dB/ft db/m
K1
0.11465 0.376052
K2
0.000144 0.000471
Calculation
IL = (K1 x √(f) + K2 x f) x Cable Length + Connector Loss
Cable Insertion
Loss
Loss per connector
k values
Length unit must
match K value unit
Miltech
®
480
MILTECH
®
Assemblies are the qualified family of
hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave
transmission line assemblies that are optimized and
qualified for commercial, military airborne and other
demanding applications.
High Performance Microwave Assemblies
Features:
• Low loss with excellent stability
• Fully vapor sealed for system longevity
• Flexible and highly ruggedized for severe environments
Units
Diameter
in (mm) 0.46 (12.2)
Weight
lb/ft (kg/m) 0.200 (0.30)
Minimum Bend Radius
in (mm) 2.25 (57.2)
Maximum Frequency
GHz 10
Capacitance
pF/ft (pF/m) 26.0 (85.3)
Delay
ns/ft (ns/m) 1.31 (4.30)
Times Microwave Systems
358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
T 800. 867.2629 F 203. 949.8423
www.timesmicrowave.com
Frequency GHz Straight Angled
500
0.0375 0.1375
1000
0.05 0.15
2000
0.075 0.175
4000
0.1 0.2
6000
0.11 0.21
8000
0.125 0.225
10000
0.135 0.235
12000
0.14 0.24
14000
0.15 0.25
16000
0.155 0.255
18000
0.237 0.318
dB/100 ft db/100 m
500 MHx
7.7 25.3
2000 MHx
15.6
51.1
6000 MHx
27. 3 89.7
10000 MHx
12.9
42.3
Cable Insertion Loss at typical Frequencies
Specifications
Op Temp
-67 to 392ºF
-55 to 200ºC
Impedance
50 Ohms
CENTER CONDUCTOR
Solid silver-plated copper*
FIRST SHIELD
Silver-plated copper strip
SECOND SHIELD
Silver plated copper braid
OUTER JACKET
Nomex
®
DIELECTRIC
Taped
polytetrafluoroethylene
INTERLAYER
Aluminum backed tape
VAPOR SHIELD
Composite tapes/
extruded FEP
Miltech
®
480
High Performance Microwave Assemblies
Assembled and tested MilTech assemblies
provide assured performance.
Global manufacturing
capability: US, and Asia.
Heritage—in the air and on the ground,
thousands of assemblies built over decades.
Connector Type Part Number Weight oz/g
ATNC Plug
SD48555
0.62 (18)
ATNC Plug 45º
SD48576 0.32 (38)
ATNC Plug 90º
SD48573 1.50 (43)
ATNC Jack
SD48601 0.62 (18)
ATNC Jack BKHD
SD48590
0.79 (23)
ATNC 90º Jack BKHD
SD48609 1.58 (45)
N Plug
SD 48721
0.97 (28)
N Plug 90º
SD48628-1 2.06 (59)
N Jack 90º BKHD
SD48629 2.90 (83)
N Jack BKHD
SD48667 1.25 (36)
SC Plug
SD48642 1.65 (47)
SC Jack BKHD
SD48680 2.50 (71)
SMA Plug
SD48530
0.62 (18)
SMA Plug 90º
SD48608 1.02 (30)
TK Plug
SD48554 0.73 (21)
Intermediate
MilTech 480 Int.Sec
1.60 (46) 1.60 (46)
Connector Type Part Number Weight oz/g
ATNC Plug
SD48606
1.06 (30)
ATNC Plug 90º
SD48645 2.11 (60)
N Plug
SD48669 1.55 (44)
SMA Plug
SD48689 1.30 (37)
SMA Plug 90º
SD48688
0.70 (20)
TNC Plug 45º
SD48674 2.15 (61)
Self-Locking Replaceable ConnectorsStandard Replaceable Connectors
Times Microwave Systems
358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
T 800. 867.2629 F 203. 949.8423
www.timesmicrowave.com