LCF78-50JA
7/8" CELLFLEX® Premium Attenuation Low-Loss Foam-Dielectric Coaxial Cable

Rev : H | Rev date : 29 May 2024

CELLFLEX® 7/8" low loss flexible cable

FEATURES / BENEFITS

  • Ultra Low Attenuation

The reduced attenuation of CELLFLEX® coaxial cable results in extremly efficient signal transfer in your RF system, especially at high frequencies. 

  • 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


Technical features

INFORMATION

ApplicationsMain feed line, intended for outdoor usage

STRUCTURE

Size7/8
Inner Conductor Diameter mm (in)9.1 (0.358)
Inner Conductor MaterialCopper Tube
Dielectric Diameter mm (in)21.5 (0.846)
Dielectric MaterialFoam Polyethylene
Outer Conductor Diameter mm (in)25.2 (0.992)
Outer Conductor MaterialCorrugated Copper
Jacket Diameter mm (in)27.8 (1.094)
Jacket MaterialBlack Polyethylene

TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Phase Stabilized

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

Compliance

DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

RoHS 2011/65/EU - China RoHS SJ/T 11364-2006

REACH (EC 1907/2006)

UL1581 - UV Resistance Jacket

IEC 60754-1/-2 

Installation Temperature °C(°F)-40 to 60 (-40 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
Maximum Frequency GHz5
Velocity %88
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft)74 (22.5)
Inductance uH/m (uH/ft)0.185 (0.056)
Peak Power Rating kW85
RF Peak Voltage Volts2920
Jacket Spark Volt RMS8000
Inner Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)2.04 (0.62)
Outer Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)1.55 (0.472)
Passive Intermodulation PIM typ. dBc-160
Return Loss (VSWR) PerformanceStandard 20dB (1.222) / Premium 23/24dB (1.152/1.135) on specified frequencies

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cable Weight, Nominal kg/m (lb/ft)0.39 (0.262)
Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bendmm (in)120 (5)
Minimum Bending Radius, Repeated Bendsmm (in)250 (10)
Bending Moment Nm (lb-ft)13 (10)
Tensile Strength N (lb)1440 (324)
Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing m (ft)0.8 / 1 (2.75 / 3.25)

ATTENUATION @ 20°C (68°F) AND POWER RATING @ 40°C (104°F)

Frequency, MHzdB per 100mdB per 100ftPower, kW
10.110.0387,96
1001.170.368.5
2001.680.515.92
4502.580.793.85
7003.281.003.03
8003.531.082.82
9003.761.152.64
18005.551.701.79
20005.891.801.69
22006.231.901.60
24006.552.01.52
27007.012.141.42
30007.462.281.33
35008.172.491.22
40008.842.701.12
500010.113.090.98

External Document Links

Notes

  • Notes LCF78-50JTC: TC cables (temperature cycled) are cables that are aged in order to reduce hysteresis effects. Available upon request.
  • Europe ordering code:

LCF78-50JA-1-50: LCF78-50J, 50m length, Carton

LCF78-50JA-1-250: LCF78-50J, 250m length, Drum 11-077-X

LCF78-50JA-1-500: LCF78-50J, 500m length, Drum 11-077-X

LCF78-50JA-3-500: LCF78-50J, CoO China, 500m length, Drum standard