New Product Bulletin
NP 299
RF500 & RF600
Coax Cables
Belden’s RF500 and RF600
flexible 50-ohm coaxial cables
are ideal for radio frequency
(RF) applications up to 6 GHz.
Belden® RF500 and RF600
Low Loss 50-Ohm
Coaxial Cables Deliver
Superior Performance
Today’s wireless protocols dictate the need
for large, yet flexible coaxial cables that are
precisely engineered for superior transmission
quality and reliability. To meet these demanding construction and performance needs,
Belden offers RF500 and RF600 Low Loss
50-ohm Radio Frequency Coaxial cables.
RF500 and RF600 cables are ideal for use as
antenna jumper cable assemblies and short
antenna feeder runs in communication systems such as Wireless local loop (WLL), Land
Mobile Radio, PCS and cellular. They also can
be used for in-building wireless applications
such as internal communication systems, wireless LANs (WLANS/Wi-Fi), and diversity antennas for wireless microphones. These cables are
also an excellent choice for any application
above 30 MHz including FM and TV broadcast,
FM and TV repeaters, translators, low-power
stations, and community broadcasting.
Rugged, Yet Lightweight Construction
RF500 and RF600 cables meet industry size
standards with diameters of 0.500 inches
(RF500) and 0.590 inches (RF600) and they
are comprised of a copper-clad aluminum
center conductor, the highest quality foamed
high density polyethylene (FHDPE) insulation,
an aluminum foil and tinned copper braid
composite shield, and a choice of either
PE or PVC jacket.
This construction is the optimum combination
for a lightweight, low loss, low VSWR, high
velocity of propagation, and superior
EMI/RFI cable.
The cables also are 100% sweep tested for
VSWR and exhibit excellent phase stability
over both temperature changes and repeated
flexing conditions — resulting in unsurpassed
signal integrity and electrical performance.
Product Availability
Belden RF500 and RF600 cables are available
in three versions:
•7976A and 7977A have weatherproof
PE jackets.
•7976WB and 7977WB have a PE jacket
and include a water-blocking gel embedded
in the shield for additional protection in
wet environments.
•7976R and 7977R have flame-retardant
PVC jackets and are UL Listed for interior
riser installation.
RF500 and RF600 cables also are fully
compatible with industry standard connectors,
tools and accessories — plus they complement
Belden’s existing line of RF100-RF400 cables
(fully discussed in New Product Bulletin 182).
To learn more about Belden Coaxial Cables,
call 1.800.BELDEN.1 or visit our Website
at www.belden.com.
Low Loss 50 Ohm Transmission Line
Flexible Communications Cable, Braid Shielded Coax
For Wireless Communication Systems, Land Mobile Radio, Cellular and WLANs
Description
Part
No.
UL NEC/ Standard Lengths
C(UL) CEC
Type
Ft.
m
Standard
Unit Weight
Lbs.
kg
Conductor
(stranding)
Diameter
Nom. DCR
Nominal
Core OD
Inch
mm
Shielding
Materials
Nom. DCR
Nominal OD
Inch
mm
Nominal
Nom. Nom.
Capacitance
Imp. Vel.
of
(Ω) Prop.
pF/Ft. pF/m
Nominal
Attenuation
dB/
dB/
MHz 100
Ft. 100m
RF500 Type • 7 AWG Solid .142" Bare Copper-covered Aluminum • Duobond® II + 90% Tinned Copper Braid Shield
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF500
7976A
—
500 152.4
56.0 25.5
300V
1000 304.8 108.0 49.1
7 AWG
.370 9.4
(solid)
.142" CCA
.82Ω/M'
2.7Ω/km
Duobond II
+ 90% TC
Braid
1.6Ω/M'
5.2Ω/km
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Flame Retardant PVC Jacket
RF500
7976R
NEC: 500 152.4
67.5 30.7
300V
CMR
1000 304.8 131.0 59.5
CEC:
C(UL)
CMG
7 AWG
.370 9.4
(solid)
.142" CCA
.82Ω/M'
2.7Ω/km
Duobond II
+ 90% TC
Braid
1.6Ω/M'
5.2Ω/km
82.3 30
50
150
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
220
450
900
1500
1800
.500 12.70 50 84% 25.1 82.3 2000
2500
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
3000
3500
4500
5800
6000
.500 12.70
50
84%
25.1
50
84%
25.1
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Water Blocking Gel • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF500
7976WB
—
500 152.4
56.5 25.7
300V
1000 304.8 109.0 49.5
7 AWG
.370 9.4
(solid)
.142"
CCA
.82Ω/M'
2.7Ω/km
Duobond II
+ 90% TC
Braid
1.6Ω/M'
5.2Ω/km
.500 12.70
.6
.7
1.2
1.5
2.2
3.2
4.2
4.7
5.0
5.7
6.3
6.9
8.0
9.3
9.5
1.8
2.4
3.9
4.9
7.2
10.5
13.8
15.4
16.4
18.7
20.7
22.6
26.2
30.5
31.2
.5
.6
1.0
1.2
1.7
2.5
3.4
3.8
4.0
4.6
5.1
5.6
6.4
7.6
7.8
1.5
2.0
3.2
3.9
5.6
8.2
11.2
12.5
13.1
15.1
16.7
18.4
21.0
24.9
25.6
82.3
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
RF600 Type • 5.5 AWG Solid .176" Bare Copper-covered Aluminum • Duobond® II + 85% Tinned Copper Braid Shield
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF600
7977A
—
500 152.4
73.5 33.4
300V
1000 304.8 145.0 65.9
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Flame
RF600
7977R
NEC: 500 152.4 89.5 40.7
300V
CMR
1000 304.8 173.0 78.6
CEC:
C(UL)
CMG
80.6 100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
Retardant PVC Jacket
5.5 AWG .455 11.6 Duobond II .590 14.99 50 85% 24.6 80.6 (solid)
+ 85% TC
.176" Braid
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
CCA
1.8Ω/M'
.53Ω/M'
5.9Ω/km
1.7Ω/km
5.5 AWG .455 11.6
(solid)
.176" CCA
.53Ω/M'
1.7Ω/km
Duobond II
+ 85% TC
Braid
1.8Ω/M'
5.9Ω/km
.590 14.99
50
85%
24.6
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Water Blocking Gel • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF600
7977WB
—
500 152.4 74.0 33.6
300V
1000 304.8 146.0 66.9
30
50
150
220
450
900
1500
1800
2000
2500
3000
3500
4500
5800
6000
5.5 AWG .455 11.6 Duobond II .590 14.99 50 85% 24.6 80.6
(solid)
+ 85% TC
.176" Braid
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
CCA
1.8Ω/M'
.53Ω/M'
5.9Ω/km
1.7Ω/km
CCA = Copper-covered Aluminum • DCR = DC Resistance • TC = Tinned Copper
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