Precision Products for Demanding Applications
Low PIM Products
for Distributed Antenna Systems
and Wireless Infrastructure
Low PIM Coaxial
Cable Assemblies
Low Loss, Low
PIM, Plenum Rated
Coaxial Cable
Assemblies
Low PIM Coaxial
Adapters
Low PIM
Power Splitters,
Couplers and
Termination Loads
Wireless Infrastructure
Distributed Antenna Systems
Why is Passive Intermodulation Important?
Read more about passive intermodulation (PIM) and its importance to your installations at our website:
www.rfindustries.com/white-paper.html. Below are some excerpts.
Intermodulation Distortion in RF Connectors
By Ronnie Rice, RF Technical Support Manager
RF Precision Products by RF Connectors, A Division of RF Industries, San Diego, California
Introduction
Intermodulation distortion or IMD has always existed in RF transmission paths.
Until about the early 1990’s, cellular communications had relatively low power
carrier levels. Intermodulation distortion in passive devices was not necessarily
a problem because the distortion levels were significantly below the noise floor
of the broadcast system. The mobile communication industry grew rapidly and
the need for greater channel capacity meant higher broadcast powers at base
stations. Typical RF connectors such as the “N” connector satisfied the earlier
demands but as the sensitivity of the receivers increased, a condition within RF
connectors was exposed.
What is IMD?
IMD occurs when two or more signals occupy the same transmission paths as
in full duplex... (go to www.rfindustries.com/white-paper.html to read more)
Intermod and Connectors: Silver Plate Beats Nickel
By Manny Gutsche, Vice President, Sales & Marketing RF Industries
Article as ran in Mobile Radio Technology in March 1992
When connectors made entirely of non-ferromagnetic materials are used, they do
not have to become the weak link in a communications system, causing harmful
and hard-to-find intermod interference.
Intermod
The simple mention of the word is dreadful to most two-way radio communications technicians. Intermod refers to intermodulation interference, a mixture of
two or more signals that results in one or more unwanted signals disrupting reception. The cause usually is found in transmitters, receivers, transmitting combiners, receiver multicouplers, antenna systems and dissimilar metal junctions near
transmitters. Few technicians think to examine coaxial connectors used with-in the
system.
The introduction of 800MHz and 900MHz trunked and cellular communications
systems that... (go to www.rfindustries.com/white-paper.html to read more)
Power Splitters, Hybrid Couplers
& Termination Loads
Description
PartNumber
Specifications
AveragePower
•LowPIM
PeakPower
•LowVSWR
VSWR
•Multipleconfigurations
•50Ohmsimpedance
1 Out
InsertionLoss
IN
2 Out
•RoHSCompliant
FrequencyRange
SplitLoss
PIM3
Description
PartNumber
AveragePower
PeakPower
1 Out
IN
2 Out
3 Out
VSWR
FrequencyRange
InsertionLoss
SplitLoss
PIM3
Description
PartNumber
AveragePower
1 Out
IN
2 Out
1Kw
≤1.20
698-2700MHz
≤0.1dB
3dB
≤-155dBc
3WayPowerSplitter,NFemale
RFPS-3-NF
300watts
1Kw
≤1.25
698-2700MHz
≤0.2dB
4.8dB
≤-155dBc
4WayPowerSplitter,NFemale
RFPS-4-NF
300watts
VSWR
≤1.3
3 Out
FrequencyRange
4 Out
InsertionLoss
Description
PartNumber
FrequencyRange
PIM3
Description
PartNumber
698-2700MHz
≤0.3dB
6dB
≤-155dBc
3dBHybridCoupler,NFemale
RFHC-3-NF
698-2700MHz
≤-155dBc
30wTerminationLoad,NMale
RFLOAD-NM30
AveragePower
30watts
FrequencyRange
0-3GHz
PIM3
Description
Division of RF Industries
300watts
1Kw
PIM3
RF Connectors
RFPS-2-NF
PeakPower
SplitLoss
Manufactured by
2WayPowerSplitter,NFemale
PartNumber
≤-110dBc
50wTerminationLoad,NMale
RFLOAD-NM50
(800) 233-1728
AveragePower
50watts
(858) 549-6340
FrequencyRange
0-3GHz
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PIM3
≤-110dBc
313121
Low PIM Coaxial Cable Assemblies
Low PIM .141” Flexible SemiRigid Cable Assemblies
•LowPIM:≤-145dBc
•OperatingFrequency:
upto3,000MHz
•VSWR:≤1.20:1upto2,400MHz
•Availableincustomlengths
Low PIM 1/2” Super Flexible
Corrugated Cable Assemblies
•LowPIM:≤-155dBc
LowPIMFlexibleSemi-Rigid.141”
Description
Number
NMaletoNMale;DC-3GHz,flexiblesemi-rigid.141”,3foot
P2RFC-2000-36
NMaletoNMale;DC-3GHz,flexiblesemi-rigid.141”,6foot
P2RFC-2000-72
NMaletoNMale;DC-3GHz,flexiblesemi-rigid.141”,9foot
P2RFC-2000-108
LowPIM1/2“SuperFlexibleCorrugated
Description
Number
•OperatingFrequency:
