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Cardinal High-Frequency RF Cables

Engineered for repeatability and scalability, Cardinal High-Frequency RF Cables deliver reliable, measurement-grade connectivity with low-loss, phase-stable performance and controlled impedance. These cable assemblies help prevent phase drift, loss, setup variability and the need for re-testing by providing consistent results, robust durability and versatile options that streamline integration and shorten validation times.

Precision Cardinal RF Cables for Test and Measurement


Cardinal Flex—Durable, High-Frequency Cables for Demanding Environments

The rugged construction and small-diameter cable of Cardinal Flex High-Frequency Flexible RF Cables ensure reliable, consistent performance up to 110 GHz despite tight bends in constrained cable paths and repeated handling in high-cycle lab and production setups. Multiple available connector types help avoid adapter stacks, streamlining system integration and accelerating testing cycles.

Cardinal Test—RF Cable Solutions for Lab, VNA and Production Testing

Optimized for VNA, lab and automated production test environments, measurement-grade Cardinal Test High-Frequency RF Cables feature an armored, ruggedized design that protects against abrasion and wear. This resilience helps ensure repeatable performance, improves correlation and minimizes troubleshooting and re-testing time.

Cardinal Wave—Low-Loss Performance for High-Frequency Applications

Low-loss, phase-stable Cardinal Wave High-Frequency RF Cables provide accurate and repeatable broadband performance up to 67 GHz for use in test-and-measurement, telecom and networking applications. Options for 0.047 and 0.086 coaxial cable with multiple connector options, standard lengths and configurations help reduce design constraints and lead times.

Cardinal Multi-Port—Stable Signal Integrity Across RF and Microwave Systems

Simplifying integration and ensuring scalable connectivity in high-density systems, Cardinal Multi-Port assemblies provide high-precision, phase-matched channel-to-channel connectivity up to 145 GHz. Solderless compression attachment and compact multi-line configurations minimize downtime and reduce setup errors in complex RF test environments.

  Frequency Range Typical VSWR Connector Interface Option
Cardinal Flex Cables DC to 110 GHz, depending on connector type < 1.4:1 up to 110 GHz (connector dependent) 1.0, 1.85, 2.4, 2.92, 3.5mm, SMA, Type N
Cardinal Test Armored Cables DC to 110 GHz, depending on connector type < 1.4:1 up to 110 GHz (connector dependent) 1.0, 1.85, 2.4, 2.92, 3.5mm, SMA, Type N
Cardinal Wave Cables DC to 67 GHz, depending on connector type ≤1.30:1 (DC to 40 GHz)
≤1.35:1 (DC to 67 GHz)
1.85, 2.4, 2.92mm
Cardinal Multi-Port Coaxial Assemblies DC to 145 GHz, depending on connector type 1.6:1 (DC to 67 GHz)
2.0:1 (DC to 145 GHz)
0.8, 1.0, 1.85mm (single-row 1x4 or 1x8; dual-row 2x8)