The Thermal Vacuum Phase Stable Low Loss Cable ACTV380 is a high-performance RF and microwave cable engineered for demanding thermal vacuum environments. It combines low insertion loss with excellent phase stability across temperature variations, supporting accurate and consistent signal transmission. Its robust construction makes it suitable for applications where reliability, controlled performance, and environmental durability are essential. ACTV380 is ideal for satellite systems, aerospace electronics, thermal vacuum testing, RF test equipment, communication systems, and high-frequency instrumentation. The cable delivers dependable performance in challenging environments requiring stable phase characteristics and efficient RF signal transmission.
| No. | Construction | Size (mm) | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center Conductor | 1.02 | Solid silver-plated copper |
| 2 | Dielectric | 2.80 | Low density PTFE |
| 3 | Outer Conductor | 3.00 | Silver-plated copper tape wrap |
| 4 | Interlayer | 3.24 | Low density PTFE |
| 5 | Outer Shield | 3.50 | Silver-plated copper wire braid |
| 6 | Jacket | 3.80 | FEP |
| Frequency | DC-40 GHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Velocity of Propagation | 82% |
| Shielding Effectiveness | >90 dB |
| Withstanding Voltage | 900 V |
| *Mechanical Phase Stability | <±6° |
| Amplitude Stability vs Shaking | <±0.15 dB |
| * Wrapped 360° around a 38mm radius mandrel. | |
| Min. Bending Radius Static | 19mm |
| Min. Bending Radius Repeated | 38mm |
| Weight | 32g/m |
| Temperature (Operation) | -55~150 °C |
| Temperature (Storage) | -60~160 °C |
| Frequency MHz | 300 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | 6000 | 8000 | 10000 | 12000 | 14000 | 18000 | 26500 | 40000 |
| dB/100 Meter | 17.3 | 31.9 | 45.5 | 64.9 | 80.1 | 93.1 | 104.7 | 115.3 | 125.1 | 143.0 | 176.1 | 220.5 |
| Avg. Power kW | 0.940 | 0.511 | 0.359 | 0.251 | 0.203 | 0.175 | 0.156 | 0.141 | 0.130 | 0.114 | 0.093 | 0.074 |
| Attenuation at any frequency = [0.991549×SQRT(FMHz)] + [0.000555×FMHz] | ||||||||||||