RF Cable Assemblies for VNA, Lab, and Production Testing

Standardized & Custom RF Test Cables

Phase and Amplitude Stable & Competitively Priced Solutions

Standardized & Custom RF Test Cables

Overview

A Full Spectrum of RF & Microwave Test Cables Up to 120 GHz

ConductRF provides many choices of RF and microwave test cable assemblies engineered for test applications across a wide variety of measurement environments.

Frequency Range

DC to 120 GHz

Insertion Loss

Ultra-low, length-optimized

Phase Stability

< ±5°/m typical with flex

PIM Rating

<-155 dBc (available on request)

Power Handling

Up to 1kW (cable-specific)

Shielding Effectiveness

>100 dB with multi-layer options

VSWR

≤ 1.15:1 typical

  • High-flex life braided or spiral shield cores
  • Crush-resistant metal armor (internal or external)
  • Kevlar and Nomex™ sleeving for abrasion and flame resistance
  • IP-rated rugged connectors and sealing boots
  • Overmolded grips and right-angle strain reliefs for tight installs
  • Triple shielding options available (foil + braid + armor)
  • MIL-STD-461 compatibility for EMI-sensitive applications
  • Enclosed terminations with conductive overmold options

Options & Customization

Jacketing Options (Environmental and Tactical)

Jacket Material

Properties

Ideal Use Case

FEP/PTFE

Extreme chemical/temp resistance

Harsh industrial, defense

Polyurethane

High abrasion resistance, flexible

Field deployable

Nomex™

Flame-resistant, rugged

Military-grade wiring

Kevlar Braided

High tensile/crush resistance

Battlefield, mobile comms

Stainless Overbraid

EMI + mechanical armor

High-vibration test & aerospace

ConductRF provides many choices of RF and microwave test cable assemblies that are engineered for test applications across a wide variety of measurement environments.

From portable analyzers and dynamic bench-top characterization to ruggedized production test systems and advanced mmWave measurement platforms, today’s RF and microwave engineers require cable assemblies that maintain dependable electrical performance under real-world operating conditions. ConductRF supports these environments with both standardized and custom engineered RF test cable solutions designed around phase stability, repeatability, mechanical reliability, and long-term measurement confidence.

Our engineered-for-test offering includes:
• Standardized true VNA test cables
• Optimized field-test solutions for portable equipment
• Configurable general purpose test assemblies using MAESTRO™
• Custom RF test cable assemblies built to customer-defined electrical and mechanical requirements.

Whether your application requires a budgetary solution for an environment with limited variables, or a cable that offers dynamic flexure stability, ruggedized construction, low insertion loss, and/or precision phase performance ConductRF provides scalable RF test interconnect solutions designed to support modern measurement workflows.

Standardized True VNA Test Cable Family

ConductRF offers a growing family of standardized VNA-grade RF test cable assemblies engineered to support precision RF and microwave measurement applications through 120 GHz.

Each series is designed around different balances of flexibility, ruggedness, frequency capability, and measurement stability.

TUFF-FLEX VNA™

TUFF-FLEX VNA™ assemblies combine precision RF performance with increased mechanical ruggedness for environments where cable movement, crush resistance, and long-term physical stability are critical.

These ruggedized solutions are commonly used in production test systems, fixed-path measurements, aerospace and defense environments, and mechanically demanding RF test setups.

Standardized solutions support frequencies through 40 GHz.

HI-FLEX VNA™

HI-FLEX VNA™ cable assemblies are engineered for dynamic test environments where cables are repeatedly flexed, routed, repositioned, and handled during active measurement workflows. These highly flexible, phase-stable assemblies are ideal for bench-top development, component characterization, and DUT tuning environments.

Standard solutions support applications through 70 GHz.

APEX VNA™

APEX VNA™ assemblies are designed for advanced mmWave and ultra-high-frequency measurement environments requiring precision 1.0 mm connectivity and stable RF performance through 120 GHz.

These assemblies support applications involving mmWave development, next-generation RF characterization, precision laboratory measurements, and advanced validation workflows.

SiteFlex™ RF Field Test Cables

SiteFlex™ RF Field Test Cables are engineered specifically for handheld RF and microwave analyzers, antenna maintenance, portable analyzer workflows, and field-service applications.

These ruggedized assemblies are designed to balance stable electrical performance, mechanical durability, and repeated deployment capability for measurement environments where cables are routinely transported, handled, and repositioned in the field.

Available configurations support applications through 50 GHz with multiple connector interface options for portable and field-test environments.

Configure RF Test Cable Assemblies with MAESTRO™

For applications requiring customized lengths, connector combinations, insertion-loss targets, or specialized cable constructions, ConductRF’s MAESTRO™ RF Cable Composer helps engineers configure RF cable assemblies around real-world electrical and mechanical requirements.

Using MAESTRO™, users can:
• compare cable and connector options,
• evaluate insertion loss performance,
• review frequency capabilities,
• and configure RF cable solutions aligned to specific application goals.

MAESTRO supports both rapid prototyping and production-level RF cable procurement workflows.

Custom Engineered RF Test Cable Assemblies

Not every RF test environment fits within a standard product configuration.

ConductRF also supports custom engineered-for-test RF cable assemblies tailored to customer-defined requirements, including:
• custom connector interfaces,
• phase matching,
• ruggedization,
• specialized lengths,
• armored constructions,
• low-loss architectures,
• and application-specific mechanical integration.

Assemblies are produced by trained technicians following IPC and J-STD workmanship standards to support demanding RF and microwave measurement applications.

Explore Related Solutions

• HI-FLEX VNA™ RF Test Cables
• TUFF-FLEX VNA™ RF Test Cables
• APEX VNA™ RF Test Cables
• SiteFlex™ RF Field Test Cables
• Configure Assemblies with MAESTRO™
• Submit an RFQ for a Custom Test Cable Solution

Engineered for Measurement Confidence

From portable RF analyzers to advanced mmWave laboratory environments, ConductRF test cable assemblies are trusted by engineers who demand repeatability, durability, stable RF performance, and long-term measurement confidence.

Our Markets

Trusted by the World's Toughest Customers

Our RF cable assemblies are relied upon by leading OEMs and system integrators across a full spectrum of industry segments including: radar systems, electronic warfare (EW), MIL/AERO, naval/marine, mobile radio, industrial robotics, medical imaging, telecommunications, and test and measurement. From aircraft carrier and battlefield installations to indoor DAS antenna systems and sophisticated test labs, ConductRF’s RF cable assembly solutions are proven to perform under pressure.

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