Belden 1855A 010, Coax Sub Miniature 23 AWG PE FR PVC Black

Belden 1855A 010 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 Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. Shielding consists of Duofoil® tri-laminate tape (100%) plus a 95% TC - Tinned Copper braid. The cable is rated CMR and has a UL Voltage Rating of 300 V (CMR, CMG).

Belden 1855A 010 Key Features

• Supports high-performance digital video, including 6 Gb/s UHDTV and HD-SDI 1080p.
• 75 Ohm SDI coax design for consistent impedance performance.
• 23 AWG solid BC - Bare Copper conductor with PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation.
• Duofoil® tri-laminate tape shield (100%) plus a 95% TC - Tinned Copper braid for robust shielding coverage.
• Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with NEC / UL compliance: CMR and CEC / C(UL) compliance: CMG.
• UL Voltage Rating: 300 V (CMR, CMG).

Belden 1855A 010 Technical Specs

Construction & Physical Specs

Coax construction	Coaxial
RG type	Mini 59
Nominal overall cable diameter	0.159 in (4.04 mm)
Nom. diameter (conductor)	0.023 in
Nom. insulation diameter	0.102 in (2.59 mm)
Color code	White
Jacket diameter (nom.)	0.159 in (4.04 mm)
Bulk cable weight	17 lbs/1000ft (25 kg/km)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. velocity of prop.	82%
Nom. capacitance cond-to-shield	16.3 pF/ft (53.5 pF/m)
Nom. conductor DCR	20.1 Ohm/1000ft (65.9 Ohm/km)
Nom. outer shield DCR	3.7 Ohm/1000ft (12 Ohm/km)

Performance (Return Loss)

Return loss (5 - 1600 MHz)	23 dB
Return loss (1600 - 4500 MHz)	21 dB
Return loss (4500 - 6000 MHz)	15 dB

Performance (Attenuation)

Attenuation (nom.) 1 MHz	0.39 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 3.58 MHz	0.78 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 5 MHz	0.92 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 6 MHz	1.00 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 7 MHz	1.08 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 10 MHz	1.2 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 12 MHz	1.3 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 25 MHz	1.8 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 67.5 MHz	2.83 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 71.5 MHz	2.93 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 88.5 MHz	3.22 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 100 MHz	3.39 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 135 MHz	3.84 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 143 MHz	4.00 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 180 MHz	4.41 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 270 MHz	5.44 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 360 MHz	6.34 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 540 MHz	7.85 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 720 MHz	9.15 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 750 MHz	9.31 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 1000 MHz	10.89 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 1500 MHz	13.38 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 2000 MHz	15.64 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 2250 MHz	16.68 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 3000 MHz	19.65 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 4500 MHz	24.35 dB/100ft
Attenuation (nom.) 6000 MHz	28.97 dB/100ft

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating	-30°C to +75°C
UL temperature	75°C
Installation min. bend radius	1.6 in (41 mm)
Max. pull tension	33 lbs (15 kg)
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1666 Vertical Shaft
Environmental suitability	Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, UV Resistance, Aerial - Black only, When supported by messenger Wire

Compliance & Certifications

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 010 Applications

• Use in digital video applications where a 75 Ohm SDI coax is required.
• Run 6 Gb/s UHDTV signals in professional video environments.
• Install HD-SDI 1080p links for broadcast-style video connectivity.

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