Test and measurement
SUCOFLEX flexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic applications. This series is a high-end product designed to provide optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements, in particular electrical stability and low loss, are important. Ideally suited for test and measurement applications and defense systems. Additional lightweight high-end versions are designed to meet the stringent needs of space flights systems (i.e. satellites) and aerospace systems (aircrafts, helicopters, missiles), which are subject to extremely severe operating conditions. SUCOFLEX is only available as assembly.
Sucotest 18
Sucotest 18 cable assemblies feature excellent electrical performance such as low insertion loss combined with unique loss stability and excellent return loss. Sucotest 18 is ideal for daily use in components and assembly shops, test labs and automatic test equipment applications.
Sucotest 18A
Sucotest 18A armoured test assemblies offer excellent electrical performance such as low insertion loss combined with unique stability and excellent return loss for heavy duty, outdoor and harsh environment measurements up to 18 GHz. Sucotest 18A armoured test assemblies are ideal for testing wireless communication infrastructures, defense and ground systems and in daily use in components and assembly shops.
Sucotest 26 / 40
Sucotest 26 and Sucotest 40 cable assemblies are high frequency, low loss cables which are five shielded for superior RF isolation. The internal stainless steel outer braid provides higher pull strength and lighter weight than RG style cable. Nomex and polyolefin jackets are also available.
Testlead TL 8A
TL-8A assemblies are designed for testing components or equipments up to 8 GHz with network analyser (NA). This economical assembly family is made with a PE foamed double screened cable and protected with an armouring using a moulded cable entry. The excellent electrical performance combined with a high mechanical endurance is ideal for use in test labs and in operations.
Testlead TL-P
TL-P assemblies are designed for indoor and outdoor applications where passive intermodulation (PIM) has to be tested. This assembly family is based on a flexible cable which is optimised up to 4 GHz and protected with steel armouring. The robust design is completed with a moulded protection between connector and cable.
SUCOFLEX flexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic applications. This series is a high-end product designed to provide optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements, in particular electrical stability and low loss, are important. Ideally suited for test and measurement applications and defense systems. Additional lightweight high-end versions are designed to meet the stringent needs of space flights systems (i.e. satellites) and aerospace systems (aircrafts, helicopters, missiles), which are subject to extremely severe operating conditions. SUCOFLEX is only available as assembly.
SUCOFLEX 100
The SUCOFLEX 100 series flexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic applications. This series is a high-end product designed to provide optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements – in particular stability and low loss – are important. Their mechanical and climate resistance properties surpass those of standard flexible cables.
SUCOFLEX 200
The tape wrapped SUCOFLEX 200 microwave cable assemblies have been specifically developed for high performance and anywhere the best insertion loss, high phase stability versus temperature, excellent return loss and mechanical stability are most important.
SUCOFLEX 300
The SUCOFLEX 300 lightweight, low loss flexible microwave cable assemblies are high-end products designed to meet the stringent needs of space flight systems (e. g. satellites) and aerospace systems (aircraft, helicopters, missiles), which are subjected to extremely severe operating conditions. The 300 series offers a consistently outstanding mechanical and electrical performance, stability and reliability up to 40 GHz. The added feature of this SUCOFLEX type is a weight reduction of up to 50% compared to conventional HUBER+SUHNER products.
SUCOFLEX 500
When it comes to test and measurement, SUCOFLEX 500 assemblies guarantee the highest level of satisfaction. Not only are they extremely flexible and easy to use, thanks to their unique design, they also deliver best-in-class phase and amplitude stability with flexure, movement, temperature and tensile stress.
The CT product family is developed for phase critical applications requiring precision electrical length connectivity. Thus, it creates a stable and reliable interconnect solution to satisfy a huge range of customer applications where phase stability is key. These products provide the industry leading phase vs. temperature performance, as well as a unique range of cable constructions to fulfil any customer demands.
Depending on the application, there is a broad variety of product lines available:
Sucoform CT
Sucoform CT phase invariant cables are developed for static applications requiring space saving routing.
