
VideoFLEX® Snake, RG59, #20-3 Coax, CMR
Digital Coax Snake Cable, Riser-CMR, 3-RG59 20 AWG, solid bare copper conductors, foam HDPE core, Duofoil® +95% tinned copper braid, PVC jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
7794A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7794A B59500 | Black, Matte | Reel | 500 ft | 612825355359 | Order online |
| 7794A B591000 | Black, Matte | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355366 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | SMPTE 2081-1 6 Gb/s UHDTV, SMPTE 424M 3 Gb/s HD-SDI 1080p, SDI/HDTV Digital Video, High Definition (HD), Standard Definition (SDI) |
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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Insulation Table Notes | Gas Injected |
Conductor
| AWG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.032 in |
| No. of Coax | 3 |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.145 in |
Color Chart
| Number | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red |
| 2 | Green |
| 3 | Blue |
Inner Shield
| Type | Layer | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | 1 | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| Braid | 2 | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
Inner Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.235 in |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.631 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 10 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance | 10 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal Inner Shield DCR | 3.8 Ohm/1000ft |
| Outer Conductor DCR | 3.8 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield | 16.2 pF/ft |
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Inductance
| Nominal Inductance | 0.107 μH/ft |
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Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
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Return Loss
| Frequency [MHz] | Minimum Return (RL) |
|---|---|
| 5-1600 MHz | 23 dB |
| 1600-4500 MHz | 21 dB |
| 4500-6000 MHz | 15 dB |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4500 MHz | 18 dB/100ft |
| 6000 MHz | 21.1 dB/100ft |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | 1.22 ns/ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] | 83% |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
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Temperature Range
| Non-UL Temp Rating | 75°C |
|---|---|
| UL Temperature Rating | 60°C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -35°C To +75°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 171 lbs/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 216 lbs |
| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 6.5 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CMR |
|---|---|
| CEC/C(UL) Compliance | CMG |
| CPR Euroclass | Eca |
| RG Type | 59 |
| Series Type | 59 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space | Indoor/Outdoor |
|---|---|
| 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 - Burial | No |
|---|---|
| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
| Suitability - Outdoor | Yes - Black only |
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 |
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Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.402 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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