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APPENDIX B: COAXIAL CABLE LOSS REFERENCES
B.1 RG-6/U
B.1.1 Physical Characteristics (Overall)
B.1.1.1 Conductor Gauge:
#Coax AWG
Stranding
Conductor Material
Dia. (in.)
1 18 Solid BC-Bare
Copper
.040
B.1.1.2 Insulation Material:
Insulation Material
Dia. (in.)
GA-injected FPE-Foam Polyethylene
.180
B.1.1.3 Outer Shield Material:
Type
Outer Shield Material
Coverage (%)
Braid BC-Bare
Copper
95.0
B.1.1.4 Outer Jacket Material: PVC-Polyvinyl Chloride
B.1.1.5 Overall Cable:
Overall Nominal Diameter: 0.266 in.
B.1.2 Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nominal Characteristic Impedance: 75 ohm
Nom. Inductance: .097 µH/ft.
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield: 16.3 µF/ft.
Nominal velocity of Propagation: 83%.
Nominal Delay: 1.21 ns/ft.
Nominal Conductor
DC Resistance (DCR) at 20°C: 6.4
Ω
/1000ft
.
Nominal Outer Shield Conductor DC resistance (DCR) @ 20°C: 2.7
Ω
/1000ft
Nominal Attenuation:
