Belden 1855A 009, Coax Sub Miniature 23 AWG PE FR PVC White

Belden 1855A 009 is a 75 Ohm SDI coax designed for high-performance digital video, including 6 Gb/s UHDTV and HD-SDI 1080p. It features a 23 AWG solid BC - Bare Copper conductor with PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation and a White PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. Shielding includes Duofoil® tri-laminate tape (Alum+Poly+Alum) at 100% coverage plus a 95% Tinned Copper (TC) braid, with a shield type of both, braid over foil. The cable is rated CMR and has a UL voltage rating of 300 V (CMR, CMG).

Belden 1855A 009 Key Features

• Designed for high-performance digital video, including 6 Gb/s UHDTV and HD-SDI 1080p.
• 75 Ohm SDI coax with Mini 59 / RG 59 form factor for consistent impedance performance.
• 23 AWG solid BC - Bare Copper conductor with PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation.
• Duofoil® tri-laminate tape shield (Alum+Poly+Alum) at 100% coverage plus a 95% Tinned Copper (TC) braid; shield type is both, braid over foil.
• White PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with CMR rating and UL voltage rating of 300 V (CMR, CMG).

Belden 1855A 009 Technical Specs

Construction & Physical Dimensions

Coax construction	Coaxial
RG type	Mini 59
Coax type	RG 59
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.159 in (4.04 mm)
Conductor diameter (nominal)	0.023 in
Insulation diameter (nominal)	0.102 in (2.59 mm)
Insulation color code	White
Jacket diameter (nominal)	0.159 in (4.04 mm)
Jacket color	White
Bulk cable weight	17 lbs/1000ft (25 kg/km)

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Velocity of propagation (nominal)	82%
Capacitance, Cond-to-Shield (nominal)	16.3 pF/ft (53.5 pF/m)
Conductor DCR (nominal)	20.1 Ohm/1000ft (65.9 Ohm/km)
Outer shield DCR (nominal)	3.7 Ohm/1000ft (12 Ohm/km)
Return loss	5 - 1600 MHz: 23 dB; 1600 - 4500 MHz: 21 dB; 4500 - 6000 MHz: 15 dB
Attenuation (nom.)	1 MHz: 0.39 dB/100ft; 3.58 MHz: 0.78 dB/100ft; 5 MHz: 0.92 dB/100ft; 6 MHz: 1.00 dB/100ft; 7 MHz: 1.08 dB/100ft; 10 MHz: 1.2 dB/100ft; 12 MHz: 1.3 dB/100ft; 25 MHz: 1.8 dB/100ft; 67.5 MHz: 2.83 dB/100ft; 71.5 MHz: 2.93 dB/100ft; 88.5 MHz: 3.22 dB/100ft; 100 MHz: 3.39 dB/100ft; 135 MHz: 3.84 dB/100ft; 143 MHz: 4.00 dB/100ft; 180 MHz: 4.41 dB/100ft; 270 MHz: 5.44 dB/100ft; 360 MHz: 6.34 dB/100ft; 540 MHz: 7.85 dB/100ft; 720 MHz: 9.15 dB/100ft; 750 MHz: 9.31 dB/100ft; 1000 MHz: 10.89 dB/100ft; 1500 MHz: 13.38 dB/100ft; 2000 MHz: 15.64 dB/100ft; 2250 MHz: 16.68 dB/100ft; 3000 MHz: 19.65 dB/100ft; 4500 MHz: 24.35 dB/100ft; 6000 MHz: 28.97 dB/100ft

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	-30°C to +75°C
Installation min. bend radius	1.6 in (41 mm)
Max. pull tension	33 lbs (15 kg)
Environmental suitability	Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, UV Resistance, Aerial - Black only, When supported by messenger Wire

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	CMR
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1666 Vertical Shaft
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca
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)
Sustainability	CA Prop 65
Plenum number	1855P

Belden 1855A 009 Applications

• Use it for digital video signal distribution where a 75 Ohm SDI coax is specified.
• Support 6 Gb/s UHDTV video links in professional video paths.
• Deploy it for HD-SDI 1080p connections in broadcast-style video installations.

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