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PHASE MICRO Microwave Test Cable Assemblies: The Pinnacle of Precision and Reliability
PHASE MICRO Microwave Test Cable Assemblies
PHASE MICRO Microwave Test Cable Assemblies: OSI's Flagship Solution for Precision Test Applications Where Electrical Stability and Reliability are Key The PHASE MICRO series delivers industry-leading electrical stability across DC~110GHz for mission-critical test applications. With ±3° phase stability and 10,000+ flex cycles, this flagship product supports VNA measurements, semiconductor R&D, and precision calibration environments where measurement accuracy is paramount.
Key Applications
Thermal Vacuum Tests
High-reliability testing in extreme temperature and vacuum environments (-55°C to +150°C).
Phase-stable performance
under thermal cycling ensures accurate measurement data
in aerospace and satellite component qualification.
Phase-stable performance
under thermal cycling ensures accurate measurement data
in aerospace and satellite component qualification.
Phase Array Antenna Measurement
Multi-channel amplitude and phase characterization for
beamforming systems.
Matched electrical length across
cable sets maintains phase coherence critical for
array calibration and pattern measurements.
beamforming systems.
Matched electrical length across
cable sets maintains phase coherence critical for
array calibration and pattern measurements.
Shielded Chamber Tests
EMC and RF immunity testing in anechoic and shielded
environments.
Flexible routing through chamber feedthroughs
with stable electrical performance enables repeatable far-field and near-field measurements.
environments.
Flexible routing through chamber feedthroughs
with stable electrical performance enables repeatable far-field and near-field measurements.
Vector Network Analyer
Precision S-parameter measurements requiring stable reference planes and minimal measurement uncertainty.
10,000+ flex cycles maintain calibration accuracy for high-throughput laboratory and production testing.
10,000+ flex cycles maintain calibration accuracy for high-throughput laboratory and production testing.
Electrical Performance Metrics
Insertion Loss
- DC~67GHz: typical < 5.7 dB/meter attenuation
- Minimizes signal attenuation in measurement path
- Preserves dynamic range for low-level device testing
- Minimizes signal attenuation in measurement path
- Preserves dynamic range for low-level device testing
Amplitude Stability
- ±0.1 dB across 10,000 flex cycles
- Consistent power delivery in automated test systems
- Temperature compensated: -55°C to +150°C
- Consistent power delivery in automated test systems
- Temperature compensated: -55°C to +150°C
Phase Stability
- ±3° across DC~67GHz (industry-leading)
- Maintains calibration accuracy over cable lifetime
- Critical for time-domain and vector measurements
- Maintains calibration accuracy over cable lifetime
- Critical for time-domain and vector measurements
Durability and Mechanical Resilience
Rugged design withstands demanding laboratory environments:
- 10,000+ flex cycles with stable electrical performance
- Reinforced strain relief at connector interfaces
- Abrasion-resistant jacket protects against equipment contact
- Maintains phase stability ±3° throughout mechanical stress testing
Engineered for repeated connection cycles in high-throughput
production test environments.
- Reinforced strain relief at connector interfaces
- Abrasion-resistant jacket protects against equipment contact
- Maintains phase stability ±3° throughout mechanical stress testing
Engineered for repeated connection cycles in high-throughput
production test environments.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Each PHASE MICRO assembly undergoes rigorous testing:
• Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Testing: Ensures minimal signal reflection and optimal impedance matching.
• Network Analyzer Verification: Full characterization of S-parameters up to the maximum operating frequency.
• Network Analyzer Verification: Full characterization of S-parameters up to the maximum operating frequency.
Power Handling
- Average power: 100W (DC~18GHz)
- Peak power: 500W (pulse applications)
- Low-PIM design for high-power component testing
- Thermal dissipation engineered for extended duty cycles
Supports amplifier characterization and transmitter testing
without signal degradation.
- Peak power: 500W (pulse applications)
- Low-PIM design for high-power component testing
- Thermal dissipation engineered for extended duty cycles
Supports amplifier characterization and transmitter testing
without signal degradation.
Attenuation
- DC~18GHz: < 0.3 dB/ft
- 18~40GHz: < 0.5 dB/ft
- 40~67GHz: < 0.8 dB/ft
- 67~110GHz: < 1.2 dB/ft
Maintains signal integrity across extended cable lengths
for flexible test configurations.
- 18~40GHz: < 0.5 dB/ft
- 40~67GHz: < 0.8 dB/ft
- 67~110GHz: < 1.2 dB/ft
Maintains signal integrity across extended cable lengths
for flexible test configurations.
Phase Change Versus Flexure
Phase Stability Performance
Red lines indicate specification limits.
PHASE MICRO maintains phase stability within ±3°
across 10,000+ flex cycles.
Red lines indicate specification limits.
PHASE MICRO maintains phase stability within ±3°
across 10,000+ flex cycles.
Technical Data specifications - Phase Micro
| Product | Max Frequency | Minimum Insertion Loss | Phase Stability vs Flexure | Jacket O.D. | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P16E08 | 110GHz | -14.7dB / meter | <15° | ø3.9mm | Download |
| P23E10 | 67GHz | -5.7dB / meter | <8° | ø6mm | Download |
| P35E13M | 50GHz | -3.7dB / meter | <4° | ø9mm | Download |
| P35E14M | 43.5GHz | -2.6dB / meter | <3° | ø9mm | Download |
| P35E20 | 26.5GHz | -1.4dB / meter | <3° | ø9mm | Download |
* Contact technical sales for further information.
* Insertion loss can be estimated as 0.04 x Sqrt (GHz)dB per connector
* Insertion loss can be estimated as 0.04 x Sqrt (GHz)dB per connector