Rosenberger LEONI

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Connection technology for

wireless communication systems
System of Components Rosenberger LEONI
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FlexLine ® Coaxial Cables Rosenberger LEONI
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 Extremely low loss
 Excellent return loss up to 2,7Ghz >
26dB ( VSWR < 1,105)
 High screening effectiveness > 120dB
 Highest flexibility -> small bending
diameter
 High tensile strength and crush
resistance
 External sheath polyethylene or
flame-retardant and halogen-free
(according to customer
requirements), available in all colours
 12 year guarantee

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Flexible Coaxial Cables Rosenberger LEONI
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 FlexLine ® 1/4“ R
 FlexLine ® 1/2“ R
 FlexLine ® 7/8“ R
 FlexLine ® 1 1/4“ R
 FlexLine ® 1 5/8“ R

 Inner conductor of copper clad

aluminium wire, copper tube or
corrugated copper tube
 Dielectric of highly foamed
Polyethylene
 Outer conductor corrugated copper
tube with annular corrugation
 External sheath of Polyethylene or
flame-retardant, halogen-free material
(FRNC)

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Super Flexible Coaxial Cables Rosenberger LEONI
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 FlexLine ® 1/4“ S
 FlexLine ® 3/8“ S
 FlexLine ® 1/2“ S

 Inner conductor of copper wire or

copper clad aluminium wire
 Dielectric of highly foamed
Polyethylene
 Outer conductor corrugated copper
tube with spiral corrugation
 External sheath of Polyethylene or
flame-retardant, halogen-free material
(FRNC)

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Super Flexible Coaxial Feeder Cable Rosenberger LEONI
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 FlexLine ® 7/8“ S

 Inner conductor of corrugated copper

tube
 Dielectric of highly foamed Polyethylene
 Outer conductor corrugated copper tube
with spiral corrugation
 External sheath of Polyethylene or flame-
retardant, halogen-free material (FRNC)
 Lowest bending diameter
 Lighter weight
 Direct connection from the Base Station to
antenna

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Cable Production Capacities Rosenberger LEONI
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 German location - LEONI Special Cables
in Friesoythe
 4000 km Feeder Cables / year
(up to 5000 km / year max.)
 1500 km Jumper Cables / year
(up to 2000 km / year max.)
 Future for the German location
 Possibility to extend the production
capacity about:
 3600 km Feeder Cables / year
 1400 km Jumper Cables / year
 Chinese location - LEONI Special Cables
in Changzhou
 Cable manufacturing started September
2002
 Capacity is about:
 3500 km 7/8“ Feeder cables/year
 1500 km jumper cables/year

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Cable Manufacturing Rosenberger LEONI
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 Extruder for FlexLine ® feeder cables

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Cable Manufacturing Rosenberger LEONI
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 Production line for FlexLine ® feeder
cables

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Measurements during manufacturing Rosenberger LEONI
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 The following measurements are
constantly made during the
Core centricity manufacturing process of the core of
FlexLine® cables:
 Inner conductor temperature
 First PE layer
 Capacitance of the „warm“ and „cold“
core
 Diameter of the „warm“ and „cold“
core
Core capacitance  Centricity of the „warm“ and „cold“
core
 Ovality of the „warm“ and „cold“ core
 Length

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 Measurements during manufacturing Rosenberger LEONI
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 Outer conductor and cable:
 Diameter in two directions - ovality
 Seam welding consistency
 Jacket spark
 Length
 After manufacturing all characteristics
defined in the specifications are
checked (impedance, attenuation,
return loss, PIM) and kept in files.

Core diameter (two directions, lump, neckdowns) , spark test

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Measuring Equipment Rosenberger LEONI
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 Impedance
 Return loss
 Attenuation
 Intermodulation
 Capacitance
 Resistance

Measuring desk at the end of the production line

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Measuring Protocol Rosenberger LEONI
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Return Loss Rosenberger LEONI
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VSWR - Voltage Wave Standing Ratio Rosenberger LEONI
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Packaging Rosenberger LEONI
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FlexLine® 1/2“S on
standard drum (80cm)

FlexLine® 7/8“ R on FlexLine® 1 1/4“ R cut

standard drum (140 cm) length on plywood drum
(150 cm)

 FlexLine ® cables are manufactured and shipped on disposable wooden drums,

which are fastened to pallets for transportation.
 Cut-to-length cables are either wound onto drums in sets or packed into boxes of
one or two pieces.

