 40 GHz

Contact resistancecenter conductor 6.0 milliohms max.
outer conductor 2.0 milliohms max.

DWV

500 Vrms at sea level

Insulation resistance5000 megaohms min.

Corona levels

190 Vrms at 70 000 ft

RF high potential

325 Vrms at 5 MHz

RF leakage

80 dB max. at 3 GHz
65 dB max. at 3 to 26.5 GHz

Magnetic permeability< 2 MuVSWR

Connector specificInsertion loss

0.06 √f in GHz (non-hermetic connectors)
0.12 √f in GHz (hermetic connectors)

Mechanical data

Requirements

Center contact retention

1.5 lbs (6.672 N) min. (captivated designs)

Durability

100 cycles min. into a full detent shroud
500 cycles min. into a limited detent shroud
1000 cycles min. into a smooth bore shroud

Force to engage

SMP full detent – 15 lbs (66.723 N) max.
SMP limited detent – 10 lbs (44.482 N) max.
SMP smooth bore – 2 lbs (8.896 N) max.

Force to disengage

SMP full detent – 5 lbs (22.241 N) min.
SMP limited detent – 2 lbs (8.896 N) min.
SMP smooth bore – 0.5 lbs (2.224 N) min.

Radial misalignment

standard – ± 0.25 mm/0.010 in. min.
float mount – ± 0.76 mm /0.030 in. min.

Axial misalignment

standard – 0.25 mm/0.010 in. min.
float mount – 1.27 mm/0.050 in. min.

Environmental data

Requirements

Temperature range−65 to +165 °C

Thermal shock

MIL-STD-202, method 107, condition B

Moisture resistance

MIL-STD-202, method 106

Corrosion

MIL-STD-202, method 101, condition B

Sine vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 204, 28 g peak

Random vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 214, condition K-I, 46.3 g

Shock

MIL-STD-202, method 213, 12 000 g peak

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SMP – technical data
Material data
Cable and shroud
connectors

Material

PlatingBodyberyllium copper per ASTM B- 196 or brass per
QQ-B-626

SUCOPRO gold plate#303 SS per ASTM A- 582

passivated per SAE-AMS-2700

Contact

beryllium copper per ASTM B-196

SUCOPRO god plate

Dielectric

PTFE per ASTM D-1710, type I, grade 1 or TorlonTM
per ASTM D-5204–

Ferrulebrass per ASTM B-135

SUCOPRO gold plate

Hermetic shroud
connectors

Material

Plating

Body and contact

Kovar® per ASTM F-15, class 1

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code A, type III overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

Corning 7070 glass or equivalent–

Adaptors

Material

Plating

Body and nut

beryllium copper per ASTM B-196 or #303 SS per
ASTM A-582

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Contact

beryllium copper per ASTM B-196

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

PTFE per ASTM D-1710, type I, grade 1 and UltemTM
per ASTM D-5205–

Performance listed is typical. Individual part configuration may vary. Contact HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab for more
information and specifications by part number. Customer specific factors pertaining to recommended mounting patterns including transmission line topology, substrate thickness and material, board-stackup, operating
frequency, etc. must be submitted to HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab for analysis prior to release of final performancelevels and mounting configurations.

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SMP – cable connectors
Straight cable jacks (female)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Cable group (example)

Typ. return loss

21_SMP-50-2-1/111_NE

80377838

Y3, Y16, Y11(2.18 mm/0.086 in)

DC – 20 GHz:
20 – 30 GHz:
30 – 40 GHz:

Packaging
29 dB
27 dB
20 dB

singleRight angle cable jack (female)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Cable group (example)

Typ. return loss

26_SMP-50-2-2/111_NE

80377839

Y3, Y16, Y11(2.18 mm/0.086 in)

DC – 20 GHz:
20 – 26.5 GHz:
26.5 – 30 GHz:
26.5 – 40 GHz:

Packaging
25 dB
20 dB
15 dB
10 dB

single71

SMP – panel mount connectors
Straight bulkhead cable plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Cable group (example)

Typ. return loss

DetentPackaging

14_SMP-50-2-S2/119_NE

80377975

Y3, Y16, Y11(2.18 mm/0.086 in)

DC – 20 GHz: 29 dB
20 – 30 GHz: 27 dB
30 – 40 GHz: 20 dB

smooth bore

single14_SMP-50-2-L2/119_NE

80377974

Y3, Y16, Y11(2.18 mm/0.086 in)

DC – 20 GHz: 29 dB
20 – 30 GHz: 27 dB
30 – 40 GHz: 20 dB

limited detent

singleStraight panel mount receptacle (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Operating frequency

DetentPin length

Packaging

12_SMP-50-0-S1/119_NE

80378538

DC – 40 GHz

catchers mitt

0.062"/1.57 mm
additional length
on request

single72

SMP – hermetic shrouds
Hermetically sealed, plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

29474H-1S

80367958"L"

End option

mm/in
1.25/0.050
additional length on request

square73

SMP – PCB mount connectors
Straight PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

DetentOperating frequency

Return loss

Packaging

81_SMP-S50-0-L1/111_NE

80377946

limited detent

DC – 40GHz

depends on PCB
stack-up, contact
HUBER+SUHNER

single81_SMP-S50-0-S1/111_NE

80377947

smooth bore

DC – 40GHz

depends on PCB
stack-up, contact
HUBER+SUHNER

singleEdge mount PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

DetentOperating frequency

Return loss

Packaging

91_SMP-50-0-L1/111_NE

80377833

limited detent

DC – 40GHz

depends on PCB
stack-up, contact
HUBER+SUHNER

single91_SMP-50-0-S1/111_NE

80377835smooth bore

DC – 40GHz

depends on PCB
stack-up, contact
HUBER+SUHNER

single74

SMP – adaptors
Adaptor SMP jack – 2.9 mm jack (female/female)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Packaging29487-380318039

singleAdaptor SMP jack – 2.9 mm plug (female/male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Packaging29487-4

80363059

singleAdaptor SMP plug – 2.9 mm plug (male/male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Packaging

Detent29487-1

80318037

singlefull

Adaptor/bullet jack/jack (female/female)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Packaging"A"

Adaptor length X"B"

31_SMP-50-0-5/111_NE

80377837

single0.075"/1.91 mm

0.345"/8.76 mm

0.135"/3.43 mm

31_SMP-50-0-6/111_NE

80377836

single0.190"/12.45 mm

0.760"/19.30 mm

0.135"/3.43 mm

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SMPM
Description
HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab SMPM connectors offer
unrivaled miniaturisation and performance for RF
applications up to 65 GHz. HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab
SMPM connectors are MIL-SPEC qualified for defence
and space flight applications. Along with the uniquebend-to-the-end microbend style cable connectors,

HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab offers a large portfolio ofdifferent PCB mount SMPM connectors that have been
designed with optimised PCB trace launch geometries
to offer a complete interconnect design solution from"wire-to-trace".

Compatibility
50 Ω SMPM connectors are intermateable without
restrictions.

Interface dimensions (mm/inches)
SMPM female (socket contact)

SMPM male (pin contact),smooth bore

SMPM male (pin contact), full detent
min.

max.

min.

max.

A

2.82/0.111

2.92/0.115

J

2.18/0.086

2.24/0.088

B

2.08/0.082

2.13/0.084

K

1.73/0.068–

C

1.57/0.062

1.83/0.072

L–

0.58/0.023

D

0.00/0.000

–

M

–

2.79/0.110

E

0.76/0.030

1.14/0.045

N

1.27/0.050–

F

0.28/0.011

0.33/0.013

P

0.00/0.000

0.20/0.008

G

2.11/0.083

2.16/0.085

Q–

2.41/0.095

H

0.53/0.021

0.58/0.023

Interface dimensions conformable tothe following standards:
USA:

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MIL-PRF-31031
SMPM interface MIL-STD-348

SMPM – technical data
Electrical data

Requirements

Impedance

50 Ω

Frequency range

DC to 65 GHz

Contact resistancecenter conductor 6.0 milliohms max.
outer conductor 2.0 milliohms max.

DWV

335 Vrms at sea level

Insulation resistance5000 megaohms min.

Corona levels

125 Vrms at 70 000 ft

RF high potential

200 Vrms at 5 MHz

RF leakage

80 dB max. at 3 GHz
65 dB max. at 3 to 26.5 GHz

Magnetic permeability< 2 MuVSWR

1.1:1 to 26.5 GHz
1.3:1 to 65 GHz

Insertion loss

0.05 + 0.04 √f in GHz (non-hermetic connectors)
0.12 √f in GHz (hermetic connectors)

Mechanical data

Requirements

Center contact retention

1.5 lbs (6.672 N) min. (captivated designs)

Durability

100 cycles min. into a full detent shroud
1000 cycles min. into a smooth bore shroud

Force to engage

SMPM full detent – 3.5 lbs (15.569 N) typical
SMPM smooth bore – 1.5 lbs (6.672 N) typical

Force to disengage

SMPM full detent – 5 lbs (22.241 N) typical
SMPM smooth bore – 1.5 lbs (6.672 N) typicalEnvironmental data

Requirements

Temperature range−65 to +165 °C

Thermal shock

MIL-STD-202, method 107, condition B

Moisture resistance

MIL-STD-202, method 106

Corrosion

MIL-STD-202, method 101, condition B

Sine vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 204, 28 g peak

Random vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 214, condition K-I, 46.3 g

Shock

MIL-STD-202, method 213, 12 000 g peak77

SMPM – technical data
Material data
Cable and shroud
connectors

Material

Plating

Body and contact

beryllium copper per ASTM B-196

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

PTFE per ASTM D-1710, type I, grade 1 or TorlonTM
per ASTM D-5204–

Shroud#303 SS per ASTM A-582

passivated per SAE-AMS-2700

Hermetic shroud
connectors

Material

Plating

Body and contact

Kovar® per ASTM F-15, class 1

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code A, type III overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

Corning 7070 glass or equivalent–

Adaptors

Material

Plating

Body and nut#303 SS per ASTM A-582

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Contact

beryllium copper per ASTM B-196

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

PTFE per ASTM D-1710, type I, grade 1 and UltemTM
per ASTM D-5205–

Performance listed is typical. Individual part configuration may vary. Contact HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab for more
information and specifications by part number. Customer specific factors pertaining to recommended mounting patterns including transmission line topology, substrate thickness and material, board-stackup, operating
frequency, etc. must be submitted to HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab for analysis prior to release of final performancelevels and mounting configurations.

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SMPM – hermetic shrouds
Hermetically sealed, plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

"L"

End option

Detentmm/in
29972H1-2-030S

80376464

0.762/0.030

squarefull

29972H1-2-050S

80376465

1.270/0.050

squarefull

29972H1-2-060S

80395460

1.524/0.060

squarefull

29972H1-2-070S

80395461

1.778/0.070

squarefull

29972H1-2-090S

80395462

2.286/0.090

squarefull

29972H1-4-030S

80395463

0.762/0.030

squaresmooth bore

29972H1-4-050S

80395464

1.270/0.050

squaresmooth bore

29972H1-4-060S

80395465

1.524/0.060

squaresmooth bore

29972H1-4-070S

80395466

1.778/0.070

squaresmooth bore

29972H1-4-090S

80395467

2.286/0.090

squaresmooth bore

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SMPM – PCB mount connectors
Straight PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29972S1-2-001

80367473

full

29972S1-4-001

80367474

smooth bore

Straight PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29972SM-2-001

80367475

full

29972SM-4-001

80367476

smooth bore

Straight PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29972T1-2-155

80395469

full

29972T1-4-155

80395470smooth bore

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SMPM – edge mount connectors
Edge mount PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976CB7-2-4

80374382

full

29976CB7-4-4

80395468smooth bore

Edge mount PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29972CB2-2-002

80376772

full

29972CB2-4-002

80376773

smooth bore

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SMPM – edge mount connectors
Edge mount PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29972BM-2-002

80395471

full

29972BM-4-002

80362691

smooth bore

Edge mount PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29972BM-2-004

80395472

full

29972BM-4-004

80395473

smooth bore

Edge mount PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29972EM-2-001

80395474

full

29972EM-4-001

80377148smooth bore

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SMPM – adaptor
Adaptor jack/jack (female/female)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Packaging

Adaptor length L
mm/in

29981-A2F1

80372056

single5.33/0.210

29981-A2F2

80363712

single12.7/0.500

29981-A2F3

80376811

single6.45/0.254

Note: Adaptors to other interfaces can be found in the section SMPM-T (page 112).
The SMPM-T plug (male) to SK adaptors can also be used to connect SMPM.

