T42KA/KB 40 GHz Armored RF Precision Test Cable
P/N: T42KA/KB
- For 40 GHz VNA measurements
- Armored structure resists crushing and torsion
- Ultra-low VSWR supports signal purity
- ±7° mechanical phase stability
- ±0.05 dB amplitude stability under flexing
Engineering Note
The T42KA/KB is a 40 GHz armored RF precision test cable designed for rigorous VNA testing, high-precision instrument interconnects, EMC laboratory environments, system test benches, and on-site RF measurements where mechanical protection, phase repeatability, low reflection, and signal integrity are key selection factors. Its armored construction combines a T42 FEP-jacket core, silver-plated copper armor, and a purple PTFE outer jacket, providing crush resistance, torsion resistance, and protection against pulling and severe laboratory handling. The cable supports high-precision measurements with VSWR ≤1.30 @40GHz, ±7° mechanical phase stability, ±0.05 dB amplitude stability, >90 dB shielding effectiveness, and operation up to 40 GHz.
Technical Specifications
| Cable Name | T42KA/KB |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Armored RF Precision Test Cable |
| Cable Structure | Armored precision test cable with purple PTFE jacket |
| Operating Frequency | 40 GHz |
| VSWR | ≤1.30 @40GHz |
| Mechanical Phase Stability | ±7° |
| Range Stability / Amplitude | ±0.05 dB |
| Shielding Effectiveness | >90 dB |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | 500 V.DC |
| Static Bending Radius | 40 mm [1.575 in] |
| Dynamic Bending Radius | 70 mm [2.756 in] |
| Weight | 0.110 kg/m [0.0739 lbs/ft] |
| Temperature Range | -55 ~ +125 ℃ [-67 ~ +257 ℉] |
| Core Cable | T42 FEP jacket core, 4.20 mm [0.165 in] |
| Armor | Silver-plated copper, 5.75 mm [0.226 in] |
| Outer Jacket | PTFE / Purple, 6.70 mm [0.264 in] |
| Attenuation | 40.5 dB/100m @1 GHz; 57.6 dB/100m @2 GHz; 70.8 dB/100m @3 GHz; 100.8 dB/100m @6 GHz; 116.9 dB/100m @8 GHz; 131.2 dB/100m @10 GHz; 146.6 dB/100m @12.4 GHz; 178.0 dB/100m @18 GHz; 218.0 dB/100m @26.5 GHz; 271.2 dB/100m @40 GHz |
| Average Power | 0.567 kW @1 GHz; 0.399 kW @2 GHz; 0.325 kW @3 GHz; 0.228 kW @6 GHz; 0.197 kW @8 GHz; 0.175 kW @10 GHz; 0.157 kW @12.4 GHz; 0.129 kW @18 GHz; 0.105 kW @26.5 GHz; 0.085 kW @40 GHz |
Target Applications
40 GHz VNA Measurements
Suitable for VNA and high-frequency testing where low VSWR, phase repeatability, and amplitude stability are required.
EMC Laboratory Setups
Supports rigorous electromagnetic environments where shielding, armored protection, and measurement stability are important.
Complex System Test Benches
Fits complex RF test benches where repeated cable movement, crush resistance, and stable interconnects are required.
On-Site Field Measurements
Used for field measurements where armored durability helps protect high-frequency links during transport and handling.
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