Times Microwave Systems

Times Microwave is the world leader in low-loss coaxial cable and interconnect technology for RF and microwave transmission. Our high-performance ruggedized solutions are designed to support demanding real-time data transmission for a wide range of mission-critical military, aerospace and defense applications.

With over 70 years of experience providing ruggedized RF cables, assemblies and interconnects, and an extensive network of manufacturing facilities and distributors worldwide, we can provide both off-the-shelf and custom cable assembly solutions to meet any requirements.

TCOM UV- & Fire-Resistant Ruggedized Coaxial Cables

Our highly versatile TCOM low-loss coaxial cables feature rugged construction and are ideal for low-PIM (Passive Intermodulation) applications requiring enhanced bending, handling and longevity characteristics after installation.The TCOM low-loss coaxial cable series provides a number of options to suit a range of ruggedized use cases:

• Standard Coax Cable: black polyethylene jacket
• Fire-Resistant Coax Cable: non-halogen jacket, rated CMR/MPR/PCC-FT4
• UV-Resistant Coax Cable: stranded center conductor & watertight black polyurethane jacket.

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LMR Rugged Coaxial Cables

Our LMR-50 and LMR-75 coaxial cables (50Ohm and 75 Ohm) are designed for maximum ruggedness and survivability. The flexible, low-loss cable family provides a wide range of solutions to support both indoor and outdoor military coax cable requirements.Options include:

• Standard: high-performance broadband cables with 100% effective shielding, available as pre-terminated assemblies
• Fire Retardant: low smoke zero halogen cable designed for in-building runs
• Direct Burial: waterproof cables for superior reliability in buried installation
• Ultra-Flex: stranded center conductor and rubber outer jacket for multiple bending/flexing cycles
• LLPX: indoor fire-retardant cables designed for runs within return air handling

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FBT Fire-Retardant Coaxial Cables

The FBT series of high-power low-loss coaxial cables provides excellent levels of fire resistance, and is ideal for military buildings and installations with return air handling plenums, as well as high-powered radar and laser systems.

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Quick Erecting Antenna Mast Ruggedized RF Coaxial Cables

Our QEAM (Quick Erecting Antenna Mast) cables have been specifically designed to endure the rigors of hard-wearing mission-critical applications that require repeated reeling and unreeling in a wide range of temperatures.

Fully weatherproofed and built to MIL-T-81490 military standards, the rugged cables have been selected for proven military platforms such as the Hawk and Patriot missile systems.

QEAM coaxial cables are provided as finished assemblies with heavy-duty stainless-steel connectors and fully tested over the required frequency bands. They can be fitted with hoisting grips and further customized to suit specific application requirements.

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PhaseTrack Coaxial Cable Assemblies

PhaseTrack RF cable assemblies are constructed with a unique proprietary dielectric that enables them to excel in demanding applications that require minimal phase change over temperature, making them superior to solid- or tape-wrapped PTFE-based cables.

Options include:

• Standard: flexible phase-stable cable assemblies with triple-shield construction
• Ultra-Flexible: enhanced flexibility for applications requiring high levels of movement
• Low-Smoke: zero-halogen cables for confined spaces such as naval vessels and submarines
• Semi-Rigid: designed for in-the-box and extreme environment applications

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MaxGain Coaxial Cable Assemblies

Our MaxGain microwave cable assemblies provide high performance and ultra-low loss, featuring a unique spiral outer conductor technology that ensures light weight and superior reliability in high-frequency applications. Cables are provided as finished assemblies that are fully tested over the required frequency bands.

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