Semi-rigid EZ CT
Semi-rigid CT phase invariant pre-formed assemblies are developed for static applications requiring space and time saving installations.
Multiflex CT
Multiflex CT phase invariant assemblies are developed for flexible applications requiring high flex life and maximum stability.
Minibend CT & MINI141 CT
Minibend CT cable assemblies use lightweight flexible cables. All utilize triple shields for superior RF shielding, with a foamed fluorine polymer dielectric increasing velocity and avoiding the PTFE knee for superior phase stability over temperature changes. The flat wire braid outer conductor provides low loss plus excellent insertion loss stability with flexure. The stainless steel outer braid provides improved mechanical pull strength when compared to cables with a copper wire outer braid.
Cable used for Minibend CT cable assemblies comply with MIL-PRF-17 and are also especially suitable for space applications.
Our supplier HUBER+SUHNER develops and produces coaxial cables for a wide range of applications all over the world in accordance with international standards. Many years of experience and in-house manufacturing combine to produce a portfolio of components adapted perfectly to one another. Continuous further development ensures that the products are perfectly aligned with market requirements and incorporate the latest technology. An innovative development department with in-house test laboratories can react quickly to changing market trends and even develop customer-specific solutions.
Boa-flex II
Boa-flex II cables utilise a microporous PTFE dielectric for low loss with minimal phase change due to temperature changes and flexure. Typical velocity is 77% of the speed of light. All offer very low loss and are extremely stable with flexure.
Fexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic applications. This series is a high-end product designed to provide optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements, in particular electrical stability and low loss, are important. Ideally suited for test and measurement applications and defense systems. Additional lightweight high-end versions are designed to meet the stringent needs of space flights systems (i.e. satellites) and aerospace systems (aircrafts, helicopters, missiles), which are subject to extremely severe operating conditions. SUCOFLEX is only available as assembly.
SUCOFLEX® 300
The SUCOFLEX 300 lightweight, low loss flexible microwave cable assemblies are high-end products designed to meet the stringent needs of space flight systems (e. g. satellites) and aerospace systems (aircraft, helicopters, missiles), which are subjected to extremely severe operating conditions. The 300 series offers a consistently outstanding mechanical and electrical performance, stability and reliability up to 40 GHz. The added feature of this SUCOFLEX type is a weight reduction of up to 50% compared to conventional HUBER+SUHNER products.
Thanks to its 100% solid outer conductor, the products stand out from commonly braided cables by providing superior RF shielding, outstanding VSWR and PIM performance.
Sucoform
Sucoform microwave coaxial cables offer distinct mechanical advantages over semi-rigid cables. They are based on the same design as the standard PTFE insulated semi-rigid cables, but have a tin-soaked copper braid for the outer conductor, giving them outstanding hand-formability. These cables combine the excellent characteristics of semi-rigid cables with those of flexible coaxial cables. Thanks to their small bending radii, they allow space saving routing and packaging.
Cobra-flex
Cobra-flex is a high performance semi-rigid cable which utilise a seamless outer conductor to provide excellent RF shielding. The convoluted design gives this cable excellent phase tracking characteristics over temperature due to minimal dielectric migration. These cables are offered with many options including tin-plated outer conductor, copper clad steel centre conductor for low thermal conductivity in cryogenic applications.
Semi-rigid
The semi-rigid cable is unique in that it is easily bent to finished shape and still maintains its set after bending. This property makes it ideal for use with automated bending equipment as well as hand forming by bending tools.
The Minibend series is a truly flexible, 100% tested, preassembled coaxial cable assembly line that is designed for use in low profile internal point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within communications systems. The patented solder-less cable junction allows bending of the cable immediately behind the connector, which eliminates the need for expensive, heavy, and performance-limiting right angle connectors.
