Description
Product Overview
Suitable Applications: | Broadband, Cable Television (CATV), RF drop cable, Over-The-Air (OTA) antennas |
Construction Details
RG Type: | 7/U Type |
Conductor
No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Nom. Diameter | Material |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 16 AWG | Solid | 1.25 mm | BC – Bare Copper |
Insulation
Element | Material | Nom. Insulation Diameter |
---|---|---|
Insulated Conductor | PE – Polyethylene (Foam) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) |
Outer Shield
Layer | Outer Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Tape | Bi-Laminate (Bare Copper+Poly) | 100% |
2 | Braid | Bare Copper (BC) | 50% |
Outer Jacket
Material | Nom. Diameter |
---|---|
PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride | 7.8 mm |
Electrical Characteristics
Regularity of Impedance: | Min. 40 or max. 1% dB |
Return Loss (RL)
Frequency | Min. Return Loss |
---|---|
5-470 MHz | 23 dB |
470 – 1000 MHz | 20 dB |
1000 – 2000 MHz | 18 dB |
2000 – 3000 MHz | 16 dB |
Table Notes: | In each frequency band, 3 peak values up to 4 dB lower are allowed |
Attenuation
Frequency | Nom. Attenuation |
---|---|
5 MHz | 1.5 dB/100m |
50 MHz | 3.5 dB/100m |
100 MHz | 5 dB/100m |
200 MHz | 7.5 dB/100m |
460 MHz | 11.5 dB/100m |
800 MHz | 14.9 dB/100m |
860 MHz | 15.5 dB/100m |
1000 MHz | 17 dB/100m |
1750 MHz | 22.8 dB/100m |
2150 MHz | 26 dB/100m |
2400 MHz | 28 dB/100m |
3000 MHz | 32 dB/100m |
Electricals
Max. Conductor DCR | Nom. Outer Shield DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield |
Nom. Characteristic Impedance | Nom. Velocity of Prop. |
---|---|---|---|---|
16 Ohm/km (4.9 Ohm/1000ft) | 13.5 Ohm/km (4.11 Ohm/1000ft) | 54 pF/m (16 pF/ft) | 75 Ohm | 81% |
Screening
Frequency | Min. Screening Attenuation |
---|---|
30 – 1000 MHz | 75 dB |
1000 – 2000 MHz | |
2000 – 3000 MHz |
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
Operating | Installation | Storage |
---|---|---|
-40°C To +70°C | -5°C To +50°C | -40°C To +70°C |
Bend Radius
Stationary Min. |
---|
40 mm (1.6 in) |
Standards and Compliance
Environmental Suitability: | Indoor – Euroclass Eca |
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: | IEC 60332-1-2 |
CPR Compliance: | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
CENELEC Compliance: | EN 50117-1 |
European Directive Compliance: | EU CE Mark |
UK Regulation Compliance: | UKCA Mark |
History
Update and Revision: | Revision Number: 0.209 Revision Date: 03-30-2023 |