Belden RF500 & RF600 - Revolabs

New Product Bulletin
NP 299
RF500 & RF600
Coax Cables
Belden’s RF500 and RF600
flexible 50-ohm coaxial cables
are ideal for radio frequency
(RF) applications up to 6 GHz.
Belden ® RF500 and RF600
Low Loss 50-Ohm
Coaxial Cables Deliver
Superior Performance
Today’s wireless protocols dictate the need
for large, yet flexible coaxial cables that are
precisely engineered for superior transmission
quality and reliability. To meet these demanding
construction and performance needs,
Belden offers RF500 and RF600 Low Loss
50-ohm Radio Frequency Coaxial cables.
RF500 and RF600 cables are ideal for use as
antenna jumper cable assemblies and short
antenna feeder runs in communication systems
such as Wireless local loop (WLL), Land
Mobile Radio, PCS and cellular. They also can
be used for in-building wireless applications
such as internal communication systems, wireless
LANs (WLANS/Wi-Fi), and diversity antennas
for wireless microphones. These cables are
also an excellent choice for any application
above 30 MHz including FM and TV broadcast,
FM and TV repeaters, translators, low-power
stations, and community broadcasting.
Rugged, Yet Lightweight Construction
RF500 and RF600 cables meet industry size
standards with diameters of 0.500 inches
(RF500) and 0.590 inches (RF600) and they
are comprised of a copper-clad aluminum
center conductor, the highest quality foamed
high density polyethylene (FHDPE) insulation,
an aluminum foil and tinned copper braid
composite shield, and a choice of either
PE or PVC jacket.
This construction is the optimum combination
for a lightweight, low loss, low VSWR, high
velocity of propagation, and superior
EMI/RFI cable.
The cables also are 100% sweep tested for
VSWR and exhibit excellent phase stability
over both temperature changes and repeated
flexing conditions — resulting in unsurpassed
signal integrity and electrical performance.
Product Availability
Belden RF500 and RF600 cables are available
in three versions:
• 7976A and 7977A have weatherproof
PE jackets.
• 7976WB and 7977WB have a PE jacket
and include a water-blocking gel embedded
in the shield for additional protection in
wet environments.
• 7976R and 7977R have flame-retardant
PVC jackets and are UL Listed for interior
riser installation.
RF500 and RF600 cables also are fully
compatible with industry standard connectors,
tools and accessories — plus they complement
Belden’s existing line of RF100-RF400 cables
(fully discussed in New Product Bulletin 182).
To learn more about Belden Coaxial Cables,
call 1.800.BELDEN.1 or visit our Website
at www.belden.com.

Low Loss 50 Ohm Transmission Line
Flexible Communications Cable, Braid Shielded Coax
For Wireless Communication Systems, Land Mobile Radio, Cellular and WLANs
Description
Part
No.
UL NEC/
C(UL) CEC
Type
Standard Lengths
Standard
Unit Weight
RF500 Type • 7 AWG Solid .142" Bare Copper-covered Aluminum • Duobond ® II + 90% Tinned Copper Braid Shield
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF500 7976A — 500 152.4 56.0 25.5 7 AWG .370 9.4 Duobond II .500 12.70 50 84% 25.1 82.3
300V 1000 304.8 108.0 49.1 (solid) + 90% TC
.142" Braid
CCA
1.6Ω/M'
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
.82Ω/M'
5.2Ω/km
2.7Ω/km
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Flame Retardant PVC Jacket
RF500 7976R NEC: 500 152.4 67.5 30.7 7 AWG .370 9.4 Duobond II .500 12.70 50 84% 25.1 82.3
300V CMR 1000 304.8 131.0 59.5 (solid) + 90% TC
CEC: .142" Braid
C(UL) CCA 1.6Ω/M'
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
CMG .82Ω/M' 5.2Ω/km
2.7Ω/km
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Water Blocking Gel • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF500 7976WB — 500 152.4 56.5 25.7 7 AWG .370 9.4 Duobond II .500 12.70 50 84% 25.1 82.3
300V 1000 304.8 109.0 49.5 (solid) + 90% TC
.142" Braid
CCA
1.6Ω/M'
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
.82Ω/M'
5.2Ω/km
2.7Ω/km
RF600 Type • 5.5 AWG Solid .176" Bare Copper-covered Aluminum • Duobond ® II + 85% Tinned Copper Braid Shield
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF600 7977A — 500 152.4 73.5 33.4 5.5 AWG .455 11.6 Duobond II .590 14.99 50 85% 24.6 80.6
300V 1000 304.8 145.0 65.9 (solid) + 85% TC
.176" Braid
CCA
1.8Ω/M'
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
.53Ω/M'
5.9Ω/km
1.7Ω/km
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Black Flame Retardant PVC Jacket
Lbs.
RF600 7977R NEC: 500 152.4 89.5 40.7 5.5 AWG .455 11.6 Duobond II .590 14.99 50 85% 24.6 80.6
300V CMR 1000 304.8 173.0 78.6 (solid) + 85% TC
CEC: .176" Braid
C(UL) CCA 1.8Ω/M'
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
CMG .53Ω/M' 5.9Ω/km
1.7Ω/km
Foamed Polyethylene Insulation • Water Blocking Gel • Black Polyethylene Jacket
RF600 7977WB — 500 152.4 74.0 33.6 5.5 AWG .455 11.6 Duobond II .590 14.99 50 85% 24.6 80.6
300V 1000 304.8 146.0 66.9 (solid) + 85% TC
.176" Braid
CCA
1.8Ω/M'
100% Sweep tested to 6 GHz.
.53Ω/M'
5.9Ω/km
1.7Ω/km
CCA = Copper-covered Aluminum • DCR = DC Resistance • TC = Tinned Copper
Ft.
m
kg
Conductor
(stranding)
Diameter
Nom. DCR
Nominal
Core OD Shielding Nominal OD
Materials
Inch mm Nom. DCR Inch mm
Nom.
Imp.
(Ω)
Nom.
Vel.
of
Prop.
Nominal
Capacitance
pF/Ft.
pF/m
MHz
Nominal
Attenuation
dB/ dB/
100 Ft. 100m
30 .6 1.8
50 .7 2.4
150 1.2 3.9
220 1.5 4.9
450 2.2 7.2
900 3.2 10.5
1500 4.2 13.8
1800 4.7 15.4
2000 5.0 16.4
2500 5.7 18.7
3000 6.3 20.7
3500 6.9 22.6
4500 8.0 26.2
5800 9.3 30.5
6000 9.5 31.2
30 .5 1.5
50 .6 2.0
150 1.0 3.2
220 1.2 3.9
450 1.7 5.6
900 2.5 8.2
1500 3.4 11.2
1800 3.8 12.5
2000 4.0 13.1
2500 4.6 15.1
3000 5.1 16.7
3500 5.6 18.4
4500 6.4 21.0
5800 7.6 24.9
6000 7.8 25.6
Belden Technical Support 1.800.BELDEN.1
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