SUCOFORM HiRel

Handformable semi-rigid microwave cable assembly for spaceflight applications

HUBER+SUHNER’s SUCOFORM HiRel microwave cable assembly was specially developed and manufactured for spaceflight applications. The main goal of this product is to substitute the expensive and hard to handle semi-rigid microwave cable assemblies. With the feature of being handformable, neither bending tooling, nor bending documentation is required. Only assembly length need to be specified and the product can be assembled and fixed in a spaceflight subsystem environment.

For longer RF connections for spaceflight applications please refer to HUBER+SUHNER’s SUCOFLEX 300 series microwave cable assemblies.

Applications

• RF connections for components in spaceflight subsystems
• Static application

Features

• Excellent electrical performance
• Handformable cable assembly
• Two dimensions: 0.086” and 0.141” diameter
• Leaded tin braid to avoid whiskers
• All conductive surfaces 2 µm silver plated according MIL-PRF-39012E
• Special designed SMA connectors:
  - Low weight
  - Superior mechanical stability (-55° - +100°C)
  - Retractable nut for easy mating
  - Connector vented

Benefits

• Suitable for substitution of semi-rigid microwave cable assemblies
• Bending on site, no additional bending tooling and documentation required
• Small size permit use in high-density areas
• Lower costs
• Easy installation
• Two cable diameter dimensions up to 18 GHz (Insertion Loss vs. weight)