RF Cable

RF Cable Overview

RF (Radio Frequency) cables are coaxial cables designed for high-frequency signal transmission with minimal loss. They are essential for telecommunications, broadcasting, satellite communication, radar systems, military applications, and RF testing. These cables are engineered with shielding to prevent signal interference, ensuring stable and high-quality transmissions over short and long distances.

Standard Coaxial Cables

1/2″ Foam Dielectric Cable

  • Inner Conductor: Corrugated Copper Tube
  • Outer Conductor: Corrugated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~76 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~7.208 dB/100m
  • Peak Power Handling: ~40 kW
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~80mm (single), ~125mm (repeated)
  • Application: Wireless communication, broadcast transmission, base station feeders
1/2″ Foam Dielectric Cable

1/2″ Super Flexible Foam Dielectric Cable

  • Inner Conductor: Helically Corrugated Copper
  • Outer Conductor: Ring Corrugated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~76 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~11.68 dB/100m
  • Peak Power Handling: ~16 kW
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~17mm (single), ~35mm (repeated)
  • Application: Installations requiring high flexibility, such as mobile base stations and compact RF systems
1/2″ Super Flexible Foam Dielectric Cable

7/8″ Foam Dielectric Cable

  • Inner Conductor: Corrugated Copper Tube
  • Outer Conductor: Corrugated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~75 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~4.079 dB/100m
  • Peak Power Handling: ~91 kW
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~140mm (single), ~280mm (repeated)
  • Application: Cellular networks, broadcasting, radar systems
7/8″ Foam Dielectric Cable

7/8″ CF Super-Flexible Foam Dielectric Cable

  • Inner Conductor: Helically Corrugated Copper Tube
  • Outer Conductor: Ring Corrugated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~76 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~4.42 dB/100m
  • Peak Power Handling: ~90 kW
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~90mm (single), ~150mm (repeated)
  • Application: Mobile base stations, temporary and portable RF installations, DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)
7/8″ CF Super-Flexible Foam Dielectric Cable

1-1/4" Foam Dielectric Cable

  • Inner Conductor: Corrugated Copper Tube
  • Outer Conductor: Corrugated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~76 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~2.9 dB/100m
  • Peak Power Handling: ~200 kW
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~200mm (single), ~400mm (repeated)
  • Application: High-frequency RF applications, including base station feeders, RF broadcasting, and antenna systems
1-1/4″ Foam Dielectric Cable

1-5/8″ Low Loss Coaxial Cable

  • Inner Conductor: Corrugated Copper Tube
  • Outer Conductor: Corrugated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~76 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~2.34 dB/100m
  • Peak Power Handling: ~305 kW
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~300mm (single), ~510mm (repeated)
  • Application: High-power RF transmission, telecom towers, large-scale broadcasting
 1-5/8″ Low Loss Coaxial Cable

Low Loss RF Cables (CNT & LMR Series)

CNT-300

  • Inner Conductor: Stranded Copper
  • Outer Conductor: Dual Aluminum Shield
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~80 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~22.1 dB/100m
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~110mm (single), ~150mm (repeated)
  • Application: Microwave, GPS, cellular antennas, Wi-Fi
CNT-300

CNT-400

  • Inner Conductor: Stranded Copper
  • Outer Conductor: Dual Aluminum Shield
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~80 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~15.5 dB/100m
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~125mm (single), ~150mm (repeated)
  • Application: Microwave, GPS, cellular antennas, Wi-Fi
CNT-400

LMR-300

  • Inner Conductor: Solid Copper
  • Outer Conductor: Double Shielded Aluminum
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~80.4 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~22.1 dB/100m
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~110mm (single), ~150mm (repeated)
  • Application: Base stations, antenna feeders, RF testing
LMR-300

LMR-400

  • Inner Conductor: Copper Clad Aluminum
  • Outer Conductor: Double Shielded Aluminum
  • Impedance: 50Ω ±1
  • Capacitance: ~80.4 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~15.1 dB/100m
  • Minimum Bending Radius: ~125mm (single), ~150mm (repeated)
  • Application: Base stations, antenna feeders, RF testing
LMR-400

PCM E1 120 OHM Cables

PCM E1 120 OHM Cable – 4 Pair 0.5mm

  • Conductor: Solid PE insulated pairs
  • Shielding: AL Foil / Drain Wire
  • Impedance: 120Ω ±10
  • Capacitance: 50 nF/km max
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~2.1 dB/100m
  • Application: E1 telecom networks, digital switching systems

PCM E1 120 OHM Cable – 8 Pair 0.5mm

  • Conductor: Solid PE insulated pairs
  • Shielding: AL Foil / Drain Wire
  • Impedance: 120Ω ±10
  • Capacitance: 50 nF/km max
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~2.1 dB/100m

Application: E1 telecom networks, digital switching systems

PCM E1 120 OHM Cable – 16 Pair 0.5mm

  • Conductor: Solid PE insulated pairs
  • Shielding: AL Foil / Drain Wire
  • Impedance: 120Ω ±10
  • Capacitance: 50 nF/km max
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~2.1 dB/100m
  • Application: E1 telecom networks, digital switching systems

RG Series Coaxial Cables

The RG (Radio Guide) series of coaxial cables is the industry standard for RF transmission. They are commonly used in broadcasting, satellite communications, two-way radios, military applications, and avionics. Each RG cable type is classified based on impedance, shielding type, attenuation, and power handling.