Microbend/Microbend L
Microbend assemblies provide you with a standard preassembled and tested high performance, cost-effective truly flexible alternative to 0.047 inch custom semi-rigid cable assemblies, eliminating the need for predefined custom lengths and bend configurations. Microbend features include 35% lower loss than 0.047 inch semi-rigid cable, a minimum bend radius of 1.52 mm (0.060 inch) and triple shielding for high isolation. Microbend assemblies are available with a wide range of connector interfaces. All Microbend assemblies are available only in a ruggedised version. Furthermore, the Microbend L features include 30% lower loss as compared to the standard Microbend cable.
Minibend
Minibend is a truly flexible coaxial cable assembly which is designed for use in low profile, internal, point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within communications systems. Minibend replaces 0.086 inch custom semi-rigid cables with standard flexible cables, eliminating the need for predefined custom lengths and bend configurations. Minibend provides you with a preassembled and tested high performance, costeffective alternative in a variety of standard lengths and connector configurations.
Minibend L
Minibend L is an enhanced, low loss version of the Minibend flexible coaxial cable assembly with increased phase stability and power handling capacity which is designed for use in low profile, internal, point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within communications systems. Minibend L replaces 0.086 inch custom semi-rigid cables with standard flexible cables providing 30% lower attenuation and eliminating the need for predefined custom lengths and bend configurations. Minibend L provides you with a preassembled and tested high performance, cost-effective alternative in a variety of standard lengths.
Mini 141
Mini141 is an enhanced, low loss version of the Minibend flexible coaxial cable assembly with increased phase stability and power handling capacity which is designed for use in low profile, internal, point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within communications systems. Mini141 replaces 0.141 inch custom semi-rigid cables with standard flexible cables providing 20% lower attenuation and eliminating the need for predefined custom lengths and bend configurations. Mini141 provides you with a preassembled and tested high performance, cost-effective alternative in a variety of standard lengths.
SUCOFLEX flexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic applications. This series is a high-end product designed to provide optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements, in particular electrical stability and low loss, are important. Ideally suited for test and measurement applications and defense systems. Additional lightweight high-end versions are designed to meet the stringent needs of space flights systems (i.e. satellites) and aerospace systems (aircrafts, helicopters, missiles), which are subject to extremely severe operating conditions. SUCOFLEX is only available as assembly.
SUCOFLEX 100 TVAC
The SUCOFLEX 100 series flexible microwave cable assemblies offer superior electrical and mechanical performance for static and dynamic applications. This series is a high-end product designed to provide optimal performance up to 50 GHz, where stringent electrical requirements – in particular stability and low loss – are important. Their mechanical and climate resistance properties surpass those of standard flexible cables.
SUCOFLEX 200 TVAC
The tape wrapped SUCOFLEX 200 microwave cable assemblies have been specifically developed for high performance and anywhere the best insertion loss, high phase stability versus temperature, excellent return loss and mechanical stability are most important.
The CT product family is developed for phase critical applications requiring precision electrical length connectivity. Thus, it creates a stable and reliable interconnect solution to satisfy a huge range of customer applications where phase stability is key. These products provide the industry leading phase vs. temperature performance, as well as a unique range of cable constructions to fulfil any customer demands.
Mini 141 CT
Minibend CT cable assemblies use lightweight flexible cables. All utilize triple shields for superior RF shielding, with a foamed fluorine polymer dielectric increasing velocity and avoiding the PTFE knee for superior phase stability over temperature changes. The flat wire braid outer conductor provides low loss plus excellent insertion loss stability with flexure. The stainless steel outer braid provides improved mechanical pull strength when compared to cables with a copper wire outer braid.Cable used for Minibend CT cable assemblies comply with MIL-PRF-17 and are also especially suitable for space applications.
Minibend CTR
Minibend CTR phase invariant cable is developed for phase critical applications requiring precision electrical length connectivity.
Multiflex 141
Multiflex microwave cables are the flexible alternative to semi-rigid cables. They are used in commercial and military RF and microwave airborne systems, communication systems, cellular base stations, satellite, ground systems – in brief: anywhere a flexible semi-rigid cable is required.
