Top Selling Semflex HP Cable Now Available With Polyurethane Jacket

IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Philadelphia, PA (June 10, 2003) --Semflex Inc., a manufacturer of microwave frequency coaxial cable for the telecommunications, mil/aero and test instrumentation markets, announced that their top-selling HP cable series has been expanded to include additional sizes and an optional polyurethane jacket feature. The polyurethane jacket adds substantially improved flexibility and abrasion resistance for applications from -65û to + 85û C. Now available in five sizes ranging from HP 120 to HP 450, the HP cable series has become the industry's favorite durable cable for communication, test and military/aerospace microwave frequency applications where compliance to tight electrical specifications and/or exposure to extreme environmental conditions are required.

The HP Series delivers low attenuation performance through the use of silver plated copper inner and outer conductors. Microporous PTFE dielectrics and FEP jackets achieve consistent phase performance over temperature extremes, outperforming comparable products with solid PTFE dielectrics. Shielding effectiveness of >90 dB results from a triple shield construction of two 97% coverage braids (flat and round braid) and foil. The robust construction also provides substantially better radial torque resistance and connector pull-off strength than helically wrapped braid designs.

Pricing ranges from $ 2.80/ft to $ 12.00/ft depending on quantity. HP Series cable is stocked and available for immediate delivery on bulk reels. Rapid response, made-to-order cable assemblies are also available with a wide range of connectors and configurations. For product information and ordering call 1-800-778-4401 or visit the company's website at www.semflex.com

Semflex Among Industry First to Achieve ISO9001:2000 Certification

IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Philadelphia PA (June 8-13) --- Semflex Inc., a manufacturer of coaxial cable for the telecommunications, mil/aero and test instrumentation markets, announced that the company has been certified to the latest ISO9001:2000 standard through DNV (Det Norske Veritas). ISO 9001:2000 is a worldwide quality standard that encompasses every facet of business operations across all industries.

The audit leader singled out the company for their exceptionally strong Quality System and for the depth and breadth of their Process Improvement Process. Other aspects earning special acknowledgement included the evident commitment to the quality process from top management down through the organization as well as the degree of awareness and enthusiasm exhibited by the assembly personnel.

According to General Manager Cameron Selogie, "Semflex strives to produce and deliver the highest quality products and services in the market, and this certification helps to illustrate this commitment". "We also believe that, over time, these same practices produce innovation and economies that continuously drive our costs down, allowing us to offer customers the best value as well".

Semflex Introduces New Cost-Effective BPE Series Cable for Volume Wireless Communication Applications

WIRELESS SYSTEMS DESIGN CONFERENCE AND EXPO, San Jose, CA (February 25, 2003) --- Semflex Inc., a manufacturer of coaxial cable for the telecommunications, mil/aero and test instrumentation markets, announced the introduction of the new BPE Series cable for 50 ohm applications up to 6 GHz where microwave performance characteristics need to be managed but temperature range and higher frequency performance of PTFE dielectric is not required. Available in a full range of sizes from 0.100" to 0.600 ", BPE cable is ideally suited for antenna feeds over short distances. Smaller gauge 0.100" to 0.300" sizes offer a low cost alternative to popular RG316 and RG142 cable commonly used for interconnects and jumpers between racks, cabinets and enclosures. Larger 0.400" - 0.600" sizes offer electrical performance similar to corrugated copper cables but with greater flexibility, simplified connector attachment, and lower cost.

BPE cable offers shielding effectiveness of greater than 90 dB, derived from a combination of a bonded aluminum foil and tin plated copper braid wire. A closed micro-cell Polyethylene dielectric offers excellent attenuation properties with a micro-cell foam structure that leads the industry in return loss consistency and mechanical bending properties. Jackets are available in standard Polyethylene or fire retardant PVC. Temperature range for the product line is 40 degrees to 85 degrees C and the max structural VSWR rating is 1.25:1.

BPE Series cable fits standard industry connectors and is stocked and available for immediate delivery on bulk reels. For product information and ordering call 1-800-778-4401 or visit the company's website at www.semflex.com

Semflex Signs Two New Sales Rep Organizations

MESA, AZ (February 7, 2003) - - - Semflex Inc., a manufacturer of coaxial cable for the telecommunications, mil/aero and test instrumentation markets, announced the appointment of two new sales rep organizations. Data Marketing Associates (DMA), managed by President Dave Patrick, will cover the Southwest territories of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and Lorenz Sales, under President Mark Lorenz, will represent the company in the Midwest states of Kansas, Missouri, Southern Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

DMA can be contacted online at www.datamktg.com or by phone at 800-827-5362. To contact Lorenz Sales call 319-294-1000 or visit the website at www.lorenzsales.com. For more information about Semflex products call Semflex Customer Service at 800-778-4401 or visit the website at www.Semflex.com.