upto3000MHz
7-16DINMaleto7-16DINMale;1/2”SuperFlexibleCable,3foot
P2RFC-2007-36
7-16DINMaleto7-16DINMale;1/2”SuperFlexibleCable,6foot
P2RFC-2007-72
•VSWR:≤1.10:1upto2,400MHz
≤1.15:1upto3,000MHz
7-16DINMaleto7-16DINMale;1/2”SuperFlexibleCable,9foot
P2RFC-2007-108
NMaletoNMale;1/2”SuperFlexibleCable,3foot
P2RFC-2008-36
•Helicalcoppertubeconstruction
NMaletoNMale;1/2”SuperFlexibleCable,6foot
P2RFC-2008-72
•Availableincustomlengths
NMaletoNMale;1/2”FSuperlexibleCable,9foot
P2RFC-2008-108
Low PIM 1/2” Flexible
Corrugated Cable Assemblies
•LowPIM:≤-155dBc
•OperatingFrequency:
upto3000MHz
•VSWR:≤1.10:1upto2,400MHz
≤1.15:1upto3,000MHz
•Corrugatedcoppertubeconstruction
•Availableincustomlengths
LowPIM1/2“FlexibleCorrugated
Description
Number
7-16DINMaleto7-16DINMale;1/2”FlexibleCable,3foot
P2RFC-2009-36
7-16DINMaleto7-16DINMale;1/2”FlexibleCable,6foot
P2RFC-2009-72
7-16DINMaleto7-16DINMale;1/2”FlexibleCable,9foot
P2RFC-2009-108
NMaletoNMale;1/2”FlexibleCable,3foot
P2RFC-2010-36
NMaletoNMale;1/2”FlexibleCable,6foot
P2RFC-2010-72
NMaletoNMale;1/2”FlexibleCable,9foot
P2RFC-2010-108
Manufactured by
RF Cable Assembly
Division of RF Industries
(800) 233-1728
(858) 549-6340
www.rfcables.com
rfi@rfindustries.com
311321
Low Loss, Low PIM Plenum Rated
Coaxial Cable Assemblies
Times Microwave SPP-250-LLPL Cable
• Low PIM: < -160dBc
• UL910 plenum rated
• Corrugated copper outer conductor
• VSWR: < 1.10:1 up to 6,000 MHz
• Bend radius: 1.0”
• Available in custom lengths
Times Microwave SPP-250-LLPL Cable
Description
Number
N Male to N Male; SPP-250-LLPL cable; plenum and PIM rated assembly, 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2072-39
N Male to 7-16 DIN Male; SPP-250-LLPL cable; plenum and PIM rated assembly, 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2073-39
7-16 DIN Male to 7-16 DIN Male; SPP-250-LLPL cable; plenum and PIM rated assembly, 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2074-39
N Male to 4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male; SPP-250-LLPL cable; plenum and PIM rated assembly, 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2075-39
4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male to 4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male; SPP-250-LLPL cable; plenum and PIM rated assembly, 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2076-39
7-16 DIN Male to 4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male; SPP-250-LLPL cable; plenum and PIM rated assembly, 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2077-39
Times Microwave TFT-402-LF Cable
• Low PIM: < -160dBc
• UL910 Plenum Rated
Images for illustration purposes
• Tin-Plated Copper Braid
• VSWR: < 1.15:1 up to 2,400 MHz
• Bend radius: 1.0”
• Available in custom lengths
Times Microwave TFT-402-LF Cable
Description
Number
N Male to N Male; TFT-402-LF Cable, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2064-39
N Male to 7-16 DIN Male; TFT-402-LF Cable, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2065-39
7-16 DIN Male to 7-16 DIN Male; TFT-402-LF Cable, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2066-39
SMA Male to SMA Male; TFT-402-LF Cable, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2067-39
N Male to SMA Male; TFT-402-LF Cable, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2068-39
N Male to 4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male; TFT-402-LF Cable, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2069-39
4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male to 4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male; TFT-402-LF Cable, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2070-39
7-16 DIN Male to 4.1-9.5 (Mini-DIN) Male, plenum and PIM rated assembly; 1 meter (39 inches)
P2RFC-2071-39
Manufactured by
RF Cable Assembly
Division of RF Industries
(800) 233-1728
(858) 549-6340
www.rfcables.com
rfi@rfindustries.com
313121
Low PIM 4.1-9.5 (Mini) DIN
Coaxial Adapters
4.1-9.5 (Mini) DIN
Features
LOWPIM4.1-9.5(MINI)DINTONADAPTERS
•LowPIM:<-160dBc
•OperatingFrequency:upto
7.5GHz
•LowVSWR:<1.20:1upto
3GHz
•Non-magnetic
4.1-9.5MaletoNFemale
RFN-1046-4
4.1-9.5MaletoNMale
RFN-1045-4
4.1-9.5FemaletoNFemale
RFN-1047-4
4.1-9.5FemaletoNMale
RFN-1048-4
LOWPIM4.1-9.5(MINI)DINTO7-16DINADAPTERS
•Non-tarnishwhitebronze
(tri-metal)plating
Kit Features
•Protection
•Die-cutfoam
4.1-9.5Maleto7-16Fem.
