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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
QBL3SMQ-SM+
50
3FTDCto18GHz
Test Cable
REV.A
M130508
QBL3SMQ-SM+
RS/TH/CP/AM
110429
Typical Performance Data
Connectors
Model
Price
Qty.
Conn1
Conn2
SMA-Male Quick-Lock SMA-Male
QBL3SMQ-SM+
$75.95ea. (1-9)
QBL3SMQ-SM+
INSERTION LOSS
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
15000
18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
INSERTION
LOSS
(dB)
TEST
FLEX
QBL3SMQ-SM+
RETURN LOSS
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0
3000
6000
9000
12000
15000
18000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
RETURN
LOSS
(dB)
QUICK-LOCK SMA-MALE
SMA-MALE
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +Suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS
Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance
methodologies and qualifications.
CASE STYLE: GM1526-3
Custom sizes available, consult factory.
BC
D
E
wt
Feet
Meters
.43
--
.36
.312 Inches
mm
grams
3.00
0.91
10.92
--
9.14
7.92 +.72/-0 +18.3/-0
53
T
A
Frequency
(MHz)
Insertion Loss
(dB)
Return Loss
(dB)
QL-SMA-MALE
SMA-MALE
10
0.05
38.4
37.0
100
0.12
50.6
50.8
1000
0.39
40.4
42.2
2000
0.58
28.2
28.5
5000
0.95
39.8
35.6
6000
1.05
34.3
30.4
7000
1.16
27.7
29.3
8000
1.26
23.2
24.7
9000
1.36
24.3
28.3
10000
1.44
21.0
22.6
12000
1.63
21.4
27.3
14000
1.76
23.6
27.8
15000
1.80
29.4
28.9
16000
1.88
26.0
25.8
18000
2.06
22.3
26.3
Outline Dimensions (
)
inch
mm
Outline Drawing
Quick-Lock
CONN 1 QUICK LOCK SMA MALE
CONN 2 SMA MALE
Product Guarantee*
Mini-Circuits will repair or replace your test cable at
its option if the connector attachment fails within six
months of shipment. This guarantee excludes cable
or connector interface damage from misuse or abuse.
Cable Cross Section
Jacket
Interlayer
Shield
Inner
Conductor
Outer Shield
Inner Shield
Dielectric
Features
Quick-Lockconnectorononeendforeasymating&demating
extraruggedconstructionwithstrainreliefforlongerlife
stainlesssteelSMAconnectorforlongmating-cyclelife
usefulovertemperaturerange,-55°Cto105°C
doubleshieldcableforexcellentshieldingeffectiveness
flexibleforeasyconnection&bend
excellentstabilityofinsertionloss,VSWR&phaseafter
thousands of flex cycles
6monthguarantee*
Applications
highvolumeproductionteststations
research&developmentlabs
environmental&temperaturetestchambers
replacementforOEMtestportcables
fieldRFtesting
cellularinfrastructuresitetesting
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Maximum Ratings
OperatingTemperature
-55°Cto105°C
Storage Temperature
-55°C to 105°C
PowerHandlingat25°C, 270W at
1GHz
SeaLevel
180W at
2GHz
120W at4GHz
62W at 12GHz
47W at 18GHz
sliding locking sleeve, retracted to the open position
locking sleeve closed and in locked position, securing the SMA
connection
Cable Construction
Inner Conductor
SolidSilverPlatedCopper
Dielectric
Solid PTFE
Shield
Silver-PlatedCoppertapeunder
Silver-PlatedCopperBraid
Jacket
Blue FEP
Connectors (SMA)
passivatedstainlesssteel(couplingnut)
captivecontact
goldplatedbrasscentercontacts
PTFEdielectric
Quick-Lock SMA
body&outercontact:gold-platedbrass
centercontact:gold-platedCuBe
PTFEdielectric
clampingpiece:whitebronzeplatedbrass
sleeve:POM
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
Parameter
Condition (GHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
FrequencyRange
DC
18
GHz
Length
3
Ft
Insertion Loss
DC - 2
—
0.4
0.9
dB
2 - 6
—
0.7
1.6
6 - 12
—
1.2
2.4
12-18
—
1.6
2.8
ReturnLoss
DC - 2
20
38
—
dB
2 - 6
20
31
—
6 - 12
15
27
—
12-18
15
26
—