Coax TestLine RF Components for Production Testing / Laboratory Measurement / Field Measurement TestLine - RF Components for Measuring and Testing Telegartner has composed a comprehensive product programme for various measuring and test jobs under the name of "TestLine". High quality RF test cables which meet the highest demands regarding attenuation, phase stability and life endurance are an essential part of this product line. Thanks to their special cable connection technology and the use of very high quality RF cables for low, stable VSWR values, the test cables from the "TestLine" programme are ideally suitable for TestLine Components TestLine Cables The new TestLine RF cable was specially designed for measuring processes with constantly changing test objects and the resulting high mating cycles. The high-end test cable has excellent transmission properties for highly demanding applications in measuring laboratories and production tests. Termination Loads Telegartner has a range of high quality TestLine termination loads of the 7-16, N, TNC, BNC, SMA, and R-SMA series. The termination loads are used for testing high frequency transmitters and amplifiers or in open transmitter ports. Attenuators The Telegartner TestLine attenuators are used for reducing the power of RF signals. A precise signal attenuation of 3, 6, 10 or 20 dB, depending on the type, is effected here up to a frequency of 6 GHz. The attenuators are used for test and measuring applications where the RF power is to be set to certain values. Inter-Series Adaptors / Connector Saver Telegartner offers a wide range of TestLine inter-series adaptors. All adaptors have very good RF properties. Connector Savers are used to protect the test port of high quality measuring instruments. The Telegartner Connector Savers are screwed onto the original port which, as a result, does not wear despite frequent use. The Connector Saver can be changed quickly and inexpensively when required. measurements in the laboratory, for production tests or for field measurements. All the test cables have very effective cable protection against mechanical loads and at the same time meet the highest requirements for electrical transmission properties. Another special feature is the stainless steel connector bodies and coupling nuts which ensure high mating cycles. All this makes the "TestLine" assemblies absolutely reliable, phase-stable and long lasting test cables for RF measurements. Construction of TestLine Cables TestLine Connector Design stainless steel coupling nut stainless steel connector housing inner and outer conductor soldered to cable captivated pin effective strain relief by means of a long cable entry and adhesive heat shrink sleeve gold plated pin TestLine Cable Construction silver plated copper braid silver plated copper silver plated copper ribbon foamed PTFE dielectric FEP cable jacket (blue) TestLine Cables The pre-assembled RF cables of the TestLine series were designed especially for inspection and testing purposes with high requirements with regard to attenuation, phase stability and life endurance. The specially developed connectors have a special cable connecting technology for low, stable VSWR values and a highly effective cable protection against mechanical strains. In addition, the connector bodies and nuts are made of stainless steel to ensure a very high number of mating cycles. The TestLine cables are therefore also excellently suitable for use in production where a large number of reliable measurements need to be performed. Product Features of TestLine Cables Stability 100% tested The special structure of the RF cable with a foamed PTFE dielectric guarantees excellent phase stability and return loss stability when the cable is subjected to bending stress. Every cable comes with a detailed test report. Excellent electrical parameters 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 2 Precision connectors The TestLine cables are assembled with plugs developed especially for test and inspection requirements. for frequencies up to 18 GHz (SMA) or 11 GHz (N) at low return loss (-23 dB at 18 GHz). The maximum cable attenuation is only 1.0 dB/m at 18 GHz. High mating cycles with constantly