Samtec Nitrowave™ High-Performance RF Microwave Cable Assemblies

Samtec's Phase and amplitude stable high-performance microwave cable assemblies designed to support extended frequency ranges for emerging applications.

Samtec's next generation of RF coaxial cable offers improved stability with flexure. The coaxial structure—with an outer jacket colored in distinctive Samtec orange—is designed to meet increased demands placed on the aerospace, defense, datacom, computer/semiconductor and instrumentation markets. Performance is optimized at frequencies that go beyond traditional industry targets to support emerging applications.

  • Nitrowave™ cable technology in distinctive Samtec orange
  • Phase and amplitude stable with flexure
  • Consistent contact resistance between layers
  • Lower density dielectric minimizes loss
  • State-of-the-art shielding techniques and interlayer
  • Silver plating enhancements mitigate corrosion potential
  • Electrical performance optimized at next gen frequencies (GHz): 18, 32, 43.5, 71, 95, 110
  • Designed to meet increased demands placed on aerospace, defense, datacom, computer/semiconductor and instrumentation markets
  • Mechanical and environmental robustness
  • Armored versions for crush, torque and pull resistance
  • Phase vs. Bending = < 0.2° x F (GHz)
  • VSWR = 1.4:1 @ 43.5 GHz (LL043 Series)

Performance

Improves Stability

Durability

Extended Frequency Range

Industries

  • Industrial
  • Military & Aerospace
  • Test Connectivity
  • Instrumentation
  • Automotive
  • Medical
  • Datacom
  • Computer & Semiconductor

Featured Products

LL110 – 110 GHz, Nitrowave™ Cable Assembly

Features

  • Frequency Range: DC to 110 GHz
  • LL110 end 2 options: 1.00 mm
  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Outer Diameter: 0.068”
  • Minimum Static Bend Radius: 0.156”
  • Velocity of Propagation: 77%
  • Minimum Shielding Effectiveness: -90 dB
  • Temperature Range: -65 °C to +125 °C
  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave™ cable technology
  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance
  • Improved process controls
  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

LL071 – 71 GHz, Nitrowave™ Cable Assembly

Features

  • Frequency Range: DC to 71 GHz
  • LL071 end 2 options: 1.85 mm and 2.92 mm
  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Outer Diameter: 0.094”
  • Minimum Static Bend Radius 0.125”
  • Velocity of Propagation: 77%
  • Minimum Shielding Effectiveness: -90 dB
  • Temperature Range: -65 °C to +125 °C
  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave™ cable technology
  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance
  • Improved process controls
  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

LL043 – 43.5 GHz, Nitrowave™ Cable Assembly

Features

  • Frequency Range: DC to 43.5 GHz
  • LL043 end 2 options: 2.40 mm, 2.92 mm and SMA
  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Outer Diameter: 0.141”
  • Minimum Static Bend Radius: 0.25”
  • Velocity of Propagation: 77%
  • Minimum Shielding Effectiveness: -90 dB
  • Temperature Range: -65 °C to +125 °C
  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave™ cable technology
  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance
  • Improved process controls
  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket

LL095 – 95 GHz, Nitrowave™ Cable Assembly

Features

  • Frequency Range: DC to 95 GHz
  • LL095 end 2 options: 1.00 mm
  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Outer Diameter: 0.076”
  • Minimum Static Bend Radius: 0.156”
  • Velocity of Propagation: 77%
  • Minimum Shielding Effectiveness: -90 dB
  • Temperature Range: -65 °C to +125 °C
  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave™ cable technology
  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance
  • Improved process controls
  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket
Coming soon

LL032 – 32 GHz, Nitrowave™ Cable Assembly

Features

  • Frequency Range: DC to 32 GHz
  • LL032 end 2 options: 2.92 mm
  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Outer Diameter: 0.182”
  • Minimum Static Bend Radius: 0.375”
  • Velocity of Propagation: 77%
  • Minimum Shielding Effectiveness: -90 dB
  • Temperature Range: -65 °C to +125 °C
  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave™ cable technology
  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance
  • Improved process controls
  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket
Coming soon

LL018 – 18 GHz, Nitrowave™ Cable Assembly

Features

  • Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
  • LL018 end 2 options: SMA
  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Outer Diameter: 0.309”
  • Minimum Static Bend Radius: 1.25”
  • Velocity of Propagation: 77%
  • Minimum Shielding Effectiveness: -90 dB
  • Temperature Range: -65 °C to +125 °C
  • Optimized coaxial structure using Nitrowave™ cable technology
  • Dynamic Performance Layer (DPL) improves stability resulting in more accurate, dependable performance
  • Improved process controls
  • Low-loss, high-performance microwave cable assemblies with Samtec orange FEP jacket
Coming soon

Literature

Nitrowave Cable Stability Data

Nitrowave eBrochure

Precision RF Solutions Guide