
DS-3 and DS-4, 734C Series, #20-1 SPC Coax, CMR/CMG
20 AWG solid .032" silver-plated copper conductors, gas-injected FHDPE insulation, Duobond®; tinned copper braid shield (85% coverage), inner PVC jacket, overall PVC jacket with ripcord.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
734C1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 734C1 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825184225 | Order online |
| 734C1 0085000 | Gray | Reel | 5,000 ft | 612825184256 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Central Office wiring for DS3 transmissions. |
|---|
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Insulation Table Notes | Gas Injected |
| Inner Shield Table Notes | Tape bonded to dielectric |
Conductor
| AWG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | SCCS - Silvered Copper Covered Steel |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.032 in |
| No. of Coax | 1 |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.148 in |
Inner Shield
| Type | Layer | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | 1 | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duobond® | 100% |
| Braid | 2 | Tinned Copper (TC) | 85% |
Inner Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.235 in |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
|---|
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.235 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 10 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance | 10 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal Inner Shield DCR | 2.4 Ohm/1000ft |
| Outer Conductor DCR | 2.4 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield | 16.8 pF/ft |
|---|
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance | 0.097 μH/ft |
|---|
Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
|---|
Return Loss
| Frequency [MHz] | 5-150 MHz |
|---|---|
| Minimum Return (RL) | 32 dB |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | 1.27 ns/ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] | 80% |
High Frequency
| Frequency [MHz] | Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 0.28 dB/100ft |
| 5 MHz | 0.59 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.8 dB/100ft |
| 22.5 MHz | 1.18 dB/100ft |
| 50 MHz | 1.82 dB/100ft |
| 100 MHz | 2.6 dB/100ft |
| 150 MHz | 3.22 dB/100ft |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
|---|
Temperature Range
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C To +75°C |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 30 lbs/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 60 lbs |
| Min Bend Radius (Overall) | 2.5 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CMR |
|---|---|
| CEC/C(UL) Compliance | CMG |
| RG Type | 59 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space | Indoor - Riser |
|---|---|
| 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 - Indoor | Yes |
|---|
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | UL1666 Vertical Shaft |
|---|---|
| CSA Flammability | FT4 |
| UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
|---|
Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
|---|
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.337 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
|---|
Resources
Related ds3 & ds4 cable

734A1
DS-3 and DS-4, 734A Series, #20-1 BC Coax, CMR/CMG
BC - Bare Copper · PE - Polyethylene (Foam) · PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride · 300 V RMS

734A12
DS3/DS4 Central Office Coax, 12 x RG-59, 20 AWG Solid BC, Foil + 85% TC Braids, PVC Inner & Outer Jkts, CMR
20 AWG · BC - Bare Copper · PE - Polyethylene (Foam) · PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride

734A1P
DS3/DS4 Central Office Coax, RG-59, 20 AWG Solid BC, Foil + 85% TC Braid, Flamarrest® Jkt, CMP
20 AWG · BC - Bare Copper · FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (Foam) · PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride

734C12
DS3/DS4 Central Office Coax, 12 x RG-59, 20 AWG Solid SC, Foil + 85% TC Braids, PVC Inner & Outer Jkts, CMR
20 AWG · SC - Silvered Copper · PE - Polyethylene (Foam) · PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride