Belden 1506A 006, Coax RG 59 U Type 20 AWG FFEP SH FLMRST
Description
Belden 1506A 006 is a 75 Ohm SDI coax designed for high-performance digital video, including 6 Gb/s UHDTV and HD-SDI 1080p. It features an RG-59 construction with a 20 AWG solid bare copper conductor, FEP insulation, and a PVC jacket. Shielding combines Duofoil® tape with a 95% tinned copper braid, and it carries a CMP plenum rating for indoor plenum installations.
Belden 1506A 006 Key Features
- Supports high-performance digital video, including 6 Gb/s UHDTV and HD-SDI 1080p.
- 75 Ohm SDI coax with RG-59 construction for consistent signal performance.
- 20 AWG solid bare copper conductor with FEP insulation.
- Duofoil® tape shield (100% coverage) plus a 95% tinned copper braid for shielding effectiveness.
- PVC jacket with CMP plenum rating for indoor plenum and indoor environments.
Belden 1506A 006 Applications
- Specified for digital video signal distribution where a 75 Ohm coax is required.
- Used in 6 Gb/s UHDTV video links where maintaining signal integrity is important.
- Supports HD-SDI 1080p connections in broadcast and AV environments.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Coax construction | Coaxial |
| RG type | 59 |
| Nominal characteristic impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.196 in (4.98 mm) |
| Conductor size | 20 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | Solid |
| Nominal Conductor Diameter | 0.032 in |
| Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Insulation Material | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (Foam) |
| Nominal insulation diameter | 0.133 in (3.38 mm) |
| Color Code | White |
| Shield layer 1 | Tape, Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum), Duofoil®, 100% coverage |
| Shield layer 2 | Braid, Tinned Copper (TC), 95% coverage |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Jacket Color | Blue |
| Nominal jacket diameter | 0.196 in (4.98 mm) |
| Nominal conductor DCR | 10 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal outer shield DCR | 3.2 Ohm/1000ft (10 Ohm/km) |
| Nominal Capacitance (Cond-to-Shield) | 16.1 pF/ft (52.8 pF/m) |
| Nominal velocity of prop. | 84% |
| Return loss (5 - 1600 MHz) | 23 dB (min.) |
| Return loss (1600 - 4500 MHz) | 21 dB (min.) |
| Return loss (4500 - 6000 MHz) | 15 dB (min.) |
| Attenuation @ 1 MHz | 0.29 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (3.58 MHz) | 0.62 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 5 MHz | 0.7 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 7 MHz | 0.82 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 10 MHz | 1.05 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (67.5 MHz) | 2.2 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (71.5 MHz) | 2.25 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 100 MHz | 2.7 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (135 MHz) | 3.2 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (143 MHz) | 3.25 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (180 MHz) | 3.65 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (270 MHz) | 4.55 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (360 MHz) | 5.25 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (540 MHz) | 6.4 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (720 MHz) | 7.3 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (750 MHz) | 7.5 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 1000 MHz | 9.4 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (1500 MHz) | 11.3 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (2250 MHz) | 17.50 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (3000 MHz) | 21.90 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (4500 MHz) | 21.8 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation (6000 MHz) | 25.9 dB/100ft |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CMP) |
| UL temperature | 75°C |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to +75°C |
| Installation min. bend radius | 2 in (51 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 52 lbs (24 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 29 lbs/1000ft |
| NEC / UL compliance | CMP |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMP |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | NFPA 262 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Non-Plenum number | 1505A |
| Item Type | Belden Coaxial Cable RG59 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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