Mini-Circuits CBL-15FT-SMSM+ 15ft SMA cable

Product Description

Mini-Circuits CBL-15FT-SMSM+ – 15-Foot RG58 Coaxial Cable, SMA Male to SMA Male, 50Ω

A professional-grade 15-foot coaxial cable assembly from Mini-Circuits, featuring SMA male connectors on both ends. Designed for RF and microwave test setups, this RG58-style cable delivers reliable signal transmission from DC to 3 GHz with 50Ω impedance. Ideal for connecting signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and RF components in laboratory, production, and field environments.

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🔍 Key Specifications:

📡 Electrical:

• Manufacturer: Mini-Circuits

• Part Number: CBL-15FT-SMSM+

• Connector Type: SMA Male to SMA Male

• Impedance: 50Ω

• Frequency Range: DC to 3 GHz

• Cable Type: RG58 (or equivalent flexible coaxial)

• Shielding: Braided copper – good flexibility, moderate shielding

📏 Physical:

• Length: 15 feet (4.57 meters) – generous reach for benchtop setups

• Diameter: ~5mm (typical RG58)

• Jacket Material: Black PVC – durable, flexible

• Connector Finish: Gold-plated center pin, nickel-plated body – corrosion-resistant

• Connector Construction: Crimp/solder type – robust, reliable

🌡️ Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

• Bend Radius: ~25mm (minimum, repeated flexure)

• RoHS Compliant: Yes

✅ Condition:

• Condition: NEW

• Visual: Cable jacket clean, no cuts or kinks. Connectors intact, threads smooth, center pins straight.

• Includes: (1) Mini-Circuits CBL-15FT-SMSM+ cable assembly

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⚙️ Why This Cable is Essential:

🔬 Laboratory-Grade Construction:
Mini-Circuits is a trusted name in RF components and test accessories. Their cables are built to withstand repeated laboratory use:

• Precision-crimped connectors – consistent impedance, low VSWR

• Flexible yet durable – RG58 formulation optimized for test environments

• Gold-plated center pins – low contact resistance, no oxidation

📏 15-Foot Length – Maximum Flexibility:

• Connect across the lab – from benchtop to benchtop

• Reach tall racks – connect floor-standing instruments

• Flexible positioning – no need to move equipment for connections

🎯 SMA – The RF/Microwave Standard:
SMA connectors are the most common interface for:

• Signal generators (up to 3 GHz and beyond)

• Spectrum analyzers – RF input

• Network analyzers – test ports

• RF amplifiers, filters, attenuators – module connections

• Oscilloscopes (with SMA-to-BNC adapters)

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🛠️ Applications & Uses:

🔬 Test & Measurement:

• Signal generator to DUT – clean signal delivery

• Spectrum analyzer input – measure device output

• Network analyzer test ports – S-parameter measurements

• Oscilloscope triggering – external trigger signals

• Power meter sensors – RF power measurement

📡 RF/Microwave Systems:

• Antenna connections – temporary test antennas

• Amplifier input/output – cascade RF components

• Filter testing – insertion loss, return loss measurements

• Attenuator connections – signal level control

🖥️ Lab Infrastructure:

• Reference frequency distribution – 10 MHz references

• Trigger/sync distribution – multi-instrument synchronization

• Test fixture cabling – connect DUT to instruments

🔧 Field Service & Maintenance:

• Portable test setups – flexible, durable enough for field use

• Temporary installations – quick deployment

• Spare/test cables – keep in inventory for unexpected needs

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📊 Typical Performance (RG58):