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CABLE ASSEMBLY SOLUTIONS FOR SMARTSKY FLAGSHIP SYSTEM

PIC Wire & Cable offers custom cable assemblies that are specifically designed for use with SmartSky Networks® enhanced air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for the entire aircraft. SmartSky makes airborne connectivity as effortless at 35,000 feet as on the ground. Its Flagship system powers SmartSky’s innovative connectivity solution that includes transmission symmetry to deliver data to and from the aircraft at the same rate utilizing 60 MHz of broadband spectrum in the unlicensed band. This enables use of applications requiring two-way data flow, from cloud-based business applications, video conferencing, and live streaming for the back of the aircraft. The crew and aircraft operations can exchange and access real-time situational awareness information as well as performance and maintenance data. A reliable interconnect assembly is required to ensure the system’s continuous connectivity with a dedicated connection for each aircraft that is stable, responsive and secure. PIC’s assemblies are customizable and designed to meet an application’s unique loss, length, weight and flexibility requirements.

Proper cable assembly is critical to optimizing the full benefits of interconnect technology. PIC provides certified and tested assembly sets to streamline the system installation process. Engineering drawings are available to simplify the US Federal Aviation Administration® (FAA) submission process for part modifications and installations.

CABLE OPTIONS

PIC offers a variety of PICMates RF cable and Ultralite RFcable solutions that meet or exceed SmartSky Flagship system performance requirements for RF loss and VSWR. These high-performance cables were specially designed with low-loss characteristics that ensure signal reliability. The PICMates ULTRALITE line is engineered with additional shielding protection and optimized for applications that require lightweight, flexible cables. All RF and Ultralite RF cable solutions have undergone a variety of EWIS tests, such as flammability and immersion fluid testing, including Skydrol®. EWIS test reports are available upon request.

 

Cable Length & Loss

  Physical Characteristics Maximum Cable Length (Inches) by Application Cable Loss db/ft
Cable P/N Weight
lbs/100 ft
(kg/100 m)
Bend Radius
in (mm)
ABR to FDQ Tx
(2.483 GHz)
Max Loss 3.0 dB
ABR to FDQ Rx
(2.483 GHz)
Max Loss 4.0 dB
ABR to HPB Rx
(2.483 GHz)
Max Loss 6.0 dB
ABR to AGA
(1.6 GHz)
Max Loss 4.0 dB
1.6
GHz
2.483
GHz
UH25107 12.0 (17.9) 2.50 (63.50) 609 843 1311 1096 0.040 0.051
UH22809 7.2 (10.7) 1.70 (43.18) 506 700 1089 893 0.049 0.062
UH67163 3.4 (5.1) 1.20 (30.48)

285

395 614 503 0.087 0.109
UH44193 1.9 (2.9) 0.80 (20.32) 168 232 361 296 0.148 0.186
S22089 18.0 (26.8) 2.50 (63.50) 502 695 1082 890 0.049 0.062
S55122 8.3 (12.4) 1.55 (39.37) 345 478 743 610 0.072 0.090
S33141 6.5 (9.7) 1.40 (35.56) 263 365 568 464 0.094 0.118
S44191 4.3 (6.4) 1.00 (25.40) 147 203 316 261 0.167 0.212
S86208 2.0 (2.9) 0.65 (16.51) 126 175 273 222 0.197 0.246

 

CONNECTOR OPTIONS

PIC Wire & Cable has matching TNC connectors for its RF and RF ULTRALITE cables that are designed per MIL-PRF-39012 standards. See Figure 1 for a connector illustration detailing the construction elements that ensure signal integrity while protecting against fluid and vibration.

Cutaway of Connector

 ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER BUILDER

Easily build a part number with design details that meet the application’s specific length and connector requirements. Ready-to-use engineering drawings are available to streamline the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) submission process for part modifications and installations.

SmartSky Assembly Chart