CABLE – CONNECTOR A – CONNECTOR B – LENGTH – OPTION(S)

1. Cable:
Identify the part number of the cable that meets the application requirements. This number is the first segment of the cable assembly part number. Refer to cable selection guide in this section of the catalog. If your application demands ruggedization, the ruggedization code is added at the end of the cable part number.
Ruggedizations type “P”, “U” or “K” offer protection from humid and/or mildly abrasive environments. This type of ruggedization consists of a protective sleeving over the full length of the cable assembly. This sleeving slightly restricts the cable bend radius. “P” polyolefin sleeving. (solar and moisture protection) “U” polyurethane sleeving. (highly abrasion resistant) “K” polyvinylidene sleeving. (highly flexible, low outgassing) Type “N” ruggedization consists of a nomex braid generally applied directly over the FEP outer jacket of a cable. Nomex provides additional chaffing and heat resistance in harsh environments. Ruggedizations type “R”, “UR” or “KR” offer very good protection from humid, abrasive and harsh environments, as well as crush protection up to 300 lbs per six inches of length. This type of ruggedization consists of spiral wound, stainless steel wire, anchored from connector A to connector B, covered with a protective sleeving.	“R” spiral wound, stainless steel wire, covered with polyolefin sleeving. “UR” same as above with polyurethane sleeving. “KR” same as above with polyvinylidene sleeving. Type “A” armor ruggedization is the ultimate protection against handling. It consists of a helically wound, flexible type 302 stainless steel armor that is anchored from connector A to connector B. The armor offers exceptionally high crush resistance and protection from kinking. Cables measuring less than .240 diameter have 1,000 lbs/inch crush resistance. Cables measuring .250 to .360 diameter have 800 lbs/inch crush resistance. A stainless steel wire that runs from connector A to connector B inside the armor protects the cable assembly from tension damage. An optional sleeving applied over the armor offers protection from humidity and vapors.

2. Connector A:

Choose the part number of the connector from the connector selection guide in this section. Use the first five digits only.

In the example, connector 29095-32-22 (SMA plug, Rt. angle) is selected so “29095” are the only digits used in the cable assembly part number. The full part number of the connector is only used when connectors are purchased individually.

Note: The termination methods used (the way the cable is attached to the connector) by Astrolab depend on the cable dielectric, the outer conductor and the maximum frequency of the connector and cable.

As a general rule all semi-rigid cables are terminated by soldering the outer conductor to the connector body.

Listed below are the most popular Astrolab cables and the termination method used.

3. Connector B:

Same as connector A.

In the example, the connector selected is part number 29741-32-22 (N, plug 90° sweep) so”29741” are the only digits used in the cable assembly part number.

4. Length:

Cable assembly length is defined as the distance between the reference planes or center lines of connectors A and B. The default unit of cable assembly length is inches. You can specify the length of the assembly in feet (ft), millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm) or meters (m).

Example:
Assembly 32022-29095-29741-63.5 is identical to Assembly 32022-29095-29741-1613mm or 32022-29095-29741-1.613m

5. Option(s):

CONNECTOR ORIENTATION

The letters “A” through “D” are used to define orientation of right angle and sweep connectors.

Example “32022-29095-29741-63.5A”

The letters “E” thru “H” are used to define orientation of “flats”to “flats” or “flats to 90° and sweep connectors.

Phase Matching Option:
Cable assemblies can be phase matched to your specifications. Add “PM ± nnº” as an option, where nn is the phase tolerance.

Amplitude Matching Option:
Cable assemblies can be amplitude matched to your specifications. Add “AM ± nn” as an option, where nn is the amplitude tolerance.

VP Option (low outgassing):
The VP option is available for assemblies that will be used in high vacuum or spacecraft applications. All materials used in assemblies with the VP option meet or exceed NASA outgassing requirements for TML <1.0% and CVCM <0.10%. The VP option is placed at the end of the part number, such as '32022-2-29094-12VP'

Attenuators:
If desired, an attenuator can be added to one end of the cable assembly. Refer to the proper section of this catalog for attenuator availability. Add the attenuator part number to the cable assembly.

Adaptors:
If desired, one or two adaptors can be used to conform the cable assembly to a different interface or gender or to protect the primary cable assembly interface from wear (connector saver). For available adaptors see the adaptor section of this catalog. Again, add the adaptor part number to the cable assembly.

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