Belden 8240 010, RG 58A U Coax 20 AWG Shielded 30V PVC, Black Jacket

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
Nominal insulation diameter	0.116 in (2.95 mm)
Nominal jacket diameter	0.193 in (4.90 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.193 in (4.90 mm)
Flooded	No, not flooded over braid

Electrical Characteristics

Nominal characteristic impedance	52 Ohm
Impedance note	Actual impedance specification is 51.5 +/- 1.5 ohms.
Nominal capacitance Cond-to-Shield	28.5 pF/ft (93.5 pF/m)
Nominal velocity of prop.	66%
Nominal Conductor DCR	9.4 Ohm/1000ft
Nominal outer Shield DCR	4.1 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km)

Attenuation

Attenuation @ 1 MHz	0.3 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 10 MHz	1.1 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 50 MHz	2.5 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 100 MHz	3.8 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 200 MHz	5.6 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 400 MHz	8.4 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 700 MHz	11.7 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 900 MHz	13.7 dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 1000 MHz	14.5 dB/100ft

Power Rating

Power rating @ 50 MHz	530 W
Power rating @ 100 MHz	350 W
Power rating @ 400 MHz	160 W
Power rating @ 1,000 MHz	90 W

Voltage & Temperature Ratings

UL Voltage Rating	300 V (CMX), 30 V (UL AWM 1354)
Voltage Rating	1900 V
UL temperature	60°C (UL AWM 1354)
Operating	-40°C to +75°C

Mechanical & Installation

Installation min. bend radius	1.9 in (48 mm)
Max. pull tension	47 lbs (21 kg)
Bulk cable weight	26 lbs/1000ft

Compliance, Certifications & Regulatory

NEC / UL compliance	CMX
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMX
AWM compliance	AWM 1354
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1581
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	88240, 82240

Outdoor Suitability

Outdoor	Yes, is outdoor grade material

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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