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High-Performance Semi-Rigid

Extend your system’s performance with Storm’s MAXIMIZER™ line of cable products.

For the most demanding applications, phase stable low loss Maximizer™ Gold products offer the highest performance in terms of low loss, high power handling, and increased electrical length stability over temperature.

Low loss RG replacement Maximizer™ Silver products offer significantly lower loss at higher frequencies than standard, solid PTFE microwave semi-rigid cables. And since they fit readily available connectors, they provide a very cost-effective solution to many design challenges.

Maximizer™ Cables:

Custom-built assemblies, coils, or straight lengths
Copper, tin, or silver-plated finish; custom finishes on request

Features & Benefits

Maximizer™ Gold

Features	Benefits
Larger solid SPC center conductor than standard solid PTFE semi-rigid cables	Reduced cable attenuation over operating frequency range
	Increased power handling
MicroForm™ tape-wrapped dielectric	Increased electrical length stability over wide temperature range
	Reduced cable attenuation at high frequencies…up to 33%

Maximizer™ Silver

Features	Benefits
Standard size solid center conductor	Accepts standard connectors, increasing cost effectiveness
Low density PTFE tape-wrapped dielectric	Increased mechanical stability over wide temperature range... stable during exposure to soldering temperatures
	Reduced cable attenuation at high frequencies... up to 18%

Specifications

Data Sheet

	Maximizer™ Gold 86	Maximizer™ Gold 116	Maximizer™ Gold 141	Maximize™ Gold 250	Maximizer™ Silver 86	Maximizer™ Silver 141
Diameter (in/mm)	0.086 / 2.18	0.116 / 2.95	0.141 / 3.58	0.250 / 6.35	0.086 / 2.18	0.141 / 3.58
Operating Frequency (Max, GHz)	40	40	26.5	20	40*	26.5
Cutoff Frequency (GHz)	82.5	43	36	21	65	38
Attenuation–Nom @ 10 GHz (dB/ft)	0.61	0.39	0.28	0.17	0.6	0.34
Attenuation–Nom @ 18 GHz (dB/ft)	0.82	0.54	0.38	0.24	0.82	0.46
Attenuation–Nom @ 20 GHz (dB/ft)	0.87	0.57	0.4	0.25	0.86	0.49
Attenuation–Nom @ 26.5 GHz (dB/ft)	1	0.66	0.47	--	1	0.57
Attenuation–Nom @ 40 GHz (dB/ft)	1.24	0.84	--	--	1.25	--
Power Handling–Avg. (watts @ 1 GHz)	197	401	610	1514	205	523
Phase vs. Temp Stability (ppm, nominal)	600	980	560	870	835	2100
Min Bend Radius (centerline) (in/mm)†	0.375 / 9.525	0.375 / 9.53	0.5 / 12.7	1.000 / 25.400	0.375 / 9.525	0.32 / 8.13
Weight (grams/ft & /m)	6.72 / 22.05	10.12 / 33.19	12.9 / 42.31	39 / 127.9	6.95 / 22.80	14.80 / 48.56
Velocity of Propagation (%)	82.5	78	81.8	80	78.7	73.8
Operating Temperature Range (°C)	–55 to +200	–65 to +200	–65 to +200	–65 to +200	–65 to +200	–65 to +200

* Some versions of this cable operate to 65 GHz.
† Absolute minimums recommended, based solely on mechanical considerations.

Specifications subject to change without notice.