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8241A - Analog Video, RG59, #23 Solid BCCS, 95% BC Braid, PVC Jacket, CMG




23 AWG solid .023" bare copper-covered steel conductor, flame-retardant semi-foam Polyethylene insulation, bare copper braid shield (95% coverage), PVC jacket.

Physical Characteristics (Overall)

Conductor
AWGStrandingMaterialNominal DiameterNo. of Coax
23SolidBCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel0.023 in1
Conductor Count: 1
Insulation
MaterialNominal Diameter
PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.146 in
Outer Shield
TypeMaterialCoverage [%]
BraidBare Copper (BC)95%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNominal Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.242 in

Electrical Characteristics

Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor DCRNominal Conductor DCR Conductor ResistanceNominal Outer Shield DCROuter Conductor DCR
49 Ohm/1000ft49 Ohm/1000ft2.6 Ohm/1000ft2.6 Ohm/1000ft
Capacitance
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield
20.5 pF/ft
Inductance
Nominal Inductance
0.112 µH/ft
Impedance
Nominal Characteristic Impedance
75 Ohm
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz]Nom. Insertion Loss
1 MHz0.6 dB/100ft
5 MHz0.9 dB/100ft
10 MHz1.1 dB/100ft
50 MHz2.4 dB/100ft
100 MHz3.4 dB/100ft
200 MHz4.9 dB/100ft
400 MHz7 dB/100ft
700 MHz10.1 dB/100ft
900 MHz11.7 dB/100ft
1000 MHz13.2 dB/100ft
Delay
Nominal DelayNominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]
1.54 ns/ft66%
Voltage
UL Voltage RatingVoltage Rating [V]
300 V RMS30 V RMS
Electrical Characteristics Notes: 30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 1354); 300 V RMS

Temperature Range

UL Temp Rating: 75°C
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C To +75°C

Mechanical Characteristics

Bulk Cable Weight: 39 lbs/1000ft
Max. Pull Tension: 74 lbs
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 2.5 in

Standards

NEC/(UL) Compliance: CMG
CEC/C(UL) Compliance: CMG
UL AWM Style Compliance: AWM 1354 (30 V 75°C)
RG Type: 59

Applicable Environmental and Other Programs

Environmental Space: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum)
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2): Yes
EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment): Yes
EU Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU CE Mark: No
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes

Suitability

Suitability - Indoor: Yes
Suitability - Outdoor: Yes

Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing

UL Flammability: UL1685 FT4 Loading
CSA Flammability: FT4
UL voltage rating: 300 V RMS

Plenum/Non-Plenum

Plenum (Y/N): No

Related Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPut-Up TypeLengthUPC
8241A 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825355984
8241A 010U1000BlackUnReel1,000 ft612825358107
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.341 Revision Date: 02-03-2025
Date: 2005-10-13
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