KAELEN MICROWAVE

KL-034E-DW

Semi-Rigid Coaxial Cable — Cryogenic Semi-Rigid Coaxial Cable — CuNi Construction

Frequency
DC–18 GHz
Series
KL-E · Cryogenic semi-rigid (CuNi)
Outer diameter
0.86 mm
Attenuation @ 1 GHz
316.7 dB/100 m
Operating temperature
−268°C ~ +150°C

Structure & Materials

ElementDimension (mm)Material
Center Conductor0.21 ± 0.015Silver-Plated Copper-Nickel Alloy
Dielectric0.61 ± 0.03PTFE
Outer Conductor0.86 ± 0.03Copper-Nickel Alloy Tube

Electrical Properties

ParameterValue
Operating FrequencyDC – 18 GHz
Cutoff Frequency168 GHz
Characteristic Impedance50 Ω
Velocity of Propagation77%
Shielding Effectiveness> 165 dB
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage100 V DC

Attenuation & Power Handling (Typical, 25°C / 40°C)

Frequency (MHz)Attenuation (dB/100m)Avg. Power (kW)
1000316.70.102
2000449.70.072
3000552.40.058
6000786.50.041
8000911.40.035
100001022.20.032
124001142.00.028
160001303.30.025
180001385.10.023

Mechanical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Static Bend Radius4.30 mm
Weight0.0034 kg/m
Operating Temperature−268°C ~ +150°C

Features & benefits

  • Ultra-low temperature rated
  • Ultra-low loss
  • Ultra-wide bandwidth

Typical applications

  • Quantum computing
  • Quantum communication
  • Deep-space communication

Related parts

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