Sizing Guide

Compression Connector Sizing Chart
This chart provides a basic guideline for identifying the compatibility of IDEAL Compression Connectors with coaxial cables from any
manufacturer. To use: compare the cable manufacturer’s data sheet cable dimension specications to the recommended acceptable
ranges above in each of the 3 critical dimension areas:
Center conductor size - diameter in AWG or inches. Solid conductors only-stranded conductors are not recommended.
Dielectric size- diameter of the inner foam dielectric without any foil shield.
Outer cable jacket- overall diameter of the unstripped cable jacket.
Cables that fall within the listed ranges for each category are compatible with that specic IDEAL connector when properly stripped and
prepared. Cables outside of the listed ranges may not work, or special cable preparation may be required. For cables that are slightly
outside of the listed ranges, or for applications that require a 100% compatibility check, cable samples may be submitted to IDEAL for
compatibility testing. Contact your local IDEAL Sales Representative or IDEAL Customer Service for evaluation services.
Cable Type Connector
Type
Center
Conductor
Dielectric
Diameter
(w/o foil)
Overall
Jacket
Diameter
IDEAL P/N
Series 6 Cables
RG-6 or RG-6 Quad F Not applicable .175” - .183” .260” - .305” RTQ: 92-650, 92-651
RG-6 F Not applicable .175” - .183” .260” - .280” OmniConn: 89-044, 89-045
RG-6 or RG-6 Quad BNC .029” - .042”
20 - 18 AWG Solid
.175” - .183” .260” - .305” 89-048, 89-5048
RG-6 or RG-6 Quad RCA .029 - .042”
20 - 18 AWG Solid
.175” - .183” .267” - .305” 89-582, 89-580
RG-6 Plenum F Not applicable .165” - .174” .220” - .250” 92-660, 92-669
RG-6 Plenum BNC .029” - .042”
20 - 18 AWG Solid
.165” - .174” .220” - .250” 89-050, 89-5050
Series 59 Cables
RG-59 or RG-59 Quad F Not applicable .142” - .150” .230” - .270” RTQ: 92-610, 92-619
RG-59 BNC .029” - .042”
20 - 18 AWG Solid
.140” - .150” .220” - .250” 89-047, 89-5047
RG-59 RCA .029” - .042”
20 - 18 AWG Solid
.142” - .150” .230” - .270” 89-572, 89-570
RG-59 Plenum BNC .029” - .042”
20 - 18 AWG Solid
.130” - .141” .188” - .230” 89-049, 89-5049
Series 11 Cables
RG-11 F .040” - .066”
18 - 14 AWG Solid
.277” - .285” .390” - .410” 89-211, 89-1211
Using this chart:
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