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LCF38-50JFN
3/8" CELLFLEX® Low-Loss Foam-Dielectric Coaxial Cable

Rev : J | Rev date : 15 Jan 2024

CELLFLEX® 3/8" low loss flexible cable support CBRS, C-Band and LAA up to 6GHz; flame retardant/ halogen free jacket

FEATURES / BENEFITS

  • Low Attenuation
    The low attenuation of CELLFLEX® coaxial cable results in highly efficient signal transferin your RF system.
  • Complete Shielding
    The solid outer conductor of CELLFLEX® coaxial cable creates a continuous RFI/EMI shield that minimizes system interference.
  • Low VSWR
    Special low VSWR versions of CELLFLEX® coaxial cables contribute to low system noise.
  • Outstanding Intermodulation Performance
    CELLFLEX® coaxial cable�s solid inner and outer conductors virtually eliminate intermods. Intermodulation performance is also confirmed with state-of-the-art equipment at the RFS factory.
  • High Power Rating
    Due to their low attenuation, outstanding heat transfer properties and temperature stabilized dielectric
    materials, CELLFLEX® cable provides safe long term operating life at high transmit power levels.
  • Wide Range of Application
    Typical areas of application are: feedlines for broadcast and terrestrial microwave antennas, wireless cellular, PCS and ESMR base stations, cabling of antenna arrays, and radio equipment interconnects.
  • Meets or Exceeds: IEC 60754-1, -2; IEC 60332-1-1, -2;IEC 61034-1, -2; IEC 60332-3-24 (formerly IEC 60332-3-C)


3/8" CELLFLEX® Low-Loss Foam Dielectric Coaxial Cable

Technical features

Applications

ApplicationsIndoorWireless CommunicationHF DefenseMicrowaveMobile RadioCable Solutions

Structure

Cable TypeFoam-Dielectric, Corrugated
Size3/8
Jacket OptionBlack
Inner Conductor Diameter mm (in)3.1 (0.12)
Inner Conductor MaterialCopper-Clad Aluminum Wire
Dielectric Diameter mm (in)7.2 (0.28)
Dielectric MaterialFoam Polyethylene
Outer Conductor Diameter mm (in)9.5 (0.37)
Outer Conductor MaterialCorrugated Copper
Jacket Diameter mm (in)11.2 (0.44)
Jacket MaterialPolyethylene, PE, Metalhydroxite Filling

Testing and Environmental

Fire PerformanceFlame Retardant, LS0H
Flame Retardant Jacket SpecificationsMeets/Exceeds: IEC 60754-1, -2; IEC 60332-1, -3.C; UL 1581; UL 1666; NEC type CATVR
Installation Temperature °C(°F)-25 to 60 (-13 to 140)
Storage Temperature °C (°F)-70 to 85 (-94 to 185)
Operation Temperature °C(°F)-50 to 85 (-58 to 185)

Electrical Specifications

Impedance Ω50 +/- 1.5
Maximum Frequency GHz13.5
Velocity %88
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft)76 (23.2)
Inductance uH/m (uH/ft)0.19 (0.058)
Peak Power Rating kW15.4
RF Peak Voltage Volts1240
Jacket Spark Volt RMS5000
Inner Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)3.8 (1.16)
Outer Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)2.9 (0.88)
Return Loss (VSWR) Performance20 (1.22) @ 450-617 MHz
24 (1.13) @ 617-960 MHz
24 (1.13) @ 1695-2200 MHz
20 (1.22) @ 2300-2700 MHz
18 (1.28) @ 3500-4200 MHz
16 (1.37) @ 5150-6000 MHz
Phase Stabilized

Phase stabilized and phase matched cables and assemblies are available upon request.

Temperature & PowerStandard

Mechanical Specifications

Cable Weight, Nominal kg/m (lb/ft)0.12 (0.08)
Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bendmm (in)50 (2)
Minimum Bending Radius, Repeated Bendsmm (in)95 (4)
Bending Moment Nm (lb-ft)1.9 (1.4)
Tensile Strength N (lb)530 (119)
Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing m (ft)0.5 / 1 (1.75 / 3.25)

Attenuation @ 20°C (68°F) and Power Rating @ 40°C (104°F)

Frequency, MHzdB per 100mdB per 100ftPower, kW
0.5 0.24 0.07 15.40
1 0.34 0.10 15.40
1.5 0.41 0.13 15.40
2 0.48 0.15 15.20
10 1.07 0.33 6.79
20 1.51 0.46 4.79
30 1.86 0.57 3.90
50 2.41 0.73 3.01
88 3.21 0.98 2.26
100 3.43 1.04 2.12
108 3.56 1.09 2.04
150 4.21 1.28 1.72
174 4.55 1.39 1.59
200 4.89 1.49 1.48
300 6.02 1.84 1.20
400 7 2.13 1.04
450 7.44 2.27 0.98
500 7.86 2.40 0.92
512 7.96 2.43 0.91
600 8.65 2.64 0.84
700 9.38 2.86 0.77
800 10.10 3.07 0.72
824 10.20 3.12 0.71
894 10.70 3.25 0.68
900 10.70 3.27 0.68
925 10.90 3.31 0.67
960 11.10 3.38 0.65
1000 11.30 3.45 0.64
1250 12.80 3.89 0.57
1500 14.10 4.29 0.52
1700 15.10 4.59 0.48
1800 15.50 4.74 0.47
2000 16.50 5.01 0.44
2100 16.90 5.15 0.43
2200 17.30 5.28 0.42
2400 18.20 5.54 0.40
3000 20.50 6.26 0.35
3500 22.40 6.82 0.32
4000 24.10 7.35 0.30
5000 27.40 8.34 0.27
6000 30.30 9.25 0.24
7000 33.20 10.10 0.22
8000 35.80 10.90 0.20
9000 38.40 11.70 0.19
10000 40.80 12.40 0.18
12000 45.50 13.90 0.16
13500 48.80 14.90 0.15

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Notes

Phase stabilized versions available upon request.

Phase stabilized versions available upon request.