05-10-2020 | Fairview Microwave | Subs & Systems
Fairview Microwave has released a new series of very flexible VNA test cables developed to address a variety of demanding test and lab applications.
The company’s new high-frequency VNA test cables display exceptional electrical properties including excellent phase stability of +/-6-degrees at 50GHz and +/-8-degrees at 70GHz, as well as VSWR of 1.3:1 at 50GHz and 1.4:1 at 70GHz. The 50GHz assemblies are terminated with 2.4mm connectors, while the 70GHz versions utilise 1.85mm connectors. The braided, stainless steel armouring surrounding the coax offers a rugged but flexible cable with a flex life surpassing 100,000 cycles, making them excellent for usage in semiconductor probe testing, precise benchtop testing, as well as lab/production testing where the requirement for a highly flexible, yet durable cable solution is needed.
Also, these new VNA test cables are terminated with tough, stainless-steel connectors that deliver up to 5,000 mating cycles when attached with care. The flexibility of these cables makes it simpler and safer to test a DUT. A swept right-angle 2.4mm and 1.85mm connector option enable these cables to fit into tight spaces and can lessen the length of cable needed in many applications.
“Our new VNA test cables offer industry-leading performance up to 70GHz, are rated to 5,000 mating cycles and can withstand 100,000 flexure cycles while still exhibiting excellent amplitude and phase stability to the given frequency,” said Steve Ellis, product line manager.
