Armoured cables capable of withstanding punishing environments

Available with  SMA or N-Type connectors constructed of rugged stainless steel, the cables operate to 20 GHz with the N-Type test cables operating to 18 GHz. Along with strain-relief booting, the strong interface between the connector and armoring increases the overall performance and longevity of the cable assembly. The cables are built using a triple shielded coax with an expanded PTFE dielectric.

Despite having a durable stainless steel jacket,the cables are manufactured with a flexible coaxial cable allowing repeated bending and flexing without degrading the electrical signal. The armored assemblies can be purchased in several standard lengths from 24 to 60in. Other lengths, including metric, are also available upon request. The cables have been designed for environments such as production line testing and continual in-the-field use.

“RF test cables can undergo tremendous strain due to frequent bending, stretching and twisting during normal use”, explains Greg Arnold, Technical Sales Manager at Fairview Microwave. “Fairview’s new armored test cables utilize a rugged outer construction, specially designed to endure the physical stress associated with heavy torquing and potential crush conditions. They are the perfect solution for applications ranging from high-traffic production environments and outdoor antenna ranges to shipboard/flight line and antenna/base station testing.”