DS3/DS4 Central Office Coax, 12 x RG-59, 20 AWG Solid BC, Foil + 85% TC Braids, PVC Inner & Outer Jkts, CMR
DS3/DS4 Central Office Coax, 12 Coaxes, RG-59, 20 AWG Solid Bare Copper Conductor, PE Insulation, Foil + 85% Tinned Copper Braid Shields, PVC Inner and Outer Jackets, CMR
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
734A12 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 734A12 008500 | Gray | Reel | 500 ft | 612825184140 | C | Order online |
| 734A12 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825184171 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Central office wiring, DS3/DS4 interconnect, 734/735 telecommunications systems, switchboard communications |
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Construction Details
| RG Type | 59 |
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| Inner Jacket Table Notes | Each jacket gray and numbered |
Conductor
| Size | 20 AWG |
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| Stranding | Solid |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.032 in |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
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| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.148 in (3.76 mm) |
Inner Shield
| Layer | Shield Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Beldfoil® | 100% |
| 2 | Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 85% |
Inner Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Diameter | 1.07 in (27.2 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Return Loss
| Frequency | 15 - 95 MHz |
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| Min. Return Loss | 30 dB |
Attenuation
| Frequency | Max. Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.6 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.8 dB/100ft |
| 22.5 MHz | 1.3 dB/100ft |
| 50 MHz | 1.8 dB/100ft |
| 100 MHz | 2.8 dB/100ft |
| 200 MHz | 4.0 dB/100ft |
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 10 Ohm/1000ft (33 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. Inner Shield DCR | 2.4 Ohm/1000ft (7.9 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 16.8 pF/ft (55.1 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 82% |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CMR, CMG) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 485 lbs (220 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 436 lbs/1000ft (649 kg/km) |
Temperature
| Operating | -30°C to +75°C |
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Bend Radius
| Installation Min. | 1.0 in (25 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Riser, Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1666 Vertical Shaft |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CMR |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMG. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.423 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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