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SMPM-T
Description
The SMPM-T is the smallest threaded open source
connector on the market. Its unique and innovative
combination of a MIL-STD-348 SMPM female interface
connector together with a retractable threaded nut
provides an integrated solution offering unprecedented electrical and mechanical performance. The
SMPM-T handles high density requirements with a connector centerline-to-centerline spacing of just 5 mm
(0.20 in) while offering unmatched electrical stability at
frequencies up to 65 GHz in even the harshest operating environments.

The SMPM-T connector is available along with HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab‘s industry driving microbend"bend-to-the-end" technology that is already qualified
for any aerospace application. The SMPM-T connector
complies with the hi-rel material restrictions of NASA
while still offering full compliance with RoHS and
REACH legislation in the commercial market.

Compatibility
50 Ω SMPM-T connectors are intermateable without
restrictions.

Interface dimensions (mm/inches)
SMPM-T female (socket contact)

SMPM-T male (pin contact),smooth bore

SMPM-T male (pin contact), full detent

min.

max.

min.

max.

A

2.82 /0.111

2.92/0.115

B

2.08/0.082

2.13/0.084

K

1.73/0.068

–

L

–

0.58/0.023

C

1.57/0.062

D

0.00/0.000

1.83/0.072

M–

2.79/0.110–

N

1.27/0.050

E–0.76/0.030

1.14/0.045

P

0.00/0.000

0.20/0.008

F

0.28/0.011

0.33/0.013

Q–

2.41/0.095

G

2.11/0.083

2.16/0.085

R–

3.66/0.145

H

0.53/0.021

0.58/0.023

S

3.30/0.130–J2.18/0.086

2.24/0.088

Interface dimensions conformable tothe standards:
USA:

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MIL-PRF-31031
SMPM interface MIL-STD-348

SMPM-T – technical data
Electrical data

Requirements

Impedance

50 Ω

Frequency range

DC to 65 GHz

Contact resistancecenter conductor 6.0 milliohms max.
outer conductor 2.0 milliohms max.

DWV

335 Vrms at sea level

Insulation resistance5000 megaohms min.

Corona levels

125 Vrms at 70 000 ft

RF high potential

200 Vrms at 5 MHz

RF leakage−80 dB max. at 3 GHz−65 dB max. at 3 to 26.5 GHz

Magnetic permeability< 2 MuVSWR

1.1:1 to 26.5 GHz
1.3:1 to 65 GHz

Insertion loss

0.05 + 0.04 √f in GHz (non-hermetic connectors)
0.12 √f in GHz (hermetic connectors)

Mechanical data

Requirements

Center contact retention

1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) min. (captivated designs)

Durability

100 cycles min. into a full detent shroud
1000 cycles min. into a smooth bore shroud

Force to engage

SMPM full detent – 3.5 lbs (1.59 kg) typical
SMPM smooth bore – 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) typical

Force to disengage

SMPM full detent – 5 lbs (2.27 kg) typical
SMPM smooth bore – 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) typicalMating torque22 ± 2 in-oz (0.016 ± 0.001 m-kg)

Environmental data

Requirements

Temperature range−65 to +165 °C

Thermal shock

MIL-STD-202, method 107, condition B

Moisture resistance

MIL-STD-202, method 106

Corrosion

MIL-STD-202, method 101, condition B

Sine vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 204, 28g peak

Random vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 214, condition K-I, 46.3 grms

Shock

MIL-STD-202, method 213, 12 000 g peak85

SMPM-T – technical data
Material data
Cable and shroud
connectors

Material

Plating

Body and contact

beryllium copper per ASTM B-196

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

PTFE per ASTM D-1710, type I, grade 1, TorlonTM per
ASTM D-5204 or UltemTM per ASTM D-5205–

Hermetic shroud
connectors

Material

Plating

Body and contact

Kovar® per ASTM F-15, class 1

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code A, type III overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

Corning 7070 glass or equivalent–

Adaptors

Material

Planting

Body and nut#303 SS per ASTM A-582

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Contact

beryllium copper per ASTM B-196

gold plate per ASTM B-488, code C, type II overnickel plate per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, type 1

Dielectric

PTFE per ASTM D-1710, type I, grade 1 and UltemTM
per ASTM D-5205–

Performance listed is typical. Individual part configuration may vary. Contact HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab for more
information and specifications by part number. Customer specific factors pertaining to recommended mounting patterns including transmission line topology, substrate thickness and material, board-stackup, operating
frequency, etc. must be submitted to HUBER+SUHNER Astrolab for analysis prior to release of final performancelevels and mounting configurations.

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SMPM-T – cable connector
Straight cable jacks (female)Fig. 1

Fig. 2

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Cable group (example)

Packaging

29971T-096FLEX

80366348

Y3, Y16, Y11 (2.18 mm/0.086 in)single2.43/0.096

129971T-MF53

80376818

Y3, Y16, Y11 (2.18 mm/0.086 in)single1.96/0.077

2

Cable dia.

Fig.

mm/in

SMPM-T – hermetic shrouds
Hermetically sealed, plugs (male)L

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Contact length "L"End option

Detentmm/in
29976H1-2-060S

80362701

1.52/0.06

full

square29976H1-2-090S

80362703

2.28/0.09

full

square29976H1-4-060S

80362705

1.52/0.06

smooth bore

square29976H1-4-090S

80362707

2.28/0.09

smooth bore

square87

SMPM-T – panel mount connectors
Straight bulkhead receptacles, plug (male)

Bead as shown on picture sold separately.

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976TSP-2-005

80370422

full

29976TSP-4-005

80374421

smooth bore

SMPM-T – PCB mount connectors
Straight PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976S1-2-140

80362694

full

29976S1-4-140

80362695

smooth bore

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SMPM-T – PCB mount connectors
Right angle PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976RA-2-001

80374263

full

29976RA-4-001

80374264

smooth bore

Straight PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976T1-2-155

80366706

full

29976T1-4-155

80370524

smooth bore

Straight PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976SM-2-001

80362696

full

29976SM-4-001

80362697

smooth bore

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SMPM-T – PCB mount connectors
Straight PCB plugs (male)/reverse mount

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976TRM-2-001

80374144

full

29976TRM-4-001

80395475

smooth bore

Right angle PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976RA-2-003

80376679

full

29976RA-4-003

80376680

smooth bore

90

SMPM-T – edge mount connectors
Edge mount PCB plugs (male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Detent29976BM-2-006

80367075

full

29976BM-4-006

80367222

smooth bore

SMPM-T – adaptors
Adaptor SMPM-T plug – SK (2.92 mm standard) plug (male/male)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Packaging

Detent29429-1T2

80317870

singlefull

Adaptor SMPM-T plug – SK (2.92 mm standard) jack (male/female)

HUBER+SUHNER type

Item no.

Packaging

Detent29429-4T2

80362561

singlefull

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SMP Self Lock «SMP-SL»
Push-on connector that doesn’tpull off

SMP-SL: product portfolio

Threaded connectors

HUBER+SUHNER cables supporting
SMP-SL• Most common interface for space-flightapplications• Secured connection under vibration andshock levels• Torque tools entail excessive installation timeand cost

Push-on connectors• SMP connector• Utilized to minimize installation time
• Low endurance of the interface under severe environmental conditions• Limited use in aerospace applications• SMP Self Lock «SMP-SL»• Flight ready push-on connector operating up to Kaband (40 GHz)• Greatly reduces the installation time
• Retains the durability of a threaded connector• Does not exceed the standard SMP connector
envelope

Design features and benefits• Single audible click when locked• Red colored locking ring provides a visual inspection
point• Retains the small form factor of a standard SMP
interface per MIL-STD-348• Risk for unintentional de-mating eliminated –dedicated removal tool needed• 66 % lower mass compared to equivalent solutions in
the market

92• Mini141• Minibend® L

Adaptors• SMP-SL plug to SK plug
• SMP-SL jack to SK plug
• SMP-SL plug to SK jack
• SMP-SL jack to SK jack
• Various PCB and flanged connectors
Custom de-mating tools• Additional SMP-SL configurations available
on request.

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Power Sub-Miniature «PSM»

PSM (Power Sub Miniature) interface meets the increasing demand of cost effective, power and weight
sensitive Aerospace applications. Especially developed for Space Flight, High Altitude Platforms and TVAC
environments. Space qualified per MIL-PRF-39012 and
ESCC 3402. The PSM connector family has the size andweight of an SMA and the power handling capabilities
of a standard TNC per MIL-PRF-39012 and MIL-STD-348.
The PSM connector system enables customers tomaximize performance on power handling while minimizing overall system weight and size. Multipaction
breakdown and corona withstanding meet or exceed
TNC interface level.

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Features and benefits
Power handling capabilities like a TNC per
MIL-PRF-39012.
• SMA size and weight• Multipaction and Corona resistant• Non magnetic and low PIM• Space qualified• Cable assemblies, panel connectors and adaptors

PSM – technical data
Electrical data

Requirements

Impedance

50 Ω

Frequency range

DC-18 GHz

Return loss

see table below

Insertion loss

0.05 dB typ.

RF leakage< —90 dB

Working, dielectric and RF voltage

driven by multipactor requirements

Corona thresholdpeak power

High power handlingunder vacuum

1 GHz:
4 GHz:
12 GHz:Multipactor threshold
20 µs, 2 % duty cycle

peak power

PIM performance, 2 × 20 W

—168 dBc (3rd order power at 1900 MHz)

Insulation resistanceContact resistance

800 W

150 W (CW)76 W (CW)
40 W (CW)
800 W> 5000 MΩ– centre conductor
outer conductor< 2 mΩ< 2 mΩ

Return loss

Frequencies(typical values)

1 GHz

4 GHz

12 GHz18 GHzConnector straight

36 dB (1.03)

31 dB (1.06)

28 dB (1.08)

26 dB (1.10)

Mechanical data

Requirements

Recommended coupling nut torque≥ 1.5 Nm/13.3 in lbs

Coupling nut retention force≥ 250 N/56.2 lbs

Contact captivation≥ 27 N/6.1 lbs

Cable retention force≥ 100 N/22.5 lbs

Durability (matings)≤ 100

Environmental data

Requirements

Temperature range—65 to +165 °C (thermal vacuum test)

Thermal shock

MIL-STD-202, method 107 condition B

Moisture resistance

MIL-STD-202, method 106

Corrosion

MIL-STD-202, method 101 condition B

Sine vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 204, 28 g peak

Random vibration

MIL-STD-202, method 214 condition K-I, 46.3 g

Shock

MIL-STD-202, method 213, 12000 g peakSpace qualified per

MIL-PRF-39012, ESCC 3402

Material data
Connector partMaterial

Plating

Bodiescopper-beryllium alloy

gold

Pin contacts

copper-beryllium alloy

gold

Coupling nuts

copper-beryllium alloy

gold

Insulator

PTFE

--

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PSM – cables
Pre-terminated cable assemblies with straight male and female PSM connectors are available with Mini141H,
SucoFlex 329, semi-rigid 141 low loss and semi-rigid 141 standard.
Mini 141 H
32021ESUCOFLEX 329

35000

30141
EZ 141Type

flexible

flexiblesemi-rigid

semi-rigid

Type of junction

solderlesssolderedsolderedsoldered

Velocity nominal (%)

76.5

84.0

82.0

69.5

RF leakage assembly(dB) at 18 GHz

> 110

> 90

> 100

> 100

Static bend radius(inch min.) / [mm min.]

