™
FLEX
TEST
Test Cable
50Ω 25FT DC to 18 GHz
CBL-25FT-SMSM+
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
• extra rugged construction with strain relief for longer life
CASE STYLE: GM1006-25
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
• stainless steel SMA-Male connectors for long mating-cycle life Connectors
Model
Price
Qty.
• 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*
Conn1
SMA-MALE
Conn2
SMA-MALE
Shielding Effectiveness >100 dB
891W Max. at 0.4 GHz
CBL-25FT-SMSM+
$233.95 ea. (1-9)
539W Max. at 1 GHz
363W Max. at 2 GHz
180W Max. at 6 GHz
+RoHS Compliant
Power Handling at 25°C
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
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
Blue 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.
4.1 4.8
Typ. Max.
Typ. Max.
Typ. Max.
Typ. Min.
Typ. Min.
Typ. Min.
Typ. Min.
*OVERALL CONNECTOR OR CABLE & BOOT DIMENSION
(CONNECTOR SHAPE MAY VARY)
DC-18
25
7.8 9.0
11.7 13.7
15.0 17.8
30 23
30 20
27 17
22 17
Custom sizes available, consult factory.
Typical Performance Data
inch
Outline Dimensions (
)
mm
Frequency
(MHz)
Insertion Loss
(dB)
Return Loss
(dB)
A
B
C
D
E
T
wt
Feet Meters
0.42 0.312
0.42 0.312 Feet Meters grams
7.92 0.75 0.23 516
25
7.63
10.67 7.92 10.67
SMA-MALE
SMA-MALE
100.00
416.67
1050.00
2000.00
4000.00
0.82
1.75
2.89
4.08
6.02
46.76
32.12
27.14
27.59
35.83
46.09
32.38
27.46
28.54
39.69
Cable Cross Section
6000.00
8000.00
10000.00
12000.00
13714.29
7.56
8.93
10.14
11.35
12.18
32.86
39.67
30.89
27.81
27.56
33.38
33.38
31.05
26.00
26.04
Outer Shield
Jacket
Interlayer
Shield
Inner Shield
14571.43
15428.57
16285.71
17142.86
18000.00
12.61
13.05
13.56
14.11
14.64
28.64
26.32
29.37
31.82
27.11
30.75
26.68
27.77
30.43
29.48
Inner
Conductor
Dielectric
Cable Construction
Inner Conductor
Solid Silver Plated Copper Clad Steel
Dielectric
Solid PTFE
CBL-25FT-SMSM+
INSERTION LOSS
CBL-25FT-SMSM+
RETURN LOSS
Silver-Plated Copper Flat Ribbon Braid
Aluminum-Polymide Tape Interlayer 36 GA
Silver-Plated Copper Braid (90%k)
Shield
16.0
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SMA-MALE
SMA-MALE
Jacket
Blue FEP
Connectors
• passivated stainless steel
• captive contact
• thick wall interface (SMA)
• gold plated beryllium copper center contacts
• PTFE dielectric
6.0
4.0
2.0
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
0.0
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
15000
18000
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
15000
18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
or connector interface damage from misuse or abuse.
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. A
M121372
CBL-25FT-SMSM+
SS/TD/AM
131113
®
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