Rg58 Coaxial Cable Specifications

The rg 58 cable frequently acts as a generic carrier of power signals.

Rg58 coaxial cable specifications.

Rg 58 u is a type of coaxial cable often used for low power signal and rf connections. Rg58 rg59 series coaxial cables polythene pvc 50ω 75ω rg type rg58bu cu rg59 bu conductor type tc ccs conductor area 19 0 18 1 0 58 insulation polythene insulation diameter 2 95 3 70 screen braid tc pac screen diameter 3 50 4 40 sheath pvc sheath diameter 4 95 6 15 weight kg 100m 37 52 capacitance pf m 100 67 impendence ω 50 75attenuation db per 100 meters at. Solid and foam polyethylene pe. Usa rg systems for coax cable types.

Rg 58 coax features a bare copper conductor solid low density polyethylene insulation a tinned copper braid shield and a black pvc jacket. The rg 58 cable is most often used for the thin ethernet when the maximum length required is about 185 meters. Rg 58 u type 20 awg solid 033 bare copper conductor polyethylene insulation bare copper braid shield 80 coverage pvc jacket. Rg 58 a u type ul cl2 cm csa cmg 1354 20 ga.

View full specifications below. The cable has a characteristic impedance of either 50 or 52 ω. In some instances these numbers were followed by the letter u which indicated it was for multiple uses. 19 32 tinned copper 9 5 ω mft.

Note that attenuation values are given at 400 mhz but can and do often have significantly different values at other frequencies. The rg series was originally used to specify the types of coax cables for military use and the specification took the form rg rg from radio guide plus two numbers. Flexible rg58 coax cable single shielded with black pvc nc jacket rg58c u from pasternack enterprises is available for same day shipment from our irvine ca location in the united states. Pasternack enterprises inc subject.

Rg58 rg59 series coaxial cables page 2 30 05 05 v1 0 polythene pvc 50ω 75ω rg type rg58bu cu rg59 bu conductor type tc ccs conductor area 19 0 18 1 0 58 insulation polythene insulation diameter 2 95 3 70 screen braid tc pac screen diameter 3 50 4 40 sheath pvc sheath diameter 4 95 6 15 weight kg 100m 37 52 capacitance pf m 100 67 impendence ω 50 75attenuation db per 100 meters at. The rg 58 cable is at times collectively used with bnc connectors that are commonly found in oscilloscopes. Foam pe 95 tinned copper braid 4 3 ω mft. Black pvc 26 00 85 31 78 50 1 10 50.

Rg58 coaxial cable is used in catv and matv applications. Military s joint electronics type designation system. These signals are generated in physical laboratories. Flexible rg58 coax cable single shielded with black pvc nc jacket specifications author.

This coaxial cable is rated to mil c 17 mil spec standards ul awm 1354 and ul cl2. Always check with a coaxial cable vendor for values specific to the type you plan to use. Copper per astm b 3 tinned copper per astm b 33 insulation core.