A B C D
Cable
Type
Connector types
Min Bend
Radius
(mm)
Diameter (mm)
Insulator
Material
Jacket
Material
Loss dB/M @
2GHz
Frequency
Range
Comments
A
Core
B
Insulator
C
Shield
D
Jacket
0.81mm
u.FL, IPEX 3.24 0.15 0.4 0.65 0.81 PFA PFA 4.4 to 6GHz Internal antenna pigtails
1.13mm
u.FL, IPEX, SMA, FME,
SMB, TNC, MMCX
4.5 0.24 0.68 0.9 1.13 FEP FEP 3.2 to 6GHz
Most popular cable for internal use. Internal antenna pigtails, internal to
bulkhead connector cable.
RG178
IPEX, MMCX, MCX, SMA,
FME
9 0.31 0.86 1.8 FEP FEP 2.6 @1.8GHz to 6GHz
RG174
SMA, SMB, MMCX, MCX,
FME, TNC
10.5 0.48 1.55 2.7 XLPE PVC 1.175 @1GHz to 6GHz This is the most popular cable for GPS and GSM antennas. Low temp spec.
RG58
SMA, SMB, TNC, N-Type 20 19 x 0.18 2.95 4.95 PE PVC 1.06 @2.4GHz to 6GHz Standard RF cable for outside use.
LLC100A
SMA, SMB, MMCX, MCX,
FME, TNC
6.4 0.46 1.52 2.11 2.79 Solid PE PVC 1.15 to 6GHz Low loss version of RG174 and much more exible
LLC200A
SMA, SMB, TNC, N-Type 20 10.2 2.9 3.4 5 Foam PE PVC 0.15 @200MHz to 6GHz Low loss version of the standard RG58.
Low Loss Cables
RF Cable Specifications
FEP
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
PE
Polyethylene
PFA
Peruoroalkoxy
PTFE
Polytetrauoroethylene
PVC
Poly Vinyl Chloride
XLPE
Cross Linked Poly Ethylene
u.FL and IPEX Connectors:
u.FL
Four types depending on cable size.
IPEX
There are 4 sizes - MHF, MHF2, MHF3, MHF4
(smallest). Dictated by cable size. Std is MHF 2.5mm
height.
RF Cable Assembly Product Guide
+44 (0)118 976 9014 www.siretta.co.uk sales@siretta.co.uk
See reverse for part numbering nomenclature.
Siretta RF cable assemblies are generally used as an extension to connect
two devices in RF signal transmission - typically a wireless module and
antenna.
Each RF cable assembly is 100% signal continuity tested; in process and
at completion. Our on-going quality control inspection guarantees every
customer will receive the ultimate in quality cables.
