
VideoFLEX® Snake, Banana Peel, RG59, #20-3 Coax, CMR
20 AWG solid .032” bare copper conductors, gas-injected foam HDPE insulation, Duofoil® (100% coverage) plus a tinned copper braid shield (95% coverage), individual PVC jackets.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
1505S3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1505S3 000500 | None | Reel | 500 ft | 612825356462 | C | Order online |
| 1505S3 0001000 | None | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825356479 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | RGB, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, HDTV, LCD, Plasma, Digital Signage, Component Video, Video Mult, Animation, Special Effects, Suitable for use in Risers |
|---|
Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured |
|---|---|
| Discontinuation Announcement Date | 2023-02-21 |
Construction Details
| RG Type | 59 |
|---|---|
| Series Type | 59 |
| Insulation Table Notes | Gas Injected |
Conductor
| Size | 20 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | Solid |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.032 in |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.145 in (3.68 mm) |
| Color Code | Red, Green, Blue |
Inner Shield
| Layer | Shield Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| 2 | Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
Inner Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Banana Peel (No Overall Jacket) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.502 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Return Loss
| Frequency | Min. Return Loss |
|---|---|
| 5-475 MHz | 20 dB |
| 475-525 MHz | 15 dB |
| 525-850 MHz | 20 dB |
| 850-4500 MHz | 15 dB |
Attenuation
| Frequency | Nom. Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
| 3.6 MHz | 0.6 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.9 dB/100ft |
| 71.5 MHz | 2.1 dB/100ft |
| 135 MHz | 2.7 dB/100ft |
| 270 MHz | 3.8 dB/100ft |
| 360 MHz | 4.4 dB/100ft |
| 540 MHz | 5.5 dB/100ft |
| 720 MHz | 6.4 dB/100ft |
| 750 MHz | 6.5 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 7.6 dB/100ft |
| 1500 MHz | 9.4 dB/100ft |
| 2500 MHz | 12.4 dB/100ft |
| 3000 MHz | 13.8 dB/100ft |
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 10 Ohm/1000ft (33 Ohm/km) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Inner Shield DCR | 3.8 Ohm/1000ft (12 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 16.2 pF/ft (53.1 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 83% |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 216 lbs (98.0 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 97 lbs/1000ft (140 kg/km) |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -35°C To +75°C |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor |
|---|---|
| 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), 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: 0.353 Revision Date: 07-30-2026 |
|---|---|
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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