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ClearPath
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ClearPath
TM
Low Loss, Flexible Jumper Cables
The ClearPath series cables offer a good trade off of cost versus insertion loss in a simple double braid construction.
The cables offer excellent flexibility and can be used where light weight solutions are desired. The cables offer suitable
performance when options to an expensive high performance cable is warranted. The cable is constructed using a low
density dielectric protected by a flat metalized braid. Applications include automatic test equipment bays, jumpers
and switch boxes where the cable will not be ruggedly handled or subjected to extreme environmental conditions.
Many standardized connectors are available for interconnect solutions.
Electrical Data
Cable Construction
Maximum Frequency:t
A06:t
40.0 GHz
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A08:t
26.5 GHz
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Impedance: t50 Ω nominal
Inner Conductor:t
Solid Ag-plated Cu
Dielectric: t
PTFE Tape
Propagation Velocity:t
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t
Time Delay:t
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Shielding Effectiveness:t
A06:t
A08:t
72% nominal
74% nominal
A06:t
A08:t
1.37 ns/ft (4.49 ns/m)
1.35 ns/ft (4.43 ns/m)
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:t
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Capacitance:t
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A06:t
A08:t
1.0 kV at 60 Hz
3.0 kV at 60 Hz
A06:t
A08:t
32 pF/ft (105.0 pF/m)
27 pF/ft (88.6 pF/m)
A06:t
A08:t
0.06 in (0.152 cm)
0.09 in (0.229 cm)
A06:t
A08:t
0.28 in (0.669 cm)
0.40 in (1.016 cm)
A06:t
A08:t
Outer Conductor: t Ag-plated Cu Flat Braid/
tt
Ag-plated Cu Round Braid
0.01 lbs/ft (0.015 kg/m)
0.02 lbs/ft (0.022 kg/m)
-85 dB minimum (cable only)
Mechanical Data
Finished Outer Diameter:t
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tt
Static Bend Radius: t
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Weight with Standard Jacket/Armor:t
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t
Operating Temp. Range: t
tt
Standard Finish: tFEP
(a wide variety of other protective finishes and armors
available)tt
Available Connectors
A06: 2.4mm, 2.92mm, 3.5mm, SMA
A08: 2.4mm, 2.92mm, 3.5mm, MMCX, OSP, OSSP,
SMA, SMB, SMC, SMP, SSMA, SSMB, SSMP, Type N,
ZMA
(maximum frequency dependent on cable; other
connectors available)
-85 to 392° F (-65 to 200° C)
Above 185° F (85° C) use “T” designation
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