For more Information
please call
1-800-Belden1
General Description:
RG-58A/U type, 20 AWG solid .033" bare copper conductor, polyethylene insulation, tinned copper braid
shield (95% coverage), PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Coax AWG Stranding Conductor Material Dia. (mm)
120 Solid BC - Bare Copper 0.8382
Total Number of Conductors: 1
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Dia. (mm)
PE - Polyethylene 2.9464
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Type Outer Shield Material Coverage (%)
Braid TC - Tinned Copper 95
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter: 4.902 mm
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C To +75°C
UL Temperature Rating: 80°C (UL AWM Style 1354)
Bulk Cable Weight: 38.693 Kg/Km
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 209.065 N
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 50.800 mm
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification: CMX
CEC/C(UL) Specification: CMX
AWM Specification: UL Style 1354
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes
EU CE Mark: No
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes
Page 1 of 3 10-30-2013
Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
METRIC MEASUREMENT VERSION
8240 Coax - RG-58A/U Type
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
RG Type: 58/U
Flame Test
UL Flame Test: VW-1
Suitability
Suitability - Indoor: Yes
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N): No
Plenum Number: 88240, 82240
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
52
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (µH/m)
0.26248
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield:
Capacitance (pF/m)
93.5085
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
66
Nominal Delay:
Delay (ns/m)
5.05274
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
32.81
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
13.4521
Nom. Attenuation:
Freq. (MHz) Attenuation (dB/100m)
10.9843
10 3.6091
50 8.2025
100 12.4678
200 18.3736
400 27.5604
700 38.3877
900 44.9497
1000 47.5745
Max. Power Rating:
Freq. (MHz) Rating (W)
50 530
100 350
Page 2 of 3 10-30-2013
Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
METRIC MEASUREMENT VERSION
8240 Coax - RG-58A/U Type
400 160
1000 90
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS (CMX)
30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 1354)
Max. Operating Voltage - Non-UL:
Voltage
1400 V RMS
Other Electrical Characteristic 1: Actual Impedance specification is 51.5 +/- 1.5 ohms.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item # Putup Ship Weight Color Notes Item Desc
8240 010U1000 305 MT 12.247 KG BLACK #20 PE BRD FRPVC
8240 010U500 152 MT 6.350 KG BLACK #20 PE BRD FRPVC
8240 010100 30 MT 1.497 KG BLACK #20 PE BRD FRPVC
8240 0101000 305 MT 12.247 KG BLACK C #20 PE BRD FRPVC
8240 010500 152 MT 6.577 KG BLACK C #20 PE BRD FRPVC
8240 0105000 1,524 MT 61.235 KG BLACK C #20 PE BRD FRPVC
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Revision Number: 1 Revision Date: 07-29-2013
© 2013 Belden, Inc
All Rights Reserved.
Although Belden makes every reasonable effort to ensure their accuracy at the time of this publication, information and specifications
described herein are subject to error or omission and to change without notice, and the listing of such information and specifications does not
ensure product availability.
Belden provides the information and specifications herein on an "AS IS" basis, with no representations or warranties, whether express,
statutory or implied. In no event will Belden be liable for any damages (including consequential, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or
exemplary damages) whatsoever, even if Belden has been advised of the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract,
negligence or any other theory, arising out of or in connection with the use, or inability to use, the information or specifications described herein.
All sales of Belden products are subject to Belden's standard terms and conditions of sale.
Belden believes this product to be in compliance with EU RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC, 27-Jan-2003). Material manufactured prior to the
compliance date may be in stock at Belden facilities and in our Distributor’s inventory. The information provided in this Product Disclosure, and
the identification of materials listed as reportable or restricted within the Product Disclosure, is correct to the best of Belden’s knowledge,
information, and belief at the date of its publication. The information provided in this Product Disclosure is designed only as a general guide
for the safe handling, storage, and any other operation of the product itself or the one that it becomes a part of. This Product Disclosure is not
to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Regulatory information is for guidance purposes only. Product users are responsible for
determining the applicability of legislation and regulations based on their individual usage of the product.
Page 3 of 3 10-30-2013
Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
METRIC MEASUREMENT VERSION
8240 Coax - RG-58A/U Type