High Performance LA Cable From Semflex

MESA, AZ (January 31, 2003) --- Semflex Inc., a manufacturer of coaxial cable for the telecommunications, mil/aero and test instrumentation markets, announced the introduction of their new LA Series cable. This unique low loss double shielded cable provides the best available combination of low attenuation, phase stability and mechanical performance in the market, and is ideal for applications up to 18 GHz requiring low loss performance and longer cable length interconnects, such as telecom and mil/aero. The LA Series uses silver plated inner and outer conductors for excellent attenuation performance. The low attenuation that is a feature of this cable is enabled by the microporous dielectric PTFE material. This cable features either solid the standard FEP Teflon™ or optional polyurethane jacket, engineered to provide the optimum combination of desired characteristics. Low loss, phase stability and shielding effectiveness of >100 dB result from combining a helically served flat braid with a 97% coverage round braid. Other performance characteristics include low loss of 20 dB/100 ft @ 18 GHz and outstanding phase and temperature stability. Pricing ranges from $13.26/ft to $9.03/ft depending on quantity. LA Series cable is stocked and available for immediate delivery on bulk reels.
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High Performance LA Cable From Semflex
• Telecommunications
• Military/Aerospace

New Cable Brochure Available from Semflex

MESA, AZ (January 24, 2003) -- Semflex announced the availability of a new 35-page, color brochure providing detailed information and specifications on their high performance coax cable products. The brochure offers a technical overview on each product including mechanical and electrical characteristics, attenuation and power handling specifications. The brochure is available by calling Semflex Customer Service at 800-778-4401 or by request on the website www.Semflex.com.

CD-ROM Technology Resource Microwave Frequency Cable Assemblies Now Available

MESA, AZ (December 16, 2002) --- Semflex announces the availability of a new, updated product catalog describing their high performance RF and microwave frequency coaxial cable and cable assembly products. The CD-ROM catalog presents detailed product performance characteristics, schematics and photos, along with an application program for designing custom assemblies for specific applications. The latest new cable product datasheets are included on the disk, as well as a presentation on Semflex's Core Competence in Cable Technology.

The new CD-ROM catalog can be requested by calling the Sales Department at 800-778-4401 or online at www.semflex.com.

New RG+ Coaxial Cable Offers Improved Performance, Lowers Cable Assembly Costs

Semflex Introduces Cost/Time Saving Alternative to Semi Rigid Cable

May 9, 2002

Semflex Inc. First Arizona Company To Receive Prestigious STAR Supplier Facility Award From Lockheed Martin

MESA, AZ (May 9, 2002) Semflex Inc., a designer/manufacturer of standard and custom RF and microwave cable assemblies for the telecommunications, military/aerospace and test instrumentation markets, was awarded Lockheed Martin Corporation's highest level of supplier recognition, the STAR Supplier Facility Award at a ceremony at their Mesa, AZ headquarters today. Semflex is the first Arizona firm to be honored with this prestigious award. Donald Howe, Electro/Mech Technology Manager, presented the award on behalf of Lockheed Martin to Cameron Selogie, VP/General Manager of Semflex. The ceremony was attended by more than 200 people, including the Mayor of Mesa, AZ Keno Hawker, liaisons of Senator John McCain and Congressman J.D. Hayworth, and corporate executives from Sterling Holding Company.

Lockheed Martin introduced the STAR Supplier Program in 1998. Today, it is recognized as one of the largest productivity and change management initiatives ever undertaken by a major corporation. Toward the goal of improved quality, the STAR program engages Lockheed Martin suppliers as partners to facilitate a smaller, higher-performing supplier base. The STAR classification automatically distinguishes award recipients as top performing suppliers against a standardized criteria and selection process, and these suppliers are offered increased exposure for business opportunities across the company's various business units.

Says Cameron Selogie, Semflex Vice President/General Manager, "It is an honor to be recognized among the elite of Lockheed Martin's many suppliers worldwide. The company has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with LMC since our early days as a local start-up company. This distinction was earned by the dedication of our employee team to delivering consistently high quality products to Lockheed Martin, over a long period of time."

About Semflex
Semflex designs and manufactures a broad line of standard and custom RF and microwave cable assemblies for the telecommunications, military/aerospace , and instrumentation markets worldwide. The company's rapid response cable assembly products range from standard twinax coaxial cable assemblies and harnesses to high performance test and interconnect assemblies. The vertically integrated manufacturer is ISO 9001 certified and currently occupies two modern buildings in Mesa, Arizona totaling 44,000 square feet. The company is located at 5550 East McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ 85215. More information is available at www.Semflex.com.

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New LAI Cable Assembly Series From Semflex

MESA, AZ --- Semflex announced the introduction of the new LAI Series of interconnect assemblies, designed for telecom and mil/aero applications up to 18 GHz where low loss and relatively long length interconnects are required. Constructed of double shielded cable with a standard FEP Teflon^TM or optional polyurethane jackets, the LAI series delivers outstanding low loss performance of 20 dB/100 ft @ 18 GHz, along with outstanding phase and temperature stability of 15 ppm °C. The products double shielded construction offers shielding effectiveness of greater than ­100 dB @ 18 GHz.

