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LMR Cable Assemblies are the most suitable selectionfor interconnect applications up to 5.8 GHz.The offer low loss and high shielding at very reasonablecosts. Typical connector types are SMC, TNC, N, BNC.

Electrical DataFrequency, Max (GHz) 5.8Impedance, nominal (Ώ) 50Velocity of Propagation (%) 85Shielding Effectiveness, 1 GHz (dB/ft) >90Capacitance (pF/ft) 23.9Delay (ns/ft), (ns/meter) 1.2 3.94Attenuation k1 (db/100ft) @ 23 deg C 0.12229Attenuation k2 (db/100ft) @ 23 deg C 0.00026

Mechanical DataWeight (lbs/100ft), (Kg/100m) 6.80 10.22Temperature Range (˚C) -40 to 85Minimum Bend Radius (inch), (mm) 1.00 25.40

Construction DataInner Conductor (inch) A Solid 0.108 Bare Copper Clad AluminumDielectric (inch) B 0.285 Foam PolyethyeneFirst Outer Shield (inch) C 0.291 Aluminum TapeSecond Outer Shield (inch) D 0.320 Tinned CopperThird Outer Shield (inch) EJacket (inch O.D.) F Extruded 0.405 PE Color Black

(dB per 100 feet) *CW Power in watts at sea level and 23˚C

QUICK SPECMax Frequency Loss @ 5 GHz

5.8 GHz 0.405"

Cable Diameter

11 dB

Attenuation (typical) at any Frequency=k1 x SqRt (FMHz) + k2 x (FMHz)

Shielding Effect.

>90

LMR-400 Cable Specifications CABLE-LMR-400

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Standard Connectors:Cable Connector Series Gender Type C-Nut Body Body Loss Frequency

Code Code Style* Material* Finish* per GHz Max GHzL400 NMS Type N (Male) plug Straight HK B N 0.013 5.8L400 NMR Type N (Male) plug R/A H B N 0.020 5.8L400 NFBS Type N (Female) Bulkhead Straight NA B N 0.015 5.8L400 NFS Type N (Female) jack Straight NA B N 0.015 5.8L400 SMS SMA (Male) plug Straight H B N 0.020 5.8L400 TMS TNC (Male) plug Straight H B N 0.013 5.8L400 TMR TNC (Male) plug R/A H B N 0.020 5.8L400 BMS BNC (Male) plug Straight H B N 0.015 4

* C-Nut Style: H=Hex Nut, K=Knurled, HK=Hex Nut & Knurled* Body Materials: B=Brass, SS=Stainless Steel, BE=Beryllium Copper* Body Finish: N=Nickel, S=Silver, G=Gold, P=Passivated, T=Tri-MetalSex of the connector is determined by center pin.

Standard Options:Cable Option Option Description Option DetailsCode CodeL400 A Armorized Protective Covering SS interlock armorL400 W Weatherized Protective Covering Polyolefin shrink tube coverL400 N Weatherized Protective Covering Neoprene shrink tube cover

Standard L400 assemblies are RoHS compliant per EU directive 2002/95/EC

Custom Options:The above connectors and options the most common types used. Florida RF Labs offers a wide range of cables,connectors and options. If you do not see what you need please consult the factory.

QUICK SPECMax Frequency Loss @ 5 GHz Cable Diameter Shielding Effect.

5.8 GHz 11 dB 0.405" >90

LMR-400 Cable Specifications CABLE-LMR-400