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RG142 Coax Cable
RG142 high-temperature coax cable is used in interconnections between telecommunications equipment and is widely used for commercial wireless applications. It also works very well in sensitive environments with minimal space such as avionic bays. Specific applications of this cable include radar, GPS and medical systems. Because it is approved for direct burial, this coaxial cable can be implemented in sophisticated underground connections while still holding good shielding effectiveness. For more uses on RG 142 cable see the below links:
Download the printable RG142 datasheet from Allied Wire & Cable
RG142 meets all MIL-C-17 specifications and utilizes standard connectors, so proprietary or exotic pieces are not required to build its infrastructure. RG142 also has good shielding effectiveness (between 40 and 60 db) and has Low Passive Intermod (PIM) degradation of signal quality which is kept to a minimum. Since the RG142 is made with a solid dielectric this allows a high rate of crush resistance, which makes it the coax of choice for tactical operations and applications. Even though the RG142 isn't your most phase stable wire, the phase stability can be enhanced through preconditioning in the specific temperature ranges of your project. A similar coax cable to RG142 is the RG400. The RG400 coax cable is well-suited for projects requiring the operations of satellites systems, tactical operations, and equipment. You can learn more about these two formidable coax cables side by side in here.
The RG142 cable was specifically built for the United States Military in the World War II era. It has a military equivalent part number of M17/60-RG142. This part number gives the United States Military an excellent option to use the highly reliable RG142 in their satellites, systems, and other tactical operations and equipment. Because of the obvious importance in these cables, the military requires them to have minimum and maximum dielectric adhesion values, specific shrink back allowance, eccentricity standardizations, stress crack resistance tests, and many more specifications that add to the durability and reliability of the RG142. All trusted manufacturers will produce the same high-quality RG142 because of its high QPL, which demands stability and rigidity in the testing and construction of specs and authenticity. Back to the top
The RG142 loss is widely accepted at HF frequencies. Because it is constructed with a silver plated outer conductor this prevents oxidation of the conductor which decreases loss vs time.
The RG142 cable has first-rate power handling capabilities due to the solid dielectric materials.
Other coax cables Allied Wire & Cable supplies include: Back to the top
These are just a few examples. There are thousands of different coaxial cables and customized orders you can place with us. For a more extensive list of all of the coax cables we provide, visit our Coaxial Cable page.
Please Note: Per specification, RG142 cable will have splices. If continuous lengths are needed, just let our representative know.