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Reference configuration: Lightweight flexible 50-ohm RF assemblies for civil and military aircraft, maintaining link performance through 40 GHz across routing, maintenance, vibration and flight conditions.
Microwave RF Cables & Assemblies
CM-RF-AIRFRAME
Ruggedized Airframe
Reference configurations only; specifications and certifications require confirmation.
Selection reference. Published third-party figures below describe specific reference configurations; they are not Conmoly guaranteed values or certifications. Confirm the final construction and test requirements with engineering.
Types 04, 65, 6E and 6G differ in frequency, loss, diameter and bend radius.
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| Parameter | Reference value | Configuration / condition |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum frequency | 18–40 GHz | By cable type |
| Typical VSWR | 1.25:1–1.30:1 | At maximum frequency, straight connector |
| Guaranteed VSWR | 1.40:1–1.45:1 | At maximum frequency, straight connector |
| Typical insertion loss | 0.198–0.795 dB/ft | At each type's maximum frequency |
| Standard impedance / shielding | 50 ± 1 Ω · > 90 dB | Shielding through 18 GHz |
| Diameter / minimum bend radius | 4.55–8.9 / 12.5–48.3 mm | By cable type |
| Temperature / concentrated load | −55 to +125 °C · > 150 lb | MIL-T-81490 load condition |
Reference source: www.gore.com
| Types 04 / 65 / 6E | 18 GHz families selected by loss, diameter and bend radius. |
|---|---|
| Type 6G | Compact 40 GHz airborne assembly. |
| Replaceable-connector assembly | Ends configured to equipment interface and maintenance strategy. |
| Silver-plated center conductor | Solid or stranded geometry is selected for frequency, power, flex and termination. |
|---|---|
| Expanded PTFE dielectric | Maintains 50-ohm coaxial geometry while reducing high-frequency dielectric loss. |
| Multilayer outer conductor | A stable return and shielding path limits impedance change after installation. |
| Rugged or barrier jacket | Resists crush, abrasion, bending, vapor and aircraft-fluid ingress. |
| Replaceable connector | Interface, direction, length and service strategy complete the assembly. |
| Frequency and power | Maximum frequency, CW/pulse power and link loss |
|---|---|
| Amplitude and phase | VSWR, insertion loss, phase, delay and thermal stability |
| Assembly length | Equipment spacing, service loop, route and matching |
| Installation | Diameter, mass, bend radius, crush and maintenance loads |
| Environment | Temperature, vibration, vapor, fuel, fluids and EMI |
| Connector | SMA, TNC, 2.92 mm and replaceable-interface options |
RF values vary by cable type, frequency, length and connector. The finished assembly must be tested in its defined configuration.
Reference configuration: Flexible low-loss RF interconnect direction for internal equipment, module-to-module, bench and environmental-test links, balancing compact routing, shielding and long-term amplitude/phase stability.
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Reference configuration: Cable, connector and strain-relief systems reinforced for frequent flexing, mating, twisting and accidental mechanical loads in laboratories, production lines and field testing.
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Reference configuration: Precision vector-network-analyzer paths using low-springback flexible construction, precision connectors and controlled assembly to improve reconnect repeatability and measurement stability between calibrations.
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