0.33 / [8.38]

0.90 / [23]0.75 / [19.05]

0.12 / [3.18]

Weight (lbs/100 ft nom.) / [g/m]2.70 / [40.20]

2.70 / [40.20]

2.75 / [40.95]

1.07 / [30.5]

Insertion loss at 18 GHz(dB/100 ft) / [dB/m]

62 / [2.03]

35 / [1.15]

45 / [1.48]

59 / [1.93]

OD max. diameter (in) / [mm]144 / [3.68]

210 / [5.33]

141 / [3.58]

141 / [3.58]

Shields

5

3

—

—

Dielectric

Microporous PTFE

Microporous PTFE

Microporous PTFE

PTFE

Insertion loss (cable only)
2.5

2

IL (dB/m)

30141 IL
35000 IL
1.5

SF329 IL
Mini141 H IL

1

0.5

0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Frequency (GHz)

Straight panel receptacle and surface mount• Flange mount• Surface mount• Direct replacement for SMA• DC to 18 GHz
HUBER+SUHNER part number

Item no.

23_PSM-50-0-2/111_UE

80351702

96_PSM-50-0-1/111_NE

80351697

96

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

PSM – adaptors
Within series

PSM/PSM

HUBER+SUHNER part number

Item no.

31_PSM-PSM-50-1/11-_UE

80351700

Genderfemale/jackMaterial

CuBe/gold

VSWR≤ 1.10 DC - 14* GHz

In between series

PSM/TNC Hermetic

HUBER+SUHNER part number

Item no.

34_PSM-TNC-50-1/111_NE

80351699

PSM

female/jack

TNC

female/jackMaterial PSM

CuBe/gold

Material TNC

center contact CuBe/gold
body & mounting nut SS 303

VSWR≤ 1.10 DC - 10* GHz

TNC/PSM

HUBER+SUHNER part number

Item no.

33_TNC-PSM-50-1/119_UE

80351698

TNC

male/plug

PSM

female/jackMaterial TNC

SS corrosion resistant, non-magnetic.
nut and center contact CuBe/gold.
nut: black chemical finish MIL-F-495

Material Heat sinkaluminum black anodized

Material PSM

SS corrosion resistant, non-magnetic

VSWR≤ 1.10 DC - 14* GHz* Frequency limited due to power handling capacity.

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Customized connectors/
design capabilities
The connector product portfolio qualified for use inspace is designed for the most unique and difficult
customer applications. The array of connector interfaces, panel mount geometries, printed circuit board(PCB) launch profiles, and customized design solutions
is growing dynamically in response to the high technical demands of our customers. The materials selectionof our connectors meets or exceeds the requirementsof MIL-PRF-39012. The connectors can be designed toincorporate either mechanically captivated contacts
or the contacts can be provided uninstalled to thecustomer.

MMBX for space
The first two Galileo satellites have been orbiting the
Earth since October 2011. They were joined by a second
pair in October 2012. These four satellites have beenused to test the infrastructure’s functional capacity,
both in space and on the ground. Further satellites willenter orbit during the following years, featuring radio
frequency connectors from HUBER+SUHNER for connecting the navigation antenna to the satellite.

Panel mount and PCB launch connectors are designed
taking into account the unique design constraints ofeach customer application to provide optimized electrical and mechanical performance in any mounting
style or launch topography.
Several options are available for specific application
requirements such as low-Passive Intermodulation(PIM), epoxy staking, and high RF shielding performance. We also offer rigorous special process control
support to provide PCB connectors that will not sufferfrom the effects of solder joint gold embrittlement.

Optimized connector/PCB Solutions
Only by using an optimized footprint can the performance of the connectors be unleashed. HUBER+SUHNER offers optimized connector/board solutions basedon your actual designs:• 3D field simulation• Optimized footprints (incl. connector) as gerber files

Since the radio frequency power was increased
during Galileo’s development, the various components
involved also needed to be modified to meet the newrequirements. HUBER+SUHNER is providing custom
specific connectors based on the MMBX board-toboard solution that are capable of transferring thehigher power level required. These connectors featurea special design with excellent properties to improve
the high power transmission (no multipactor effect),the overall PIM performance, cope with the mechanical misalignment and excellent return loss. The full
performance is guaranteed over the full range oftemperature (−120 to +120 °C).
To ensure that the individual parts meet the strict ESA
requirements for use in space, they are assembled inour cleanroom facility at HUBER+SUHNER.

Application Engineering
HUBER+SUHNER has a team of specialists supportingyour specific application. We have more than 25 yearsof experience within the industry and have successfully participated in many programs. Make use of ourbroad knowledge on connectors, cables and cable
assemblies.

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High density connectors
High density solutions help saving on installation time, weight, space and eliminating routing errors during
integration.
• Based on 67 GHz MIL-STD-348 SMPM interface.
• Keyed harnesses for effortless channel traceability.
• Threaded locking nuts and guiding pins guarantee electrical and mechanical performance under harshest
conditions.

• Smallest possible centerline to centerline distance guarantee highest channel density with smallest PCB
foot-print.
• The low mass connector design in combination with the highly flexible and solderless minibend cable assemblies offer compact and low mass RF connectivity up to 67 GHz.

• Custom channel configurations are available on request

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TVAC cable assemblies

Simulating the extreme conditions encountered in space imposes severe requirements on all components, from the test subject inside the thermal vacuum chamber through to the measurement installations on the outside. Exposure to rapid,
large-scale thermal gradients within a vacuum environment requires carefully
selected materials and designs that can mechanically and electrically withstandthese extremes without the risk of multipaction and corona phenomena.
The use of high-power, low-outgassing materials, precision connector designs
and innovative manufacturing techniques has allowed HUBER+SUHNER to provide
durable, reliable TVAC cable assemblies and connector solutions for our customers
within a broad range of TVAC applications.

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FeaturesBenefits• In-house thermal aging of components• Low outgassing materials in accordance with
ECSS-Q-ST-70-02 C and NASA reference
publication 1124
• Superior mechanical and electrical stability• Perfectly matched cables and connectors
from a single manufacturer• Cable assemblies and components available
for extremely high-power applications• Vented connectors for fast evacuation• Longer lifetime, lower costs• Customized configurations available

SUCOFLEX 100 TVAC – the versatile all-rounder• Frequency range up to 65 GHz• Perfectly matched cables and connectors from one manufacturer• Broad range of cables and connectors available• Pure jacket and arms for superior flexibility• Vented connectors• Armed options available

SUCOFLEX 200 TVAC – the high performancesolution• Frequency range up to 40 GHz• Ultra low loss: typ. 1 dB/m at 18 GHz• Fully MIL/DTL–17 qualified• Extended temperature range

32071 TVAC – for high power applications• Frequency range up to 14 GHz• Capable of 500 WCW power handling in an ambient environment of+150 °C and vacuum conditions• Extensive thermal ageing and stabilisation of the cable assembly isa standard manufacturing process• Straight TNC, N and SC connectors• High reliability

Phase stable over temperature raw cables andassemblies
The HUBER+SUHNER CT product family is developed for phase criticalapplications requiring precision electrical length connectivity. Thus, itcreates a stable and reliable interconnect solution to satisfy a huge
range of customer applications where phase stability is key. These
products provide the industry leading phase vs. temperature performance, as well as a unique range of cable constructions to fulfil any
customer TVAC demands.

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SUCOFLEX® 100
TVAC

SUCOFLEX® 200
TVAC

Electrical specifications

Electrical specifications

Impedance (nominal)

50 Ω

Impedance (nominal)

50 Ω

Operating frequency

DC – 67 GHz

Operating frequency

DC – 40 GHz

Velocity of propagation

77 % | 71 % (SF 167)

Velocity of propagation

82 %Insertion loss variation vs.
temperature≤ 0.0021 °K–1
≤ 0.0018 °K–1 (SF 167)

Insertion loss variation vs.
temperature≤ 0.002 °K–1

Return loss (typical)> 25 dB @ 6 GHz> 21 dB @ 12 GHz> 20 dB @ 18 GHz> 19 dB @ 40 GHz> 16 dB @ 67 GHz

Return loss (typical)> 25 dB @ 6 GHz> 24 dB @ 12 GHz> 23 dB @ 18 GHz> 19 dB @ 40 GHz

Capacitance

87 pF*m–1 | 95 pF*m–1 (SF 167)

Capacitance

81 pF*m–1

Time delay

4.3 ns*m–1 | 4.7 ns*m–1 (SF 167)

Time delay

4.08 ns*m–1

Materials and finishes (according to ASTM-B 298)
Cable centre conductor

solid silver-plated copper wire
P: stranded silver-plated copper wire

Cable dielectric

low density extruded PTFEFirst outer conductor

helically wrapped silver-plated
copper tape

Second outer conductor

silver-plated copper wire

Cable jacket

solid extruded FEP

Cable mechanics
Minimum bending radius– static

SF 101 11 mm
SF 102 12 mm
SF 103 13 mm
SF 104 16 mm

SF 126 16 mm
SF 106 24 mm
SF 167 10 mm

Minimum bending radius –dynamic

SF 101 20 mm
SF 102 20 mm
SF 103 22 mm
SF 104 25 mm

SF 126 25 mm
SF 106 40 mm
SF 167 20 mm

SF 101 36 g*m–1 SF 126 70 g*m–1
SF 102 40 g*m–1 SF 106 157 g*m–1
SF 103 53 g*m–1 SF 167 21 g*m–1
SF 104 84 g*m–1

Environmental specifications
Temperature range

102

Cable centre conductor

solid silver-plated copper wire

Cable dielectric

low density tape wrapped
PTFE

Cable shieldhelically wrapped silver plated copper flat wire

Cable braid

solid silver-plated copper wire

Cable jacket

solid extruded FEP

Cable mechanics
Minimum bending – static
radius

SF 229 23 mm
SF 240 8.4 mm

Minimum bending – dynaradiusmic

SF 229 70 mm
SF 240 25.2 mm

WeightSUCOFLEX cable

SF 229 61g*m–1
SF 240 31 g*m–1

Environmental specifications

WeightSUCOFLEX cable

Materials and finishes (according to ASTM-B 298)

−55 to +85/+100/+125 °C depending on connectors andarmouringTemperature range−65 to +200 °C

High power 32071 TVAC
• Frequency range up to 14 GHz• Capable of 500 W CW power handling in an ambientenvironment of +150 °C and vacuum conditions• Extensive thermal ageing and stabilisation of the cable assembly is a standard manufacturing process• Straight TNC, N and SC connectors• High reliability

Electrical specifications
Impedance (nominal)

50 Ω

Velocity %78

Operating frequency

DC – 14 GHz

Insertion loss variation vs.
temperature< 0.0015 °K–6

Return loss (min)−25 dB @ 2 GHz−27 dB @ 14 GHz

RF leakage

95 dB

Resistance – insulationcable> 106 MΩ*mWithstand voltage – cable
assembly (at sea level)> 10 000 V

