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GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave / RF Test Assemblies

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For test applications that require precise, repeatable measurements, GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies provide excellent phase and amplitude stability with flexure. The rugged, light-weight construction of these assemblies delivers reliable performance with longer service life and reduced equipment downtime, which results in lower costs for testing in laboratory, production, and field test environments.


Rugged Construction Delivers Longer Service Life

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With an internally ruggedized construction, GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies maintain measurement repeatability while withstanding demanding conditions such as continuous flexing, temperature cycling, broad temperature ranges, and frequent connecting and disconnecting to the instrument or device under test. The consistent performance and reliability of these test assemblies increases the interval between time-consuming calibrations of the test system, which in turn increases throughput, and reduces the total cost of test.


 

Construction


Typical Applications

  • Bench-top testing
  • High throughput RF production testing
  • Portable analyzers
  • Test rack systems
  • Vector network analyzers (VNAs)
  • Scalar network analyzers
  • Antenna ranges
  • Anechoic chambers
  • Nearfield scanners
  • Wireless telecommunication module testing
  • Electromagnetic compliance testing
  • Automated test equipment

Special Purpose Test Assemblies

GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies include two special purpose test assemblies —18 GHz assemblies for high throughput production test applications; and flexible, ruggedized 110 GHz assemblies for benchtop testing.

Featues and Benefits

  • Consistent, repeatable measurements with stable electrical performance up to 110 GHz
  • Longer service life with durable construction that resists crushing, twisting, and kinking
  • Enhanced phase and amplitude stability with flexure and temperature
  • Increased throughput and reduced downtime with durable and reliable performance

Test Assembly Specifications Up To 18 GHz1

Electrical Properties

Gore Cable Type 0Y 0H 0X 0S 0U 0Q 0P 0M
Maximum Frequency (GHz) 3 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Typical VSWR 1.05:1 1.19:1 1.19:1 1.19:1 1.19:1 1.22:1 1.24:1 1.28:1
Typical Insertion Loss (dB) 0.48 2.15 1.13 1.36 1.36 0.80 1.00 0.75
Impedance (Nominal) (Ohms) 75 50
Guaranteed Phase and Amplitude Stability No No No No Yes No No No
Typical Phase Stability (degree)2 ±0.5 ±2.0 ±2.0 ±2.0 ±2.0 ±8.0 ±6.0 ±15.0
Typical Amplitude Stability (dB)2 < ±0.05
Dielectric Constant (Nominal) 1.4
Velocity of Propagation (Nominal) (%) 85
Shielding Effectiveness (dB through 18 GHz)3 > 100
Time Delay (Nominal) ns/cm (ns/in) 0.04 (0.103)

Mechanical and Environmental Properties

Center Conductor Solid Stranded Solid Stranded Stranded Solid Stranded Solid
Overall Diameter mm (in) 7.5 (0.295) 5.3 (0.210) 7.7 (0.305) 7.7 (0.305) 7.7 (0.305) 10.2 (0.400) 10.2 (0.400) 10.7 (0.420)
Nominal Weight g/m (oz/ft) 144.4 (1.55) 68.9 (0.74) 147.6 (1.6) 147.6 (1.6) 147.6 (1.6) 275.6 (2.96) 275.6 (2.96) 295.3 (3.17)
Minimum Bend Radius mm (in) 25.4 (1.0) 12.7 (0.5) 25.4 (1.0) 25.4 (1.0) 25.4 (1.0) 38.1 (1.5) 38.1 (1.5) 38.1 (1.5)
Typical Flex Cycles4 50,000 100,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 10,000 15,000 10,000
Temperature Range (°C) -55 to 125
Crush Resistance kgf/cm (lbf/in) 44.6 (250) 33.5 (187) 44.6 (250)

 

Test Assembly Specifications Up To 67 GHz1

Electrical Properties

Gore Cable Type 0W 0R 0T 0K 0D 0Z 0F
Maximum Frequency (GHz) 26.5 26.5 26.5 40 40 50 67
Typical VSWR 1.17:1 1.17:1 1.17:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.26:1 1.30:1
Typical Insertion Loss (dB) 1.43 1.71 1.71 2.65 3.35 3.78 5.84
Impedance (Nominal) (Ohms) 50
Guaranteed Phase and Amplitude Stability No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Typical Phase Stability (degree)2 ±3.0 ±3.0 ±3.0 ±5.0 ±5.0 ±6.0 ±8.0
Typical Amplitude Stability (dB)2 < ±0.05
Dielectric Constant (Nominal) 1.4
Velocity of Propagation (Nominal) (%) 85
Shielding Effectiveness (dB through 18 GHz)3 > 100
Time Delay (Nominal) ns/cm (ns/in) 0.04 (0.103)

Mechanical and Environmental Properties

Center Conductor Solid Stranded Stranded Solid Solid Solid Solid
Overall Diameter mm (in) 7.7 (0.305) 7.7 (0.305) 8.0 (0.315) 6.1 (0.240) 6.1 (0.240) 6.1 (0.240) 5.8 (0.230)
Nominal Weight g/m (oz/ft) 147.6 (1.6) 147.6 (1.6) 147.6 (1.6) 98.4 (1.05) 101.7 (1.1) 101.7 (1.1) 88.6 (0.95)
Minimum Bend Radius mm (in) 25.4 (1.0)
Typical Flex Cycles4 50,000 100,000 100,000 50,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Temperature Range (°C) -55 to 125 -55 to 75
Crush Resistance kgf/cm (lbf/in) 44.6 (250)

1The electrical specifications in this table are based on a 0.91m (36 in) assembly length and maximum frequency with straight connectors.
2When cable is wrapped 360˚ around a 57 mm (2.25 in) radius mandrel.
3Per MIL-STD-1344, method 3008.
4 When bent ± 90˚ at a radius that is twice the minimum bend radius, test assembly performs reliably through the stated flex cycles.

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Illustration of GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assembly Construction

GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave / RF Test Assemblies Datasheet

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Features for GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies include:

  • torque, crush, and kink resistance
  • abrasion resistance
  • dust/moisture resistance
  • performance over a wide temperature range
  • chemical resistance
  • high connector pull strength