IW high power cables are supplied to customers worldwide for use in commercial and defence applications where repeatable performance is paramount
Insulated Wire Inc, innovative specialists in manufacture of microwave cable and cable assemblies, announce the availability of a new short form catalogue providing information on their market leading range of products.
Insulated Wire serves a broad range of both defence and commercial markets. These include telecommunications, data-links, satellite systems, airborne electronics warfare and counter measures, missile systems, UAV applications, avionics and instrumentation, fire control systems, medical electronics and geophysical exploration.
The new brochure features information of IW’s broad range of cables including:
- LOW LOSS/PHASE STABLE – with a range of line sizes providing exceptional performance and phase stability for applications from sub-surface to space. Custom cable and cable assembly designs based on their unique laminated Teflon dielectrics up to 135 GHz.
- RE-FLEX – the original double-shielded alternative to semi-rigid and conformable cables that perform to 62 GHz. Available in industry standard line sizes that support a wide range of interconnect options, with a range of standard length SMA/SMA assemblies and RE_FLEX Starter KITS.
- SEMI-RIGID COAX – The standard product features 50 Ω cable, however IW’s advanced lamination technique offers the availability of custom impedance semi-rigid cables tailored to meet specific requirements. All semi-rigid cables are available with bare copper or plated finish and can be shipped as coils or cut lengths. Standard RG line sizes are available performing up to 60 GHz.
- NON-RF PRODUCTS – IW’s original product range was data-cable for high-temperature for the oil and gas market. These products remain very popular and IW can also provide a range of wire types to 33 AWG, including hook-up wire, twisted pair/triple and custom composites using Teflon and copper-based designs.
CABLE ASSEMBLIES are available with extremely low loss and are optimised for operation in their respective frequency bands from low MHz to 110 GHz. Custom assembly and a broad range of jacketing materials are available on request. IW cable assemblies are available as finished assemblies including partially or fully terminated, plus phase or time delay offset matched sets.
A wide range of interconnects and assemblies from a few cm to 30 m are possible. Connector types include SMA, TNCA, N Type, 3.5 mm, 1.85 mm in straight, right angle, male and female styles with bulkhead and flange mounting options available on some assemblies.
All connectors are designed to meet the requirements of MIL-PRF 30012 with interfaces compliant to MIL-STD 348. For high power applications flanges are available for larger diameter cables, designed to ensure reliability in terms of power handling and heat transfer for continuous operation.
At millimetre wave IW’s smaller diameter cables have been developed to be compatible with industry standard connectors including most push-on interface styles as well as high frequency threaded types. IW can offer cable assemblies that provide performance up to 110 GHz.
New Short form Product Catalogue available from Insulated Wire.
OPTIONAL PROTECTION
Microwave transmission lines are often exposed to a wide range of hostile environments. These may include extreme temperature, abrasion, comprehensive forces, high pressure fluids, solvents, chemicals, salt water, UV, vibrations and mechanical stress.
In addition to internally ruggedised cables IW has a wide range of materials and processes to protect their cable assemblies. These include a variety of metallic and non-metallic external sheaths to meet customer’s requirements.
To receive a catalogue or for more information on Insulated Wire products or to find a local representative email [email protected] or
visit www.insulatedwire.com
