Part Number: 9850
MIL-DTL-17, RG216, 18 AWG TC, Double Braid Shield,
CMH
Product Description
RG-216, 18 awg stranded (7x26) .048" tinned copper conductor, solid polyethylene insulation, double bare copper braid shield (95% coverage), CMH,
non-contaminating PVC jacket.
Technical Specifications
Product Overview
Environmental Space: Indoor Rated (Not Riser or Plenum)
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG Stranding Material Nominal Diameter No. of Coax
18 7x26 TC - Tinned Copper 0.048 in 1
Conductor Count: 1
Conductor Size: 18 AWG
Insulation
Material Nominal Diameter
PE - Polyethylene 0.285 in
Outer Shield Material
Type Layer Material Coverage [%]
Braid 1 BC - Bare Copper 95 %
Braid 2 BC - Bare Copper 95 %
Outer Jacket Material
Material Nominal Diameter
PVCNC - Polyvinyl Chloride Non-Contaminating 0.425 in
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
Nominal Conductor DCR Nominal Outer Shield DCR Outer Conductor DCR
6.1 Ohm/1000ft 0.8 Ohm/1000ft 0.8 Ohm/1000ft
Capacitance
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield
20.5 pF/ft
Inductance
Nominal Inductance
0.17 µH/ft
Impedance
Nominal Characteristic Impedance
75 Ohm
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz] Nom. Insertion Loss
1 MHz 0.2 dB/100ft
10 MHz 0.7 dB/100ft
50 MHz 1.3 dB/100ft
100 MHz 2.0 dB/100ft
200 MHz 2.9 dB/100ft
400 MHz 4.2 dB/100ft
700 MHz 5.8 dB/100ft
900 MHz 6.8 dB/100ft
1000 MHz 7.1 dB/100ft
2000 MHz 10.0 dB/100ft
3000 MHz 13.0 dB/100ft
Delay
Nominal Delay Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%]
1.54 ns/ft 66 %
Power Rating
Frequency [MHz] Max. Power Rating [W]
100 MHz 650 W
400 MHz 270 W
1,000 MHz 150 W
2,000 MHz 90 W
3,000 MHz 70 W
Voltage
Non-UL Voltage Rating
3700 V RMS
Temperature Range
Non-UL Temp Rating: 60°C
UL Temp Rating: 80°C
Operating Temp Range: -40°C To +80°C
Mechanical Characteristics
Bulk Cable Weight: 122 lbs/1000ft
Max Recommended Pulling Tension: 181 lbs
Min Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 4.25 in
Standards
NEC/(UL) Specification: CMH
CEC/C(UL) Specification: CMH
CPR Euroclass: Eca
RG Type: 216/U Type
Military Specification: MIL-DTL-17, M17/77-RG216, QPL
QPL (Qualified Parts List): Yes
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes
EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2015/863/EU: Yes
EU Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU RoHS Compliance Date (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-10-01
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable): Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Suitability
Suitability - Aerial: Yes - Black only, when supported by messenger wire