Product Number: 8281B
Precision Video Coax, RG59, #20 Solid BC, Double 98% Braid, CMR
20 AWG solid .031" bare copper conductor, flame-retardant semi-foam polyethylene insulation, tinned copper/bare copper double braid shield (95% coverage), PVC jacket.
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Global
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Specifications
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
| AWG | Stranding | Material | Nominal Diameter | No. of Coax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Solid | BC - Bare Copper | 0.031 in | 1 |
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Conductor Count |
1 |
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Insulation
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PE - Polyethylene (Foam) | 0.198 in |
Outer Shield
| Type | Layer | Material | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braid | 1 | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
| Braid | 2 | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.305 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance | Nominal Outer Shield DCR | Outer Conductor DCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9 Ohm/1000ft | 9.9 Ohm/1000ft | 1.1 Ohm/1000ft | 1.1 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield |
|---|
| 21 pF/ft |
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance |
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| 0.118 µH/ft |
Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance |
|---|
| 75 Ohm |
Return Loss
| Frequency [MHz] | Min. Structural Return Loss (SRL) |
|---|---|
| 5-216 MHz | 27 dB |
| 217-850 MHz | 23 dB |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
| 3.6 MHz | 0.5 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.8 dB/100ft |
| 71.5 MHz | 2.1 dB/100ft |
| 135 MHz | 3 dB/100ft |
| 270 MHz | 4.4 dB/100ft |
| 360 MHz | 5.1 dB/100ft |
| 540 MHz | 6.6 dB/100ft |
| 720 MHz | 7.8 dB/100ft |
| 750 MHz | 8 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 10.2 dB/100ft |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] |
|---|---|
| 1.54 ns/ft | 66% |
Voltage
| Non-UL Voltage Rating | UL Voltage Rating | Voltage Rating [V] |
|---|---|---|
| 300 V RMS | 300 V RMS | 30 V RMS |
| 300 V RMS |
Temperature Range
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UL Temp Rating |
80°C |
|---|---|
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Operating Temperature Range |
-40°C To +80°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
|
Bulk Cable Weight |
79 lbs/1000ft |
|---|---|
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Max. Pull Tension |
168 lbs |
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Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis |
3 in |
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Min Flexing Radius |
6 in |
Standards
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NEC/(UL) Compliance |
CMR |
|---|---|
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CEC/C(UL) Compliance |
CMG |
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UL AWM Style Compliance |
AWM 1354 |
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CPR Euroclass |
Eca |
|
RG Type |
59 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
|
Environmental Space |
Indoor/Outdoor |
|---|---|
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EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) |
Yes |
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EU Directive Compliance |
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
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EU CE Mark |
Yes |
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MII Order #39 (China RoHS) |
Yes |
Suitability
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Suitability - Aerial |
Yes - Black only, when supported by messenger wire |
|---|---|
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Suitability - Indoor |
Yes |
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Suitability - Outdoor |
Yes - Black only |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
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UL Flammability |
UL1666 Vertical Shaft |
|---|---|
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CSA Flammability |
FT4 |
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IEC Flammability |
IEC 60332-1-2 |
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UL voltage rating |
300 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
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Plenum (Y/N) |
No |
|---|---|
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Plenum Number |
88281 |
Related Part Numbers
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Footnote |
C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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History
|
Update and Revision |
Revision Number: 0.424 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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Information
|
Update and Revision |
Revision Number: 0.424 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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Part Numbers
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8281B 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355489 |
| 8281B 0061000 | Blue, Light | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355762 |
| 8281B 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355748 |
| 8281B 0051000 | Green, Dark | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355779 |