Description
CG240 Specifications:
- Inner Conductor: Bare copper wire (1.42 mm)
- Dielectric: Foam PE (3.81 mm)
- Outer Conductor: Aluminum foil + tinned copper braid (4.52 mm)
- Jacket: Black PE (6.10 mm)
- Cable Impedance: 50 ohms
- Capacitance: 79.4 pF/m
- Velocity: 84%
- Operating Frequency: Up to 18 GHz
- Weight: 62 g/m
- Bending Radius: 30 mm
- Operating Temperature: -40 to +80°C
Attenuation (@25°C & Sea Level):
Frequency (MHz) | RG223 (dB/m) | CG240 (dB/m) | RG8 (dB/m) |
---|---|---|---|
100 | 0.13 | – | – |
400 | 0.27 | – | 0.10 |
450 | – | 0.173 | – |
900 | – | 0.248 | – |
1000 | 0.44 | – | 0.16 |
2500 | – | 0.424 | – |
3000 | 0.82 | – | 0.28 |
5000 | 1.10 | – | 0.38 |
5800 | – | 0.668 | – |
6000 | 1.27 | – | 0.42 |
Cable Selection
The choice of cable primarily depends on the specific application and requirements. Key factors include operating frequency and weight constraints (e.g., in drones). CG240 offers a great balance between weight and efficiency, while RG8 is more suitable for high-frequency and high-power applications.