Product: 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
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG Stranding Material Nominal Diameter No. of Coax
18 7x26 TC - Tinned Copper 0.048 in 1
Conductor Count: 1
Insulation
Material Nominal Diameter
PE - Polyethylene 0.285 in
Outer Shield
Type Layer Material Coverage [%]
Braid 1 Bare Copper (BC) 95%
Braid 2 Bare Copper (BC) 95%
Outer Jacket
Material Nominal Diameter
PVC - 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. Pull Tension: 181 lbs
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 4.25 in
Standards
NEC/(UL) Compliance: CMH
CEC/C(UL) Compliance: CMH
CPR Euroclass: Eca
RG Type: 216
Military Compliance: MIL-DTL-17, M17/77-RG216, QPL
Qualified Products List (QPL): Yes
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
Environmental Space: Indoor Rated (Not Riser or Plenum)
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): 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)
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Suitability
Suitability - Aerial: Yes - Black only, when supported by messenger wire
Suitability - Burial: No
Suitability - Hazardous Locations: No
Suitability - Indoor: Yes
Suitability - Outdoor: Yes - Black only