Semi-Rigid Cable

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The Best Choice for Shock or Vibration Applications

For optimal performance above 500 MHz you should use semi-rigid coax cable; used in aerospace and defense, test & measurement instruments, medical electronics, and space flight systems among other rigorous, precise applications.

MIL-DTL-17 Coaxial Cable

Winchester’s semi-rigid coax is built and tested to meet the MIL-DTL-17 (MIL-C-17) performance requirements. We can build and supply bulk cable as well as custom configured bent semi-rigid assemblies at our fully equipped ISO-certified facilities.

Low Loss Performance Available

For superior low-loss performance Winchester offers semi-rigid cables with low density PTFE.
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Key Features

  • Excellent power handling and electrical performance
  • Precision CNC cutting and machining to .002 in tolerance for phase matching
  • Low loss offering provides a higher temperature range, better power handling, and more phase stable than standard semi-rigid
  • Copper or Aluminum shield (30% less weight, similar performance)
  • Available with high performance connectors
  • Factory offers various plating options for copper tubing

Technical Specifications

  • Impedance: 50 Ohm
  • Capacitance pF/ft @ 1 GHz: 24.5 – 29
  • Max Voltage: 750 VRMS – 7500 VRMS
  • Shield: Bare Copper or SNPlateAL
  • Center Conductor: Silver Plated Copper Clad Steel
  • Outer Diameter: .508mm –  6.35mm