MULTIFLEX 141 CT-02 - smaller, lightweight, and higher operational frequency for phase-critical applications


Written by 

Daniel Troxler

Senior Product Manager

In mission-critical or industrial environments, phase stability and insertion loss stability are crucial. The aerospace and defense industry in particular, relies on high quality performance, especially for radar and communication systems, where even a small phase shift, can mean errors in signal interpretation.


In test environments as well, phase instability can result to inaccurate measurements where consistency and system efficiency is of extreme importance.  

  At HUBER+SUHNER, we have a legacy of providing state-of-the-art connectivity solutions for phase sensitive applications, ensuring reliable radio frequency connections over large temperature ranges. We deliver highly engineered solutions that raise system stability without compromising signal integrity.


We are proud to announce a new addition to our family of industry-leading MULTIFLEX CT portfolio of cable assemblies, the MULTIFLEX_141_CT-02 , applicable to frequencies of up to 40 GHz.


Features:


  • Best in class phase stability
  • Low attenuation losses
  • Lightweight
  • Flexible

A phase stable lightweight solution in tight spaces


This flexible and lightweight cable is resistant to chemicals, oils, lubricants and humidity and maintains its optimized phase and insertion loss stability over temperatures. It will also be MIL-qualified, making it an essential tool for several applications in Aviation, Defense, Space and Test and Measurement industries.


The MULTIFLEX_141_CT-02 is phase stable over temperature up to 40GHz  together with very good electrical performance stability over bending.


The table below shows a comparison of the MULTIFLEX_141_CT-02 cable compared to our existing MULTIFLEX CT cable assembly portfolio alongside Figure 2 below, which is a summary of the relative phase plots for each of the cables.


As evident, HUBER+SUHNER has improved upon its already high-performance radio frequency cable assembly portfolio, with MULTIFLEX_141_CT-02.

Description
Item
Outer diameter [mm]

Maximum frequency 

[GHz]

Nominal insertion loss (IL)1

Relative phase change2 over 

-55...+125°C 

[ppm]

Connectors
at 18 GHz1 [dB/m]
at 30 GHz1 [dB/m]
at 40 GHz1 [dB/m]
MULTIFLEX_141_CT-02
85215603
3.8
40
2.0
2.7
3.2
≤300
SK, SMA
MULTIFLEX_210_CT
85097358
5.0
30
1.4
1.9
n/a
≤300
SK, SMA, N, TNC
MULTIFLEX_318_CT
85097517
7.5
18
1.0
n/a
n/a
≤300
SMA, N, TNC


1 At sea level and room temperature

2 Typical value

The MULTIFLEX_141_CT-02 is a phase stable, flexible, lightweight  solution for engineers to deploy in environments where it can make a key difference.