RG 59
 
RG 59

RG 59 

RG-59 coaxial cable is used in the networks of satellite and cable television

Materials:
Conductor : Copper clad steel (CCS)      
Dielectric : Gas-injected foam polyethylene      
Shield : Aluminium foil and copper wire braid      
Jacket material : Flame retardant polyvinylchloride (PVC) - Black    

  

Technical Characteristics:
Wave impedance : 75 Ohm      
Conductor diameter : 0.81 mm (0.03")      
Dielectric diameter : 3.66 mm (0.14")      
Outer jacket thickness : 0.9 mm (0.035")      
Outer cable diameter : 6.02 mm (0.24")      
Shield : 0.16 mm (0.006"), cover - 67% minimum, aluminium foil  
Test frequency : Up to 1Ghz      
Temperature range : -40°C to +80°C       
Weight per 1000 ft (304.8m) : 10.7 kg (23.5 lbs)      
Minimum bend radius : 63.5 mm (2.5")      
Nominal capacitance : 52+/-2 pF/m      
Velocity of propogation : 85%      

 

Attenuation (@ 68°F. (20°C))
(Mhz) (db/100ft) (db/100m)
frequency Maximum Maximum
1                 0.58              1.90
10                 0.89              2.92
50                 1.81              5.94
100                 2.48              8.13
200                 3.43            11.25
400                 4.88            16.01
700                 6.56            21.52
900                 7.48            24.53
1000                 7.91            25.94