Low Noise Coaxial Cables for Sensors

Low noise coaxial cables are used with single axis and triaxial charge mode sensors. This table provides relevant specifications for four cable types. Type 003 is the most commonly used, but three other types are also available.

Low Noise Coaxial Cable Types
 

Model

003

030

006

038

098

Cable Style

General Purpose

Miniature, Flexible

Rugged

Rugged

Flexible

Jacket Material

TFE (Tetrafluoroethylene)

FEP (Fluorinated ethylene propylene)

Polyolefin

Polyurethane

TFE (Tetrafluoroethylene)

Jacket Pros

Good tensile strength Good flexibility

Good tensile strength Good flexibility

Good flexibility Good chemical resistance

Excellent abrasion resistance, High tear strength

Good tensile strength Good flexibility

Jacket Cons

Does not resist abrasions or cuts

Does not resist abrasions or cuts

Lower operating temperature

Lower operating temperature

Does not resist abrasions or cuts

Temperature Range

-320 to +500 °F -196 to +260 °C

-130 to +500 °F -90 to +260 °C

-67 to +275 °F -55 to +135 °C

-58 to +250 °F -50 to +121 °C

-130 to +500 °F -90 to +260 °C

Cable Jacket Diameter

0.079 in  2.01 mm

0.042 in  1.09 mm

0.200 in    5.08 mm

0.079 in    2.01 mm

0.079 in  2.06 mm

Pull Strength

75 lb

10 lb

65 lb

- lb

24 lb

Bend Radius

1.0 in 25.4 mm

.5 in 11 mm

2.0 in 50 mm

1.25 in 30 mm

1.0 in 25.4 mm

Center Conductor Style

Solid

Stranded

Solid

Solid

Stranded

Conductor AWG

29 awg

34 awg (7/42)

29 awg

29 awg

30 awg (7/38)

Capacitance

30 pF/ft 90 pF/m

30 pF/ft 98 pF/m

30 pF/ft 105 pF/m

30 pF/ft 100 pF/m

35 pF/ft 115 pF/m

Shield Type Coverage

Braid 90% minimum

Braid 90% minimum

Braid 90% minimum

Braid 90% minimum

Braid 90% minimum

Full specifications

003

030

006

038

098