Multiflex 86
Multiflex microwave cables are the flexible alternative to semi-rigid cables. They are used in commercial and military RF and microwave airborne systems, communication systems, cellular base stations, satellite, ground systems – in brief: anywhere a flexible semi-rigid cable is required.
The PTFE/FEP cables of our RG/K series are designed for applications up to 200 °C and are characterised by low losses, especially at high frequencies. The Enviroflex cables do not contain fluorine plastics either in the dielectric nor in the jacket and thus provide a robust and environmentally friendly option.
Enviroflex series
The Enviroflex cable family enables users to quickly switch from fluorine-containing cables to halogen-free alternatives. The materials used in the cable design – both for the dielectric and for the jacket – do not include any fluorine-consisting plastics. The dimensions of the individual cable types are entirely compatible with the international RG standards. Standard connectors can be used without any restrictions with the Enviroflex cable family. HUBER+SUHNER´s control of various key technologies has proven to be an invaluable advantage.
RG/K series
High temperature coax cables are designed for applications up to 200 °C, depending on the material selection of the cable. Cable types out of this portfolio provide lowest loss especially at high frequency thanks to PTFE dielectric material.
The product series Spuma, S and SX provide lowest attenuation, high flexibility and optimal shielding. Products from the Spuma series are similar to the LMR® products from Times Microwave. The series with LSFH jacket material and the radiation crosslinked SX series with the RADOX® jacket offer extremely high flame protection.
S cables
Low loss coaxial cables with foamed PE dielectric have been carefully designed for excellent electrical performance focusing on low loss, high velocity, high power and low VSWR. These flexible coaxial cables feature greatly improved cable bending characteristics, which make them ideal for use in limited spaces and where multiple bends are required. Ideal for use in critical antenna system applications.
Spuma
The Spuma product family stands for lowest loss with halogen free materials. Shielding and VSWR are optimised up to 6 GHz. The cables are more flexible than corrugated ones, allowing easier handling and installation. Tight bending radii are possible. With this set of features, Spuma can support a multitude of application in various industries, including railway, defense, communication, instrumentation and others. Spuma products can also be used as drop-in replacement for LMR® (LMR® is a brand of Times Microwave Inc.).
Spuma FR
The flame retardant Spuma cables provide great flame retardancy making the range viable for rolling stock and indoor applications. These are railway approved according to EN 45545-2 and NFPA 130.
Spuma RS FR
Spuma RS FR is the most flexible cable from Spuma family. The patented rotary swaging (RS) technology (low-loss strand) allows to overcome the common trade-off between flexibility and low attenuation. Furthermore, the new TPU jacket material provides flame retardancy without compromising on flexibility.
SX cables
Cross-linking technology in combination with low loss dielectrics makes this product portfolio outstanding. Cross-linking allows the maximum application temperature of polyethylene to be increased from +85 to +105 °C. This extended range covers most applications. It allows operation in a higher power range, and connectors with soldered inner conductors can be easily applied.
MXPM and MXP connector lines are the perfect fit in a world where performance, speed and density matter.
Both lines are excellent solutions for bench-top testing, system testing as well as for internal cabling in automated test equipment.
The entire MXPM and MXP assembly assortment comes with the highly flexible and ultra-stable Multiflex cable as a standard.
MXPM70
MXPM is a pioneering multicoax solution that supports up to 70 GHz (with option to 85 GHz). By offering a high density pitch (2.54 mm, 0.1 inch), the MXPM guarantees a satisfying experience with its user-friendly magnet mount connection, making performance and reliability affordable.
MXP50
Multicoax solution up to 50 GHz.
MXP40
Multicoax solution up to 40 GHz.
MXP18
Multicoax solution up to 18 GHz.
Connector series SMA, PC 1.85, PC 3.5 and SK are used in a wide range of applications where high performance is required.
