Belden 8281B 010, RG 59 U Coax 20 AWG Double Braided FRPVC
Description
Belden 8281B 010 is an RG 59 coaxial cable with a 20 AWG solid 0.031 in BC - Bare Copper conductor, PE - Polyethylene (Foam) dielectric, and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Black. It is built for 75 Ohm signal transmission and is rated CMR Riser with NEC/(UL) compliance: CMR and CEC/C(UL) compliance: CMG. This cable is specified for Indoor/Outdoor use and includes a Double Braid Shield with 95% coverage. Electrical performance data includes published insertion loss and structural return loss (SRL) values.
Belden 8281B 010 Key Features
- RG type: 59 coaxial construction with number of coax: 1 and number of conductors: 1.
- 20 AWG solid center conductor made from BC - Bare Copper with nominal diameter: 0.031 in.
- Dielectric uses PE - Polyethylene (Foam) with dielectric material: SRSFPE-FLAME RETARDANT SEMI FOAM PE and nominal diameter: 0.198 in.
- Shield type: Double Braid Shield with braid layer 1: Tinned Copper (TC), 95% coverage and braid layer 2: Tinned Copper (TC), 95% coverage.
- Jacket material: PVC Polyvinyl Chloride with jacket color: Black and nominal diameter: 0.305 in.
- Nominal characteristic impedance: 75 Ohm.
- NEC/(UL) compliance: CMR with fire rating: Riser, plus CEC/C(UL) compliance: CMG and UL AWM style compliance: AWM 1354.
- Environmental space: Indoor/Outdoor with Outdoor: Yes IS OUTDOOR GRADE MATERIAL.
Belden 8281B 010 Applications
- Use it for 75 Ohm signal transmission where published insertion loss and structural return loss (SRL) values are required for system planning.
- Install it in Indoor/Outdoor locations, including where Outdoor: Yes IS OUTDOOR GRADE MATERIAL is specified.
- Choose it for riser pathways where NEC/(UL) compliance: CMR and fire rating: Riser are required.
- Deploy it in aerial installations when supported by messenger Wire, per Suitability - Aerial: Yes - Black only, when supported by messenger Wire.
- Specify it for installations that require Suitability - Indoor: Yes and Suitability - Outdoor: Yes - Black only.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Nom. capacitance (Conductor to Shield) | 21 pF/ft |
| Nominal inductance | 0.118 µH/ft |
| Nominal delay | 1.54 ns/ft |
| Nominal velocity of propagation (VP) [%] | 66% |
| Nominal conductor DCR | 9.9 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal outer shield DCR | 1.1 Ohm/1000ft |
| Return loss (5-216 MHz) | 27 dB min. structural return loss (SRL) |
| Return loss (217-850 MHz) | 23 dB min. structural return loss (SRL) |
| Insertion loss @ 1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (3.6 MHz) | 0.5 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss @ 10 MHz | 0.8 dB/100ft |
| Insertion Loss (71.5 MHz) | 2.1 dB/100ft |
| Insertion Loss (135 MHz) | 3 dB/100ft |
| Insertion Loss (270 MHz) | 4.4 dB/100ft |
| Insertion Loss (360 MHz) | 5.1 dB/100ft |
| Insertion Loss (540 MHz) | 6.6 dB/100ft |
| Insertion Loss (720 MHz) | 7.8 dB/100ft |
| Insertion Loss (750 MHz) | 8 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss @ 1000 MHz | 10.2 dB/100ft |
| Non-UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
| Voltage rating [V] | 30 V RMS |
| UL Temperature Rating | 80°C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C To +80°C |
| Bulk cable weight | 79 lbs/1000ft |
| Maximum recommended pulling tension | 168 lbs |
| Minimum minor axis bend radius | 3 in |
| Min flexing radius | 6 in |
| Flooded | No NOT FLOODED OVER BRAID |
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
| Plenum number | 88281 |
| UL flammability | UL1666 Vertical Shaft |
| CSA flammability | FT4 |
| IEC flammability | IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR Euroclass | Eca |
| EU CE mark | Yes |
| 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 |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
| Item Type | Belden Coaxial Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 8281B 010100; 8281B 010250; 8281B 010500; 8281B 0101000 UPC 612825355489 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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