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Ruggedized VNA Test Cables

The Importance of Amplitude and Phase Stability

40 GHz VNA Cable Series

2.92mm to 2.92mm 40 GHz
(Male to Male)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Male 40GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Male 40GHz, RoHS
2.92mm to 2.92mm 40 GHz
(Male to Female)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Female 40GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Female 40GHz, RoHS
2.4mm to 2.4mm 40 GHz
(Male to Male)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.4mm Male to 2.4mm Male 40GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.4mm Male to 2.4mm Male 40GHz, RoHS
2.4mm to 2.4mm 40 GHz
(Male to Female)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.4mm Male to 2.4mm Female 40GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.4mm Male to 2.4mm Female 40GHz, RoHS

26.5 GHz VNA Cable Series

3.5mm to 3.5mm 26.5 GHz
(Male to Male)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male 26.5GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male 26.5GHz, RoHS
3.5mm to 3.5mm 26.5 GHz
(Male to Female)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female 26.5GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female 26.5GHz, RoHS
2.92mm to 2.92mm 26.5 GHz
(Male to Male)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Male 26.5GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Male 26.5GHz, RoHS
2.92mm to 2.92mm 26.5 GHz
(Male to Female)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Female 26.5GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable 2.92mm Male to 2.92mm Female 26.5GHz, RoHS

18 GHz VNA Cable Series

SMA to SMA 18 GHz
(Male to Male)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male 18 GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male 18 GHz, RoHS
SMA to SMA 18 GHz
(Male to Female)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Female 18GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Female 18GHz, RoHS
N to N 18 GHz
(Male to Male)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable N Male to N Male 18GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable N Male to N Male 18GHz, RoHS
N to N 18 GHz
(Male to Female)
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable N Male to N Female 18GHz, RoHS
VNA Ruggedized Test Cable N Male to N Female 18GHz, RoHS

Ruggedized VNA Test Cable Series

High Performance precision VNA test cable series is designed to provide for highly accurate repeatable test results.

Pasternack ruggedized VNA test cable series is designed to provide customers with repeatable accurate vector network analyzer measurements. These RF / microwave test cables have excellent electrical properties including low Insertion loss, low VSWR and phase stability of +/- 2˚ with flexure. Torsion resistant connector heads are directly attached to stainless the steel conduit style armoring providing a rugged design for up to 5,000 mattings cycles with proper care. The VNA cable armoring enhances amplitude and phase stability by preventing stress due to over bending while maintaining the flexibility required for testing in a lab environment. When used with the appropriate calibration KIT these RF testing cables effectively extend the test port of the VNA allowing for accurate measurements of devices that cannot be directly connected to a network analyzer test port.

The need for Amplitude and Phase stable VNA test cables

The need for Amplitude and Phase stable VNA test cablesAmplitude and phase variation post VNA calibration can cause inaccurate S Parameter measurements. As a result, amplitude and phase stable cables should be used to make accurate Vector Network Analyzer measurements. During normal use, a VNA test cable set acting as test port extenders are part of the calibration procedure and the test equipment’s reference plain is moved to the connectors of the VNA test cables. After calibration, the cables will be moved into position and connected to the Device Under Test (DUT). It is during this movement that phase variations can occur, affecting the algorithm used by the VNA to accurately measure a DUT connected to the calibrated reference plain at the end of the test cables. For this reason, a quality phase stable test cable is essential to make repeatable, accurate VNA measurements. Without high quality cables, it is also likely that errors in insertion loss will be seen as a result of amplitude changes during flexure, which can greatly affect precise VNA measurements.

Pasternack’s ruggedized VNA test cable series has a maximum phase change of +/- 2 degrees at 18 GHz with typical calibration procedures. The measurements below show the phase change at 18 GHz as a result of continuous flexing the cable back and forth 12 inches, simulating connecting and disconnecting movements typical in lab testing, where the VNA test cable needs to be moved to connect a DUT. In this accelerated life cycle test, the phase variation window stayed consistent beyond 75,000 movement cycles. A typical VNA test setup will be recalibrated often, daily in most cases, and will mitigate the absolute phase change over the life of the cable. For this reason, Pasternack’s new amplitude and phase stable ruggedized VNA test cables will provide the reliable and repeatable, accurate test results users require. It is also important to note that new cables may require some minor usage before settling into their ideal state, but with re-calibration they will remain stable.

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PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cables

18 GHz, SMA (M) to SMA (M), 0.195 Dia.
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
18 GHz, SMA (M) to SMA (F), 0.195 Dia.
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Female to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Female to 18 GHz ,RoHS
18 GHz, Type N (M) to Type N (M), 0.195 Dia.
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable N Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable N Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
18 GHz, Type N (M) to Type N (F), 0.195 Dia.
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable N Male to N Female to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable N Male to N Female to 18 GHz ,RoHS
18 GHz, SMA (M) to Type N (M), 0.195 Dia.
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
27 GHz, SMA (M) to SMA (M), 0.195 Dia.
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 27 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 27 GHz ,RoHS
27 GHz, SMA (M) to SMA (F), 0.195 Dia.
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Female to 27 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC195 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Female to 27 GHz ,RoHS

PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cables

18 GHz, SMA (M) to SMA (M), 0.151 Dia.
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
18 GHz, Type N (M) to Type N (M), 0.151 Dia.
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable N Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable N Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
18 GHz, SMA (M) to Type N (M), 0.151 Dia.
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to N Male to 18 GHz ,RoHS
27 GHz, SMA (M) to SMA (M), 0.151 Dia.
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 27 GHz ,RoHS
PE-TC151 Series Phase Stable Test Cable SMA Male to SMA Male to 27 GHz ,RoHS

75 Ohm Armored Test Cables

75 Ohm, N (M) to F Type (F)
75 Ohm N Male to 75 Ohm F Male Cable Using 75 Ohm Armored Test Coax, RoHS
75 Ohm N Male to 75 Ohm F Male Cable Using 75 Ohm Armored Test Coax, RoHS
75 Ohm, N (M) to N (M)
75 Ohm N Male to 75 Ohm N Male Cable Using 75 Ohm Armored Test Coax, RoHS
75 Ohm N Male to 75 Ohm N Male Cable Using 75 Ohm Armored Test Coax, RoHS

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