™
FLEX
TEST
Armored Test Cable
50Ω 6FT DC to 18 GHz
APC-6FT-NMNM+
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Features
• RoHS compliant
-55°C to 105°C
-55°C to 105°C
• wideband coverage, DC to 18 GHz
CASE STYLE: HW1388-6
• extra rugged construction with strain relief for longer life
• stainless steel N-Male connectors for long mating-cycle life
• useful over temperature range, -55°C to 105°C
• triple shield cable for excellent shielding effectiveness
• flexible for easy connection & bend radius
• superior stability of insertion loss, VSWR & phase vs. flexing
• 6 month guarantee*
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Connectors
Model
Conn1
N-MALE
Conn2
Shielding Effectiveness >100 dB
891W Max. at 0.4 GHz
N-MALE
APC-6FT-NMNM+
539W Max. at 1 GHz
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
363W Max. at 2 GHz
180W Max. at 6 GHz
Power Handling at 25°C
117W Max. at 12 GHz
88W Max. at 18 GHz
Applications
• high volume production test stations
• research & development labs
• environmental & temperature test chambers
• replacement for OEM test port cables
• field RF testing
Jacket
Clear FEP
• cellular infrastructure site testing
Outline Drawing
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
FREQ. LENGTH
INSERTION LOSS
(dB)
RETURN LOSS
(dB)
(GHz)
(FT)
DC-2.5
GHz
2.5-6
GHz
6-12
GHz
12-18
GHz
DC-2.5
GHz
2.5-6
GHz
6-12
GHz
12-18
GHz
fL-fU
Typ. Max.
1.2 1.4
Typ. Max.
2.0 2.4
Typ. Max.
3.0 3.55
Typ. Max.
3.8 4.6
Typ. Min.
30 23
Typ. Min.
30 20
Typ. Min.
27 17
Typ. Min.
22 17
DC-18
6
Custom sizes available, consult factory.
inch
Outline Dimensions (
)
mm
Typical Performance Data
A
B
C
D
E
T
wt
Feet Meters
1.83
.88
.750
.88
.750 Feet Meters grams
Frequency
(MHz)
Insertion Loss
(dB)
Return Loss
(dB)
6
22.35 19.05 22.35 19.05 0.18
0.05
555
N-MALE
N-MALE
Cable Cross Section
10.00
100.00
1000.00
2500.00
4000.00
0.07
0.21
0.71
1.16
1.50
42.64
38.82
36.07
35.20
34.12
41.60
38.71
36.14
34.42
31.96
Interlayer Shield
Jacket
Braid
Armor
Dielectric
Outer Shield
5000.00
6000.00
7000.00
8000.00
9000.00
1.71
1.92
2.07
2.26
2.43
33.44
35.79
43.09
28.15
22.64
32.82
39.78
40.24
26.85
22.27
Inner Shield
10000.00
12000.00
14000.00
15000.00
18000.00
2.53
2.81
3.02
3.16
3.58
23.17
23.89
34.41
22.81
28.77
23.77
22.76
28.38
23.93
31.85
Inner Conductor
Cable Construction
Inner Conductor
Dielectric
Solid Silver Plated Copper Clad Steel
Solid PTFE
Silver-Plated Copper Flat Ribbon Braid
Aluminum-Polymide Tape Interlayer 36 GA
Silver-Plated Copper Braid (90%k)
Shield
APC-6FT-NMNM+
INSERTION LOSS
APC-6FT-NMNM+
RETURN LOSS
Armor
Stainless Steel
Braid
Jacket
Stainless Steel with Copper Wire Winding
TPE
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
Connectors
• passivated stainless steel
• captive contact
• thick wall interface (SMA)
• gold plated beryllium copper center contacts
• PTFE dielectric
N-MALE
N-MALE
Product Guarantee*
Mini-Circuits® will repair or replace your test cable at
its option if the connector attachment fails within six
months of shipment. This guarantee excludes cable
or connector interface damage from misuse or abuse.
0
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
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
REV. B
M151107
APC-6FT-NMNM+
JS/BC/CP/AM
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