Belden 8216 010 is a 50 Ohm coaxial cable (RG 174 / RG-174/U style) for wireless transmission and compact RF interconnects where flexibility and consistent performance matter. It features a 26 AWG (7x34) BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel conductor with PE - Polyethylene insulation and a 90% Tinned Copper (TC) braid shield. A PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Black completes the construction, with environmental suitability listed for Outdoor - Aerial and Indoor when supported by messenger Wire.
Belden 8216 010 Key Features
- 50 Ohm nominal characteristic impedance for RG 174 coaxial RF signal transmission.
- 26 AWG (7x34) BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel conductor construction.
- 90% Tinned Copper (TC) braid shield coverage for shielding performance.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Black.
- Environmental suitability: Outdoor - Aerial, Indoor, Aerial - Black only, when supported by messenger Wire.
Belden 8216 010 Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Coax construction | Coaxial |
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| RG type | 174 |
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| Coax type | RG 174 |
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| Conductor nom. diameter | 0.019 in |
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| Insulation material | PE - Polyethylene |
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| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.060 in (1.5 mm) |
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| Insulation color code | White |
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| Outer shield type | Braid |
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| Outer shield material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
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| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.110 in (2.79 mm) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 8 lbs/1000ft |
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Electrical Characteristics
| Nom. conductor DCR | 97 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. outer shield DCR | 10.7 Ohm/1000ft (35.1 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 30.8 pF/ft (101 pF/m) |
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| Nom. velocity of prop. | 66% |
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| UL voltage rating | 30 V (UL AWM 1354) |
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| Voltage rating | 1100 V |
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Performance (Attenuation)
| Attenuation @ 1 MHz | 1.9 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 10 MHz | 3.3 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 50 MHz | 5.8 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 100 MHz | 8.4 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 200 MHz | 12.5 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 400 MHz | 19.0 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 700 MHz | 27.0 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 900 MHz | 31.0 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 1000 MHz | 34.0 dB/100ft |
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Performance (Power Rating)
| Power rating @ 1 MHz | 976 W |
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| Power rating @ 10 MHz | 354 W |
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| Power rating @ 50 MHz | 197 W |
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| Power rating @ 100 MHz | 161 W |
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| Power rating @ 200 MHz | 136 W |
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| Power rating @ 400 MHz | 120 W |
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| Power rating @ 700 MHz | 112 W |
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| Power rating @ 900 MHz | 109 W |
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| Power rating @ 1,000 MHz | 108 W |
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Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| UL temperature | 60°C (UL AWM 1354) |
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| Operating temperature | -30°C to +75°C |
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| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.1 in (28 mm) |
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| Max. pull tension | 20 lbs (9.1 kg) |
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Compliance & Certifications
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
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| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca |
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| AWM compliance | AWM 1354 |
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| 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) |
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| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
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| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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Belden 8216 010 Applications
- Support point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless antenna communication where a compact RF interconnect is needed.
- Route RF signals in wireless microphones with tight equipment layouts.
- Enable flexible coax routing in two-way radios between RF components.
- Provide RF interconnects within Amateur (Ham) Radio systems.
- Serve Low Power FM installations that need coaxial RF signal routing.
- Connect antennas and equipment in GPS systems.
- Support RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems for RF signal interconnects.
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