dB/ft dB/m
K1
0.01456989 0.047801
K2
0.0000717 0.000235
Calculation
Test Method
IL = (K1 x √(f) + K2 x f) x Cable Length
Cable Insertion Loss
f = Frequency (MHz)
Moving end
*R= bend radius
Fixed end
1.5 inR
Plastic cable drag chain. XtendedFlex
™
can undergo
millions of flexures using the detailed apparatus.
K values
Use K values with matching length unit
XtendedFlex
™
is a solution for applications requiring
constant cable motion and flexibility. Its innovative
designand unique material composition ensure
consistent performance under millions of flexures.
Features:
• Optimal bend movement
• Consistent electrical performance during
continuous flexure
Units
Maximum Diameter
in (mm) 0.123 (3.12)
Weight per 1000ft
lb (kgs) 7.91 (3.59)
Minimum Bend Radius
in (mm) 0.665 (16.9)
Maximum Frequency
GHz 3
Velocity of Propagation
% 70
Capacitance
pF/ft (pF/m) 31.69 (103.97)
Delay
ns/ft (ns/m) 1.45 (4.76)
Specifications
Op Temp
-40 to 221ºF
-40 to 105ºC
Impedance
50 Ohms
CENTER
CONDUCTOR
Stranded Silver-Plated
Copper Clad Steel
JACKET
Black Thermoplastic
Elastomer (TPE)
DIELECTRIC
Fluorinated
Ethylene
Propylene (FEP)
BRAID
Tin-Plated Copper
XtendedFlex
TM
178
Continuous/High Flex Coaxial Cable
Times Microwave Systems
358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
T 800. 867.2629
www.timesmicrowave.com
Ordering Guide
XF178 -XXX XXX- XX.X CM
- Connector A Connector B - Length / 3 dig in / cm
Code Part-Number Stock Code Description
SMA
TC-178-SM 3190-7068 SMA male
SMR
TC-178-SM-RA 3190-7069 SMA male RA
Assembled and tested assemblies
provide assured performance.
Global manufacturing
capability: US and Asia.
Times Microwave Systems
358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
T 800. 867.2629
www.timesmicrowave.com
Rev. 4: 02/03/2023
XtendedFlex
TM
178
Continuous/High Flex Coaxial Cable