LL043 Series Now Part of Broader Nitrowave Family Covering 32–110 GHz
Editor's Note: This listing was originally published on November 13, 2024. It was updated in June 2025 to include the new, broader line availability for Nitrowave cables in addition to the LL043 series.
LL043 Series Nitrowave high-performance microwave cable assemblies are a flexible, low-loss microwave coaxial cable product line with amplitude and phase stability in test and measurement, as well as 5G datacom, defense, aerospace, and computer/semiconductor applications.
In addition to the LL043 series with a frequency of 43.5 GHz and a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1, the Nitrowave line now includes options for target frequencies of 32, 71, 95, and 110 GHz offered through LL032, LL071, LL095, and LL110 product families, respectively.
Nitrowave is recognizable by its distinctive orange FEP jacket color and is backed by Samtec Sudden Service, which includes part availability, quick delivery, and access to people and tools that help streamline the design process.
Phase and amplitude stability with flexure is possible due to the optimized construction of Samtec’s orange Nitrowave cable. The inclusion of an interlayer enables consistent electrical performance throughout the cable's life span, while the low-density PTFE dielectric material ensures mechanical robustness. Flex life was tested to 400,000 cycles (with unrestrained flexing) and torque life to 1,000,000 cycles (+/- 90-degrees).
During product development, frequency capability was purposefully designed to go beyond traditional industry targets in support of advancing applications and spectrum allocation, allowing for 30% better insertion loss performance at next-generation frequencies. State-of-the-art shielding techniques, with consistent contact resistance between layers, result in 100 dB minimum shielding effectiveness against electromagnetic interference (per IEC 61000-4-21 specifications).
Connector end options include SMA plug or SMA bulkhead jack (to 26.5 GHz), or 2.92 and 2.4 mm plugs (to 43.5 GHz).
LL043 is available in standard assembly lengths of 12, 24, and 39 in (305, 610, and 1,000 mm), with custom lengths available.
Across the Nitrowave line, additional connector options are available, including 1 and 1.85 mm for higher-frequency assemblies. Optional phase matching to 1, 2, or 5 picoseconds ensures optimal signal integrity for differential pair signaling.
Samtec, Inc.
New Albany, IN
(800) 726-8329
samtec.com
