Clarity™ Series 18, 26.5, and 40 GHz Test Cables
Applications :•Research & Development Labs•VNA Test Port Extension cables•

Scalar Analyzers•

High Volume Production Test•

System Level RF Connection•

Test Rack Interconnect•

Bench or Portable Test Equipment•

Antenna Ranges•

Anechoic Chambers•

RF Module Testing

When everything is important, Times new ClarityTM Series is the clear choice.
Industry-leading performance, unparalleled value, and stock to 4-week lead times.
•Broad Frequency Response•

Torque Resistance•Consistency•

Aesthetics•

Ruggedness & Durability•

Connector retention•

Reliability•

Lead Time•

Wide Temperature Range•

Low Attenuation•Flexibility•

Cost of ownership•

Crush & Kink Resistance•

RF stability with flexure•

Ergonomics

Ordering Information:
ClaritySeries

18 = 18 GHz
26 = 26.5 GHz
40 = 40 GHz

Every half foot or quarter meter
1.5 ft (0.50m) are shortest lengths

CLXXX-XXXX-XX.XXX

U = unarmored
S = steel armored

SM = SMA male (18 or 26.5 GHz)
NM = Type N male (18 GHz)
KM = 2.92mm male (40 GHz)KF = 2.92mm female (40 GHz)
Ex: NMKF is correct, KFNM is incorrect

F = feet
M = meters
First Connector

Second Connector

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensionsinmm

0.29 / 0.50

7.95 / 12.70

Unarmored Diameter: cable/strain relief 0.190 / 0.425

5.5 / 10.8

Armored Diameter: armor/strain relief
Min bend radius, armored (max flex life)

1.5 (3.0)

38 (76)Min bend radius, unarmored (max flex life)

1.0 (2.0)

25 (50)Flex Life* (unarmored/armored)

25,000 / 50,000

Crushing (armored version)

200 lbs/lin.in.
5000

Mating life cycle**-67°/257°F

Temperature range***-55°/125°C

Electrical Specifications
50 ohms

Impedance
Abrasion
resistant
PTFE
outerweave

Stainlesssteel
torqueresistant
wire
braid

Stainlesssteelspringarmor(optional)

FEP JacketSilver
platedcopper
round
wire
braid

Helicallywound
metalized
strip andinterlayer

MicroporousPTFE

Solid silver
platedcoppercenterconductor

78%

Velocity of Propagation> 100 db

Shielding Effectiveness26pf/ft (85pf/m)

CapacitanceConnectors & Strain Relief :VSWR (maximum)•Super-sharp stainless steel SureGrip™ knurled coupling nut•

Unique, elliptical-shaped, Sure-Grip injected molded strain reliefTM(Armored version only)

18 GHz26.5 GHz40 GHz

1.20:1

1.25:1

1.35:1

Phase Stability(degrees)*

typical+/- 1.0+/- 1.5+/- 2.0

Amplitude Stability(db)*typical+/- 0.02+/- 0.035+/- 0.04

Attenuation, max@ 77°F (25°C)

db/100 ft

51

63

82

(db/100 m)

(167)

(206)

(269)

Cable Power Handling (Cable Only)@77°F (25°C) sea level, watts (max)181513* As tested using Times’ flex testing methods. 4ft long cable. Longer cables can have more total instability. Assumes test equipment is calibrated every 8 hours. New cables can have a break in period ofseveral hundred flexes before optimum stability occurs. Contact your Times representative or the factory for a copy of this test procedure and/or actual test results.
** SMA and Type N male only. Achieving or extending mating life requires the strict use of a calibrated torque wrench at all times and careful, deliberate mating so as not to damage center contacts.
Inspect and clean all interfaces frequently and check that mating interfaces are within IEEE 287 connector standards. Failure to do so may void warrantee.
*** Tested for one hour at max temp. Strain relief may retain some of the flexed shape.

Amplitude Stability while in motion

Phase Stability while in motion-2.50020.000-2.60015.000-2.7004 ft assembly, 40 Ghz-2.8005.000(degrees)-2.900(db)

4 ft assembly, 40 Ghz

10.000-3.000-3.1000.000-5.000-3.200-10.000-3.300-15.000-3.400-3.500-20.000

9612

Number of flexes (Representative curve)

19042

9612

Number of flexes (Representative curve)

19042Always :Never :•Inspect interfaces before every mate. Clean frequently•

Force the cable beyond the recommended minimum bend radius•

Gently start the coupling nut. Fully thread & tighten w/ fingers first•

Force two connectors. If any resistance is felt STOP and examine•

Use a calibrated torque wrench•

Mate 2.92mm to other than SMA or 3.5mm series•

Cap connectors and protect the assembly when not in use•

Mate connectors that have non-concentric contacts•

Have replacements available in the event they are needed•

Insert foreign or dirty objects into the interface

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