Belden 1618A 010 is a Series 11 RG 11 coax CATV cable with 75 Ohm nominal characteristic impedance for indoor, outdoor, and direct-burial installations. It features a 14 AWG solid 0.064 in BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel conductor with PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation (Gas Injected). Shielding is Duobond® IV Quad Shield (Foil + 60% Braid + Foil + 40% Braid) with Duofoil® tape layers and CoreGuard® protection. The black PE - Polyethylene jacket is rated for Outdoor - Water Exposure and supports an operating temperature range of -55°C To +80°C.
Belden 1618A 010 Key Features
- Series 11 RG 11 coax CATV cable design with 1 coax for 75 Ohm signal transmission.
- 14 AWG solid conductor (0.064 in) in BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel / Copper clad steel construction.
- Duobond® IV Quad Shield (F/B+F/B) with Duofoil® tape layers (100%) and aluminum braid layers (60% and 40%), plus CoreGuard®.
- Black PE - Polyethylene jacket with environmental space rated for Outdoor - Water Exposure.
- Suitability: Indoor (Yes), Outdoor (Yes), Burial (Yes); Plenum (Y/N): No.
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C To +80°C.
Belden 1618A 010 Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Coax construction | Coaxial |
| Number of coax | 1 |
| Number of conductors | 1 |
| Insulation material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Dielectric material | FPE-Foamed (Cellular) Polyethylene |
Physical Dimensions
| Insulation nominal diameter | 0.28 in |
| Outer jacket nominal diameter | 0.407 in |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nominal capacitance (Conductor to Shield) | 16.2 pF/ft |
| Nominal inductance | 0.097 μH/ft |
| Nominal delay | 1.2 ns/ft |
| Nominal velocity of propagation (VP) [%] | 83% |
| Non-UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS |
| Nominal conductor DCR | 11 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal outer shield DCR | 3 Ohm/1000ft |
| Outer conductor DCR | 3 Ohm/1000ft |
RF Performance
| Return loss frequency range | 5 - 1000 MHz |
| Min. structural return loss (SRL) | 20 dB |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 5 MHz | 0.38 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 55 MHz | 0.96 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 211 MHz | 1.9 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 270 MHz | 2.13 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 300 MHz | 2.25 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 350 MHz | 2.42 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 400 MHz | 2.6 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 450 MHz | 2.75 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 550 MHz | 3.04 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 750 MHz | 3.65 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 870 MHz | 4.06 dB/100ft |
| Insertion loss (Attenuation) at 1000 MHz | 4.35 dB/100ft |
Mechanical & Handling
| Bulk cable weight | 52 lbs/1000ft |
| Maximum recommended pulling tension | 308 lbs |
| Minimum minor axis bend radius | 4.25 in |
Compliance & Environmental Directives
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2003/96/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 |
Belden 1618A 010 Applications
- Designed for CATV signal runs where 75 Ohm coax performance is required.
- Use it for indoor installations that require a Series 11 RG 11 coax cable format.
- Choose it for outdoor installations in Outdoor - Water Exposure environments.
- Install it in direct-burial applications where Burial suitability is required.
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