LL043 Series Nitrowave High-Performance Microwave Cable Assemblies

Nov. 13, 2024
Samtec's LL043 Series of Nitrowave cable assemblies provide flexibility, amplitude, and phase stability for test and measurement applications.

LL043 Series Nitrowave high-performance microwave cable assemblies are a flexible, low-loss microwave coaxial cable product line with amplitude and phase stability in test and measurement, as well as 5G datacom, defense, aerospace, and computer/semiconductor applications.

Nitrowave is recognizable by its distinctive orange color and is backed by Samtec Sudden Service which includes part availability, quick delivery, and access to people and tools that help streamline a design process.

Phase and amplitude stability with flexure is possible due to the optimized construction of Samtec’s orange Nitrowave cable. The inclusion of an interlayer enables consistent electrical performance throughout the cable’s life span while the low-density PTFE dielectric material ensures mechanical robustness. Flex life was tested to 400,000 cycles (with unrestrained flexing) and torque life to 1,000,000 cycles (+/- 90-degrees).

The series performance is optimized to 43.5 GHz; with a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1. During product development, frequency capability was purposefully designed to go beyond traditional industry targets in support of advancing applications and spectrum allocation allowing for 30% better insertion loss performance at next-generation frequencies. State-of-the-art shielding techniques, with consistent contact resistance between layers, result in 100 dB minimum shielding effectiveness against electromagnetic interference (per IEC 61000-4-21 specifications).

Connector end options include SMA plug or SMA bulkhead jack (to 26.5 GHz), or 2.92 mm and 2.4 mm plugs (to 43.5 GHz).

LL043 is available in standard assembly lengths of 12, 24, and 39 in. (305, 610, and 1,000 mm).


Samtec, Inc.
New Albany, IN
(800) 726-8329
samtec.com