Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
1855A Coax - Sub-Miniature
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General Description:
23 AWG solid .023" bare copper conductor, gas-injected foam HDPE insulation, Duofoil® + tinned copper
braid shield (95% coverage), PVC jacket.
Usage (Overall)
Suitable Applications:
SMPTE 2081-1 6 Gb/s UHDTV, SMPTE 424M 3 Gb/s HD-SDI 1080p
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Coax AWG Stranding Conductor Material Dia. (in.)
1
23
Solid
BC - Bare Copper
.023
Total Number of Conductors:
1
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material
Dia. (in.)
Gas-injected FHDPE - Foam High Density Polyethylene .102
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
1
Duofoil®
2
Coverage (%)
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape-Aluminum Foil 100
Braid TC - Tinned Copper
95
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.159 in.
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
-30°C To +75°C
UL Temperature Rating:
75°C
Bulk Cable Weight:
17 lbs/1000 ft.
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
40 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
1.500 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
CMR
CEC/C(UL) Specification:
CMG
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II):
Yes
EU CE Mark:
Yes
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV):
Yes
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS):
Yes
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
01/01/2004
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE):
Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR):
Yes
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
Yes
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MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
Yes
RG Type:
Sub-miniature 59/U
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
UL1666 Vertical Shaft
CSA Flame Test:
FT4
Suitability
Suitability - Indoor:
Yes
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Plenum Number:
1855P
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
75
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (µH/ft)
.107
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
16.3
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
82
Nominal Delay:
Delay (ns/ft)
1.22
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
20.1
Nom. Attenuation:
Freq. (MHz) Attenuation (dB/100 ft.)
1.000
0.390
3.580
0.780
5.000
0.920
6.000
1.000
7.000
1.080
10.000
1.200
12.000
1.300
25.000
1.800
67.500
2.830
71.500
2.930
88.500
3.220
100.000
3.390
135.000
3.840
143.000
4.000
180.000
4.410
270.000
5.440
360.000
6.340
540.000
7.850
720.000
9.150
750.000
9.310
1000.000
10.890
1500.000
13.380
2000.000
15.640
2250.000
16.680
3000.000
19.650
4500.000
24.350
6000.000
28.970
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS
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Other Electrical Characteristic 1:
TDR Impedance: 75 +/- 1.5 Ohms
Other Electrical Characteristic 2:
Return Loss: Fixed bridge and termination.
Minimum Return Loss:
Start Freq. (MHz) Stop Freq. (MHz) Min. RL (dB)
5.000
1600.000
23.000
1601.000
4500.000
21.000
4500.000
6000.000
15.000
Sweep Test
Sweep Testing:
100% Sweep tested 5 MHz to 6 GHz.
Misc. Information (Overall)
Notes (Overall)
Notes: Also available in 4.5 GHz multi-coax bundled versions. See 7787A through 7792A.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
Putup
Ship Weight
Color
1855A N3UN1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
GREEN, MIL
1855A N3U1000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
GREEN, MIL
1855A 001N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
BROWN
1855A 0011000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
BROWN
1855A 002N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
RED
1855A 0021000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
RED
1855A 003N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
ORANGE
1855A 0031000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
ORANGE
1855A 004N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
YELLOW
1855A 0041000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
YELLOW
1855A 006N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
BLUE, LIGHT
1855A 0061000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
BLUE, LIGHT
1855A 007N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
VIOLET
1855A 0071000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
VIOLET
1855A 008N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
GRAY
1855A 0081000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
GRAY
1855A 009N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
WHITE
1855A 0091000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
WHITE
1855A 010N1000
1,000 FT
21.000 LB
BLACK
1855A 0101000
1,000 FT
19.000 LB
BLACK
1855A 010500
500 FT
9.500 LB
BLACK
Notes
Item Desc
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
C
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
#23 PE/GIFHDPE SH FR PVC
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Revision Number: 13
Revision Date: 06-17-2016
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