RG5D (Low-Loss Coaxial Cable for RF & Wireless Applications)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid Copper
  • Dielectric: Foam Polyethylene (Foam PE)
  • Shielding: Bonded Aluminum Foil and Tinned Plated Copper Braid
  • Impedance: 50Ω
  • Capacitance: ~77 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~23.4 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~600W
  • Maximum Frequency: ~3 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~7.6mm
  • Application: RF communications, Wi-Fi, mobile signal boosters, wireless LANs, two-way radio systems
RG5D

RG6 (Standard for CATV & Satellite Applications)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid Copper-Clad Steel (CCS)
  • Dielectric: Foam Polyethylene (Foam PE)
  • Shielding: Dual-layer (Aluminum foil + 60% Aluminum Braid)
  • Impedance: 75Ω
  • Capacitance: 53 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~21.49 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~100W
  • Maximum Frequency: ~3 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~6.91mm
  • Application: Cable TV, satellite communication, and broadband internet
RG6

RG8 (Low-Loss Cable for High-Power RF Transmission)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid Copper
  • Dielectric: Solid Polyethylene (PE)
  • Shielding: Single-layer Copper Braid
  • Impedance: 50Ω
  • Capacitance: 78.4 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~13.4 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~3.5 kW
  • Maximum Frequency: ~6 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~10.3mm
  • Application: Two-way radio systems, amateur radio, and VHF/UHF applications
RG8

RG11 (Long-Distance Coaxial Cable for Satellite & CATV)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid Copper-Clad Steel (CCS)
  • Dielectric: Foam Polyethylene (Foam PE)
  • Shielding: Dual-layer (Aluminum foil + 60% Aluminum Braid)
  • Impedance: 75Ω
  • Capacitance: 52 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~14.7 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~150W
  • Maximum Frequency: ~3 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~10.03mm
  • Application: Long-distance satellite and CATV connections
RG11

RG58 (Flexible RF Cable for Low-Power Applications)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid or Stranded Copper
  • Dielectric: Solid Polyethylene (PE)
  • Shielding: Tinned Copper Braid (~95% coverage)
  • Impedance: 50Ω
  • Capacitance: 101.05 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~50.2 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~400W
  • Maximum Frequency: ~2.5 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~4.95mm
  • Application: Ham radio, RF communication, test cables, and antennas
RG58

RG59 (Standard Coaxial Cable for CCTV & Baseband Video)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid or Stranded Copper
  • Dielectric: Solid Polyethylene (PE)
  • Shielding: Bonded Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Braid
  • Impedance: 75Ω
  • Capacitance: 53 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~26.64 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~100W
  • Maximum Frequency: ~1 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~6.10mm
  • Application: CCTV, video transmission, and low-frequency RF applications
RG59 

RG213 (High-Power RF Cable for Military & Commercial Use)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid Copper
  • Dielectric: Solid Polyethylene (PE)
  • Shielding: Copper Braid (~95% coverage)
  • Impedance: 50Ω
  • Capacitance: 101.05 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~24 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~5 kW
  • Maximum Frequency: ~1 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~10.3mm
  • Application: High-power RF transmission, military and commercial use
RG213

RG214 (Double-Shielded Military-Grade RF Cable)

  • Inner Conductor: Silver Plated Copper
  • Dielectric: Solid Polyethylene (PE)
  • Shielding: Double Silver-Plated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω
  • Capacitance: 101.05 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~24 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~3 kW
  • Maximum Frequency: ~2 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~10.8mm
  • Application: Military communications, aerospace, and high-security RF applications
RG214

 

RG223 (High-Frequency, Low-Interference RF Cable)

  • Inner Conductor: Silver Plated Copper
  • Dielectric: Solid Polyethylene (PE)
  • Shielding: Double Silver-Plated Copper
  • Impedance: 50Ω
  • Capacitance: 101.05 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~44 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~800W
  • Maximum Frequency: ~3 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~5.3mm
  • Application: High-frequency, low-interference RF transmission
RG223

RG400 (Aerospace-Grade RF Cable for Avionics & Military Use)

  • Inner Conductor: Solid Copper
  • Dielectric: Foam Polyethylene (Foam PE)
  • Shielding: Bonded Aluminum and Tinned Copper Braid
  • Impedance: 50Ω
  • Capacitance: 77.1 pF/m
  • Attenuation @ 1000 MHz: ~15.1 dB/100m
  • Power Handling @ 1 GHz: ~190W
  • Maximum Frequency: ~6 GHz
  • Outer Diameter: ~10.29mm
  • Application: Avionics, satellite communication, military RF systems, and aerospace applications
RG400

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