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RG59 Low-Loss HD/SDI Coax

 

CD7559

Low-Loss RG59 Size Coax - ideal for general purpose use in studios and facilities

4.5 GHz Bandwidth - meets or exceeds SMPTE 292M and 424M standards for HD/SDI

100% Sweep Tested- network analyzer quality control for consistitent performance

Gas-Injected Dielectric - achieves precision electrical performance and mechanical strength

100% Foil + Braid Shield - dual layer shieldng for exceptional broadband RF/EMI rejection

UL Listed Type CMR - for rack or in-wall installations

The CD7559 is a precision RG59 coax for HD/SDI, standard SDI or high-resolution video applications. Clark's CD series coax features a precision 75 Ohm impedance and 4.5 GHz bandwidth for the latest SMPTE 292M and 424M digital video standards. Also built for easy termination, the CD series has an easy-to-strip outer jacket and dielectric.

 

Mechanical Specifications

Part Number O.D. Center Conductor Insulation Shielding Jacket Weight
CD7559 .242" 20 AWG Bare Copper

Foam PE

Gas Injected

100% Aluminum Foil

95% T.C Braid

FR-PVC 35lbs/Mft

 

Available Colors Cross Sectional Diagram

 

UL Listing Min. Bend Radius Operating Temperature Max. Pulling Tension
CMR 2.4 inches -30degC to +75degC 55 lbs

 

Electrical Characterisitics

Impedance Return Loss DCR Capacitance Velocity of Prop.
75Ω (+/- 2)

>23 dB (1MHz - 1.5MHz)

>21dB (1.5MHz - 4.5GHz)

10 Ω/Mft (conductor)

3.8 Ω/Mft (shield)

16.3 pF/ft 83%

 

Frequency (MHz) Attenuation (dB/100ft) Attenuation (db/100m)
1 0.29 0.95
3.6 0.55 1.80
10 0.86 2.82
71.5 2.1 6.89
135 2.7 8.86
270 3.7 12.1
360 4.4 14.4
720 6.4 21.0
1000 7.6 24.9
1500 9.3 30.5
2250 11.5 37.7
3000 13.3 43.6
4500 16.4 53.8

 

Video Transmission Distances

Data Rate

 

Maximum Distance

(typical)

270 Mb/s

SMPTE 259M

1060'

360 Mb/s

SMPTE 259M

962'

1.485 Gb/s

SMPTE 292M Uncompressed

269' - 400'

3 Gb/s

SMPTE 424M Uncompressed

189' - 285'

 

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