PC 1.85
PC 1.85 connectors are precision connectors for use in microwave applications up to 65 GHz. The connectors features best electrical performance, excellent mechanical stability as well as extreme reliability. They are particularly well suited for semi-rigid, semi-flexible and flexible microwave cables. PC 1.85 is intermateable with PC 2.4. 85
SK (2.92 mm standard)
SK connectors are precision connectors for microwave applications up to 40 GHz. They are intermateable with series SMA and PC 3.5. They have a high mechanical stability and an excellent repeatability. The shortened male pin ensures a non-destructive mating process. The glass beads, when used in conjunction with the SK launchers, enable the connectors to be replaced without disturbing the hermetic seal. For a mechanical decoupling between glass bead and internal microwave circuit, stress relief contacts are available.
PC 3.5
PC 3.5 connectors are precision connectors for use in microwave applications up to 26.5 GHz. They are especially suitable for use with semi-rigid cables and microwave components. They are intermateable with SMA and SK (2.92 mm) connectors. Due to an air dielectric interface and the more durable construction a superior repeatability further enhances the performance.
SMA
SMA connectors are precision connectors for microwave applications up to 18 GHz. The extended frequency version operates with excellent return loss performances up to 26.5 GHz. There is a huge variety of applications for SMA connectors, as in telecom, test and measurement, instruments, avionics, etc. SMA is classified into the two categories HUBER+SUHNER standard SMA connectors for high-end applications or applications subject to rough conditions and HUBER+SUHNER ECO SMA connectors for high volume.
Connector series SMP-SL, SMPM, SMPM-T, SMP, MMCX and MMPX are mainly used for connections to a PCB. The different connector series offer a wide range of products suitable for various applications.
MMPX
The snap-on connector family MMPX is the most ideal coaxial-to-PCB system solution for operating frequencies up to 65 GHz (80 GHz) and data rates up to 80 Gbps. The comprehensive product range consists of cable connectors and assemblies, PCB connectors and adapters to open standards. MMPX connectors feature excellent electrical performance at smallest mechanical dimensions. The broadband characteristics, the small size and the outstanding performance permit new solutions for applications in numerous markets such as high speed digital testing and radio frequency testing (60 GHz WPAN), industrial, mobile communication, space and defense.
MMPX (80 GHZ solution with PC1.0, Microbend 1R and Boaflex 110 Ghz)
MMCX
MMCX connectors are intended for use in applications where the smallest dimensions have to be achieved. These connectors can be used in applications from DC to 6 GHz. The reliable “snap-on” coupling mechanism ensures that the electrical parameters are consistently reproduced. Due to its non-slotted outer contact, the MMCX series provides a low RF leakage. In addition, HUBER+SUHNER SMT MMCX connectors fully meet today’s SMT (Surface Mount Technology) requirements with superior design, material selection and packaging. HUBER+SUHNER SMT connectors are suitable to all reflow-soldered SMT-PCBs where impedance matching or screened signal transmission is necessary.
SMP
SMP connectors provide a robust, proven and fully compatible plug-in solution for applications up to 40 GHz. SMP connectors have been MIL-SPEC qualified for defense and space flight hardware. The design of the interface and treatment of materials provide true compatibility as well as guaranteed mechanical performance over the mating life of the connector with all MIL-STD-348 SMP connectors in the market.
SMPM
SMPM connectors offer unrivalled miniaturisation and performance for RF applications up to 65 GHz. SMPM connectors are MIL-SPEC qualified for defense and space flight applications. Along with the unique bend-to-the-end Microbend style cable connectors, HUBER+SUHNER offers a large portfolio of different PCB mount SMPM connectors that have been designed with optimised PCB trace launch geometries to offer a complete interconnect design solution from “wire-to-trace”.
SMPM-T
SMPM-T is the smallest threaded open source connector on the market. Its unique and innovative combination of a MIL-STD-348 SMPM female interface connector together with a retractable threaded nut provides an integrated solution offering unprecedented electrical and mechanical performance. The SMPM-T handles high density requirements with a connector centreline-to-centreline spacing of just 5 mm (0.20 in) while offering unmatched electrical stability at frequencies up to 67 GHz in even the harshest operating environments.
