KAELEN MICROWAVE

KL-830A

Low-Loss Phase-Stable Coaxial Cable — Low-Loss, Phase-Stable Coaxial Cable — Flexible Construction

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Frequency
DC–18 GHz
Series
KL-A · Flexible, low-loss, phase-stable
Outer diameter
8.3 mm
Attenuation @ 1 GHz
13.3 dB/100 m
Operating temperature
–55°C ~ +165°C

Structure & Materials

ElementDimension (mm)Material
Center Conductor2.44Silver-Plated Copper
Dielectric6.50Low-Density PTFE
Inner Shield6.90Silver-Plated Copper Tape
Outer Shield7.65Silver-Plated Copper Braid
Outer Jacket8.30FEP, Teal (Custom Colors Available)

Electrical Properties

ParameterValue
Operating FrequencyDC – 18 GHz
Cutoff Frequency18 GHz
Characteristic Impedance50 Ω
Velocity of Propagation83%
Shielding Effectiveness> 90 dB
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage3000 V DC

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

Frequency (MHz)Attenuation (dB/100m)Avg. Power (kW)
100013.32.433
200018.91.703
300023.41.380
600033.60.960
800039.10.824
1000044.10.731
1240049.50.651
1600056.90.567
1800060.60.532

Mechanical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Static Bend Radius42 mm
Dynamic Bend Radius83 mm
Weight0.162 kg/m
Operating Temperature–55°C ~ +165°C

Features & benefits

  • Phase-stable across temperature (<750 ppm, –55°C to +85°C)
  • Low insertion loss
  • High power handling
  • Low PIM (−155 dBc)
  • Lightweight construction

Typical applications

  • Phased-array radar
  • Airborne electronics
  • Electronic warfare (EW)
  • Any application demanding tight loss and phase tolerance

Related parts

Need this cable terminated? Request a custom assembly using KL-830A.