Data Sheet
DATA SHEET
2170012
RG 59 B/U
valid from :
12. 06. 2008
elaborated by:
TE-K: A. Khan / H. Pfeffer
Document: DB2170012EN page 1 of 1
Nr.: 0019/0894
Application
Coaxial cable for receiver installations in radio communication, video- and computer systems as well as the entire
field of commercial radio-frequency technology and electronics. Cable design and electrical properties of RG 59
B/U to MIL-C 17 F. Designation according to MIL-C 17 F : M 17/29 – RG 59.
The cable is intended for static laying in dry and damp interiors and outdoor use.
Design
Inner conductor copper-clad steel wire, 0.575 ± 0.025 mm∅
Insulation PE (polyethylene), 3.71 ± 0.1 mm∅
Outer conductor bare copper braid, max. 4.85 mm∅ coverage nom. 95 %
Sheath PVC, black, UV resistant, flame retardant
outer diameter 6,15 ± 0,1 mm∅
Electrical properties at 20°C
DC resistance inner conductor
max.Ω/km
165
Insulation resistance
min. GΩxkm
5
Capacitance at 1 kHz nom. nF/km
68
Nominal velocity of propagation %
66
Impedance
Ω
75 ± 3
Acc. to M17/29
Attenuation at 1 MHz dB/100m
nom.1.1
5 MHz dB/100m
nom. 2.3
10 MHz dB/100m
nom.3.5
20 MHz dB/100m
nom.5.3
50 MHz dB/100m
nom.8.5
100 MHz dB/100m
nom.11.5
200 MHz dB/100m
nom.16.5
400 MHz dB/100m
nom. 23 max. 29.53
800 MHz dB/100m
nom. 34
1 GHz dB/100m
nom.39 max. 52.50
2 GHz dB/100m
nom.55
HF voltage, peak value (not for power purposes)
max. kV
2.0
Working voltage (nominal voltage) 50 Hz U
eff
kV
2.3
Test voltage U
eff
kV
7
Mechanical and thermal properties
Weight approx. kg/km
57
Minimum bending radius fixed installation mm
30
repeated bendings mm
120
Permissible temperature range fixed installation °C
- 40 bis + 80
moved
Fire load kWh/m
0.22
Flame propagation flame retardant to IEC 60 332-1-2
RoHS directive This cable confirms to RoHS directive (2002/95/EG)