Capacitance

85.9 pF*m–6

Time delay

4.28 ns*m–6

Phase variation vs. temperature< 1500 ppm

Materials and finishes
Cable center conductor

silver plated solid copper

Cable dielectric

tape wrapped PTFE

Cable shieldsilver plated copper helicalfoil

Cable binder

silver plated flat copperwire
braid

Cable jacket

extruded FEP

Cable mechanics
Diameter

9.40 mm

Minimum bending radius –static50.8 mm

Minimum bending radius –dynamic

152.4 mmCable retention force on ruggedized cable assemblies

135 N

Weight208.4 g*m–1

Environmental specifications
Temperature range−55 to +200°C

Radiation resistance

30 MradOut gassing according
ECSS-Q-ST-70-02 and NASAreference publication 1124

TML < 1 %, CVCM < 0.1 %103

SUCOFLEX® TVAC – portfolio
Assembly type

Freq. range

Connectors

Temperature range

SUCOFLEX 102 TVAC

DC – 40 GHz

11_SK-263_TVAC (2.92)−55 to +125°C

SUCOFLEX 103 E TVAC

DC – 33 GHz

11_SK-312_TVAC (2.92)−40 to +85 °C

flexible jacket

SUCOFLEX 103EA TVAC

DC – 33 GHz

11_SK-312_TVAC (2.92)−40 to +85 °C

armour type A

SUCOFLEX 104 TVAC

DC – 18 GHz

11_SMA-454_TVAC−55 to +125 °C

DC – 26.5 GHz

11_PC35-411_TVAC (3.5)−55 to +125 °C

DC - 18GHz

11_TNC_476_TVAC−55 to +125 °C

DC – 18 GHz

11_SMA-454_TVAC−40 to +85 °C

DC – 26.5 GHz

11_PC35-411_TVAC (3.5)−40o +85 °C

DC - 18GHz

11_TNC_476_TVAC−40 to +85 °C

DC – 18 GHz

11_SMA-454_TVAC−40 to +85 °C

DC – 26.5 GHz

11_PC35-411_TVAC (3.5)−40 to +85 °C

DC - 18GHz

11_TNC_476_TVAC−55 to +85 °C

DC – 18 GHz

11_SMA-454_TVAC−55 to +125 °C

DC – 26.5 GHz

11_PC35-411_TVAC (3.5)−55 to +125 °C

DC - 18GHz

11_TNC_476_TVAC−55 to +125 °C

DC – 18 GHz

11_SMA-454_TVAC−40 to +85 °C

DC – 26.5 GHz

11_PC35-411_TVAC (3.5)−40 to +85 °C

DC - 18GHz

11_TNC_476_TVAC−40 to +125 °C

DC – 18 GHz

11_SMA-454_TVAC−40 to +85 °C

DC – 26.5 GHz

11_PC35-411_TVAC (3.5)−40 to +85 °C

DC - 18GHz

11_TNC_476_TVAC−40 to +85 °C

SUCOFLEX 167 TVAC

DC – 67 GHz

11-PC185-27 (1.85)−55 to +165 °C

SUCOFLEX 229 TVAC

DC – 29 GHz

SMA 26.5
SK (2.92)
TNC
N−65 to +200°C

phase stable
low insertion loss

SUCOFLEX 240 TVAC

DC – 40 GHz

SMA
SK (2.92)−65 to +200 °C

phase stable
low insertion loss

32071 TVAC

DC – 14 GHz

TNC, SC−70 to +200 °C

see power handling

MULTIFLEX_141_CT

DC – 33 GHz

SK (2.92)
SMA−65 to +200 °C

phase stable

MULTIFLEX_210_CT

DC – 30 GHz

SK (2.92)
SMA−65 to +200 °C

phase stable

MULTIFLEX_318_CT

DC – 18 GHz

N
TNC−65 to +200 °C

phase stable

SUCOFLEX 104E TVAC

SUCOFLEX 104EA TVAC

SUCOFLEX 126 TVAC

SUCOFLEX 126E

SUCOFLEX 126EA

104

Special benefit

flexible jacket

armour type A
flexible jacket

stranded center
conductor

flexible jacket
stranded center
conductor

armour type A
stranded center
conductor

SUCOFLEX® 100 – series TVAC
Insertion loss vs. frequency
SUCOFLEX 102 TVAC
SUCOFLEX 167 TVAC

Nom. Insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level

2.5

SUCOFLEX 103 TVAC
SUCOFLEX 104 TVAC/
SUCOFLEX 126 TVAC
SUCOFLEX 106 TVAC

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0
0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

Frequency (GHz)105

CW power SUCOFLEX® 126 TVAC with
TNC connectors
CW power max. vs. frequency

Derating factor

2000

1.6
1.5

1800

1.4
1.3

Derating factor

1600

Pmax. (W)

1400
1200
1000
800
600

1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4

400

0.3
0.2

200
0
0.5

0.1
0.0

2

4

6

8

10

14

12

Frequency (GHz)

16

18

0

10

20

30

40

50

Altitude (km)SUCOFLEX 126 TVAC with TNC connectors

T = –55 °C
T = 25 °C
T = 85 °C

T = 125 °C
T = 155 °C

CW power SUCOFLEX® 106 TVAC with
TNC connectors
CW power max. vs. frequency

Derating factor

2500
2250

1.6
1.5

2000

1.4
1.3

Derating factor

Pmax. (W)

1750
1500
1250
1000
750

1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4

500

0.3

250
0
0.5

1.2

0.2
0.1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0.0

0

10

Frequency (GHz)SUCOFLEX 106 TVAC with TNC connectors

106

20

30

Altitude (km)T = −55 °C
T = 25 °C
T = 85 °C

T = 125 °C
T = 155 °C

40

50

SUCOFLEX® 200 TVAC series and32071 TVAC
Insertion loss vs. frequency
2.5

SUCOFLEX 229 TVAC
SUCOFLEX 240 TVAC

Nom. Insertion loss (dB/m) @ 25 °C sea level32071 TVAC

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0
0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

Frequency (GHz)CW power 32071 with TNC connectors
Derating factor

CW power max. vs. frequency
5000

1.6
1.5

4500

1.4
1.3

4000

Derating factor

Pmax. (W)

3500
3000
2500
2000
1500

1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4

1000

0.3

500

0.1

0
0.5

0.2
0.0

2

4

6

8

10

Frequency (GHz)32071 TVAC with TNC connectors

12

14

0

10

20

30

40

50

Altitude (km)T = −55 °C
T = 25 °C
T = 85 °C

T = 125 °C
T = 155 °C

107

Thermal vacuum hermetic sealed
adaptors
HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide array of hermetic feed-thru style adaptors that offer both in-series and between
series interface solutions for TVAC testing applications. The hermeticity is provided through a glass-fired seal
within the adaptor body. The glass material is selected to provide the best electrical performance while also
matching the coefficient of thermal expansion of the surrounding body and contact as closely as possible toprevent any loss of hermeticity. All of the hermetic adaptors are 100 % tested for hermeticity in accordance withASTM E-498, MIL-STD-202, and MIL-STD-883. The guaranteed leakage rate is less than 1 X 10E-8 ccm/second ofhelium under a pressure differential of 15 psig (1 bar).

2.9 mm jack – 2.9 mm jack, jack hermetic/29485G-4
Impedance

nominal50 ΩFrequencymax.

40 GHzInsertion loss

max.

1.00 dB

VSWR

max.

1.50 : 1

Temperature range−55 to +125 °C

Standard

MIL-STD-348

Hermetic seal

ASTM E-498, MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-883

TNC jack – TNC jack, bulkhead, hermetic/29396G-1
Impedance

nominal50 ΩFrequencymax.

10 GHzInsertion loss

max.

0.60 dB

VSWR

max.

1.35 : 1

Temperature range−55 to +125 °C

Standard

MIL-STD-348

Hermetic seal

ASTM E-498, MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-883

N jack – N jack, bulkhead, hermetic/29304G

108

Impedance

nominal50 ΩFrequencymax.

11 GHzInsertion loss

max.

0.80 dB

VSWR

max.

1.20 : 1

Temperature range−55 to +125 °C

Standard

MIL-STD-348

Hermetic seal

ASTM E-498, MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-883

Thermal vacuum hermetic sealed
adaptors
SMA jack – SMA jack, bulkhead, hermetic/29285G
Impedance

nominal50 ΩFrequencymax.

22 GHzInsertion loss

max.

0.55 dB

VSWR

max.

1.30 : 1 (10 GHz)/1.45 : 1 (22 GHz)

Temperature range−55 to +125 °C

Standard

MIL-STD-348

Hermetic seal

MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883 and ASTM E-498

SMA jack – N jack, hermetic/29033-0G
Impedance

nominal50 ΩFrequency

max.

8 GHz

Insertion loss

max.

0.35 dB

VSWR

max.

1.25 : 1

Temperature range−55 to +125 °C

Standard

MIL-STD-348

Hermetic seal

MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883 and ASTM E-498

SMA jack – TNC jack, bulkhead, hermetic/29003-0-3G
Impedance

nominal50 ΩFrequencymax.

10 GHzInsertion loss

max.

0.35 dB

VSWR

max.

1.20 : 1

Temperature range−55 to +125 °C

Standard

MIL-STD-348

Hermetic seal

MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883 and ASTM E-498

109

Space flight phase shifters
The phase shifter product family is designed for use in electronicsystems where precision adjustment and tuning of transmission line
electrical lengths are required. The phase shifter, or line trimmer, isdesigned to allow precise in-line phase change while maintaining
constant VSWR and Insertion Loss performance values. The construction of the phase shifters incorporates fine gauge threads for precise
tuning accuracy at a resolution of less than 0.1 degrees. A variety ofinterfaces and phase adjustment ranges are available with operation up to 26 GHz. These passive devices have proven successful inaerospace and satellite programs with flight heritage in both North
America and Europe.

Frequency
range (GHz)

Total ∆Φ

TypeInterfaces

VSWR

Dimension(mm)

Dimension(inch)

1

2

min

max.

min

max.

min

max.

closedopen

closedopen

40002C

SMA plug

SMA plug

0.1

4.0

4°

160°

1.05:1

1.28:1108.71143.004.28

5.63

40003C

SMA plug

SMA jack

0.1

4.0

4°

160°

1.05:1

1.28:1105.66139.954.16

5.51

40004CSMA jack

SMA jack

0.1

4.0

4°

160°

1.05:1

1.28:1103.38137.674.07

5.4240019CN plug

TNC jack

0.1

4.0

4°

160°

1.15:1

1.35:1117.86152.154.64

5.9940020CTNC jack

TNC jack

0.1

4.0

4°

160°

1.15:1

1.35:1129.79164.085.11

6.46

40002A

SMA plug

SMA plug

0.5

8.0

35°

570°

1.08:1

1.25:1159.00218.446.26

8.60

40003A

SMA plug

SMA jack

0.5

8.0

35°

570°

1.08:1

1.25:1155.96215.396.14

8.48

40004A

SMA jack

SMA jack

0.5

8.0

35°

570°

1.08:1

1.25:1

153.67213.116.05

8.39

40006A

N plugN jack

0.5

8.0

33°

538°

1.08:1

1.25:1

164.34220.476.47

8.68

40007AN jackN jack

0.5

8.0

33°

538°

1.08:1

1.25:1163.07219.206.42

8.63

40002B

SMA plug

SMA plug

8.0

18.0

97°

219°

1.25:1

1.40:1

58.42

68.58

2.30

2.70

40003B

SMA plug

SMA jack

8.0

18.0

97°

219°

1.25:1

1.40:1

53.37

65.58

2.18

2.58

40004B

SMA jack

SMA jack

8.0

18.0

97°

219°

1.25:1

1.40:1

52.07

62.23

2.05

2.45

40005BN plugN plug

8.0

18.0

102°

230°

1.25:1

1.40:1

73.91

84.58

2.91

3.33

40006BN plugN jack

8.0

18.0

102°

230°

1.25:1

1.40:1

73.15

83.82

2.88

3.30

40007BN jackN jack

8.0

18.0

102°

230°

1.25:1

1.40:1

68.83

79.50

2.71

3.13

40011BN jack

SMA plug

8.0

18.0

92°

208°

1.25:1

1.40:1

60.71

70.36

2.39

2.77

40004D

SMA jack

SMA jack

8.0

26.0

146°

474°

1.25:1

1.37:1

56.90

72.90

2.24

2.87

40004E

SMA jack

SMA jack

8.0

26.0

146°

474°

1.25:1

1.37:1

56.90

72.90

2.24

2.87

Environmental qualification levels:
Thermal shock:

MIL-STD-202, Method 107,
100 cycles, −55/+125 °C
Sine vibration:
MIL-STD-202, Method 204,
21 g peak
Random vibration: MIL-STD-202, Method 214,26.1 g rms
Mechanical shock: MIL-STD-202, Method 213,
750 g peak.

110

closedopen

111

32071 high power
cable assemblies

The 32071 cable assembly offers incredible benefits to not only withstand extreme temperatureand high altitude conditions, but also provide outstanding performance at high power levels.
Based on its Fluoroloy® loaded connectors we can guarantee up to 500 W CW power at 150 °C
under vacuum.
In addition, HUBER+SUHNER provides a comprehensive array of Fluoroloy® loaded panel connectors and feed-throughs for high power applications. Fluoroloy® has a higher dielectric constant(as compared to standard Teflon dielectric), but also a higher rate of thermal conductivity. This
provides a more effective and efficient transfer of the heat generated at the center conductor,
thus increasing the power handling capability of the connector. Fluoroloy® dielectric is available
as an option on all of our connector types, should the power levels of the application require it.

