Connection technology

for wireless communication systems

The LEONI Business Unit

Telecommunication Systems

offers high frequency connections

for mobile radio stations

from a single source.

The fully developed FlexLine LEONI FlexLine products offer

system solutions are based on ■■ One source for the complete

connection technology components
high-quality cables, connectors
■■ Low loss with low passive intermodulation
and accessories. Together, these
■■ High flexibility with excellent
components add up to a complete single and repeated bending radii

family of cable connectivity products ■■ Fast installation with easy and safe handling

from the antenna down to the ■■ Excellent attenuation values due to

extremely stable and uniformly structured
base station. dielectrics with special skin-foam-skin-extrusion

■■ Outdoor suitability, also in harsh environments,

thanks to the components’ robustness, sunlight
FlexLine cables, connectors resistance and waterproofness acc. to IP 68

and accessories guarantee excellent ■■ Indoor suitability thanks to the components’

flame retardance and non-corrosiveness
electrical characteristics and

have outstanding mechanical and

climatic properties ideal for outdoor

installations.

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Page 4 FlexLine connectors and adaptors

Page 5 FlexLine jumper cables and connectors

Page 6 FlexLine clamp sets

Page 6 FlexLine grounding kits

Page 7 FlexLine stripping tools

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 FlexLine 1 5/8"R

CABLES

Apart from different sizes, there are

two different FlexLine cable types available:
FlexLine 1 1/4"R
■■ FlexLine low loss cables R (ring-shaped corrugations in outer conductor)
have optimised transmission characteristics while still assuring constant outer
dimensions to suit to all frequent FlexLine installation material and connectors.
■■ FlexLine super flexible cables S (spiral corrugations in outer conductor) for use in
tight wiring spaces, which request cables with the smallest bending radii, high
FlexLine 7/8" R
flexibility, low attenuation and high shielding.

Cable types 1/4" S 1/2" S 1/2" R 7/8" R 1 1/4" R 1 5/8" R

Inner conductor smooth smooth smooth smooth smooth spiral
Outer conductor spiral spiral ring ring ring ring
FlexLine 1/2" R
Attenuation
15.6 8.63 5.91 3.09 2.25 1.84
for GSM 700 MHz
Attenuation for GSM
17.9 9.9 6.7 3.8 2.6 2.3
900 MHz (db/100m)
Attenuation for GSM
FlexLine 1/2” S 26.3 14.6 9.9 5.6 3.86 3.6
1800 MHz (db/100m)
Attenuation for UMTS
29.5 16.3 11.2 6.3 4.3 4.1
2200 MHz (db/100m)
Attenuation for LTE
31.7 17.6 12.0 6.25 4.69 3.84
FlexLine 1/4” S 2500 MHz
highly highly flexible flexible flexible flexible
Flexibility
flexible flexible

CONNECTORS AND ADAPTORS

FlexLine connectors and adaptors are available in N and DIN 7-16 series with both male
N female straight and female interfaces for coaxial cables. All connectors are designed to guarantee ex-
cellent electrical characteristics with FlexLine cables, such as excellent return loss, high
quality standards, waterproofness acc. to IP 68 and low attenuation values.

Cable types 1/4" S 1/2" S 1/2" R 7/8" R 1 1/4" R 1 5/8" R

N male      

N female      

N male 90°    — — —

DIN 7-16 male straight 7-16 male      

7-16 female      

7-16 male 90°    — — —

Adaptor right angle

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JUMPER CABLES

FlexLine jumper cables are offered with ¼” and ½” cables. N male right angle

They are characterised by the following features:

■■ Design for outdoor applications under extreme climatic conditions
■■ High flexibility in small bending diameters
■■ High shielding effectiveness with 120 dB
■■ Low intermodulation product IM3 – 160 dBc (– 117 dBm @ 2 x 43 dBm carriers)
■■ Sealing between connector and cable jacket
N female
■■ Waterproofness acc. to IP 68 (according to IEC 529)
■■ Cable jackets of polyethylene (PE) or flame retardant
and non-corrosive material (FRNC)
■■ Availability in any cable length with a large variety
of connector combinations
N male

length: 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m; 1/4" superflex (PE jacket)

connector 1 connector 2
7-16 male 7-16 male
7-16 male 7-16 female
7-16 male N male
7-16 male N female
7-16 female N male
7-16 male
7-16 female N female
N male N male
N male N female
7-16 male right angle 7-16 male
7-16 male right angle N male
7-16 male right angle 7-16 female
7-16 male right angle N female
7-16 male right angle 7-16 male right angle 7-16 male right angle

length: 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m ; 1/2" superflex and low loss (PE jacket)

connector 1 connector 2
7-16 male 7-16 male
7-16 male 7-16 female
7-16 male N male
7-16 male N female
7-16 male right angle 7-16 male
7-16 male right angle N male
7-16 male right angle 7-16 female
7-16 male right angle N female
7-16 male right angle 7-16 male right angle

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 GROUNDING KITS

FlexLine grounding kits demonstrate the following features:

■■ Simple, fast and safe installation
■■ Compact design with no loose component parts
■■ High security against lightning strikes
■■ Contact resistance < 1 mΩ
■■ Installation time of approx. 3 min
■■ Waterproofness acc. to IP 68
■■ Weather-resistance due to use of stainless steel

CLAMP SETS

Coax block clamp set

Clamp sets: Each unit holds two cables, allowing a compact bundle
of six runs to be supported by stacking three blocks.

Angle adaptors: Secure hangers to angle members or in areas where mounting

holes are not easily accessible; allow locking to units of less than 22 mm thickness.

Hanger clamp set

Round member adaptor kits: Provide an easy method for supporting transmission
lines to small diameter pipes or poles and contain adjustable clamps.

Hanger clamp sets: Each set holds up to three runs of cables in the smallest area
possible.

Clip hangers: Have a dual-clip locking mechanism

Clip hanger
to hold the cable firmly in place and offer different mounting options.

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STRIPPING TOOLS

FlexLine stripping tools are easy to use and perfect for fast and reliable
preparation of 1/2" or 7/8" cables to ensure proper connector attachment.

The stripping tools are designed to perform a smooth cut at the exact
location on the outer and inner conductors. Their main material is nylon,
the blades are made of stainless steel. All tools come along with two
spare blades.

CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS & SERVICES

In addition to the presented products, the LEONI Business Unit

Tele­communication Systems offers a huge range of further standardised
and customised cables and accessories for mobile radio stations, as well as
individual logistics solutions.

Feel free to contact us with your special requirement, so we can provide

you the ideal solution.

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LEONI Special Cables GmbH Eschstrasse 1

Business Unit Telecommunication Systems 26169 Friesoythe
Germany
Phone +49 (0)4491-291-5060
Fax +49 (0)4491-291-5061
E-mail telecom@leoni.com
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