MBX/MFBX/MMBX connectors are especially developed for board-to-board and board-to-module RF interconnections. The mechanical design is outstanding, allowing the MBX/MFBX/MMBX to cope with mechanical misalignment in radial and axial directions and still hold an excellent electrical performance. These series are the answer to higher integration and miniaturisation. They are the perfect solution for multiple connections from board-to-board and complex stack-ups in radio module applications.
MBX
MBX connectors are especially developed for board-to-board and board-to-module RF interconnections. The mechanical design is outstanding, allowing the MBX to cope with mechanical misalignment in radial and axial directions and still hold an excellent electrical performance. MBX completes together with the MBX 2nd generation the board-to-board assortment of HUBER+SUHNER with its development based on the well-known board-to-board connector MMBX. MBX fulfils higher requirements with best in class axial misalignment of ±1.2 mm. MBX is the answer to higher integration and miniaturisation. It is the perfect solution for multiple connections from board-to-board / board-to-module and complex stack-ups in radio module applications.
MFBX
MFBX and eMFBX connectors are especially developed for high-volume PCB-to-PCB applications. MFBX / eMFBX connectors are tailor-made solutions for medium axial and radial misalignments requirements at frequencies up to 6 GHz. MFBX connectors are based on machining technologies whereas eMFBX is based on stamp and bending.
MMBX
MMBX connectors are especially developed for board-to-board and board-to-module RF interconnections. Along with MBX the board-to-board portfolio of HUBER+SUHNER provides highest flexibility for today´s and future radio module applications. MMBX connectors offer an operation frequency up to 12.4 GHz. The series contains of a wide range of board and cable connectors with a minimum board-to-board distance of only 6.7 mm.
Our supplier HUBER+SUHNER is offering a wide range of adapters in various configurations like within series or between series, straight or angled designs and some with panel mount features. Adapters can also be custom designed in accordance with your application specific requirement
Hermetically sealed adapters
Hermetically sealed adapters are used where ingress or loss of liquid, air or gas for various reasons is a key characteristic.
Precision adapters
Precision adapter assortment focuses on performance for accurate RF measurements.
Fixed attenuators
RF attenuators are used to reduce the power of a signal without causing distortion of its waveform. They are used in many test and measurement and communication applications.
Terminators are used to close an open RF port. They are applied in a large variety of test and measurement, defense and communication applications.
Coaxial terminators
Terminators (also called RF loads or dummy loads) are applied to an open end of a transmission line, e.g. an RF port, to prevent the back-reflection of an RF signal. They are used in a large variety of test and measurement, defense and communication applications.
Phase shifters
Phase shifters allow phase change while maintaining constant VSWR and insertion loss values. These passive devices have proven to be successful in aerospace, missile, and satellite programs. The construction of all phase shifters and trimming devices incorporate fine gauge threads for precise tuning. Phase shifters are terminated with precision interfaces per MIL-STD-348 including SMA, TNC, and N (in series and between series). However, custom devices can be manufactured using other interfaces.
Low passive intermodulation (PIM) components (terminations, adapters, etc.) have an excellent PIM performance for various applications in the communication market as well as for test and measurement.
These low PIM adapters have been specially developed for applications in intermodulation test set-ups.
PIM load
They are primarily used to terminate open transmission lines in PIM sensitive applications such as an open port of a hybrid coupler. These intermodulation loads are made by using high performance material, especially selected to obtain the best PIM and VSWR results.
PIM standards
Low PIM standards are special adapters which generate intermodulation products of a certain preset level. They are used to verify intermodulation test benches for an instant and/or long-term level stability monitoring. If the third-order intermodulation value, displayed by the test instrument, deviates from the specified value of the intermod standard, it indicates a general measurement uncertainty which may be caused by the test setup rooting in one or several component or interconnection PIM sources.
DC blocks stop DC in an RF transmission line. DC blocks are designed for test and measurements applications.
DC blocks
A DC block separates or blocks DC voltage (galvanic isolation) and let pass RF frequency along a coaxial transmission line.
