Winchester / Winconn’s RF coaxial cable families cover low‑loss transmission, high‑power delivery and precision test use‑cases from DC up to the microwave/mmWave domain (series‑dependent). Solutions span flexible constructions with rugged jackets and tight electrical control for mission‑critical links in aerospace, defense, industrial and T&M environments.
Winchester / Winconn’s RF coaxial cable families cover low‑loss transmission, high‑power delivery and precision test use‑cases from DC up to the microwave/mmWave domain (series‑dependent). Solutions span flexible constructions with rugged jackets and tight electrical control for mission‑critical links in aerospace, defense, industrial and T&M environments.
Advantages
- Low attenuation & phase stability for repeatable RF performance over temperature and flex.
- High‑power capability with controlled dielectric heating and corona resistance (series‑dependent).
- Mechanical robustness: small bend radii options, abrasion/chemical‑resistant jackets, strain‑relief assembly practices.
- Connector ecosystem: SMA, 2.92 mm, N, TNC, 7/16, and others on request.
- Custom assemblies: length, labeling, phase‑/delay‑matching, environmental sealing, test reports.
Key Features
- Impedance: 50 Ω (75 Ω variants on request).
- Bandwidth: DC to tens of GHz depending on family and connectorization.
- Dielectric systems: PTFE / foamed PTFE with engineered shielding for low leakage and high screening.
- Jackets: FEP, PE, LSZH, PUR options for indoor/outdoor and harsh environments.
- Environmental: typical operating range −55 °C to +125 °C (family‑specific).
Typical Applications
- Radar, EW, satcom, avionics and telemetry links.
- 5G/FR2 radio heads, small cells, DAS and feeder/jumper runs.
- High‑power RF heating, industrial and scientific (ISM).
- Precision test & measurement, calibration and production RF test.
Family Overview (comparison)
| Series / Family | Construction | Design Focus | Typical Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex® (Low‑Loss) | Flexible coax | Very low insertion loss, stable performance vs. flex/temperature | Long runs, performance‑critical RF chains | Optimized dielectric and shielding for low dB/m |
| Dynaflex® (Low‑Loss) | Flexible coax | Low loss with enhanced flexibility and durability | Field deployable links, dynamic routing | Balance of bendability and electrical control |
| TRUflex™ PWR (High‑Power) | Flexible, power‑rated coax | High RF voltage/current handling, thermal robustness | Industrial RF heating, high‑duty transmit paths | Corona/arc‑resistance and rugged terminations |
| TruTest® | Flexible test cable | Phase/amplitude stability for repeatable measurements | Lab and production test racks, calibrations | Tight flex‑stab and return‑loss control |
| DynaTest® | Flexible test cable | Extended bandwidth with durability under repeated mating | High‑frequency T&M to mmWave (connector‑limited) | High‑cycle connectors and strain relief |
| Flexible RF Coax (general) | RG/Mil‑style and application‑specific builds | Balanced electrical/mechanical performance | General‑purpose interconnects, jumpers | Broad connector options and jacket materials |
Additional Information
- Customization: over‑molds, boots, color/jacket options, serialized IDs.
- Quality & compliance: typical RoHS/REACH; test data (S‑parameters, VSWR, attenuation) available per assembly.
- Engineering support (EMCO Elektronik): cable selection, link budget & loss analysis, routing/bend‑radius reviews, phase‑match specifications, and first‑article validation.
- Next steps: share required frequency band, power level, loss budget, connector types, length/tolerance, and environment to receive a tailored build spec and quotation.