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 Tyco
Electronics Expands the M/A-COM Family of High-Performance, Lightweight Cables for Military
Airborne Applications
New Cables Offer 25-31% Weight Savings Over Traditional Cable
Constructions
LOWELL, Mass. – October 30, 2007 – Tyco Electronics
announced today that it has extended the M/A-COM family of high-performance, lightweight
cables to include five new cable types covering a variety of outer diameter sizes and
constructions. The M/A-COM FA20RXLW, FA29RXLW, FA46RXLW, FN49RXLW and FN52RLLW augment the
company’s successful FN34RXLW cable line and are ideally suited for use in electronic
defense, launch vehicles, commercial aviation, space/satellites and other general purpose
military applications.
“We understand and appreciate that the rigorous requirements of modern airborne
applications, especially the demands on high-quality cable assemblies,” said Ray Schwartz,
product manager, Tyco Electronics. “The expansion of the M/A-COM family of lightweight
cables assemblies is a deliberate effort to provide our customers with the most versatile
and comprehensive line of high-quality components that are guaranteed to satisfy the
demands of even the most demanding airborne applications.”
As outlined in the table below, each of the new cables
offers a 25-31% weight savings over traditional construction with no change in VSWR
(Voltage Standing Wave Radio) or insertion loss. The new assemblies can also withstand the
same harsh environments as M/A-COM traditional assemblies, including altitudes from
ground-level to more than 70,000 feet and temperatures variations from -55°C to +200°C.
Complementing the lighter cables, all assemblies feature reduced weight and volume
connectors which retain conventional ETNC, SMA and N interfaces while incorporating new
materials. The new M/A-COM assemblies are also available in various outer diameters and
numerous jacket materials. These products may be subject to US export compliance laws and
regulations.
| Application Codes |
Traditional Cable |
Weight (lb/ft) |
Light Weight Cable |
Weight (lb/ft) |
Savings (%) |
| LL, CA, G, S |
FA20RX |
0.0389 |
FA20RXLW |
0.0267 |
31.4 |
| LL, CA, G, S |
FA29RX |
0.093 |
FA31RXLW |
0.0645 |
30.6 |
| LL |
FN34RX |
0.101 |
FN34RXLW |
0.0714 |
29.3 |
| LL, CA, G, S |
FA46RX |
0.201 |
FA46RXLW |
0.149 |
25.9 |
| LL |
FN49RX |
0.218 |
FN49RXLW |
0.164 |
24.8 |
| LL |
FN52RL |
0.239 |
FN52RLLW |
0.178 |
25.5 |
Pricing and Availability
Please contact Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM products domestic and international sales
channels for price and delivery quotes. Datasheets and supporting technical documents are
available online at http://www.macom.com/cables.
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics, currently a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is a leading
global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems,
with 2006 sales of US$12.7 billion to customers in 150 countries. Tyco Electronics designs,
manufactures and markets products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and
aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over
8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco
Electronics’ commitment is its customers’ advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can
be found at www.tycoelectronics.com.
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M/A-COM, the TE logo and Tyco Electronics are
trademarks.
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Other products, logos and Company names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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For sales information, please contact:
M/A-COM, Inc.
10713 Gilroy Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Americas -- 1-410-329-7900
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- +44 1908-574-200
Asia/Pacific -- 81-44-844-8296 |
