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8255

Product Number: 8255

93Ω RG-62B/U Type, #24 Str BCCS, Semi-solid PE, BC Braid, Non-Contaminating PVC Jkt, CMX

Coax 93Ω RG-62B/U Type, 24 AWG (7x32) bare copper-covered steel conductor, semi-solid polyethylene insulation, bare copper braid shield (95% coverage), non-contaminating PVC jacket

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
2

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

8255 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCOrder
8255 010500BlackReel500 ft612825197331Order online
8255 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825197324Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsComputer, Instrumentation

Construction Details

RG Type62
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.242 in (6.15 mm)

Conductor

Size24 AWG
StrandingStranded
Nom. Diameter0.024 in
MaterialBCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel

Insulation

MaterialPE - Polyethylene (Semi-Solid)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.146 in (3.71 mm)
Color CodeWhite
NotesSolid PE monofilament spiral around conductor. Solid PE tube over monofilament

Outer Shield

Layer1
Outer Shield TypeBraid
MaterialBare Copper (BC)
Coverage95%

Outer Jacket

MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (Non-Contaminating)
Nom. Diameter0.242 in (6.15 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Attenuation

FrequencyNom. Attenuation
1 MHz0.31 dB/100ft
10 MHz0.90 dB/100ft
50 MHz2.00 dB/100ft
100 MHz2.90 dB/100ft
200 MHz4.20 dB/100ft
400 MHz6.10 dB/100ft
700 MHz8.60 dB/100ft
900 MHz10.10 dB/100ft
1000 MHz11.0 dB/100ft

Electricals

Nom. Conductor DCR59.0 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. Outer Shield DCR2.9 Ohm/1000ft (9.5 Ohm/km)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield13.5 pF/ft (44.3 pF/m)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance93 Ohm
Nom. Velocity of Prop.84%

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating300 V (CMX), 30 V (UL AWM 1354)
Voltage Rating750 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension75 lbs (34 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight33 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

UL Temperature60°C (UL AWM 1354)
Operating-40°C to +85°C

Bend Radius

Installation Min.2.4 in (61 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, UV Resistance, Aerial - When supported by messenger wire
SustainabilityCA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to FireUL 1581
CPR ComplianceCPR Euroclass: Eca
NEC / UL ComplianceCMX
AWM ComplianceAWM 1354
CEC / C(UL) ComplianceCMX.
European Directive ComplianceEU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
UK Regulation ComplianceUKCA Mark
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.611 Revision Date: 02-20-2026
FootnoteC - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

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