Belden BAV 179DT 010 is a low loss serial digital coax in ultra-miniature RG-179/U form for precision 75 Ohm video and telecom signal paths. It features a 28.5 AWG solid bare copper conductor with gas-injected foam PE insulation and a PVC jacket. Dual shielding combines Duofoil® (100%) with a 95% tinned copper braid, and the cable is rated Riser-CMR with a UL voltage rating of 300 V RMS.
Key Features
- This low loss serial digital coax uses an ultra-miniature RG-179/U form for precision 75 Ohm signal paths.
- It has a 28.5 AWG solid bare copper conductor (1 conductor).
- Gas-injected foam PE insulation uses a white color code.
- Dual shielding combines Duofoil® (100%) with a tinned copper braid (95%).
- A PVC jacket provides a Riser-CMR rating for indoor riser environments.
Technical Specs
Construction & Physical Specs
| RG type | 179 |
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| Coax construction | Dual |
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| Conductor nominal diameter | 0.012 in |
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| Insulation material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
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| Insulation nominal diameter | 0.056 in (1.4 mm) |
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| Insulation notes | Gas Injected |
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| Jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.1 in (2.5 mm) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 8 lbs/1000ft |
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Electrical Characteristics
| Nominal characteristic impedance | 75 Ohm |
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| Nominal velocity of propagation | 79% |
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| Nominal capacitance (cond-to-shield) | 17.4 pF/ft (57.1 pF/m) |
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| Nominal conductor DCR | 70.5 Ohm/1000ft (231 Ohm/km) |
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| Nominal outer shield DCR | 8 Ohm/1000ft (26 Ohm/km) |
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Performance (Return Loss & Attenuation)
| Return loss | 5 - 1600 MHz: 23 dB (min.); 1600 - 4500 MHz: 21 dB (min.); 4500 - 6000 MHz: 15 dB (min.) |
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| Attenuation (nominal) | 1 MHz: 1.18 dB/100ft; 5 MHz: 1.74 dB/100ft; 6 MHz: 1.99 dB/100ft; 7 MHz: 2.03 dB/100ft; 10 MHz: 2.25 dB/100ft; 12 MHz: 2.5 dB/100ft; 67.5 MHz: 5.51 dB/100ft; 71.5 MHz: 5.66 dB/100ft; 88.5 MHz: 6 dB/100ft; 100 MHz: 6.55 dB/100ft; 135 MHz: 7.51 dB/100ft; 143 MHz: 7.69 dB/100ft; 180 MHz: 8.58 dB/100ft; 270 MHz: 10.5 dB/100ft; 360 MHz: 12.2 dB/100ft; 540 MHz: 15.1 dB/100ft; 720 MHz: 17.5 dB/100ft; 750 MHz: 17.8 dB/100ft; 1000 MHz: 20.7 dB/100ft; 1500 MHz: 25.4 dB/100ft; 2000 MHz: 29.6 dB/100ft; 2250 MHz: 31.5 dB/100ft; 3000 MHz: 36.7 dB/100ft; 4500 MHz: 45 dB/100ft; 6000 MHz: 58 dB/100ft |
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Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| Operating temperature | -30°C To +75°C |
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| UL temperature | 75°C |
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| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1 in (25 mm) |
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| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1 in (25 mm) |
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| Max. pull tension | 18 lbs (8.2 kg) |
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| Environmental suitability | Indoor - Riser, Indoor |
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Compliance & Certifications
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 800, CMR |
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| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMG |
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| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1666 Vertical Shaft, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2, UN ECE R118.03 |
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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), 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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Applications
- Broadcast Mobil Trucks use it where compact coax routing is needed for video and telecom signal paths.
- Digital Video installations can use it when controlled impedance performance is required.
- Precision Video signal paths benefit from shielding that helps protect against interference.
- Telecommunications connections can use it in indoor riser environments.
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