KAELEN MICROWAVE

KL-500C

High-Precision Test Cable — High-Precision Test Cable — Flexible, Low-VSWR Construction

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Frequency
DC–26.5 GHz
Series
KL-C · High-precision test cable, flexible
Outer diameter
5.1 mm
Attenuation @ 1 GHz
27.1 dB/100 m
Operating temperature
–55°C ~ +165°C

Structure & Materials

ElementDimension (mm)Material
Center Conductor1.44Silver-Plated Copper
Dielectric3.85Low-Density PTFE
Inner Shield4.05Silver-Plated Copper Tape
Middle Layer4.30Low-Density PTFE (Reinforcement)
Outer Shield4.65Silver-Plated Copper Braid
Outer Jacket5.10Blue FEP (Custom Colors Available)

Electrical Properties

ParameterValue
Operating FrequencyDC – 26.5 GHz
Cutoff Frequency29 GHz
Characteristic Impedance50 Ω
Velocity of Propagation82%
Shielding Effectiveness> 90 dB
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage1500 V DC

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

Frequency (MHz)Attenuation (dB/100m)Avg. Power (kW)
100027.10.821
200038.90.573
300048.10.463
600069.60.320
800081.30.274
1000091.90.242
12400103.50.215
18000127.40.175
26500158.80.140

Mechanical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Static Bend Radius25.5 mm
Dynamic Bend Radius51 mm
Weight0.055 kg/m
Operating Temperature–55°C ~ +165°C

Features & benefits

  • Low insertion loss
  • Low VSWR
  • Flex and vibration resistant
  • Rated for 600,000 flex cycles

Typical applications

  • Laboratory test
  • Anechoic chamber test
  • System test
  • RF / microwave component & module test

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Need this cable terminated? Request a custom assembly using KL-500C.