LCF12-50J
1/2" CELLFLEX® Low-Loss Foam-Dielectric Coaxial Cable

Rev : F | Rev date : 16 Jan 2025

CELLFLEX® 1/2" 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

ApplicationsOEM jumpers, Main feed transitions to equipment, GPS lines, intended for outdoor usage

STRUCTURE

Size1/2
Inner Conductor Diameter mm (in)4.8 (0.189)
Inner Conductor MaterialCopper-Clad Aluminum Wire
Dielectric Diameter mm (in)11.3 (0.445)
Dielectric MaterialFoam Polyethylene
Outer Conductor Diameter mm (in)13.8 (0.543)
Outer Conductor MaterialCorrugated Copper
Jacket Diameter mm (in)15.8 (0.622)
Jacket MaterialBlack Polyethylene

TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Phase Stabilized

Phase stabilized and phase matched cables and accessories 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 GHz8.8
Velocity %87
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft)76 (23.2)
Inductance uH/m (uH/ft)0.19 (0.058)
Peak Power Rating kW38
RF Peak Voltage Volts1950
Jacket Spark Volt RMS8000
Inner Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)1.62 (0.5)
Outer Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)3.55 (1.08)
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)0.18 (0.125)
Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bendmm (in)70 (2.756)
Minimum Bending Radius, Repeated Bendsmm (in)125 (4.921)
Bending Moment Nm (lb-ft)6.5 (4.79)
Tensile Strength N (lb)1050 (236)
Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing m (ft)0.6 / 1 (2 / 3.25)

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

Frequency, MHzdB per 100mdB per 100ftPower, kW
10.210.0635.34
1002.180.663.45
2003.120.952.41
4504.771.451.57
7006.031.831.24
8006.481.971.16
9006.912.11.09
180010.093.070.74
200010.73.260.7
220011.283.440.67
240011.843.610.63
270012.663.860.59
300013.434.010.56
350014.674.470.51
400015.844.830.47
500018.035.510.42
600020.076.140.37
7000226.730.34
880025,247.730.3

External Document Links

Notes

  • Notes LCF12-50JTC: TC cables (temperature cycled) are cables that are aged in order to reduce hysteresis effects. Available upon request.
  • Europe ordering code:

    LCF12-50J-1-50: LCF12-50J, 50m length, Carton

    LCF12-50J-1-100: LCF12-50J, 100m length, Carton

    LCF12-50J-1-240: LCF12-50J, 240m length, Drum 06-042-X

    LCF12-50J-1-500: LCF12-50J, 500m length, Drum 08-053-X

    LCF12-50J-3-500: LCF12-50J CoO China, 500m length, Drum standard