CONTENTS
AccuPhase Low Loss Cable Overview . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
70% VP AccuPhase Cable Specifi cations . . . . Pages 4 - 5
75% VP AccuPhase Cable Specifi cations . . . . . . . .Page 6
77% VP AccuPhase Cable Specifi cations . . . . . . . .Page 7
82% VP AccuPhase Cable Specifi cations . . . . Pages 8 - 9
AccuPhase Connector Availability . . . . . . . Pages 9 - 10
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A ccuPhase Low Loss Cable
ccuPhase® is a complete product family of
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low loss and phase stable fl exible coaxial
cable with frequencies up to 40GHz.
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All cables within the AccuPhase
engineered to terminate with Car lisle’s high
family are
ACCUPHASE FAMILY
EATURES / BENEFITS
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Low Insertion Loss
performance RF connector s for optimum
performance. These new solutions are
designed to meet the needs of any application
where performance and stability at higher
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frequency ranges is critical. All AccuPhase
cables are manufactured with FEP jackets.
Available in 70%, 75%, 77% and 82% VP,
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Carlisle’s AccuPhase
for many application requirements including
Militar y/Aerospace and Test & Measurement.
Initially branded under the name “TLL.”
product line is ideal
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Phase Stable with Flexure
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Phase Stable Over Temperature
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Low VSWR
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Durable
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Designed for use with Carlisle’s
High Performance Microwave
Connectors
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Frequency Range up to 40 GHz
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Full Characterization Data Available
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7 0% VP A ccuPhase Cable Specifi cations
Cable Part Number TLL18-1087 TLL18-1141 TLL18-1250
Mechanical Specifications
Outer Diameter 0.109” 0.168” 0.280”
Center Conductor Solid Solid Solid
Bend Radius (min) 0.53” 0.98” 1.65”
Weight 0.015 lbs/ft 0.033 lbs/ft 0.097 lbs/ft
Electrical Specifications
Velocity of Propagation 70% 70% 70%
Impedance 50 50 50
Frequency Range DC-18GHz DC-18GHz DC-18GHz
Capacitance 28.7pF/ft 28.7pF/ft 28.7pF/ft
Max Insertion Loss
10 GHz 7.57 dB/10ft 4.51 dB/10ft 3.35 dB/10ft
18 GHz 10.59 dB/10ft 6.44 dB/10ft 4.95 dB/10ft
Connector Options
SMA Male (26.5 GHz) SMA Male (26.5 GHz) SMA Male (18 GHz)
SMA Female (26.5 GHz) SMA Female (26.5 GHz) Type N Male (18 GHz)
2.9mm Male (40 GHz) 2.9mm Male (40 GHz) TNC Male (18 GHz)
SMP Female (40 GHz) Type N Male (18 GHz)
SSMP Female (40 GHz) TNC Male (18 GHz)
Type N Male (18 GHz)
(Max Freq.)
Maximum Attenuation
120
100
80
60
40
20
Attenuation (dB/100FT)
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TLL18-1141 TLL18-1250 TLL18-1087
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
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TLL18-1141 TLL18-1250 TLL18-1087
Maximum Attenuation
Frequency (GHz)
Maximum Power
Maximum Power
Frequency (GHz)
The maximum performance of the assembly
is limited by the assembly’ s lowest frequency
component. Example: An AccuPhase
assembly with a TLL18-1087 cable (DC18GHz) and an SMA Male connector (DC-
26.5GHz) will have a maximum performance
of 18GHz.
FEP Jacket
Silver-Plated Copper Braid
Silver-Plated Copper Shield
Solid PTFE Dielectric
Solid Silver-Plated Copper
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