HPT-SERIES TEST CABLE ASSEMBLIES

Semflex has redesigned its HPT-Series—HPT120, HPT190, and HPT305--high performance test cable assemblies. In order to achieve an even more rugged operating capability and extended strain relief, the entire series now features integrally molded rubber boots at the terminating ends, precision stainless steel connectors, and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) outer jackets. In addition, their triple shielded design enables the HPT-Series to exhibit better than 90 dB shield effectiveness at 18 GHz. The HPT120 group features DC to 50 GHz frequency operation in a flexible 50 ohm cable with a minimum bend radius of 0.6 inches. It is available with SMA, 3.5mm, 2.92mm, or 2.4mm connectors. The HPT190 group operates with low loss from DC to 28 GHz, excellent VSWR and low phase change with flexure around its minimum bend radius of 1.1 inches. It is available with SMA, TNC, extended TNC (to 18 GHz), type N, 7mm or 3.5mm connectors. The HPT305 group, suited for high power applications from DC to 18 GHz, features a minimum bend radius of 1.8 inches. It is available with SMA, TNC, extended TNC, and type N connectors. All three groups come in standard length assemblies of 24, 36, and 48 inches and with straight male and female connector styles.

NEW HIGH POWER BULK CABLE

Semflex announces the KW800, a flexible 0.8 inch diameter coaxial cable. Targeted for high power handling applications, the KW800 is also excellent where good flexibility and good mechanical stability are required.

The KW800 cable features typical attenuation of less than 7 dB per 100 feet at the maximum operating frequency of 6 GHz. It has a power handling capability of 14 kW at 900 MHz. The velocity of propagation is 83% and the maximum structural VSWR is 1.10:1. Mechanically, the inside minimum bend radius is 4 inches and the cable weight is 0.3 pounds per foot. Operating temperature range is –65 degrees to +85 degrees centigrade. The standard outer jacket consists of fire retardant, ultraviolet resistant polyurethane.

The KW800 cable is available in bulk reels with custom lengths as required and can be custom jacketed and marked.

DKT-SERIES TEST CABLE ASSEMBLY

Semflex is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the DKT-Series Test Cable Assemblies. These flexible cable assemblies are low loss and feature precision stainless steel connectors assembled on a triple shielded, FEP jacketed cable. The DKT-Series is ideal for general purpose RF testing environments with reliable operation up to 26 GHz, depending on connector style. The DKT-Series cable has a velocity of propagation of 76.5%. Incorporating triple shielding, these cables exhibit RF leakage better than 90 dB at 18 GHz. Stainless steel connectors contribute to the low VSWR which measures 1.25:1 @ 26 GHz (with extended SMA straight to extended SMA straight connectors) and 1.35:1 @ 18 GHz (with Type N male to Type N male connectors). The DKT-Series cables come standard with a FEP extruded outer jacket, molded strain relief boots at 0.205 inch outer diameter. The assembly can be fitted with optional stainless steel inter-linked armor outer tubing for up to 300 pounds per linear inch of crush protection. The DKT-Series is available in standard lengths of 24 inches, 36 inches, and 48 inches with the FEP jacket and SMA, TNC, type N, straight male and straight female style connectors. The optional armor jacketing is available on assemblies with SMA or type N connectors, in a standard length of 36 inches. Non-standard lengths are available upon request from Semflex directly.

Semflex, Inc. announces the RTI Series of application specific cable assemblies (ASCA^TM). The new series is targeted at applications in the communications market requiring low Passive Intermodulation Distortion (PIMD). The RTI Series has been designed and tested to a measured third order passive intermod level of better than –110 dBm (-153 dBc) with two +43 dBm tones at 1800 and 1850 MHz.

The RTI Series features brass connectors with Semflex’s own TechnaPlate^TM plating. The process provides connectors with performance levels above those of silver plated connectors. The assemblies are constructed of a flexible low loss, double shielded cable with a FEP Teflonâ jacket. The result is excellent electrical performance; 35 dB/100 ft attenuation; 1.3:1 VSWR at 12 GHz (1.15:1 VSWR at 2 GHz) and greater than –85 dB leakage at 12 GHz and greater than –100 dB at 2 GHz.

Standard connector styles include SMA, type-N, TNC, 7/16, MCX (to 6 GHz) in straight or right angle configurations. Custom configurations and designs are also available.

Standard RTI Series cable assemblies are competitively priced and are available from stocking distribution in lengths of 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30 inches and diameters of .110, .150, and .180 inches. Custom lengths, cable sizes and connectors are also available. For further information or the location of the your nearest representative, please contact Semflex by phone at 800-778-4401 or electronically at customer.service@semflex.com.