Belden 8240 010 is an RG-58A/U type coaxial cable for 50 Ohm wireless transmission and computer applications. It is built with a 20 AWG solid BC - Bare Copper conductor, PE - Polyethylene insulation, and a 95% Tinned Copper (TC) braid shield. This coax features a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket and carries a CMX rating. It is suited for indoor use and outdoor aerial installations when supported by messenger wire.
Belden 8240 010 Key Features
- RG-58A/U type coaxial construction (RG type: 58; coax type: RG 58).
- 20 AWG solid BC - Bare Copper conductor for consistent center-conductor performance.
- PE - Polyethylene insulation with white insulation color code.
- 95% Tinned Copper (TC) braid shield for signal shielding coverage.
- Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with CMX compliance.
- Environmental suitability includes indoor use and outdoor - aerial when supported by messenger wire.
Belden 8240 010 Technical Specs
Physical Construction
| Conductor nominal diameter | 0.033 in |
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| Nominal insulation diameter | 0.116 in (2.95 mm) |
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| Nominal jacket diameter | 0.193 in (4.90 mm) |
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| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.193 in (4.90 mm) |
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| Flooded | No, not flooded over braid |
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Electrical Characteristics
| Nominal characteristic impedance | 52 Ohm |
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| Impedance note | Actual impedance specification is 51.5 +/- 1.5 ohms. |
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| Nominal capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 28.5 pF/ft (93.5 pF/m) |
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| Nominal velocity of prop. | 66% |
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| Nominal Conductor DCR | 9.4 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nominal outer Shield DCR | 4.1 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km) |
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Attenuation
| Attenuation @ 1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 10 MHz | 1.1 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 50 MHz | 2.5 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 100 MHz | 3.8 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 200 MHz | 5.6 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 400 MHz | 8.4 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 700 MHz | 11.7 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 900 MHz | 13.7 dB/100ft |
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| Attenuation @ 1000 MHz | 14.5 dB/100ft |
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Power Rating
| Power rating @ 50 MHz | 530 W |
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| Power rating @ 100 MHz | 350 W |
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| Power rating @ 400 MHz | 160 W |
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| Power rating @ 1,000 MHz | 90 W |
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Voltage & Temperature Ratings
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CMX), 30 V (UL AWM 1354) |
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| Voltage Rating | 1900 V |
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| UL temperature | 60°C (UL AWM 1354) |
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| Operating | -40°C to +75°C |
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Mechanical & Installation
| Installation min. bend radius | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
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| Max. pull tension | 47 lbs (21 kg) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 26 lbs/1000ft |
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Compliance, Certifications & Regulatory
| NEC / UL compliance | CMX |
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| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMX |
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| AWM compliance | AWM 1354 |
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| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1581 |
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| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca |
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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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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
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| Plenum number | 88240, 82240 |
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Outdoor Suitability
| Outdoor | Yes, is outdoor grade material |
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Belden 8240 010 Applications
- Use it for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless antenna communication links.
- In wireless microphones, it is commonly used where coaxial signal routing is required.
- For two-way radios installations, this cable can be used for RF signal connections.
- In amateur (ham) radio setups, it is often used for antenna and radio interconnects.
- For low power FM systems, it can be applied for RF transmission connections.
- In GPS installations, it can be used to connect GPS equipment where RG-58A/U type coax is specified.
- In RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems, it can be used for RF connectivity between components.
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