Product: 88281
Precision Video Coax, RG59, #20 Solid BC, Double 98% TC/BC Braid
Product Description
20 AWG solid .032" bare copper conductor, plenum, FEP insulation, tinned copper braid shields (95% coverage), fluorocopolymer jacket.
Technical Specifications
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG Stranding Material Nominal Diameter No. of Coax
20 Solid BC - Bare Copper 0.032 in 1
Conductor Count: 1
Insulation
Material Nominal Diameter
FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene 0.185 in
Outer Shield Material
Type Layer Material Coverage [%]
Braid 1 Tinned Copper (TC) 95%
Braid 2 Tinned Copper (TC) 95%
Outer Jacket Material
Material Nominal Diameter
PVDF - Polyvinylidene Fluoride 0.271 in
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor
Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance Nominal Outer Shield DCR Outer Conductor DCR
DCR
9.9 Ohm/1000ft 9.9 Ohm/1000ft 1.1 Ohm/1000ft 1.1 Ohm/1000ft
Capacitance
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield
19 pF/ft
Inductance
Nominal Inductance
0.125 H/ft
Impedance
Nominal Characteristic Impedance
75 Ohm
Return Loss (RL)
Frequency [MHz] Minimum Return (RL)
5-216 MHz 27 dBHigh Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz] Nom. Insertion Loss
1 MHz 0.2 dB/100ft
3.6 MHz 0.5 dB/100ft
10 MHz 0.8 dB/100ft
71.5 MHz 2.3 dB/100ft
135 MHz 3.3 dB/100ft
270 MHz 5.1 dB/100ft
360 MHz 6.1 dB/100ft
540 MHz 8 dB/100ft
720 MHz 9.7 dB/100ft
750 MHz 10 dB/100ft
1000 MHz 12.3 dB/100ft
Delay
Nominal Delay Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]
1.43 ns/ft 70%
Voltage
Non-UL Voltage Rating UL Voltage Rating
2900 V RMS 300 V RMS
Temperature Range
UL Temp Rating: 150C
Operating Temp Range: -20C To +150C
Mechanical Characteristics
Bulk Cable Weight: 82 lbs/1000ft
Max. Pull Tension: 168 lbs
Min Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 2.75 in
Standards
NEC/(UL) Compliance: CMP
CEC/C(UL) Compliance: CMP
RG Type: 59/U Type
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
Environmental Space: Outdoor - Direct Burial
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes
EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2015/863/EU: Yes
EU Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU CE Mark: No
EU RoHS Compliance Date (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-04-01
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Suitability
Suitability - Aerial: Yes - When supported by messenger wire
Suitability - Burial: Yes
Suitability - Indoor: Yes
Suitability - Outdoor: Yes
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
UL Flammability: NFPA 262
UL voltage rating: 300 V RMS
Plenum/Non-Plenum