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Selecting a Part Number for VNA Microwave Test Assemblies

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Part numbers consist of 12 alphanumeric characters. The grouping of these characters has a specific meaning. The part number includes cable type, connector types, and assembly length.

Characters 1 and 2 designate cable type.
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Characters 3-5 define connector “A” and Characters 6-8 define connector “B”.
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Characters 9-11 define the assembly length in inches.* Character 12 is used to further define lengths which are not whole-inch increments. If the length is a whole-inch increment, Character 12 should be zero. Even foot increments are standard; for example, the standard lenghth closest to 3 meters is 10 feet (120.0 inches)

*PLEASE NOTE: Gore's VNA Microwave Test Assemblies are available in three lengths: 25 inches, 38 inches, and 48 inches. If other lengths are required, consider GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave / RF Test Assemblies as an alternative.

Cable Types and Descriptions

FB Microwave Test Assemblies

Ruggedized 7 mm, 3.5 mm, and Precision N connectors
Designed to mate directly with network analyzers
Mode-free, broadband coaxial measurements up to 26.5 GHz

FD Microwave Test Assemblies

Ruggedized 2.92 mm (K style) connectors
Designed to mate with ruggedized 2.92 mm pin ports on network analyzers
Mode-free, broadband coaxial measurements up to 40 GHz

FE Microwave Test Assemblies

Ruggedized 2.4 mm connectors
Designed to mate directly to the 2.4 mm pin port connector on network analyzers
Mode-free, broadband coaxial measurements up to 50 GHz

FF Microwave Test Assemblies

Ruggedized 1.85 mm (V-style) connectors
Designed to mate directly to the ruggedized 1.85 mm pin port on network analyzers
Mode-free, broadband coaxial measurements up to 67 GHz

Connector Types

Connector options include Precision N, 7 mm, 3.5 mm, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm.

Gore VNA Microwave Test Assemblies	Connector Type	Description	Fmax (GHz)	Cable types
Gore VNA Microwave Test Assemblies	Connector Type	Description	Fmax (GHz)	FB 26.5	FD 40	FE 50	FF 67
END A	7 mm	Hermaphroditic	18	0HD	0HD	0HD
	3.5 mm	NMD port socket	26.5	0HA
	2.92 mm	NMD port socket	40		0BS
	2.4 mm	NMD port socket	50			0BN
	1.85	NMD port socket	67				0CN
END B	Precision N	Pin	18	0AH	0AH	0AH
	Precision N	Socket	18	0AL	0AL	0AL
	7 mm	Hermaphroditic	18	0HD	0HD	0HD
	3.5 mm	NMD DUT pin	26.5	0HB	0HB	0HB
	3.5 mm	Socket	26.5	0HC	0HC	0HC
	2.92 mm	NMD DUT pin	40		0HR	0HR
	2.92 mm	Socket	40		0HQ	0HQ
	2.4 mm	NMD DUT pin	50			0BM
	2.4 mm	Socket	50			0BL
	1.85 mm	NMD DUT pin	67				0CM
	1.85.mm	Socket	67				0CL

The pictures below illustrate an example of each connector type and description. The photos representing 3.5mm, 2.92mm, 2.4mm and 1.85mm connectors are of 3.5mm connectors; however, all connectors are of similar general appearance and will mate to analyzers and cables within the same connector family.