112

32071 – high power, low loss
Product description
Boa-flex II cables utilize a microporous PTFE dielectric for low loss withminimal phase change due to temperature changes and flexure.
Typical velocity is 78 % of the speed of light. All offer very low loss andare extremely stable with flexure.

Product features• Impedance 50 Ω
• Applicable up to 14 GHz• Low density PTFE for superior electrical performance• Helical wrapped outer conductor for increased electrical performance• Exceptional phase and insertion loss stability with flexure• Excellent phase vs. temperature characteristics• Preferred for phase matching and tracking applications

Recommended connectors
32071

TNC, N, SC
Others available

Construction


Cable





Inner
conductor Dielectric 

Outerconductor Outer braid Outer diameter

Jacket mm
32071

CuAg solid

PTFE
microporous

CuAg tape

CuAg

FEP, translucent amber

9.5

Max.
operatingfrequency

Velocity of
propagation

WeightMin. bending radiusTemperature
range

GHz

%

g/m

static mm

dynamic
mm

°C

14

78

208.3

50.8

152.4

−55 to +200

HUBER+SUHNER
type

Cable

Operatingfrequency

Item no.

Technical data
Cable

32071

Item no.

80310956

Available connectors
Connector

Series, pattern

GHz

TNC

N

SC

straight cable plug

29614-32-71

straight high power cable plug

29614FLPV3-32-71

32071

12.4

80318585

4.880378457

straight vented cable plug

29614HTPV-32-71

12.480378181

straight cable plug

29602-32-71

12.4

80318491

straight cable jack29601-32-71

12.4

80318466

straight bulkhead cable jack29636-32-71

12.480340623

straight cable plug

29608-32-71

10.080318547

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32071 – graphs
Attenuation (nominal values at +25 °C ambient temperature)
0.6

32071

0.5

Attenuation dB/m

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Frequency GHz

Power handling (maximum values at 25 °C ambient temperature and sea level)
4000

32071

3500

Power handling Watts

3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Frequency GHz

114

9

10

11

12

13

14

32071 – high power connectors
and adaptors
29396G3-ELPV• Hermetic TNC jack to TNC jack bulkhead adaptor• Positively vented and pre-potted• Frequency range up to 10 GHz• Designed for high power and multipaction-free applications

29713-46ELPV• Panel mount TNC jack connector• Integrated heat sink for high power handling capability• Positively vented and pre-potted• Frequency range up to 14 GHz• Designed for high power and multipaction-free applications

115

Spuma – the flexible low loss
standard

The HUBER+SUHNER Spuma product family stands for lowest loss with halogen free materials.
Shielding and VSWR are optimised up to 6 GHz. The cables are more flexible than corrugated ones,
allowing easier handling and installation. Tight bending radii are possible. With this set of features,
Spuma can support a multitude of application in various industries, including railway, defense,
communication, instrumentation and others. Spuma products can also be used as drop-in
replacement for LMR® (LMR® is a brand of Times Microwave Inc.).

Features• 6 GHz• Excellent insertion loss
• High flexibility due to rotary swaging technology

Benefits• Highly efficient RF signal distribution• Halogen free and flame retardant• Easy to install116

Spuma − most cost effective
The standard Spuma cables provide the full range of benefitsof the series for general use applications.
Applications• Outdoor use

Markets• Wireless infrastructure• Defense

Spuma FR − flame retardant
The flame retardant Spuma cables provide great flame retardancy
making the range viable for rolling stock and indoor applications.
Applications• Outdoor and indoor use• Railway approved:- EN 45545-2- NFPA 130

Markets• Railway• Defense• Wireless infrastructure• Industrial

Spuma RS FR − rotary swaged & flame retardant
The patented rotary swaging technology (low-loss strand)
allows to overcome the common trade-off between flexibility
and low attenuation. Furthermore, the new TPU jacket material
provides flame retardancy without compromising on flexibility.
Applications• Outdoor and indoor use• Best compromise between loss and flexibility• Environments with limitedspaceMarkets• Defense• Test and measurements• Railway

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Spuma – graphs
Attenuation
Typical values at 20 °C ambient temperature and sea level
1.2

Spuma_195
Spuma_195-FR-01
Spuma_240-RS-FR

1

Attenuation (dB/m)

Spuma_240
Spuma_240-FR-01
0.8

Spuma_400-RS-FR

0.6

Spuma_400
Spuma_400-FR
Spuma_400-FR-01
Spuma_400-FR-75(up to 3 GHz)

0.4

Spuma_500-FR-01
Spuma_600

0.2

0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

Frequency (GHz)CW powerMax. values at 40 °C ambient temperature and sea level
1 000

Spuma_195
Spuma_195-FR-01

900

Spuma_240-RS-FR

Power (W)

800
700

Spuma_240
Spuma_240-FR-01

600

Spuma_400-RS-FR
Spuma_400
Spuma_400-FR
Spuma_400-FR-01

500
400

Spuma_500-FR-01
300

Spuma_600
200

Spuma_400-FR-75(up to 3 GHz)

1 00
0

0

1

2

3

Frequency (GHz)

118

4

5

6

Spuma – portfolio overview

Spuma + Spuma FR

  



Spuma_400-FR-75
85022187•

Spuma_600
84151738•

Spuma_500-FR-01
85021564•

Spuma_400-RS-FR
85089191•

Spuma_400-FR-01*
84132035

Spuma_240-FR-01
85021563•

Spuma_400
84102703

Spuma_240
84151737•

Spuma_240-RS-FR
85089188

Spuma_195-FR-01
85021562

Spuma RS FR

Spuma_195
84151727   •••Construction
1 Centre conductor

Cu wireAl/Cu wire
Cu low loss
strand••2 Dielectric

Foamed PE

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

3 Inner shield

Al-PES foil

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

4 Outer shield

Tin plated
copper braid

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

PE

•

5 Jacket

LSFH

•
•

•
•

TPU

•
•

•

•

•

•

Diameter (mm)

4.95

4.98

6.15

6.17

6.17

10.3

10.3

10.3

12.8

15

10.3

Diameter (in)

0.195

0.196

0.242

0.243

0.243

0.404

0.404

0.404

0.503

0.590

0.404

ImpedanceΩ

50 +/−275+/−3Operating frequency

GHz

<6

3

Screening effectivenessup to max. op. freq.

dB

> 90

Attenuation at max.
operating frequency

dB/m

1.02

0.69

0.78

0.35

0.39

0.29

0.24

0.25

dB/ft

0.31

0.21

0.24

0.11

0.12

0.09

0.07

0.12

Power at 1 GHz , 40 °C
ambient temperature

W

160

240

230

600

510

750

930

400

mm

12.5

10

19

14

14

25

25

25

34

38

25

in

0.49

0.39

0.75

0.55

0.55

0.98

0.98

0.98

1.34

1.50

0.98

mm

50

40

60

53

53

100

100

100

130

152

100

in

1.97

1.57

2.36

2.09

2.09

3.94

3.94

3.94

5.12

5.98

3.94

Operating temperature°C−40 to +85

Installation temperature°C−20 to +60

Electrical

Mechanical
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RF-over-Fiber series

The market is evolving at a significant pace. With customers seeking to converge multiple technologies into a single solutions, HUBER+SUHNER has positioned itself to be able to provide customers
with end-to-end hybrid solutions.
The RF-over-Fiber Series enables the use of radio frequency and fiber optics in a single connectivity link. With these two core technologies, HUBER+SUHNER is using its vast experience and expertise
to deliver best-in-class opto-electronic technology to the market.
The RF-over-Fiber Series consists of three core product lines, namely; RF-over-Fiber (RFoF), GPSover-Fiber (GPSoF) and LAN-over-Fiber (LANoF).
The main advantages that RF-over-Fiber links have over traditional RF links are that they:• allow for greater distances between the RF source and the RF receiver system• are immune to EMI and RFI• are immune to EMP• are more difficult to intercept („tap“)• are lighter in weight122

System components
RF-over-Fiber(RFoF)

GPS-over-Fiber(GPSoF)

LAN-over-Fiber(LANoF)• 100 KHz to 40 GHz• Low noise options andduplex systems• Simplex and duplex systems• Fully configurable• L1 and L2 bands• Covers all major GNSS
services• Multiport receivers• 1 PPS and 10 MHz• Gigabit connectivity• Fully configurable

Applications

SATCOM

Test environments

In SATCOM applications, RF-over-Fiber enables communication between satellites and control centers.
The communication link is created by connecting theantenna to the control center.
RF-over-Fiber supports both fixed earth installations aswell as mobile applications.

RF-over-Fiber is ideal for test environments due to its
immunity to RF and EM interferences. With frequency
ranges up to 40 GHz, RF-over-Fiber delivers value-adding performance in sensitive environments. A perfectchoice for TVAC environments due to the small cable
footprint and interconnect panel footprints that facilitate high-density (1:n DUT) testing.
RF-over-Fiber links > 100 GHz currently in development.

Timing distribution

Airborne

The distribution of precise time and reference signals
is growing rapidly in its utility within the space industry.
Whether GPS-based or OXCO oscillator-driven 1PPS/10
MHz signal distribution, HUBER+SUHNER has a comprehensive portfolio of timing products and capabilities.

High density RF connectivity with a significantly reduced cable footprint is key to the success of the HUBER+SUHNER airframe solution. Weight reduction andcost optimization are achieved by using less material
as well as speeding up the installation and maintenance processes.
Ideal for aircraft, UAV’s, aerostat and other airborne
applications.

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RF-over-Fiber
Driven by a philosophy of providing high density RF connectivity,
while significantly reducing cable footprints. HUBER+SUHNER’s single
mode, simplex and duplex systems are both flexible and perfect for
harsh environments. Flexibility is achieved by providing customers
with a wide range of options when it comes to inter-connectivity,
while the scalability of the systems enables an unlimited RF connectivity density.
The use of HUBER+SUHNER’s renowned components, such as RADOX
and Q-ODC-12, ensures that the system can be deployed in any environment and with a significantly smaller cable footprint.
The standard RFoF modules are available in 1, 6 and 12 ports andcover a wide frequency range of 100 KHz to 40 GHz. The systems arecapable of covering distances of up to 100 km and are perfect for
applications requiring secure, low loss, light-weight and high-density
connectivity.

RF-over-Fiber# of RF ports

Item

1

12

85073881

RFoF1 – 3 GHz (TX)•••

85073882

RFoF1 – 3 GHz (RX)•85073883

RFoF1 – 3 GHz (TRM)•

85071061

RFoF6 – 3 GHz (TX)••

Duplex3 6

Simplex

Item description

Key technical parameters/features••

Frequency
MHzGain
flatness*

Noise
SFDR*
figure*

OIP3*

from

to

dB/100
MHz

dB

dB
Hz2/3

dBm

1

3000

< 1.5

15

100

20

Single- Max.
mode
link distance**
km
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100

1

3000

< 1.5

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100

20

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1

3000

< 1.5

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100

20

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3000

< 1.5

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85071062

RFoF6 – 3 GHz (RX)

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1

3000

< 1.5

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100

20

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100

85071063

RFoF12 – 3 GHz (TX)

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1

3000

< 1.5

15

100

20

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100

85071064

RFoF12 – 3 GHz (RX)

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1

3000

< 1.5

15

100

20

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100

85071065

RFoF3 – 3 GHz (TRM)

85071066

RFoF6 – 3 GHz (TRM)

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1

3000

< 1.5

15

100

20

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100

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1

3000

< 1.5

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100

20

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100

85065392

RFoF6 – 6 GHz (TX)

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300

6000

< 1.5

20

100

10

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100

85065393

RFoF6 – 6 GHz (RX)

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300

6000

< 1.5

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100

10

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100

85074581

RFoF6 – 6 GHz LN (TX)

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300

6000

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85074578

RFoF6 – 6 GHz LN (RX)

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300

6000

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105

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85065394

RFoF12 – 6 GHz (TX)

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RFoF12 – 6 GHz (RX)

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RFoF3 – 6 GHz (TRM)

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RFoF6 – 6 GHz (TRM)

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RFoF1 – 20 GHz (TX)

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RFoF1 – 20 GHz (RX)•85076291

RFoF1 – 20 GHz (TRM)•

85077808

RFoF1 – 20 GHz LN (TX)•

85077809

RFoF1 – 20 GHz LN
(RX)

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* Typical value(s)** Real link distances are dependent on the application/environment.