good transmission properties thanks to gold-plated inner conductors and a stainless steel plug body and coupling nut. Characteristics of TestLine Cables Electrical Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics cable bending radius > 30 mm impedance 50 cable sheath FEP, O 5.4 mm frequency range connector center contact CuZn39Pb3, gold-plated SMA: < 18 GHz N: < 11 GHz connector outer contact stainless steel return loss (typical) coupling nut stainless steel up to 4 GHz: -28 dB up to 10 GHz: -26 dB up to 18 GHz: -23 dB plugging cycles > 1000 max. cable attenuation (@18 GHz) 1,0 dB/m phase stability (measured after 90 bend) < 0.5 @ DC - 4 GHz < 1.5 @ 4 GHz - 18 GHz amplitude stability < 0.03 dB @ DC - 4 GHz < 0.03 dB @ 4 GHz - 18 GHz screen effectiveness (at 1 GHz) -110 dB max. Environment opteration temperature -55 C to 110 C RoHS convormity 2002/95EC Special Version: TestLine Cables with Impact Protection A special version of the TestLine cable from Telegartner offers very strong protection against external loads. The cable protection consists of a steel wire coil with an extremely high pressure load capacity up to 80 kg/5 cm cable length. This virtually rules out damage to the cable by kinking or crushing. The use of the cable protection is recommended especially in production, for field measurements and also in the laboratory where mechanical stress on the cable cannot be ruled out. Product Features: Cable Protection Impact-Proof TestLine cables can be fitted with an optional spring tube. The stainless steel spring tube protects the cable against extreme mechanical loads. Pressure loads up to 80 kg/5 cm cable length. Bending Protection Temperatureresistant and flame-retardant Excellent protection against kinking of the cable. Temperature range -54 C bis +135 C Order numbers TestLine cables SMA-SMA N-SMA 1 N-N 3 7-16 - 7-16 2 4 pic. Order no. Description Remarks Frequency range Length 1 L00010A1588 TestLine cable SMA - SMA Standard 18 GHz 600 mm 1 L00010A1594 TestLine cable SMA - SMA Standard 18 GHz 1000 mm 1 L00010B1588 TestLine cable SMA - SMA with impact protection 18 GHz 600 mm 1 L00010B1594 TestLine cable SMA - SMA with impact protection 18 GHz 1000 mm 2 L00010A1589 TestLine cable N - N Standard 11 GHz 600 mm 2 L00010A1595 TestLine cable N - N Standard 11 GHz 1000 mm 2 L00010B1589 TestLine cable N - N with impact protection 11 GHz 600 mm 2 L00010B1595 TestLine cable N - N with impact protection 11 GHz 1000 mm 3 L00010A1590 TestLine cable SMA - N Standard 11 GHz 600 mm 3 L00010A1596 TestLine cable SMA - N Standard 11 GHz 1000 mm 3 L00010B1590 TestLine cable SMA - N with impact protection 11 GHz 600 mm 3 L00010B1596 TestLine cable SMA - N with impact protection 11 GHz 1000 mm 4 TestLine 7-16 - 7-16 on request Termination Loads Termination loads are connected to an open signal output or a RF cable to avoid reflections. They are available with a impedance 50 . The power of the termination loads ranges between 1 W and 625 W, at maximum frequencies of up to 18 GHz. The termination loads are used, for example, in open ports of RF transmission systems as well as for calibration of RF measuring instruments. Electrical Characteristics Series SMA / R-SMA Electrical Characteristics Series N impedance 50 impedance 50 frequency range < 18 GHz (SMA) < 6 GHz (R-SMA) frequency range < 18 GHz return loss return loss 2 GHz: 34 dB 6 GHz: 23 dB 18 GHz: 17 dB 4 GHz: 26 dB 6 GHz: 25 dB 18 GHz: 13 dB max. power 2 bzw. 10 Watt max. power 1 Watt Electrical Characteristics Series SMC Electrical Characteristics Series TNC impedance 50 impedance 50 frequency range < 2 GHz frequency range < 6 GHz return loss 2 GHz: 34 dB return loss 6 GHz: 21 dB max. power 1 Watt max. power 1 Watt Electrical Characteristics Series BNC Electrical Characteristics Series 7-16 impedance 50 impedance 50 frequency range < 4 GHz frequency range < 7.5 GHz return loss 4 GHz: 24 dB return loss 2.5 GHz: 27 dB max. power 1 Watt max. power 2 bzw. 10 Watt Typical Return Loss 7-16 Termination Loads Typical Return Loss SMA Termination Loads 3 3 2 1 2 1 marker stimulus value marker stimulus value 1 1,000 GHz -46,469 dB 1 2,500 GHz -40,658 dB 2 2,500 GHz -38,307 dB 2 6,000 GHz -42,856 dB 3 7,500 GHz -27,477 dB 