Ultra-low Loss Phase-stable Microwave Coaxial Cable PTFE/FEP – BYC Cables

Product Overview

Feature Specification
Product Series HY3xxx Series (High-Precision Microwave Coaxial)
Equivalency Fully compatible with GORE CXN Series (CXN3506, 3507, 3449, 3450, 3508)
Insulation Material Micro-porous PTFE (Ultra-Low Dielectric Constant)
Jacket Material PFA (High-Performance Fluoroplastic)
Frequency Range DC to 60 GHz (Model Dependent)
Temperature Range -65°C to +200°C (-85°F to +392°F)
Key Features Ultra-low attenuation, excellent phase stability vs. temperature/bending, high shielding effectiveness (< -100dB), and low VSWR.
Applications Radar systems, electronic warfare (EW), navigation, aerospace communication, and precision microwave testing.

Comprehensive Configuration Matrix

Our HY3xxx series covers various high-frequency configurations including different diameter sizes and optimized shielding for specific frequency bands. If your specific requirement is not listed in the standard table, please contact us for custom configuration.

Configuration Category Available Options
Model Selection HY3506 (60GHz), HY3507 (40GHz), HY3449 (26.5GHz), HY3450 (20GHz), HY3508 (18GHz)
Shielding Type Quad-layer high-density shielding (Wrapping + Braiding)
Conductor Material Silver-plated Copper (SPC) Single Strand
Custom Impedance Standard 50 Ohm (Customizable on request)
Packaging Reel or customized cable assemblies with connectors (SMA, N, K-type, etc.)

Physical Dimensions & Structure

Model Number Center Conductor (mm) Insulation O.D. (mm) Outer Shield O.D. (mm) Finished Jacket O.D. (mm)
HY3506 0.50 1.40 2.00 2.30
HY3507 0.90 2.45 3.10 3.68
HY3449 1.40 3.85 4.42 4.90
HY3450 2.10 5.75 6.68 7.48
HY3508 2.40 6.45 7.25 8.20

Electrical Performance Standards

Parameter Performance Index (Typical)
Propagation Velocity 82 to 83 percent (Nominal)
Characteristic Impedance 50 ± 2 Ohm
Shielding Effectiveness < -100 dB
VSWR (DC-18GHz) < 1.35
Phase Stability (vs Temp) <= 650 to 800 PPM (-55°C to +85°C / -67°F to +185°F)
Phase Stability (vs Bending) <= 3 degrees (at 10GHz)

Attenuation (Max. dB/m) @ 20°C (68°F)

Frequency HY3506 (60GHz) HY3507 (40GHz) HY3449 (26.5GHz) HY3450 (20GHz) HY3508 (18GHz)
2 GHz 0.90 0.53 0.34 0.22 0.20
4 GHz 1.29 0.75 0.49 0.32 0.29
8 GHz 1.86 1.08 0.70 0.44 0.41
10 GHz 2.09 1.21 0.78 0.50 0.46
18 GHz 2.87 1.66 1.06 0.68 0.63
Max Frequency 60 GHz 40 GHz 26.5 GHz 20 GHz 18 GHz

Mechanical & Environmental Characteristics

  • Minimum Bend Radius: Standard 5 x O.D. (Static); 10 x O.D. (Dynamic).
  • Thermal Endurance: Retains all electrical properties from -65°C (-85°F) to +200°C (+392°F).
  • Chemical Resistance: Inert to all aviation fuels, hydraulic fluids, and corrosive solvents.
  • Moisture Resistance: Zero moisture absorption due to gas-tight PFA jacket.
  • Construction Layers: 1. SPC Conductor; 2. Micro-porous PTFE; 3. Silver-plated wrapping; 4. Silver-plated braid; 5. PFA Jacket.

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