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Datasheet RFoF6 – 3 GHz
Electrical data

ValueminimalRemarks
typicalmaximal10

14Frequency range

MHz

1

Gain

dB

6

Gain flatness

dB/100 MHz

Noise figuredB

Spurious-free dynamic range

dB Hz2´3

100

Max. input at 1dB compression

dBm

+0

Max. input power for no damage

dBm

+15

VSWR (input and output)

dB

< 1.8

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dBm

+20

Time delay

Ns

12

Supply voltage transmitter

VDC

+11

+12

+16

max. 750 mA

Supply voltage receiver

VDC

+11

+12

+16

max. 500 mA

Temperature range

°C
°C

−40
−40

Ω

50

operatingstorage

RF input impendence

Optical Data

15

25

+85
+85

Value

Fiber optic connectors

3 dB bandwidth

< 1.5
12

minimalRemarks
typicalmaximalQ-ODC 12Fiber
Fiber power loss

3000

Single mode fiber 9/125 um
dB/km

0.4

Optical power in fiber

mW

3

6

Side mode suppression ratio

dB

30

40

Mechanical Data

10

Value

Remarks

Module weight

kg

1.1

transmitter and receiver

Module dimensionsmm

220 × 100 × 34

transmitter and receiver

RF connectors

QMA/SMA female

All specifications at 25 °C case temperature Tc, unless otherwise specified.

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RF-over-Fiber RFoF4+WDM –22 GHz LN (TRM)
The Multiplexed RF-over-Fiber Transceiver Module [RFoF4+WDM–22 GHz LN (TRM)] is a bi-directional, multi-channel solution that converts analog RF signals into fiber signals; and then converts the fiber signals back into RF
signals. The module multiplexes 8 channels onto a single fiber using our state-of-the-art WDM technology. The
module offers a wide frequency range up to 22 GHz, with very low noise, excellent all-round link stability andperformance.

Features• Integrated WDM• Extremely low noise figure• Wide bandwidth from 1 GHz to 22 GHz• Flexible form factor options

Applications• Defence applications• Test environments

Order information
Item description

Item no.

RFoF4+WDM – 22 GHz LN (TRM)85109690

RFoF4+WDM – 22 GHz LN (TRM) [M]85117566

Additional Information• All modules are RoHS compliant.
• All modules are EMC protected.
• DIN 35 brackets are delivered with each module. Other brackets available upon request.
• MIL and other certifications are possible upon request.
• Various racks and enclosures available.

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Datasheet RFoF4+WDM –22 GHz LN (TRM)
Electrical data

ValueminimalRemarks
typicalmaximalFrequency range 1 22

GHz

1

22

Gain

dB

8

15

Gain flatness

dB/GHz

Noise figuredB

Spurious-free dynamic range

dB Hz2´3Max. input at 1 dB compression

dBm

−35

Max. input power for no damage

dBm

−25

Input return loss

dB

>7

OIP3

dBm

Supply voltage – transmitter

VDC

1
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7

< 8 up to 15 GHz

−20
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+12

+15

500 mA+12+15

200 mA

Supply voltage – receiver

VDC

+11

Temperature range (OTR) operatingstorage

°C
°C

−20
−55

IsolationdB

RF input impendence

Ω

+60
+85
> 60

between channels

50

RF connectors

SK female

Optical data

Valueminimalalternative connectors possible

Remarks
typicalFiber optic connectors

FC/APCFibersingle mode fiber 9/125 um

maximalalternative connectors possible

Wavelengthnm

Optical power in fiber

mW

1

3

Side mode suppression ratio

dB

30

40

Mechanical data

4 between 1 GHz and 2 GHz
14

1550
6

Value

Module weight

kg

2.70

Module dimensions

mm

482.6 × 286 × 43.65
260 × 180 × 85

Remarks
chassis version
module version

All specifications at 25 °C case temperature Tc, unless otherwise specified.

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GPS-over-Fiber (GPSoF)
Our GPSoF modules are focused on distributing a single GPS signal
into multiple receiver systems. This approach ensures that signal
data, such as time synchronization into separate, yet connected,
systems is always the same. Standard GPSoF systems include both
single and multiport solutions; and accommodate both L1 and L2
bands.
In addition to the GPSoF modules, HUBER+SUHNER also provides aTime and Frequency Standard (TFS) module. This module uses 1PPS toensure that time synchronization is still possible in the event of a lossof GPS signal. The pulse is synchronized to the average of the GPS
signal. The module also provides a 10 MHz electrical output, which
is used for reference signaling. The small form factor of the GPSoF
modules ensures that the systems are ideal for both fixed and mobile
applications, where space may be limited.

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Noise
figure*

SFDR*

OIP3*

Max. link
distance
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< 2.0

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Simplex

Item description

Single-mode

Item

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85065409

GPSoF1 – 1.5 GHz (TX)••

85065397

GPSoF1 – 1.5 GHz (RX)85065809

GPSoF4 – 1.5 GHz (RX)85072905

GPSoF1 – 1.5 GHz (TX) L1+L2••

85072906

GPSoF1 – 1.5 GHz (RX) L1+L2

85072907

GPSoF4 – 1.5 GHz (RX) L1+L2

85072918

TFS1.1085072919

GPSoF4+ (RX)

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* Typical value(s)** Real link distances are dependent on the application/environment.

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10 MHz# of RF
ports

1PPS

GPS-over-Fiberkm

Datasheet GPSoF – 1.5 GHz (L1+L2)
Electrical data

ValueminimalRemarks
typicalmaximalFrequency range

MHz

1218

Gain

dB

4

Gain flatness

dB/100 MHz

Noise figuredB

14

Spurious-free dynamic range

dB Hz2´3

100

Max. input at 1dB compression

dBm

−20

Max. input power for no damage

dBm

+15

VSWR (input and output)

dB

< 1.8

OIP3

dBm

+7

Time Delay

Ns

55

Supply voltage Vs transmitter

VDC

+12

+12

+15

max. 170 mA

Supply voltage Vs receiver

VDC

+12

+12

+15

max. 100 mA

Temperature range

°C
°C

−40
−40

Ω

50

operatingstorage

RF input impendence

Optical data

1615
7

10

<2

+85
+85

Value
minimalFiber optic connectors

Remarks
typicalmaximal

FC/APC

Fiber

Single mode fiber 9/125 um

Optical power in fiber

mW

6

8

Side mode suppression ratio

dB

30

40

Mechanical data

10

Value

Remarks

Module weightg

270

transmitter and receiver

Module dimensionsmm

90 × 95 × 23

transmitter and receiver

RF connectors

QMA/SMA female

All specifications at 25 °C case temperature Tc, unless otherwise specified

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LAN-over-FiberWith the use of multimedia continuing to increase within the operations landscape (from planning to de-briefing), our modules arefocused on providing Gigabit connectivity within challenging
environments.
Again, the use of HUBER+SUHNER’s RADOX and Q-ODC-12 components
ensure that the exposed portions of the system remain functional
within harsh environments, while the interconnect within a mobile
structure (shelter or vehicle) remains robust and functional within
environments exposed to, for example, intense vibration.
The standard LANoF modules are available in 1, 6 and 12 ports andcan be easily integrated into existing network infrastructures. The
LANoF system is particularly well suited to applications that require"field LAN" capabilities for data synchronization, diagnostics, remote
identification and software distribution.

LAN-over-Fiber# of LAN ports

Key technical parameters/features

Item

Item description

1

DuplexBit rate
from
Mbps

Mbps

85072917

LANoF1 – 1 Gbps

•

•

10

1000

85065410

LANoF6 – 1 Gbps

85065411

LANoF12 – 1 Gbps

6

12

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•

Singlemode

Max. link
distance**

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20

km

•

10

1000

•

20

•

10

1000

•

20

** Real link distances are dependent on the application/environment.

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Datasheet: LANoF6 – 1 Gbps
Electrical data

ValueminimalData rate

Mbps

Max. distancekm

Max. optical input power forno damagedBm

Supply voltage Vs
Temperature range

operatingstoragetypical10

maximal
1000
20

+15

VDC

+12

°C
°C

0
−40

Optical data

Remarks

+12

+32

Value
minimalFiber optic connectors

max. 100 mA

+70
+85

Remarks
typicalmaximalQ-ODC-12

FiberSingle mode fiber 9/125 um

Fiber power loss

dB/km

Optical power in fiber

mW

3

6

Side mode suppression ratio

dB

30

40

Value

Remarks

Module weight

kg

1.3

transmitter and receiver

Module dimensionsmm

270 × 150 × 90

transmitter and receiver

Mechanical data

LAN connectors

0.4
10

RJ45/M12 P4

All specifications at 25 °C case temperature Tc, unless otherwise specified

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Customized modules
The modular design of the RF-over-Fiber series products ensures that HUBER+SUHNER is able to provide fast,
flexible and cost-effective customizations that meet our customers’ application requirements.

Customized options include• Small-form-factor for applications that have limited space available• Housings that support the light-weighting requirements of an application• A combination of RF, GPS and LAN functionality into a single module• Ruggedization for use in harsh environments (i.e. extreme temperatures, vibration and shock)• High-density housings for applications that need to limit the amount of hardware within the solution
without compromising on connectivity density• Customer-specific interconnect options (for both RF and FO)• Rack-mountable housings

Small-form-factor• Housings that support the light-weighting requirements of an
application• Small-form-factor for applications that have limited space available

Combined technologies• Rack-mountable housings• A combination of RF, GPS and LAN functionality into a single module

Ruggedized enclosures• Rack-mountable and high-density housings• Ruggedization for use in harsh environments(i.e. extreme temperatures, vibration and shock)132

Key application: SATCOM(Makes use of RFoF and LANoF)
In SATCOM applications, RF-over-Fiber enables communication between satellites and control centers. The communication link is created by connecting the antenna to the control center. RF-over-Fiber supports both fixedearth installations as well as mobile applications.
Broad frequency ranges, excellent performance and security are critical aspects that are perfectly addressedby HUBER+SUHNER’s RF-over-Fiber products. With single modules that cover the all intermediate frequency (IF)signals as well as the L, S and C bands, HUBER+SUHNER not only meets the frequency range requirements in
SATCOM, but also has low noise modules in its portfolio that can be used in noise-sensitive applications. The low
noise modules offer a 50 % lower noise figure, from 15 dB to 7 dB (IF signals).
Excellent performance and the security of the SATCOM links are further supported by immunity to EMI, RFI and
EMP.
The use of LAN-over-Fiber is growing within the SATCOM applications landscape. Ethernet connectivity for VOIP,
VPN connectivity and other data network services are easily integrated into both fixed and mobile infrastructures. Gigabit LAN modules ensure the future-proofing of all SATCOM applications.

Key benefits• Security		• Better performance• Mobility		• Efficient 					

Immune to EMI and RFI. Lower risk of interception.
Greater distances covered, immune to EMP and very low loss.
Less cable and weight supports rapid deployment in mobile applications.
Faster and simplified installation and maintenance(key in mobile applications – SNG and VSAT)133

Solutions business

Products
With the market rapidly moving to combine technologies and to increase connectivity density, ourgrowing system product portfolios provide the bridges for the delivery of end-to-end solutions.

Services
HUBER+SUHNER’s global supply chain network and engineering footprint enables us to provide
our customers with a one-stop-stop for their service needs. Our servicing offering includes kitting,painted antennas, sourcing, project management and other value-adding services.

Sub-systems
Excellence in engineering and manufacturing provides the basis for delivering added value to ourcustomers within the sub-systems area. HUBER+SUHNER is perfectly positioned to deliver hybrid,
multi-product and build-to-print solutions.

End-to-end connectivity solutions
The nature of systems developments and Implementations requires global project excellencealong with a focus on delivering solutions instead of components. Our turn-key solution approach(which combines project management, solution design capabilities and high performing products) is a key differentiator in this fast-growing area of our business.

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Solutions – examples
Cable solutions
With radio frequency, low frequency and fiber optic technologies allcore competencies of HUBER+SUHNER, we are able to provide a host of
harnessing and hybrid assembly cable solutions.