3 18,000 GHz -26,694 dB Order Numbers Termination Loads Series SMA / R-SMA Series SMC Series BNC Series TNC Series N Series 7-16 Order no. Description Max. Max. Frequency Power J01152A0011 SMA termination load, male 6 GHz 1W J01152B0011 SMA termination load, male 18 GHz 1W J01152R0011 R-SMA termination load, male 6 GHz 1W Order no. Description Max. Max. Frequency Power J01176A0001 2 GHz SMC termination load, female 1W Order no. Description Max. Max. Frequency Power J01006A0020 BNC termination load, male 4 GHz 1W J01006A0021 BNC termination load, female 4 GHz 1W Order no. Description Max. Max. Frequency Power J01016A0002 TNC termination load, male 6 GHz 1W J01016A0003 TNC termination load, female 6 GHz 1W Order no. Description Max. Max. Frequency Power J01026A0012 N termination load, male 6 GHz 1W J01026A0010 N termination load, male 18 GHz 2W J01026A0013 N termination load, female 6 GHz 1W J01026A0014 N termination load, female 18 GHz 2W J01026A0011 N termination load, male 18 GHz 10 W Order no. Description Max. Max. Frequency Power J01124A0001 7-16 termination load, male 7.5 GHz 2W J01124A0002 7-16 termination load, female 7.5 GHz 2W J01124A0003 7-16 termination load, male 7.5 GHz 10 W J01124A0004 7-16 termination load, 7.5 GHz female 10 W Attenuators The Telegartner attenuators are used for reducing the power of RF signals. A precise signal attenuation of 3, 6, 10 or 20 dB, depending on the type, is effected here up to a frequency of 6 GHz. The attenuators are used for testing and measuring as well as in antenna cables (e.g. mobile radios, WLAN) in which the transmitted power is to be set to certain values. Electrical Characteristics Series SMA Electrical Characteristics Series N impedance 50 impedance 50 frequency range 6 GHz frequency range 6 GHz return loss 1 GHz: 30 dB 3 GHz: 25 dB 6 GHz: 20 dB return loss 1 GHz: 30 dB 3 GHz: 25 dB 6 GHz: 20 dB max. power 2 Watt max. power 2 Watt Electrical Characteristics Series BNC Electrical Characteristics Series R-TNC impedance 50 impedance 50 frequency range 6 GHz frequency range 6 GHz return loss 1 GHz: 30 dB 3 GHz: 25 dB 6 GHz: 20 dB return loss 1 GHz: 30 dB 3 GHz: 25 dB 6 GHz: 20 dB max. power 2 Watt max. power 2 Watt Electrical Characteristics Series TNC Electrical Characteristics Series R-SMA impedance 50 impedance 50 frequency range 6 GHz frequency range 6 GHz return loss 1 GHz: 30 dB 3 GHz: 25 dB 6 GHz: 20 dB return loss 1 GHz: 30 dB 3 GHz: 25 dB 6 GHz: 20 dB max. power 2 Watt max. power 2 Watt Typical Return Loss Attenuator Series SMA Typical Return Loss Attenuator Series N marker stimulus value marker stimulus 1 1,000 GHz -43,050 dB 1 1,000 GHz 2 2,000 GHz -39,247 dB 2 2,000 GHz value -36,685 dB 3 3,000 GHz -38,430 dB 3 2,890 GHz -33,059 dB -43,467 dB 4 6,000 GHz -34,039 dB 4 4,000 GHz -30,351 dB 5 7,859 GHz -24,734 dB 5 5,000 GHz -30,063 dB 6 9,000 GHz -23,115 dB 6 6,000 GHz -31,291 dB 7 10,000 GHz -18,670 dB 7 8,000 GHz -27,032 dB 8 Typical Insertion Loss Attenuator Series SMA 9,000 GHz -23,075 dB 9 9,383 GHz -21,720 dB 10 11,000 GHz -16,603 dB Typical Insertion Loss Attenuator Series N marker stimulus value marker stimulus 1 1,000 GHz -6,044 dB 1 1,000 GHz 2 2,000 GHz -6,068 dB 2 2,000 GHz value -19,880 dB 3 3,000 GHz -6,116 dB 3 2,890 GHz -19,882 dB -19,880 dB 4 6,000 GHz -6,262 dB 4 4,000 GHz -19,889 dB 5 7,859 GHz -6,428 dB 5 5,000 GHz -19,865 dB 6 9,000 GHz -6,657 dB 6 6,000 GHz -19,868 dB 7 10,000 GHz -6,993 dB 7 8,000 GHz -19,866 dB 8 9,000 GHz -19,931 dB 9 9,383 GHz -19,967 dB 10 11,000 GHz -20,368 dB Order Numbers Attenuators Series SMA Series BNC Series TNC Series N Series R-TNC Series R-SMA Order no. Description Attenuation nom. J01156A0011 SMA attenuator, male-female 3 dB J01156A0021 SMA attenuator, male-female 6 dB J01156A0031 SMA attenuator, male-female 10 dB J01156A0041 SMA attenuator, male-female 20 dB Order no. Description Attenuation nom. J01006A0022 BNC attenuator, male-female 3 dB J01006A0023 BNC attenuator, male-female 6 dB J01006A0024 BNC attenuator, male-female 10 dB J01006A0025 BNC attenuator, male-female 20 dB Order no. Description Attenuation nom. J01016A0004 TNC attenuator, male-female 3 dB J01016A0005 TNC attenuator, male-female 6 dB J01016A0006 TNC attenuator, male-female 