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VNA Test Cables

Phase stable test & measurement cable assemblies

StormTest - VNA TEST CABLES & ADAPTERS 50GHz, 40 GHz & 26.5 GHz

Internally ruggedized cable construction delivers longer life and excellent RFstability for high performance VNA Test Leads. STORM-TEST™50 GHz delivers low loss, exceptional performance in applications requiring both durability and phasestability vs. flexure.
The result? Calibration accuracy is maintained, with worry-free handling

Applications

Vector Network Analyzers
Bench-Top Testing
Laboratory Testing
High-Speed Digital Testing (HDST)
Accurate Critical Measurements

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Features

Custom cable bend protection behind the connector
Crush & torque resistant due to internal armoring
Braided FEP jacket
Phase and amplitude stable with flex
Flexible
Phase matching options

Benefits

Natural abrasion resistance prevents fraying of outer jacket
Ease of use
Calibration accuracy is maintained, reducing downtime
Mechanical robustness
Optimizes cable assembly product life
Customer specific requirements

SPECIFICATIONS	STORM-TEST™ 50 GHz
Diameter, Nominal (in/mm)	.200 / 5.08
Max Frequency (GHz)	50
Phase Matching	Available
Phase Stability vs. Flex, typ (@ max frequency)	±6
Amplitude Stability vs. Flex, typ (dB @ max frequency)	0.021
Attenuation, nom (dB/ft @ max frequency)	1.384
Shielding Effectiveness, min (dB @ 1 GHz)	> 95
Typical VSWR (2 straight connectors)	1.35:1 @ 50 GHz
Min Bend Radius, (in/mm), Static	1 / 25.4
Typical Flex Cycles	50,000
Temperature Range (°C)	–54 to +125

Connector Codes	Shortcut
Straight Plug	SP
Straight Jack	SJ
Ruggedized Test Port Connector	NMD

AccuTest - 150 & 200 SERIES

If you’re responsible for testing RF and microwave electronics systems and hardware, you should know: For over 20 years, Storm Products has been developing and delivering standard and custom Test & Measurement solutions to meet challenging needs like yours. Take our Accu-Test ® cable assemblies. The Accu-Test ® line of assemblies was designed to provide exceptional performance in applications requiring both durability and phase stability vs. flexure. The result? Calibration accuracy is maintained, with worry-free handling.

Features

Phase and amplitude stable with flex
Flexible
Crush & kink resistant armoring and ruggedizing options
Phase matching options
Off-the-shelf standard assemblies

Benefits

Calibration accuracy is maintained
Easy to use
Longer life
Ideal for comparative measurements
Reduces down time

The basic Accu-Test ® cable is designed to be durable. However, for those applications requiring added durability, Accu-Test ® assemblies are also available in ruggedized, armored, and soft armored versions.

SPECIFICATIONS	ACCU-TEST® 150	ACCU-TEST® 200
Diameter, Nominal (in/mm)	0.150/3.81	0.200/5.08
Max Frequency (GHz)	40	26.5
Phase Matching	Available	Available
Phase Stability vs. Flex, typ (degrees @ max frequency)	±3	±3
Amplitude Stability vs. Flex, typ (dB @ max frequency)	0.060	0.040
Attenuation, nom (dB/ft @ max frequency)	0.94	0.61
Shielding Effectiveness, min (dB @ 1 GHz)	> 100	> 100
Typical VSWR (2 straight connectors)	1.15:1 @ 18 GHz 1.30:1 @ 40 GHz	1.15:1 @ 18 GHz 1.25:1 @ 26.5 GHz
Min Bend Radius, (in/mm), Static	1 / 25.4	1 / 25.4
Weight (grams/ft/m)	11.50/37.73	20.00/65.62
Temperature Range (°C)	–54 to +125	–54 to +125

Connector Codes	Shortcut
Straight Plug	SP
Straight Jack	SJ
Ruggedized Test Port Connector	NMD
Right-Angle Plug	RAP