Bespoke componentry
Project-specific componentry forms a significant part of the HUBER+SUHNER value proposition. Our Metalized Additive Manufacturing
capabilities, in parti-cular, is generating a lot of interest in the filter,
diplexing, antenna, and space-flight waveguide space.

Box builds/mechanical integration
Mechanical integration is a key part of applications that have limited
space and that are built into customer-specific sub-systems. HUBER+SUHNER’s box build offers additional value by streamlining the
integration process, while ensuring superior quality and performance.

End-to-end connectivity solutions
Command and control centers require a host of space-grade RF components.
HUBER+SUHNER’s space portfolio covers all of the products required foran end-to-end connectivity solution. These include connectors, EMPs,
antennas, cable assemblies as well as a host of interface panes, racks
and junction boxes.

135Polatis opticalswitching solutions

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is the leading provider of all-optical switches, enabling low latency, fullytransparent connections between optical fibers without requiring conversion between opticaland electrical signals to offer much greater flexibility and energy efficiency. The patented DirectLight® optical switch technology connects fibers with the best possible optical performance.
The modular, strictly non-blocking optical switch platform scales from 4x4 to 384x384 ports, applying class-leading performance to provide dynamic connectivity for today’s network services.
Polatis all-optical switches are time proven in mission-critical network applications, with key
features that enable operators and systems integrators to deliver secure, scalable, reliable, manageable and cost-effective optical cross-connect capabilities.

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Polatis Optical
Switching Solutions
SDN-enabled all-optical switch
Embedded OpenFlow and NETCONF interfaces enable a faster deployment of new software-defined network solutions.

Industry leading port density
Broadest portfolio available on the market from 4x4 up to 384x384 fiber
ports per switch, also available in asymmetric (MxN) and reconfigurable (M-fiber) configurations.

Adds flexibility to today’s network services
Automated fiber provisioning, protection, monitoring, reconfigurationand test applications.

Transparent connectivity and superior
performance
Low optical loss and dark fiber switching enables dynamic, bandwidth-agnostic network architectures with minimal system impact andnear-zero latency.

Proven track record
The reliable, field-proven DirectLight™ optical switch technology powers more than 2000 systems worldwide.

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The Potential of All-Optical
Switching
Network operators are searching for bandwidth-on-demand capabilities that allow them to direct network
capacity where and when it is needed, with performance guarantees to support latency, jitter and availability
requirements for a range of diverse applications. Adoption of dynamic fiber cross-connects to bring the physicallayer under software control allows rapid provisioning, protection and reconfiguration of network resources ondemand bringing additional benefits to operators, including:• Eliminating manual patch errors and the potential for service interruption• Maintaining current state of physical layer connectivity in a software database• Creating optical demarcation points in multi-tenant/multi-service provider environments• Facilitating bridge and roll during equipment commissioning, upgrade and replacement• Providing physical isolation between virtualized network slices for enhanced security• Enabling aggregation of optical taps for network monitoring• Automated protection services for individual or groups of traffic lines
Since all-optical circuit switches do not require any optical-to-electrical conversions, they consume very little
energy and add virtually no latency to the data path. Connections are fully transparent and format independent, which makes them ideal for use
in network infrastructures where optical transmission rates continually advance.
While individual optical circuit switches can provide up to a few hundred ports of non-blocking connectivity,
scaling beyond this level is only possible using multi-stage cross-connect fabrics. These multi-stage fabrics operate within the restricted power budgets of lowcost optical transceivers due to the very low loss characteristicsof the Directlight® technology.

SDN-ENABLED All-Optical Switching
Today‘s Three-Tiered Network Architectures
SDN-enabled all-optical switching is being introduced at a number of levels to optimize network resources in today‘s network services, alongside existing packet routers and switches. In the application outlined below, all-optical switching is not a replacement for packet switching; it is added to the existing network to bring the capacity, flexibility and scalability needed at key congestion points to meet heavy and persistent traffic demands.
Large networks have clusters of tens of thousands of servers distributed across rooms, buildings and campuses. To provide reliable and scalable interconnections between all of these servers, networks are typically built
in tiers using a combination of packet routers and circuit switches at the core/metro, aggregation and accesslevels. This hierarchy enables efficient sharing of data and provides services across internal networks while also
connecting to the outside. All-optical switching can be added to each tier of the network to enhance performance and reduce costs. Graphic 1 shows the basic tiered approach including potential locations for all-opticalswitching in each tier.

138

The Potential of All-Optical
Switching

Graphic 1

139

Technology• DirectLight® free-space optical switch technology connects fibers with the best possible optical performance• Patented 2D piezo beam-steering with integrated position control• Lowest loss all-optical cross-connect – typical 1 dB IL• Modular platform scales from 4×4 thru 384×384• Available in dual-sided symmet e-sided (M-fiber) variants• True transparent dark-fiber switch connections are independent of protocol, bitrate, light color, direction or
power level• Optical power monitoring enables Variable Optical Attenuation (VOA) and Automatic Protection Switching(APS) functionality

2D piezo actuator
Integrated position sensor
Fiber collimator

Products
SeriesMatrix size

Technology

3000

4×4
to
16x16

DirectLight™
multimode

6000

4×4
to
192×192

DirectLight™
single mode

6000 PSS4, 8 or 16 Rx/Tx line
pairs protection
services

DirectLight™
single mode

7000

208×208to
384×384

DirectLight™
single mode

OPM – optical power monitor
APS — automatic protection switching
VOA — variable optical attenuation

140

Optionalfunctions

Key features

World’s only multimode fiber matrix switch
Supports OM1 and OM3/OM4 fibers
Available in N×N, M×N configurations
OPM
APS
VOA

Low insertion loss / superior optical specs
Carrier class interfaces (SNMP, TL1, etc.)
Available in NxN and MxN configurations
Single sided N-fiber variants available
SDN enabled with OpenFlow and NETCONF
Compact 1+1 optical layer protection
Up to 16 services in 1U, < 25 watts
Pre-configured, drop in APS system
Automatic LOS protection and restoration

OPM
APS
VOA

Superior optical specs
N×N and M×N configurations
SDN enabled carrier-class interfaces
Low power, resilient architecture

Kommentar R. Buff, 20.8.2020 - The complete CWDM
section is missing. We mentioned it only on the Satcom overview page.
We will need to add this section once you‘re backfrom your vacation Michele.

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HEMP and lightning protection

Four decades of experience in developing and manufacturing coaxial–
and data line–HEMP and LEMP protectors are the foundation of ourcurrent EMP protector portfolio and have made HUBER+SUHNER a firststop for protection solutions in defense applications. HUBER+SUHNER offers protection components for land- based, airborne and naval tacticalcommunications as well as for navigation, radar and electronic warfare
applications.
Our products are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the defense and security markets. An extensive high-voltage impulse laboratory
is available to verify our designs in accordance with the valid lightning,surge and HEMP standards.
HUBER+SUHNER holds groundbreaking patents in the field of coaxial lightning and
HEMP protection, such as the automatically suppressing surge arrestor (Semper).
Many of our products are referenced by the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency(NAMSA).

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Lightning protection
Classified into following series• Standard quarter-wave shorted stub protector „series 3400“• Quarter-wave shorted stub protectors with high-pass filter „series 3407“• Standard gas discharge tube (GDT) protectors „series 3401 and 3402“• Gas discharge tube (GDT) protectors with high pass filter „series 3408“• Self-extinguishing gas capsule protector (GDT) „Semper“• High power/low PIM gas discharge tube protectors (GDT) „series 3409“• Hybrid fine protectors „series 3403“• Miniature and slim line gas discharge tube protectors (GDT) „series 3406“• High RF power limiter „series 9078“• Twisted pair data line protectors Cat5 and Cat6 „series 3414“

143Lightning protection –product overview
Gas discharge tube protectors withexchangeable GDTs
• „Series 3401/3402“ (standard versions)• For applications with RF and DC components on the antenna line thestandard GDT lightning/EMP protectors feature DC continuity and large
bandwidth. Most HUBER+SUHNER GDT protector designs provide excellent
performance in the NEMP application as well. For specific applications
internally DC-blocked GDT protectors are available.

Self-extinguishing GDT protectors (Semper)
The HUBER+SUHNER Semper design guarantees safe extinguishing of the GDTunder high RF power or with additional DC components on the antenna line.
By retrofitting standard GDTs with the Semper GDT existing installations canbe upgraded. The Semper technology is a true improvement to the standard
gas tube technology and increases reliability and lifetime of GDT protectors.

True broadband GDT protectors• „Series 3406“• SlimLine GDT protectors feature high return loss in the frequency band between DC and 6 GHz. This design is best suited for point to point and WLAN
equipment.

Hybrid/low PIM/high power GDT protectors• „Series „Series 3409“• This patented technology features low passive intermodulation at extremely high continuous and peak instantaneous power (up to 25 kW PIP).

Bias-T/DC injectors with integrated
lightning protector• „Series 3410“• Bias-T‘s, used to „feed-in“ or „pick-off“ DC voltage into or from antenna feeder
cables, provide the operating voltage for active electronics installed on themast (mast head amplifiers, etc.)

Hybrid GDT fine protectors• „Series 3403“• For very sensitive DC powered receivers such as those used in GPS installations, the hybrid GDT fine protectors with integrated transient voltage
suppressor diodes guarantee lowest residual pulse energy. HUBER+SUHNER
fine protectors feature DC continuity.

144

Lightning protection –product overview
Quarter-wave shorting stub protectors• „Series 3400“• HUBER+SUHNER quarter-wave shorting stub protectors perform best lightning parameters with excellent RF specifications within limited bandwidth.
A ratio of 4:1 between lowest and highest frequency of the frequency bandis achievable by still meeting high return loss. For specific appli-cations
internally DC-blocked quarter-wave shorting stub protectors are alsoavailable.

Filter protectors• „Series 3407“• LC or LCL band pass filter technologies allow an increase in bandwidth toratios larger than 4:1 in a compact mechanical design, hence they are analternative to quarter-wave shorting stub protectors. LC or LCL filter protectors are internally DC-blocked.

Data line protectors• „Series 3414“ (twisted pair, ethernet)• Our CAT 5 and CAT6 (Gigabit )data line protectors are „Power Over Ethernet“ compatible and available as IP68 rated robust components foroutdoor applications (i.e. backhaul microwave links) or in IP20 specified
housings for indoor installations (i.e. data processing centers).

Semper – self-extinguishing gas discharge tube protector
The patented Semper™ concept enhances the safety and reliability of the well-known gas discharge tube (GDT) protector principle
impressively. It eliminates the risk of gas discharge tube "hold on" dueto DC line powering or high RF signals which will render the system
inoperable and can destroy the GDT. The Semper™ invention is basedon a mechanical resettable thermo-switch which is integrated within
the GDT protectors capsule holder.

Turn-off performance

Cold

Warm up phase

Switch closed

GDT

Switch closed

SiliconerubberSemper functionality

GDT
ignitedRecovery performance

Hot

Cool down phase

Switch open

Cold

Switch closed

Expandedsiliconerubber
US Pat. 7,567,417

145

Gas discharge tube (GDT)
protectors
This technology features bandwidths from DC – 6 GHz and can handle surge currents up to 30kA. GDT technology allows DC voltage on the center conductor. By selecting the correct GDT these products can be used inapplications with transmit power up to 1 kW CW. For applications with higher power please consult the factory. A
special version of this technology is represented by the self-extinguishing GDT protector (Semper). GDT technology provides reliable protection against natural and man-made surges.

