All You Need To Know About RG59 COAXIAL Cable

RG59 coaxial cable is a type of cable wires used for low power video signals and radio
frequency signals. They are used in CCTV transmission or video surveillance connections.
The term RG means Radio guide used by the US militarys Joint Electronics Type Designation
System. The page of the radio guide was 59. They were very common in VCR, digital cable,
Television, and satellite but nowadays the high powered and better quality video and
uninterrupted net connection requirements have replaced these RG59 cables by RG6 cables.

Features

RG59 has a pair of 18 gauge conductors

RG59 has a 20AWG solid bare copper conductor.

RG59 has 2types of shielding system.

Applications

CCTV camera broadcasting

Radiofrequency broadcasting for short-range transmission.

Performance by frequency band

RG 59 Signal Losses (in dB) per 100 ft:

Loss at 10 MHz: 1.1 dB

Loss at 50 MHz: 2.4 dB

Loss at 100 MHz: 3.4 dB

Loss at 400 MHz: 7.0 dB

Loss at 900 MHz: 11.1 dB

Loss at 1000 MHz: 12.0 dB

Loss at 5000MHz: 41 dB
Electrical Specifications

Frequency Range: 5 GHz

Impedance: 75 3 Ohms

Velocity of Propagation: 66 %

Operating Voltage (AC): 2,300 Vrms

Nominal Capacitance: 20.4 *66.93+ pF/ft *pF/m+

Mechanical Specifications

Diameter - 0.242 in [6.15 mm]

Weight - 0.0325 lbs/ft [0.05 Kg/m]

Construction Specifications

Inner Conductor - Copper Clad Steel - material, 0.022 in [0.56 mm] - diameter

Conductor Type: Solid

Dielectric: PE-material, 0.146 in [3.71 mm] - Diameter

First Shield: Copper Braid material, 0.165 in [4.19 mm] - diameter

Jacket: PVC material, 0.242 in [6.15 mm]

Features of the RG59 Coaxial cables

RG59 coaxial cables are generally used in composite video and can also be used for
audio/video broadcast frequencies but it has a high loss when transmitted over long
distances. So where transmission distances are too long the UTP (unshielded twisted pair) or
fiber optic are used. RG59 coaxial cable is a cheap range cable and is very suitable for
connections of short-range audio and video signals.

All the transmission or communication systems we use are indoors some are outdoors so
the cables need to be protected from water, wind, sun rays, etc. So we need the protection
of cables and so there are 2types.

Two types of RG59 coaxial cables are .

Outdoor RG59

An outdoor CCTV application system requires the complete underground installation of the
RG59 outdoor cable and so it gets exposed to different soil particles, water, and minerals so
these cables have a thicker layer of jacket which is suitable for exposure to the elements.
Good quality RG59 outdoor cable has polyethylene insulation and for prevention from the
fire, it has a rated flame polyvinylchloride jacket.

Direct burial cable RG59

RG59 direct burial cable has an advanced jacketing that is designed to handle exposure to
the elements, water, and heat as it is used for installation in conduits, or underground. RG59
direct burial cable has a coating of polyvinylchloride jacketing because the water sustaining
property of the cables would degrade with the passage of time. The main reason for this
failure is moisture

Construction

RG59 Coaxial cable is constructed of a 20AWG solid bare of copper, provided with excellent
connectivity. The best way to prevent loss of signal and loss of signal interference is by the
use of proper shieldingthe 95% braided shield on our RG59 outdoor coaxial cable will
ensure maintenance of excellent attenuation and the maximum amount of protection from
signal interference. The RG59 outdoor coaxial cable jacket system is rated for direct burial as
well as UV protection. It contains a coaxial cable for video/audio transmission and broadcast
and a pair of 18 gauge conductors for power, gives the ability to supply proper AC or DC
power to cameras. Shielding also prevents signal loss and therefore preserves the quality of
the signal.

Conclusion

RG59 Coaxial cables are one of the best cables to be used in CCTV broadcasting system and
for short distance video and audio broadcasting.