General Product Overview
| Feature | Specification |
| Product Model | 142/50 |
| Part Number | RG142/50 |
| Insulation Material | PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) |
| Jacket Material | FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) |
| Maximum Operating Voltage | 1900 Volts |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55 degrees Celsius to +125 degrees Celsius (-67 degrees Fahrenheit to +257 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Minimum Bending Radius (Static) | 25.0 Millimeters |
| Optimal Preservation Period | Two Months |
| Standard Colors | Natural (Insulation), Various (Jacket Options) |
Precision Construction Details
| Layer Component | Material Specification | Construction Design (n/mm) | Diameter (mm) |
| 1. Inner Conductor | Solid Silver-plated Copper Wire | 1 x 0.94 | 0.94 plus or minus 0.02 |
| 2. Insulation Layer | PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) – Natural | Not Applicable | 2.98 plus or minus 0.05 |
| 3. Shield Layer 1 (Inner Braid) | Silver-plated Copper (Greater than or equal to 90 percent Coverage) | 7 / 0.12 | 3.58 plus or minus 0.05 |
| 4. Shield Layer 2 (Outer Braid) | Silver-plated Copper (Greater than or equal to 90 percent Coverage) | 7 / 0.12 | 4.10 plus or minus 0.05 |
| 5. Outer Jacket | FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) | Not Applicable | 4.95 plus or minus 0.13 |
Electrical Performance Characteristics
| Performance Parameter | Technical Value |
| Characteristic Impedance (at 1ns) | 50 plus or minus 4 Ohm |
| Capacitance | 96 plus or minus 4 picofarads per meter |
| Propagation Velocity | 70 plus or minus 2 percent |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (0 to 6 Gigahertz) | Less than or equal to 1.30 |
| Maximum Operating Voltage | 1900 Volts |
Signal Attenuation Reference Table (DC to 6 GHz)
| Frequency (Gigahertz) | Maximum Attenuation (Decibels per meter) |
| 0.1 GHz | Less than or equal to 0.13 dB per meter |
| 0.4 GHz | Less than or equal to 0.26 dB per meter |
| 1.0 GHz | Less than or equal to 0.48 dB per meter |
| 3.0 GHz | Less than or equal to 0.91 dB per meter |
| 5.0 GHz | Less than or equal to 1.25 dB per meter |
| 6.0 GHz | Less than or equal to 1.36 dB per meter |
Professional Industry Advantages
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Ultimate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Protection: Featuring a double-braided silver-plated copper shield, the RG142/50 provides over 90 dB of shielding effectiveness. This ensures superior signal isolation and prevents crosstalk in high-density Radio Frequency (RF) environments such as telecommunication racks and radar systems.
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Solid Core Stability: The 0.94 mm solid silver-plated copper conductor offers significantly better phase stability and lower attenuation compared to stranded core alternatives, making it ideal for precision measurement and timing-critical applications.
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High-Voltage Endurance: Specifically engineered to operate reliably at up to 1900 Volts. This high voltage rating, combined with its RF performance, allows it to be used in high-power transmitters and pulse-forming networks where standard coax would fail.
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Premium Fluoropolymer Integrity: The use of PTFE for insulation and FEP for the jacket ensures the cable remains chemically inert, non-flammable, and resistant to aging, moisture, and ultraviolet radiation, even under extreme environmental stress.
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Wide Thermal Spectrum: Designed to maintain consistent mechanical and electrical characteristics from cryogenic environments at -55 degrees Celsius up to high-heat conditions at +125 degrees Celsius, ensuring mission-critical reliability in aerospace and industrial automation.