Triaxial cable


Triaxial cables, a special variant of coaxial cable, consist of three concentric conductors separated by a dielectric and a shield. This structure gives them improved performance and makes them an important tool in video technology and electrical measurement.

Triaxial cables are used in electrical measurement technology in particular, as they enable extremely precise measurements. The second outer conductor creates a small protective atmosphere so that even very low currents and signals can be measured without external electrical influences. Even currents in the femtoampere range can be measured, which is of crucial importance in many applications.

However, it is important to note that the processing of triaxial cables is generally more complex than conventional coaxial cables due to their more complex structure. This higher manufacturing effort is reflected in their technical performance and precision, making them a worthwhile investment for applications requiring the highest accuracy.

Triaxial cables are available in our online shop and also pre-assembled upon request. It is important that you tell us the exact signal distribution when you make your enquiry.

Triaxial cableTypemax. Freq.
(GHz)
Attenuation
at 2 GHz/m
Outer
sheath
outer
Ø (mm)
outer
Ø (inch)
Article
01782050 ΩFEP2.800.11050204
00110150 ΩPTFE3.400.134050206
TRX316 – RGT31650 Ω2.51.23FEP3.600.142050158
01791075 ΩFEP3.600.142050205
G_02330_HT50 Ω1PVC5.300.209050174
G_0233250 Ω21.45PVC4.250.167050166
RGT40050 Ω2.50.79FEP5.700.224050164
Belden 922250 Ω1PVC6.100.24050128

Simplified structure of a triaxial cable

Triaxialkabel Aufbau
  1. Inner conductor (completion as massive wire or litz wire (1b))
  2. Dielectric medium / Insulation
  3. Shield braiding or foil
  4. Dielectric medium / Insulation
  5. Shield braiding or foil
  6. Outer sheath

Due to the structure of the triaxial cable, it is easy to see that the connectors differ from those of the standard coaxial cable. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

WHY COAXIAL CABLES?

coaxial cable consists of two concentric conductors, which are seperated by a dielectric and by a screen. Fields of applocation for coaxial cables are video technology, electrical measurement as well as applications, where radio signals have to be transferred without loss.

double screened coaxial cable is presented here
Structure of a double screened coaxial cable:
1   = inner conductor – solid wire or stranded wires (1b)
2   = dielectric / isolation
3a = braid or foil
3b = braid or foil
4   = outer sheath

more information about the structure of such cables: Structure coaxial cable

THE DEPENDENCE OF THE WAVE IMPEDANCE

The wave impedance is only depending on the outer diameter of the inner conductor, the inner diameter of the outer conductor and the dielectric constant of the intermediate dielectric. A vacuum is the best dielectric.

 

ATTENUATION / SHIELDING / TEMEPERATURE

Question: Which is the right cable for my application?

For applications up to 1GHz we recommend the RG174, for applications up to 2.5GHz we recommend the RG179RG188RG187 or RG316. For applications above 2.5Ghz we recommend the use of low loss cable such as SS405, Multiflex_86 or CLF100. Due to the used materials and the cable structure, those cables are suitable for high frequencies (see illustration „Attenuation“).

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