Handformable cables occupy a position between semi-rigid
and flexible cables. These cables are good choices
when forming at the point of installation is required,
but are not designed for repeated flexure. Micro-Coax
allows you to select from both solid aluminum jacketed
cables (Alumiline) or tinned-braided cables (UTiFORM). The
aluminum jacket provides 100% shielding and optimized
signal performance just like copper jacket semi-rigid
while the tinned-braided UTiFORM offers an even more
flexible alternative. Both products are built around
the same line sizes as standard semi-rigid cables thus
enabling use of all of the same connectors and tooling,
but each has its own unique advantages.
UTiFORM employs
a lead-free alloy dipped outer conductor that is
excellent for repeated forming. This dipped braid construction
enables the user to minimize system installation costs,
because cables can be easily configured as they are
installed.
Alumiline can also be formed repeatedly, but offers
the added advantage of a solid aluminum outer conductor,
which greatly increases the RF shielding performance
and reduces the chances of passive inter modulation
when compared to UTiFORM. Additionally, Alumiline
cables have much lower insertion loss than UTiFORM
cables.
Both UTiFORM and Alumiline are available
with either a solid or low-loss PTFE dielectric for
improved phase stability. When making a choice between
these two hand-formable products, consider frequency
of operation and overall electrical performance favoring
the Alumiline for higher frequency and more critical
applications.
Please select from the choices below:
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