Picture

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****

146

HUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating3401.01.A

DC – 300
300 – 1000

BNC (f) – BNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP20

3401.01C

DC – 1000

BNC (m) – BNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP20

3401.02.A

DC – 400
400 – 1000

BNC (f) – BNC (f)/75 Ω

MH12

20
15

0.1
0.2

IP20

3401.26.A

DC – 300
300 – 1000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP64

3401.26.C

DC – 300
300 – 1000

TNC (m) – TNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP20

3401.26.0012-EX**

DC – 1000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH12

19

0.1

IP64

3401.17.A

DC – 1000

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

26

0.1

IP65

3401.17.C

DC – 1000

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

26

0.1

IP65

3401.17.K

DC – 1000

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

26

0.1

IP66

3401.17.0048-EX **DC – 1000

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

24

0.1

IP65

3401.17.0057-EX **DC – 1000

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

24

0.1

IP65

3401.17.0056 ****

DC – 1000

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

26.4

0.1

IP67

3402.17.A

DC – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.C

DC – 2500

N (m) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.K

DC – 1000
1000 – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

26
20

0.1
0.2

IP66

3402.17.0033 ***DC – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.0072-EX **DC – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.0076-EX **DC – 2500

N (m) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.3001

DC – 2000
2000 – 3000

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

26
20

0.2
0.3

IP67

3402.17.3002

DC – 2000
2000 – 3000

N (m) – N (f)

MH25

26
20

0.2
0.3

IP67

3402.18.A

DC – 1500
1500 – 2000

N (f) – N (f)/ 75 Ω

MH25

16.5
15.5

0.2
0.2

IP65

3402.26.0002

DC – 2500

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.26.0004

DC – 2500

TNC (m) – TNC (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.26.0006-EX *DC – 2500

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.26.3001

DC – 1000
1000 – 3000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH170

26
20

0.2
0.3

IP65

3402.27.0001

DC – 1500
1500 – 2000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)/75 Ω

MH25

16.5
15.5

0.2
0.2

IP65

3406.17.0009

DC – 5600
5600 – 5800
5800 – 6000

N (f) – N (f)

MH24

20
18.5
15

0.2

IP65

3406.17.0012

DC – 5600
5600 – 5800
5800 – 6000

N (m) – N (f)

MH24

20
18.5
15

0.2

IP65

3406.26.0010

DC – 2000

TNC (m) – TNC (f)

MH4

20

0.2

IP65

3406.00.0030

DC – 3000

N (f) – SMA (f)5/8-4UNEF

20

0.2

IP65

Semper GDT 9071.99.0648 (90 V) integrated
Semper GDT 9071.99.0647 (230 V) integrated
GDT 9071.99.0547 (230 V) integrated		
GDT 9071.99.0550 (470 V) integrated

Quarter wave shorting stub andLC-filter protectors
λ/4 shorting stub technology can handle extremely high surge currents and features very low residual energy. No
DC voltage is allowed on the center pin. Bandwidths with a ratio of 4:1 can be realized. Depending on the selected interface they can be used in applications up to 5 kW CW.
PictureHUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating3407.17.0022

74 – 180

N (f) – N (f)

MH74

20

0.15

IP66

3407.17.0088

74 – 420

N (m) – N (f)

MH74

23

0.15

IP67

3407.17.0089

74 – 420

N (f) – N (f)

MH74

23

0.15

IP67

3407.17.0023

220 – 450

N (m) – N (f)

MH74

20

0.1

IP65

3407.17.0053

320 – 512

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.2

IP65

3400.17.0388

380 – 512

N (m) – N (f)

MH74

20

0.1

IP65

3400.17.0254

1000 – 1100

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.1

IP65

3400.17.0385

950 – 1450

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.1

IP65

3400.17.0247

2400 – 3600

N (m) – N (f)

MH50

20

0.15

IP67

3400.17.0410

2000 – 6000

N (f) – N (f)screw M8

20

0.2

IP65

3400.17.0235

5000 – 7000

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.25

IP65

3400.17.0380

6000 – 18 000

N (f) – N (f)

MH69

20

0.3

IP65

Hybrid GDT fine protectors
For sensitive DC powered electronics such as GPS receivers the Hybrid GDT fine protector with integrated suppressor diodes guarantees lowest residual pulse energy.
PictureHUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating3403.17.0050

650 – 2500

N (f) – N (f) /15 V

MH119

20.8

0.5

IP65

3403.17.0051*

806 – 2500

N (m) – N (f) /15 V

M6/2 × Ø 4.2

20.8

0.5

IP65

3403.17.0075

800 – 2500

N (f) – N (f) /6 V

MH12

26.4

0.3

IP67

* HEMP optimized

High power limiter
Limiters are multi-stage hybrid components which reduce harmful RF power at its input to a defined power levelat the output. The special feature of the presented high power limiter is that it is not only limiting but at the sametime it is capable of protecting against lightning- and NEMP pulses.
PictureHUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating9078.17.0013

0.1 – 32 MHz

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

18

0.5

IP67

9078.17.0014

0.1 – 32 MHz

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.7

IP67

9078.17.0015

0.1 – 50 MHz

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.7

IP67

HUBER+SUHNER typeRF averagepower

RF peak
power

Limiting
threshold

Surge current
handling
capability

Residual pulse
energy (LEMP)
2 kA; 8/20 µs/4 kV;
1.2/50 µs

Residual pulse
energy (NEMP)
6 kV; 5/200 ns

Response
time9078.17.0013≤ 25 W≤ 44 dBm≤ 5 kW≤ 67 dBm

10 – 12.6 W
40 – 41 dBm

10 kA (8/20 µs)

300 µJ

30 µJ< 100 ns9078.17.0014≤ 25 W≤ 44 dBm≤ 1 kW≤ 60 dBm

4 mW
6 dBm

10 kA (8/20 µs)

200 µJ–< 2 ns9078.17.0015≤ 25 W≤ 44 dBm≤ 1 kW≤ 60 dBm

16 mW
12 dBm

10 kA (8/20 µs)

200 µJ–< 2 ns147

Gas discharge tube (GDT)
protectors
This technology features bandwidths from DC – 6 GHz and can handle surge currents up to 30kA. GDT technology allows DC voltage on the center conductor. By selecting the correct GDT these products can be used inapplications with transmit power up to 1 kW CW. For applications with higher power please consult the factory.
A special version of this technology is represented by the self-extinguishing GDT protector (Semper). GDT technology provides reliable protection against natural and man-made surges.
Picture

*
**
***
****

148

HUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating3401.01.A

DC – 300
300 – 1000

BNC (f) – BNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP20

3401.01C

DC – 1000

BNC (m) – BNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP20

3401.02.A

DC – 400
400 – 1000

BNC (f) – BNC (f)/75 Ω

MH12

20
15

0.1
0.2

IP20

3401.26.A

DC – 300
300 – 1000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP64

3401.26.C

DC – 300
300 – 1000

TNC (m) – TNC (f)

MH12

26
19

0.1
0.1

IP20

3401.26.0012-EX**

DC – 1000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH12

19

0.1

IP64

3401.17.A

DC – 1000

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

26

0.1

IP65

3401.17.C

DC – 1000

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

26

0.1

IP65

3401.17.K

DC – 1000

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

26

0.1

IP66

3401.17.0048-EX **DC – 1000

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

24

0.1

IP65

3401.17.0057-EX **DC – 1000

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

24

0.1

IP65

3401.17.0056 ****

DC – 1000

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

26.4

0.1

IP67

3402.17.A

DC – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.C

DC – 2500

N (m) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.K

DC – 1000
1000 – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

26
20

0.1
0.2

IP66

3402.17.0033 ***DC – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.0072-EX **DC – 2500

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.0076-EX **DC – 2500

N (m) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.17.3001

DC – 2000
2000 – 3000

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

26
20

0.2
0.3

IP67

3402.17.3002

DC – 2000
2000 – 3000

N (m) – N (f)

MH25

26
20

0.2
0.3

IP67

3402.18.A

DC – 1500
1500 – 2000

N (f) – N (f)/ 75 Ω

MH25

16.5
15.5

0.2
0.2

IP65

3402.26.0002

DC – 2500

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.26.0004

DC – 2500

TNC (m) – TNC (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.26.0006-EX *DC – 2500

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH25

20

0.2

IP65

3402.26.3001

DC – 1000
1000 – 3000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)

MH170

26
20

0.2
0.3

IP65

3402.27.0001

DC – 1500
1500 – 2000

TNC (f) – TNC (f)/75 Ω

MH25

16.5
15.5

0.2
0.2

IP65

3406.17.0009

DC – 5600
5600 – 5800
5800 – 6000

N (f) – N (f)

MH24

20
18.5
15

0.2

IP65

3406.17.0012

DC – 5600
5600 – 5800
5800 – 6000

N (m) – N (f)

MH24

20
18.5
15

0.2

IP65

3406.26.0010

DC – 2000

TNC (m) – TNC (f)

MH4

20

0.2

IP65

3406.00.0030

DC – 3000

N (f) – SMA (f)5/8-4UNEF

20

0.2

IP65

Semper GDT 9071.99.0648 (90 V) integrated
Semper GDT 9071.99.0647 (230 V) integrated
GDT 9071.99.0547 (230 V) integrated		
GDT 9071.99.0550 (470 V) integrated

Quarter wave shorting stub andLC-filter protectors
λ/4 shorting stub technology can handle extremely high surge currents and features very low residual energy. No
DC voltage is allowed on the center pin. Bandwidths with a ratio of 4:1 can be realized. Depending on the selected interface they can be used in applications up to 5 kW CW.

PictureHUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating3407.17.0022

74 – 180

N (f) – N (f)

MH74

20

0.15

IP66

3407.17.0088

74 – 420

N (m) – N (f)

MH74

23

0.15

IP67

3407.17.0089

74 – 420

N (f) – N (f)

MH74

23

0.15

IP67

3407.17.0023

220 – 450

N (m) – N (f)

MH74

20

0.1

IP65

3407.17.0053

320 – 512

N (m) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.2

IP65

3400.17.0388

380 – 512

N (m) – N (f)

MH74

20

0.1

IP65

3400.17.0254

1000 – 1100

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.1

IP65

3400.17.0385

950 – 1450

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.1

IP65

3400.17.0247

2400 – 3600

N (m) – N (f)

MH50

20

0.15

IP67

3400.17.0410

2000 – 6000

N (f) – N (f)screw M8

20

0.2

IP65

3400.17.0235

5000 – 7000

N (f) – N (f)

MH25

20

0.25

IP65

3400.17.0380

6000 – 18 000

N (f) – N (f)

MH69

20

0.3

IP65

Hybrid GDT fine protectors
For sensitive DC powered electronics such as GPS receivers the Hybrid GDT fine protector with integrated suppressor diodes guarantees lowest residual pulse energy.
PictureHUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating3403.17.0050

650 – 2500

N (f) – N (f) /15 V

MH119

20.8

0.5

IP65

3403.17.0051*

806 – 2500

N (m) – N (f) /15 V

M6/2 × Ø 4.2

20.8

0.5

IP65

3403.17.0075

800 – 2500

N (f) – N (f) /6 V

MH12

26.4

0.3

IP67

* HEMP optimized

High power limiter
Limiters are multi-stage hybrid components which reduce harmful RF power at its input to a defined power levelat the output. The special feature of the presented high power limiter is that it is not only limiting but at the sametime it is capable of protecting against lightning- and NEMP pulses.
PictureHUBER+SUHNER
type

Freq. range(MHz)

Connectors

Mounting

RL min.
(dB)

IL max.
(dB)

IPrating9078.17.0013

0.1 – 32 MHz

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

18

0.5

IP67

9078.17.0014

0.1 – 32 MHz

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.7

IP67

9078.17.0015

0.1 – 50 MHz

N (f) – N (f)

MH12

20

0.7

IP67

HUBER+SUHNER typeRF averagepower

RF peak
power

Limiting
threshold

Surge current
handling
capability

Residual pulse
energy (LEMP)
2 kA; 8/20 µs/4 kV;
1.2/50 µs

Residual pulse
energy (NEMP)
6 kV; 5/200 ns

Response
time9078.17.0013≤ 25 W≤ 44 dBm≤ 5 kW≤ 67 dBm

10 – 12.6 W
40 – 41 dBm

10 kA (8/20 µs)

300 µJ

30 µJ< 100 ns9078.17.0014≤ 25 W≤ 44 dBm≤ 1 kW≤ 60 dBm

4 mW
6 dBm

10 kA (8/20 µs)

200 µJ–< 2 ns9078.17.0015≤ 25 W≤ 44 dBm≤ 1 kW≤ 60 dBm

16 mW
12 dBm

10 kA (8/20 µs)

200 µJ–< 2 ns149

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