
52 Ohm, RG8, 13 AWG, CMX
RG-8/U type, 13 AWG stranded (7x21) .085" bare copper conductor, polyethylene insulation, bare copper braid shield (95% coverage), non-contaminating PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
9251 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9251 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825225775 | Order online |
Specifications
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 1 |
|---|
Conductor
| AWG | 13 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | 7x21 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.085 in |
| No. of Coax | 1 |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.285 in |
| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.285 in |
Outer Shield
| Type | Braid |
|---|---|
| Material | Bare Copper (BC) |
| Coverage [%] | 95% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (Non-Contaminating) |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.405 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 1.9 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance | 1.9 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal Outer Shield DCR | 1.2 Ohm/1000ft |
| Outer Conductor DCR | 1.2 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield | 28.5 pF/ft |
|---|
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance | 0.079 μH/ft |
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Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance | 52 Ohm |
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High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 0.2 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.6 dB/100ft |
| 50 MHz | 1.3 dB/100ft |
| 100 MHz | 1.9 dB/100ft |
| 200 MHz | 2.8 dB/100ft |
| 400 MHz | 4.2 dB/100ft |
| 700 MHz | 5.9 dB/100ft |
| 900 MHz | 6.9 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 7.4 dB/100ft |
| 4000 MHz | 23.2 dB/100ft |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | 1.54 ns/ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] | 66% |
Voltage
| Non-UL Voltage Rating | UL Voltage Rating |
|---|---|
| 3700 V RMS | 150 V RMS |
| 30 V RMS (UL AWM Style 1354) |
Temperature Range
| UL Temperature Rating | 60°C |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C To +80°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 105 lbs/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 190 lbs |
| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 4 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CMX |
|---|---|
| CEC/C(UL) Compliance | CMX |
| UL AWM Style Compliance | AWM 1354 (30 V 60°C) |
| RG Type | 8 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum) |
|---|---|
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability - Aerial | Yes |
|---|---|
| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
| Suitability - Outdoor | Yes |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | VW-1 |
|---|---|
| UL voltage rating | 150 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
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Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.387 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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