Low Loss Coaxial Cable For Radio Communications: Characteristics
Low Loss Coaxial Cable For Radio Communications: Characteristics
Low Loss Coaxial Cable For Radio Communications: Characteristics
Characteristics Diameter Impedance Attenuation @ 1 GHz/100m fmax 5,0 mm 50 Ohm 32,8 dB 10 GHz
AIRCELL 5 is a small, 5 mm (o.d.), flexible coaxial cable usuable from DC to 10 GHz. It's relative low loss characteristics plus the ability to use standard RG 58 connectors makes this cable the number one choice not only for Wireless LAN but also for general RF communications. The low attenuation of AIRCELL 5 is achieved through advanced manufacturing techniques and the use of a PELLC dielectric with a foaming rate of more than 70%. This unique dielectric also offers water resistance and long term stability. AIRCELL 5 features a solid center conductor extruded from low oxygen copper (OFC). Further advantages of this cable include the use of double shielding which is constructed of overlapping 100% tight copperfoil plus an additional woven copperbraid with 72% coverage. A screening efficiency of > 85 dB@1GHz is realized. The copperfoil has an applied PE-coating which prevents foil crakking due to short radius bends. The black PE sheath of AIRCELL 5 is uv-stabilized.
One of the major advantages of AIRCELL 5 is its ability to use commonly available coaxial connectors. Since AIRCELL 5 features the same dimensions as RG 58 type cables, standard connectors may be used. In some cases, due to connector manufacturing tolerances, a slight filing of the cables center conductor maybe required. AIRCELL 5 is the right choice, when a thin, microwave rated cable is required. It's economical price makes it the clear leader for today's demanding applications.
Technical data
Construction Centre conductor Centre conductor Dielectric Outer conductor 1 Shielding factor Outer conductor 2 Shielding factor Sheath Outer diameter solid copper wire, OFC 1 x 1,05 mm 2,95 mm Copperfoil, PE coated 100% Copper braid 72 % black PVC, uv-resistant 5,0 mm
For your information AIRCELL 5 Capacity pF/m 82 Velocity factor 0,82 attenuation dB/100 m 10 MHz 3,03 100 MHz 9,78 500 MHz 22,64 1000 MHz 32,84 3000 MHz 60,43 RG 58/U 102 0,66 5,0 17,0 39,0 54,6 118 ECOFLEX 10 78 0,85 1,2 4,0 9,6 14,2 27,0
Mechanical specifications Min. bending radius one single bending 2,5 cm 15 repeated bendings 5 cm Temperature range storage -70 bis -85 C installation -40 bis +60 C operation -55 bis +85 C Electrical specifications Impedance @ 1 GHz DC-resistance Centre conductor Outer conductor RF Peak Voltage RF Peak Power Cut-off Frequency Max. power handling (W @40C) 10 MHz 100 MHz 500 MHz 1000 MHz 2000 MHz 3000 MHz 4000 MHz 5000 MHz 6000 MHz Typ. attenuation (dB/100m@20C) 5 MHz 10 MHz 50 MHz 100 MHz 144 MHz 200 MHz 300 MHz 432 MHz 500 MHz 800 MHz 1000 MHz 1296 MHz 1500 MHz 1800 MHz 2000 MHz 2400 MHz 3000 MHz 4000 MHz 5000 MHz 6000 MHz 10000 MHz
100 dB
10 dB
1 dB 10 1600 510 220 150 100 80 70 60 60 1000 100 Frequency (MHz) 10000
Return loss
- 5 dB -10 dB -15 dB -20 dB -25 dB -30 dB -35 dB -40 dB 0,0 0,5 1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 5,5 6,0 6,5 7,0 7,5 8,0 8,5 9,0 9,5 10,0
2,14 3,03 6,86 9,78 11,80 14,00 17,29 20,95 22,64 29,11 32,84 37,83 40,99 45,35 48,09 53,26 60,43 71,28 81,18 90,39 123,00
Frequency (GHz)
Due to production tolerances the RTL may have different characteristics