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Precision Air Lines - 3.5mm Connectors

Precision Air Lines - 3.5mm Connectors

Features
Beaded 3.5mm Connectors
Highly Accurate 50 Ohm Impedance
Mates with Precision 3.5mm Connectors

Description

The 8042 series precision air lines utilize 3.5mm connectors in which the center conductor is supported by a low-loss dielectric bead. The air lines are fabricated from gold-plated, copper alloys.

Frequency Range:	DC - 18 GHz
VSWR (typical):	<1.004 + 0.0035ƒ (GHz)
Characteristic Impedance:	50 ohm nominal
Electrical Length:	See Chart
Accuracy of Electrical Length:	± 0.02cm
Connectors:	3.5mm (1 female/1 male)

Available Models

Model	Electrical Length (cm)	Odd 1/4-Wavelength Frequency (GHz) 1
8042C	14.990	(2n + 1) 0.50
8042D	9.993	(2n + 1) 0.75
8042E	7.495	(2n + 1) 1.00
8042G	4.997	(2n + 1) 1.25

¹ Frequencies at which the electrical length is an odd multiple of a 1/4 wavelength were n is zero or an integer.