The Agilent/Keysight 85131-60012 is a precision coaxial cable assembly engineered for RF and microwave measurements from DC to 26.5 GHz. Built with Type N male connectors on both ends and 50-ohm impedance, it delivers low insertion loss and phase stability critical for network analyzer applications and production test environments. The flexible design, combined with gold-plated precision connectors and low-loss dielectric, ensures signal integrity across demanding measurement scenarios.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 26.5 GHz
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Connector Type: Type N Male (both ends)
• Cable Type: Flexible Coaxial
• Insertion Loss: < 0.5 dB/meter @ 26.5 GHz (typical)
• Return Loss/VSWR: < 1.2:1 up to 18 GHz; 90 dB up to 1 GHz
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Storage Temperature: -55°C to +100°C
• Velocity of Propagation: 0.66 to 0.70
• Capacitance per Unit Length: 90–100 pF/meter (typical)
• Inductance per Unit Length: 0.2–0.3 µH/meter (typical)
• Cable Diameter: 0.200 inches (5.08 mm)
• Minimum Bend Radius (Static): 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
• Minimum Bend Radius (Flexing): 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)
– Key Features
• Dielectric material: PTFE or FEP for minimal loss tangent and low dielectric constant
• Gold-plated connector contacts reduce contact resistance and ensure long-term reliability
• High-conductivity copper alloy center conductors
• FEP outer jacket for chemical and environmental resistance
• Attenuation: typical 0.1–0.2 dB/meter @ 1 GHz, increasing with frequency
– Typical Applications
• Agilent/Keysight network analyzers (8719, 8720, 8753, ENA, PNA series)
• RF and microwave test and measurement systems
• Production and laboratory characterization requiring 50-ohm Type N connections
• Measurements to 26.5 GHz
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with any RF and microwave test equipment utilizing 50-ohm Type N connectors within the DC to 26.5 GHz frequency range.
