Coaxial cables & Connectors

Coaxial Cables and Connectors

Times Microwave Systems (TMS) delivers maximum reliability with its high-performance RF coaxial cables assemblies and connectivity solutions. Engineered for the most demanding environments, our superior LMR and TFlex products ensure the precision, durability, and low-loss electrical performance critical for applications across wireless, aerospace, and defense.

Times Microwave System LMR Coaxial Cables and Connectors

Times Microwave Systems (TMS), a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation, stands as a pioneering and acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance coaxial cables, connectors, and cable assemblies. With a distinguished heritage dating back to its founding in 1948 as the Times Wire and Cable Company, the company has consistently been at the forefront of the Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave interconnect industry, establishing key industry standards and developing innovative solutions for the world’s most demanding applications across military, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial sectors.

Solutions for Every Application

TMS offers an expansive portfolio of products, broadly categorized into several key families, each designed to meet specific performance and environmental challenges:

1. LMR Flexible Communications Coaxial Cable

The LMR product line is arguably Times Microwave Systems’ most popular and widely adopted commercial solution, specifically developed in the early 1990s to meet the burgeoning needs of the wireless communications market.

• Key Features: LMR coaxial cables are high-performance, broadband, flexible, and low-loss 50 Ohm coaxial communication cables. They are known for their 100% effective shielding, rugged UV/weather resistance, and superior flexibility compared to traditional air-dielectric and corrugated hard-line cables. This family is the industry standard for Land Mobile Radio (LMR), Wi-Fi, cellular, GPS, DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), and public safety networks.

• Variants: The LMR family is highly diversified

  • Standard LMR: Available in various sizes (e.g., LMR-195, LMR-400, LMR-600) with a UV-resistant black polyethylene (PE) jacket for outdoor use.

  • LMR-FR: Features a non-halogen, low smoke, fire-retardant jacket, making it ideal for safe indoor installations (e.g., LMR-400-FR).

  • LMR-DB: Designed for direct burial, incorporating a watertight flooding compound in the braid for superior moisture protection.

  • LMR-UltraFlex: Offers maximum flexibility due to a stranded center conductor and a flexible outer jacket.

  • LMR-LLPL: A plenum-rated cable (UL/NEC CMP) suitable for runs within air-handling plenums, offering a highly fire-retardant, low-smoke solution.

• Connectors & Tools: The LMR system includes a comprehensive range of compatible connectors, such as the Advantage EZ-X series, which simplifies field installation by eliminating the need for braid trimming. TMS also offers a full complement of installation tools, grounding kits, and weatherproofing accessories.

2. Aerospace and Military Grade Assemblies

Leveraging their heritage in defense, TMS provides ultra-high-reliability cable assemblies for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and electronic warfare applications:

• MILTECH Assemblies: Hermetically sealed, flexible RF and microwave transmission lines optimized for military and other demanding applications. They utilize a proprietary spiral flat strip braid, offering superior phase stability without sacrificing flexibility and are qualified to rigorous military specifications.

• PhaseTrack Assemblies: These cables feature the proprietary TF4 dielectric, which overcomes the limitations of traditional PTFE-based cables by maintaining exceptional signal phase stability even across extreme temperature variations, a critical requirement for radar and electronic warfare systems.

• Multiport Connectors (M8/MMP/V8): TMS pioneered the development of high-density multiport microwave connectors (up to 40 GHz) that integrate multiple RF paths into a single connector footprint. This innovation drastically reduces the size, weight, and power (SWaP) footprint, which is essential for modern fighter jets (like the F-35) and other complex airborne platforms.

3. Specialty and Microwave Cables

Beyond the high-volume LMR and Mil/Aero lines, TMS offers a variety of specialized solutions:

• MaxGain: Ultra-low loss, flexible microwave coaxial cables assemblies designed for applications where minimal attenuation is paramount.

• InstaBend: Highly flexible, compact coaxial cables assemblies designed for tight interconnects between RF circuit cards and modules inside enclosures.

• TCOM: A flexible, low-loss 50 Ohm coax with excellent Passive Intermodulation (PIM) performance and superior flexing performance compared to LMR.

• SilverLine Test Cables: A line of phase-stable, high-performance test cable assemblies, including the new Clarity Max 110 GHz assemblies, used for precision testing in laboratory and field conditions.

• Times-Protect: An innovative line of surge and lightning protection products that safeguard RF equipment and infrastructure from DC up to 6 GHz

Custom Cable Assemblies

Our comprehensive line of connectors ensures a perfect, reliable match for every TMS coaxial cables. All assemblies are engineered for Low Passive Intermodulation (PIM), ensuring signal purity in high-frequency, complex communication networks.

• Available Connector Types: N-Type, SMA, TNC, 7/16 DIN, 4.3-10, Mini-DIN, and more.

• Custom Assemblies: We offer precision, factory-terminated coaxial cables assemblies that guarantee electrical performance and PIM requirements for immediate deployment.

Ensure the highest performance and reliability in your RF infrastructure. Choose Times Microwave Systems