2.92mm Phase Stable Low-loss Cable Assembly

This cable assembly features precision 2.92 mm (K) connectors and a high-performance, controlled-impedance coaxial design that ensures exceptional phase stability and low insertion loss across DC to 40 GHz. It is engineered for demanding RF and microwave applications and maintains consistent electrical performance even under mechanical stress and temperature variation.

Its reliability and repeatability make it ideal for VNA measurements, calibration labs, automated test systems (ATE), and high-frequency R&D environments.

Exceptional Phase Stability: Designed to maintain consistent phase response during flexure, ensuring measurement repeatability in dynamic setups.

Low Insertion Loss: Optimized coaxial construction reduces signal attenuation, enabling accurate high-frequency transmission up to 40 GHz.

Precision 2.92 mm (K) Connectors: High-frequency connectors provide excellent return loss and are compatible with SMA and 3.5 mm interfaces.

Stable VSWR Performance: Maintains low VSWR across the entire frequency range, minimizing signal reflections and improving overall test reliability.

Rugged and Flexible Construction: Available in armored or low-profile variants, suitable for both benchtop and production environments.

Reliable Across Temperature Variations: Built to perform across wide temperature ranges, making it suitable for lab and field conditions alike.

Parameter	Value
Frequency Range	DC to 40 GHz
Connector Type	2.92 mm male‑to‑male (50 Ω)
Insertion Loss	≈0.75 dB/ft @ 40 GHz
VSWR	Typically ≤1.30:1 across DC–40 GHz
Phase Stability vs Flexure	±7.2–±8° @ 40 GHz on a 2″ mandrel
Phase Stability vs Temperature	≤500–550 ppm over –40 °C to +85 °C
Amplitude Stability	<±0.3–0.4 dB through 40 GHz
Power Handling	~75 W CW at 40 GHz
Cable OD	0.150″ (flexible) or 0.322″ (armored)
Temperature Range	–55 °C to +85 °C

Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Testing: Ideal for connecting test ports to DUTs while preserving phase consistency in RF calibration and S-parameter measurements.

Automated Test Equipment (ATE): Ensures repeatable signal integrity in production and quality assurance workflows under repetitive motion.

R&D and Prototyping: Supports high-frequency component evaluation and subsystem development in lab environments.

Aerospace and Defense Testing: Used in RF testing for radar, communications, and mission-critical systems where signal fidelity is paramount.

Automotive and EV Validation: Suitable for millimeter-wave testing of ADAS and radar modules in electric and autonomous vehicles.

2.92mm Phase Stable Low-loss Cable Assembly

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