RFD-1681-4
4.1-9.5Maleto7-16Male
RFD-1682-4
4.1-9.5Fem.to7-16Fem.
RFD-1683-4
4.1-9.5Fem.to7-16Male
RFD-1684-4
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice
•Zipperedleatherettecase
•Standsuprightforcompact
storage
7-16 DIN Adapter
Features
Low PIM Coaxial Adapter Kits
7-16 DIN to 7-16 DIN and 7-16 DIN to N adapters
•LowPIM:≤-155dBc
•OperatingFrequency:
Upto5,500MHz
•VSWR:≤1.10:1
upto5,500MHz
•Availableinsilverorwhite
bronze(tri-metal)plating
•Non-magnetic
•Stainlesssteel(SS)hexnuts
oncertainadapters
KITSOFLOWPIM7-16DINTO7-16DINAND7-16DINTONADAPTERS
Adapterscontainedinkits:
7-16DINMaleto7-16DINFemalerightangle
7-16DINFemaleto7-16DINFemalebarrel
7-16DINMaletoNMale
7-16DINMaletoNFemale
7-16DINFemaletoNMale
Adapterswithwhite
bronze(tri-metal)plating
andstainlesssteelhexnuts
Kit: P2RFA-4013-SS
7-16DINFemaletoNFemale
Manufactured by
Adapterswithsilverplating
Kit: RFA-4013
RF Connectors
Division of RF Industries
(800) 233-1728
(858) 549-6340
www.rfcoaxconnectors.com
rfi@rfindustries.com
415110
Low PIM 7-16 DIN Coaxial Adapters
7-16 DIN to 7-16 DIN, N to 7-16 DIN
7-16 DIN to 7-16 DIN,
and N to 7-16 DIN
Features
LOWPIM7-16DINADAPTERS
Male to Male Barrel
Male to Female Right Angle
•LowPIM:≤-155dBc
•OperatingFrequency:
Upto5,500MHz
•VSWR:≤1.10:1
upto5,500MHz
•Availableinsilverorwhite
bronze(tri-metal)plating
•Non-magnetic
WhiteBronze(tri-metal)
Plating,SSCouplingNut
P2RFD-1650-SS
SilverPlating
RFD-1650-2
Female to Female Barrel
WhiteBronze(tri-metal)Plating,SS
CouplingNut
P2RFD-1652-SS
SilverPlating
RFD-1652-2
Male to Female Barrell
•Stainlesssteel(SS)hex
nutsoncertainadapters
WhiteBronzePlating
P2RFD-1653-4
SilverPlating
RFD-1653-2
WhiteBronze(tri-metal)Plating,
SSCouplingNut
P2RFD-1660-SS
SilverPlating
RFD-1660-2
LOWPIMNTO7-16DINADAPTERS
N Male to 7-16 DIN Male Barrell
WhiteBronze(tri-metal)
Plating,SSCouplingNut
P2RFD-1670-SS
SilverPlating
RFD-1670-2
N Male to 7-16 DIN Female Barrell
N Female to 7-16 DIN Male Barrell
WhiteBronze(tri-metal)Plating,
SSCouplingNut
P2RFD-1671-SS
SilverPlating
RFD-1671-2
N Female to 7-16 DIN Female Barrell
Manufactured by
RF Connectors
Division of RF Industries
WhiteBronze(tri-metal)
Plating,SSCouplingNut
P2RFD-1672-SS
SilverPlating
RFD-1672-2
WhiteBronze
(tri-metal)Plating
P2RFD-1673-4
SilverPlating
RFD-1673-2
(800) 233-1728
(858) 549-6340
www.rfcoaxconnectors.com
rfi@rfindustries.com
415110
RF Industries
RFIndustries
RF Industries (NASDAQ: RFIL) has been a leading provider of wireless
and wired solutions for the telecom and biomedical markets since 1979.
7610MiramarRoad
SanDiego,CA92126
(800)233-1728
(858)549-6340
www.rfindustries.com
rfi@rfindustries.com
NASDAQ: RFIL
RF Connectors
Division of RF Industries
7610 Miramar Road
San Diego, CA 92126
(800) 233-1728
(858) 549-6340
www.rfcoaxconnectors.com
rfi@rfindustries.com
RF Cable Assembly
Division of RF Industries
7610 Miramar Road
San Diego, CA 92126
(800) 233-1728
(858) 549-6340
www.rfcables.com
rfi@rfindustries.com