Times Microwave Systems, a company that develops innovative RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables, and connectors, has introduced MILTECH, a family of hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave transmission line assemblies. These cable assemblies are sufficiently robust to withstand harsh environments. They are listed in the Qualified Products Database (QPD) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and optimized for commercial, military, and other demanding applications.
MILTECH features a proprietary application of a spiral flat strip braid that results in a cable assembly with superior phase stability without sacrificing flexibility. The company offers standard cable assemblies with models that include MT-175, MT-160, MT-650, MT-300, MT-230, MT-480, MT-340, MT-265, and MT-210.
Key Features of Standard Military-Grade Cable Assemblies
MT-175: MilTech® 175 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate up to 50 GHz, have an overall diameter of 4.826 mm, and a minimum bend radius of 22.86 mm. They operate over a temperature from -55°C to +200°C and are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
MT-160: The MilTech® 160 coaxial assemblies from Times Microwave are designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding RF and microwave applications. These hermetically sealed flexible transmission lines are built to withstand harsh environments and are fully vapor sealed, ensuring reliable performance in extreme conditions. They operate from 18 to 50 GHz, have an overall diameter of 4.3 mm, and a minimum bend radius of 16.002 mm. These cable assemblies are optimized and qualified for use in both commercial and military airborne applications, making them an ideal solution for mission-critical systems where performance and reliability are of utmost importance. With MilTech® 160 assemblies, users can be confident that their RF and microwave connections will perform flawlessly, even in the most challenging environments.
MT-650: MilTech® 650 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate 8 to 50 GHz. They have an overall diameter of 12.2 mm, a minimum bend radius of 76.2 mm, and operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. They are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
MT-300: MilTech® 300 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate 18 to 50 GHz. They have an overall diameter of 7.6 mm, a minimum bend radius of 44.45 mm, and operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. These ruggedized transmission lines are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
MT-230: MilTech® 230 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate 18 to 50 GHz. They have an overall diameter of 5.8 mm, a minimum bend radius of 29.21 mm, and operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. They are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
MT-480: MilTech® 480 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate 10 to 50 GHz. They have an overall diameter of 12.2 mm, a minimum bend radius of 57.15 mm, and operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. They are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
MT-340: MilTech® 340 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate from 18 to 50 GHz. They have an overall diameter of 8.6 mm, a minimum bend radius of 48.26 mm, and operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. The cable assemblies are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
MT-265: MilTech® 265 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate 18 to 50 GHz. They have an overall diameter of 6.7 mm, a minimum bend radius of 33.02 mm, and operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. These cable assemblies are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
MT-210: MilTech®210 are hermetically sealed flexible RF and microwave assemblies. These ruggedized transmission lines operate from 18 to 50 GHz. They have an overall diameter of 5.3 mm, a minimum bend radius of 25.4 mm, and operate over a temperature range from -55°C to +200°C. These transmission lines are fully vapor sealed, optimized and qualified for commercial, military airborne and other demanding applications.
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