CATV Video, RG6, 18 AWG BCCS, Foil + Braid, Waterblocked, CM PVC Jacket
CATV, Series 6, 18 AWG solid .040" bare copper-covered steel conductor, gas-injected foam polyethylene insulation, Duobond® II, aluminum braid shield (60% coverage), Waterblocked CoreGuard® flooding grease, PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
1545A 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 | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1545A 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825117650 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured |
|---|---|
| Discontinuation Announcement Date | 2003-08-18 |
Construction Details
| RG Type | 6 |
|---|---|
| Series Type | 6 |
| Insulation Table Notes | Gas Injected |
| Outer Shield Table Notes | CoreGuard® |
Conductor
| Size | 18 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | Solid |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.04 in |
| Material | BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.18 in (4.6 mm) |
Outer Shield
| Layer | Outer Shield Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| 2 | Braid | Aluminum | 60% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.27 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Return Loss
| Frequency | 5 - 1000 MHz |
|---|---|
| Min. Structural Return Loss | 20 dB |
Attenuation
| Max. Attenuation |
|---|
| 0.58 dB/100ft |
| 1.60 dB/100ft |
| 3.05 dB/100ft |
| 3.37 dB/100ft |
| 3.55 dB/100ft |
| 3.85 dB/100ft |
| 4.15 dB/100ft |
| 4.40 dB/100ft |
| 4.90 dB/100ft |
| 5.65 dB/100ft |
| 6.11 dB/100ft |
| 6.55 dB/100ft |
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 28 Ohm/1000ft (92 Ohm/km) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Outer Shield DCR | 9 Ohm/1000ft (30 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 | 350 V RMS |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 126 lbs (57.2 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 28 lbs/1000ft (42 kg/km) |
Temperature
| Operating | -40°C To +80°C |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Outdoor - Water Exposure, Indoor, Outdoor, Burial |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CATV, CM |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| European Directive Compliance | 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: 0.388 Revision Date: 07-30-2026 |
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