10 dB J01016A0007 TNC attenuator, male-female 20 dB Order no. Description Attenuation nom. J01026A0018 N attenuator, male-female 3 dB J01026A0019 N attenuator, male-female 6 dB J01026A0020 N attenuator, male-female 10 dB J01026A0021 N attenuator, male-female 20 dB Order no. Description Attenuation nom. J01016R0004 R-TNC attenuator, male-female 3 dB J01016R0005 R-TNC attenuator, male-female 6 dB J01016R0006 R-TNC attenuator, male-female 10 dB J01016R0007 R-TNC attenuator, male-female 20 dB Order no. Description Attenuation nom. J01156R0011 R-SMA attenuator, male-female 3 dB J01156R0021 R-SMA attenuator, male-female 6 dB J01156R0031 R-SMA attenuator, male-female 10 dB J01156R0041 R-SMA attenuator, male-female 20 dB Inter-Series Adaptors Telegartner offers you a wide range of high quality TestLine adaptors. The TestLine adaptors are specially designed for a large number of plugging cycles and have excellent high frequency properties. Typical Return Loss Adaptor N to SMA Typical Return Loss Adaptor 7-16 to N marker stimulus value marker stimulus value 1 1,000 GHz -56,112 dB 1 0,900 GHz -43,463 dB 2 2,000 GHz -49,518 dB 2 1,000 GHz -42,967 dB 3 2,420 GHz -46,573 dB 3 2,000 GHz -39,342 dB 4 5,563 GHz -35,683 dB 4 2,200 GHz -39,261 dB 5 11,000 GHz -33,277 dB 5 2,500 GHz -38,730 dB 6 3,000 GHz -37,606 dB 7 4,000 GHz -36,997 dB 8 6,000 GHz -37,365 dB Connector Saver Connector Savers are used to protect the test port of high quality measuring instruments. Changing plugs in measuring instruments is expensive and time-consuming. To avoid this, the Telegartner Connector Savers are screwed onto the original port which, as a result, does not wear despite frequent use. The Connector Saver can be changed quickly and inexpensively when required. worn off jack Usage of Connector Savers Testport Connector Saver Measuring Cable Order Numbers Inter-Series Adaptors / Connector Savers BNC to TNC BNC to N TNC to N TNC to SMA N to SMA 7-16 to N SMA to R-SMA TNC to R-TNC SMA to Push-On SMA Connector Saver Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01019B0000 female-male 27 dB/1 GHz; 24 dB/4 GHz J01008B0010 male-female 33 dB/1 GHz; 20 dB/4 GHz J01008A0011 male-male 38 dB/2 GHz; 35 dB/4 GHz J01008A0012 female-female 27 dB/1 GHz; 24 dB/4 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01008A0824 male-female 29 dB/1 GHz; 22,5 dB/4 GHz J01008C0025 female-male 40 dB/1 GHz; 26 dB/4 GHz J01008A0090 male-male 34 dB/1 GHz; 26 dB/4 GHz J01008A0088 female-female 34 dB/1 GHz; 26 dB/4 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01019C0007 female-male 36 dB/1 GHz; 23 dB/4 GHz J01019A0008 male-female 33 dB/1 GHz; 30 dB/4 GHz J01019A0031 male-male 34 dB/1 GHz; 26 dB/6 GHz J01019A0025 female-female 36 dB/1 GHz; 25 dB/ 6 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01019B0029 female-male 29 dB/1 GHz; 22.5 dB/4 GHz J01019A0032 male-female 35 dB/1 GHz; 20 dB/ 11 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01027T0018 male-female 40 dB/2 GHz; 20 dB/18 GHz J01027T0017 female-female 40 dB/2 GHz; 20 dB/18 GHz J01027T0019 male-male 40 dB/2 GHz; 20 dB/18 GHz J01027T0016 female-male 40 dB/2 GHz; 20 dB/18 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01122B0010 male-female 44 dB/1 GHz; 32 dB/6 GHz J01122C0009 male-male 44 dB/1 GHz; 32 dB/6 GHz J01122A0011 female-male 44 dB/1 GHz; 40 dB/2.5 GHz J01122A0008 female-female 44 dB/1 GHz; 40 dB/2.5 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01155R0085 male-female reverse 15 dB/6 GHz J01155R0095 female-male reverse 15 dB/6 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01014R0000 male-female reverse 15 dB/6 GHz J01014R0001 female-male reverse 15 dB/6 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01155A0099 male-female push-on type 21 dB/10 GHz Order no. Remarks Return Loss J01024A0010 N, male-female short thread type 35 dB/2 GHz; 25 dB/11 GHz J01024A0011 N, female-male (Push-On) 35 dB/2 GHz; 25 dB/11 GHz J01123B0006 7-16, male-female 43 dB/1 GHz; 29 dB/6 GHz More Customised: assembling RF cables online Do you want to assemble RF cables with coaxial connectors individually and add strain relief, labelling and cable length according to your requirements? 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