RG196 A/U 50Ω Ultra Miniature Coax White Coax Cable for Defense and Aerospace

M17/93-00001 | 50Ω | 3 GHz | 250°C | 9.0 g/m | Low Outgassing

The RG196 A/U is an ultra-miniature 50Ω high-temperature coaxial cable engineered for applications where space and weight are at an absolute premium, and where low outgassing and thermal endurance are mandatory. With a jacket diameter of just 2.03 mm and a weight of only 9.0 g/m, it is the smallest and lightest cable in the white PTFE high-temperature family.

Its stranded silver-plated copper clad soft steel inner conductor, extruded PTFE dielectric, silver-plated copper braid, and white taped PTFE jacket deliver reliable performance up to 3 GHz in temperatures from -55°C to +250°C. The white PTFE jacket contains no carbon black, making it low outgassing and UV resistant—ideal for vacuum, space, and high-cleanliness environments.

This is not a general-purpose miniature coax. It is a specialized 50Ω transmission line for CubeSats, spacecraft modules, vacuum instruments, and high-density RF systems where every millimeter and every gram matters.

• 50Ω Precision Impedance – Matches standard RF systems with low VSWR.

• 3 GHz Maximum Frequency – Covers UHF, WiFi 2.4G, GPS, Bluetooth, SDR, and low S-band.

• -55°C to +250°C Operating Range – White taped PTFE jacket for extreme heat and thermal cycling.

• Low Outgassing & UV Resistant – White PTFE contains no carbon black; ideal for vacuum, space, and clean environments.

• 9.0 g/m Ultra-Lightweight – The lightest 50Ω high-temperature cable in its class.

• 2.03 mm Ultra-Miniature Outer Diameter – Fits into the tightest spaces.

• 10.2 mm Minimum Bend Radius – Excellent flexibility for a high-temperature cable.

• Stranded Silver-Plated Copper Clad Soft Steel Conductor – High tensile strength, vibration resistance, and flex fatigue resistance.

• 1000 VRMS Maximum Voltage – Suitable for low-power transmitters and receiver front-ends.

• MIL-DTL-17 Qualified – M17/93-00001 for defense and aerospace reliability.

• RoHS Compliant – Environmentally responsible materials.

• CubeSat and small satellite RF modules – 9.0 g/m and 2.03 mm save critical mass and space.

• Spacecraft internal interconnects – White PTFE jacket is low outgassing and vacuum compatible.

• Vacuum chamber instrumentation – No carbon black, no contamination.

• High-density RF modules – Ultra-miniature diameter fits crowded layouts.

• Aerospace avionics – 250°C and vibration-resistant stranded conductor.

• Portable SDR and handheld radios – Lightweight and flexible for field use.

• Medical micro-probes – 2.03 mm diameter for minimally invasive devices.

• High-temperature sensors – 250°C continuous operation.

The RG196 A/U is the smallest and lightest 50Ω cable in our white PTFE high-temperature family, making it the ideal choice when space and weight budgets are extremely tight. Its 2.03 mm outer diameter and 9.0 g/m weight allow routing in places where standard miniature coax simply will not fit, while the white taped PTFE jacket delivers 250°C continuous operation, low outgassing, and UV resistance for vacuum, space, and high-cleanliness environments. The stranded silver-plated copper clad soft steel conductor resists vibration and flex fatigue, and the 50Ω impedance with 3 GHz bandwidth ensures compatibility with a wide range of RF systems. Qualified to MIL-DTL-17 (M17/93-00001) and RoHS compliant, the RG196 A/U delivers reliable performance in the most demanding aerospace, defense, and high-density applications. When every millimeter and every gram counts, this is the cable that delivers.