HAND
TM
Coaxial Cable
141-3NM+
50Ω 3 inch DC to 18 GHz
Maximum Ratings
Features
• Wideband frequency coverage, DC to 18 GHz
• Low Loss, 0.32 dB at 18 GHz
Operating Temperature
-55°C to 105°C
-55°C to 105°C
Storage Temperature
• Excellent Return Loss, 21 dB at 18 GHz
• Hand formable to almost any custom shape without
special bending tools
• 8mm bend radius for tight installations
• Anti-torque nut prevents cable stress during installation
• Insulated outer jacket standard1
Power Handling at 25°C, 546W at 0.5 GHz
CASE STYLE: KQ1637-3
Sea Level
387W at 1 GHz
273W at 2 GHz
156W at 6 GHz
121W at 10 GHz
90W at 18 GHz
Connectors
N-Male
Model
141-3NM+
• Ideal for interconnect of assembled systems
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Applications
• Replacement for custom bent 0.141" semi-rigid cables
• Communication receivers and transmitters
• Military and aerospace system
• Environmental and test chambers
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
Outline Drawing
Parameter
Frequency Range
Condition (GHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
DC
18
GHz
3
Inches
Length
DC - 2
2 - 6
—
—
—
—
23
23
17
17
0.08
0.21
0.27
0.42
50
0.26
0.46
0.60
0.82
—
dB
dB
Insertion Loss
6 - 12
12 - 18
DC - 2
2 - 6
34
—
Return Loss
6 - 12
12 - 18
29
—
26
—
1. Unjacketed cable also available upon request.
2. Custom sizes available, consult factory.
inch
Outline Dimensions (
mm
)
Typical Performance Data
A
3.00
B
0.88
C1
0.750
19.05
C2
0.375
9.53
D
0.88
Frequency
(MHz)
Insertion Loss
(dB)
Return Loss
(dB)
76.20
22.352
22.35
E1
0.750
19.05
E2
0.375
9.53
T
0.05
1.27
wt
grams
65.43
N-MALE
N-MALE
10.0
1000.0
1500.0
2500.0
4000.0
5000.0
6000.0
7000.0
8000.0
9000.0
10000.0
12000.0
14000.0
16000.0
18000.0
0.00
0.06
0.07
0.09
0.12
0.15
0.20
0.23
0.32
0.27
0.17
0.26
0.38
0.24
0.33
58.96
45.73
43.93
41.94
33.24
28.60
26.98
28.60
26.25
35.99
29.88
27.16
28.92
23.92
21.90
58.74
50.57
42.46
49.15
29.97
29.48
25.86
29.67
28.64
31.17
25.46
23.76
26.31
22.19
19.59
Cable Construction
Center Conductor: Silver Plated Copper Clad Steel
Dialectric: Solid PTFE
Outer Shield: Copper braid, tin soaked
ꢀacket: FEP, Blue ꢁUnjacketed cable also available
upon requestꢂ
Connectors: Coupling Nut: Brass, Nickel Plated
Body: Brass, Nickel Plated
Center Pin: Brass, Gold Plated
141-3NM+
141-3NM+
INSERTION LOSS
RETURN LOSS
0.50
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
N-MALE
N-MALE
Typical Bending Capability
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
15000
18000
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
15000
18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
Rev. B
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp
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141-3NM+
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