Description
Product Overview
Suitable Applications: | Broadband, Cable Television (CATV), RF drop cable, Over-The-Air (OTA) antennas |
Construction Details
RG Type: | 6 |
Conductor
No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Nom. Diameter | Material |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 18 AWG | Solid | 1 mm | BC – Bare Copper |
Insulation
Material | Nom. Insulation Diameter |
---|---|
PE – Polyethylene (Foam) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) |
Inner Shield
Layer | Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Tape | Bi-Laminate (Bare Copper+Poly) | 100% |
2 | Braid | Bare Copper (BC) | 40% |
Inner Jacket
Material | Nom. Diameter |
---|---|
LSZH – Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) | 7 mm (0.28 in) |
Outer Shield
Layer | Outer Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Braid | Bare Copper (BC) | 60% |
Outer Jacket
Material | Nom. Diameter |
---|---|
LSZH – Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) | 8.8 mm |
Table Notes: | According to European Standard EN 50290-2-20 |
Electrical Characteristics
Regularity of Impedance: | Min. 40 dB |
Return Loss (RL)
Frequency | Min. Return Loss |
---|---|
5 – 30 MHz | 23 dB |
30 – 470 MHz | 23 dB |
470 – 862 MHz | 20 dB |
862 – 2150 MHz | 18 dB |
Table Notes: | In each frequency band, 3 peak values up to 4 dB lower are allowed |
Attenuation
Frequency | Nom. Attenuation |
---|---|
5 MHz | 1.3 dB/100m |
50 MHz | 4.3 dB/100m |
100 MHz | 6.1 dB/100m |
200 MHz | 8.8 dB/100m |
400 MHz | 12.7 dB/100m |
600 MHz | 15.8 dB/100m |
800 MHz | 18.5 dB/100m |
1000 MHz | 20.9 dB/100m |
1350 MHz | 24.7 dB/100m |
1750 MHz | 28.6 dB/100m |
2150 MHz | 32.1 dB/100m |
2400 MHz | 34.2 dB/100m |
Table Notes: | Max. attenuation 10% higher |
Electricals
Max. Conductor DCR | Nom. Inner Shield DCR | Nom. Outer Shield DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield |
Nom. Characteristic Impedance | Nom. Velocity of Prop. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 Ohm/km (7.0 Ohm/1000ft) | 19 Ohm/km (5.8 Ohm/1000ft) | 14 Ohm/km (4.3 Ohm/1000ft) | 53 pF/m (16 pF/ft) | 75 Ohm | 84% |
Screening
Frequency | Min. Screening Attenuation |
---|---|
30 – 1000 MHz | 75 dB |
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
Operating | Installation | Storage |
---|---|---|
-15°C To +70°C | -5°C To +50°C | -15°C To +70°C |
Bend Radius
Stationary Min. |
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90 mm (3.5 in) |
Bulk Cable Weight: | 98 kg/km |
Standards and Compliance
Environmental Suitability: | Indoor, UV Resistance |
CENELEC Compliance: | EN 50117-1 |
History
Update and Revision: | Revision Number: 0.234 Revision Date: 02-28-2024 |