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FlexLine ® Connectors Rosenberger LEONI
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 FlexLine® connector include Type N
and 7-16 DIN

 Developed for a variety of cable types

from FlexLine® 1/4” to FlexLine®
1 5/8”

 Excellent electrical,mechanical and

climatic properties, make the
FlexLine® connectors the ideal choice
for feeder applications in both, indoor
and outdoor installations.

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Connectors - Technical Data Rosenberger LEONI
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 PIM product > 160 dBc @ 2X20 W
 Return loss > 35 dB DC-1GHz;
> 30 dB 1-2,7GHz
 Insertion loss < 0,05 dB
 Temperature range – 45°C to + 85°C
 Waterproof IP 68 (2,5bar) without
additional sealing material IEC 169-1 /
EN 122 190
 Very good electrical and mechanical
characteristics due to a special
OPTARGEN® surface
 One- or two-part connector provide
for quick and easy assembling
 Compact dimension
 Stripping tools for all FlexLine ® cables

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Connector Manufacturing Rosenberger LEONI
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 CNC lathe and milling machines
for connector production
at Rosenberger Fridolfing

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Connectors - Plating Rosenberger LEONI
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Optarge  OPTARGEN ® represents a three layer
Silver
n plating system.
Contact
++ ++
resistance
 It consists of copper (0,5 µm), silver (2
Passive IM ++ ++ - 4 µm) and OPTALOY ® (0,4 µm).

Residual
++ ++  OPTALOY ® is a ternary CuSnZn alloy
magnetism
(white bronze) with an visual
Abrasion appearance similar to stainless steel.
0 +
resistance

Adhesion ++ ++

Discoloration -- +

Price - +

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Connectors - Technology Rosenberger LEONI
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Sealing between cable outer
conductor and connector body
High preasure cable clamping

O-ring connector sealing

7-16 DIN connector on 7/8“ R cable

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Stripping Tools - 1/4“ to 7/8“ Rosenberger LEONI
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 Automatic Stripping Tools for
FlexLine ® 1/4“ S
FlexLine ® 3/8“ S
FlexLine ® 1/2“ S
FlexLine ® 1/2“ R

 Stripping Tool for

FlexLine ® 7/8“ R

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Stripping Tool for 1 1/4“R and 1 5/8“R Rosenberger LEONI
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 Stripping Tool for
 FlexLine 1 1/4“ R
 FlexLine 1 5/8“ R

Slot for hacksaw

Bullet for exact positioning

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FlexLine ® Jumper Cables Rosenberger LEONI
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 Specially developed connectors using
soldering technology that guarantees
superior electrical characteristics
 Injection moulded sealing on the cable
jacket
 Cable jackets of flame retardant, halogen-free
material (FRNC) are available
 Low intermodulation product IM3 > 160 dBc
 Excellent return loss up to 2.7 GHz > 28 dB
(VSWR < 1,08)
 Stable and low connector insertion loss
< 0,03 dB
 Designed for outdoor applications under
extreme climatic conditions (IP68, 2.5 bar)
 High flexibility and small bending radius

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Jumper Cables - Technology Rosenberger LEONI
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Injection molded sealing between
outer conductor, cable jacket
and connector body

Soldered center contact

Soldered outer conductor

7-16 DIN connector on 1/2“ S cable

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FlexLine ® Lightning Protection Rosenberger LEONI
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 Wideband surge arrester
 800 MHz to 2500 MHz
 Service-free operation
 Very good results even after multiple
lightning strikes
 Waterproof safety class IP 68

 Gas-filled surge arrester

 90 V, 230 V, 350V
 Wideband applications
 Permeable for DC Voltage
 Waterproof safety class IP 68

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FlexLine ® Grounding Kits Rosenberger LEONI
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 Compact version with no loose
component parts
 Simple , rapid and safe installation
contact resistance <1mOhm
 Installation time approx. 3 min
 Waterproof to IP 68

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FlexLine ® Installation Material Rosenberger LEONI
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 Quick and easy installation
 High-grade material
 Long life expectancy - UV-resistance
 Prevents cables from slip and
deformation
 Clamps for all iron profiles (universal
adaption clamps)
 Clamps and wall entries for all types
of FlexLine ® cables available

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Advantages of our Product Range Rosenberger LEONI
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 Broad bandwidth performance from
700 MHz up to 2,5 GHz
 Extremly low loss performance
 Excellent retorn loss
 12 years guarantee
 Waterporoof design - IP 68 (2,5 bar)
for the complete Systems
 The connector can be reattached
several times
 Quick and easy assembling by many
standard tools
 The logistics of worldwide sales
network includes site packaging and
shipment to the sites

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