Editing Coaxial cable (section)

== Standards ==
{{More footnotes needed|section|date=June 2009}}
Most coaxial cables have a characteristic impedance of either 50, 52, 75, or 93 Ω. The RF industry uses standard type-names for coaxial cables.  Thanks to television, [[RG-6]] is the most commonly used coaxial cable for home use, and the majority of connections outside Europe are by [[F connector]]s.

A series of standard types of coaxial cable were specified for [[Army-Navy Equipment Code Designators|military]] uses, in the form "RG-#" or "RG-#/U". They date from [[World War II]] and were listed in ''MIL-HDBK-216'' published in 1962. These designations are now obsolete. The RG designation stands for Radio Guide; the U designation stands for Universal. The current military standard is [[Defense Standard|MIL-SPEC]] MIL-C-17. MIL-C-17 numbers, such as "M17/75-RG214", are given for military cables and manufacturer's catalog numbers for civilian applications. However, the RG-series designations were so common for generations that they are still used, although critical users should be aware that since the handbook is withdrawn there is no standard to guarantee the electrical and physical characteristics of a cable described as "RG-# type". The RG designators are mostly used to identify compatible [[electrical connector|connector]]s that fit the inner conductor, dielectric, and jacket dimensions of the old RG-series cables.

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{| class="wikitable sortable sticky-header-multi" style="font-size:97%; text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan=2 | Type
! rowspan=2 data-sort-type="number" | [[Characteristic impedance|Impedance]]<br />(ohms)
! rowspan=2 | Core (mm)
! colspan=4 data-sort-type="number" | Dielectric
! colspan=2 data-sort-type="number" | Outside diameter
! rowspan=2 | Shields
! rowspan=2 style="width:250px;" | Remarks
! rowspan=2 data-sort-type="number" | Max. attenuation, 750&nbsp;MHz <br />(dB/100&nbsp;ft)
|-
! Type
! [[Velocity factor|VF]]
! (in)
! (mm)
! (in)
!  (mm)
|-
! [[RG-6]]/U
| 75 || 1.024 || PF || 0.75 || 0.185 || 4.7 || 0.270 || 6.86 || Double
| align="left" | Low loss at high frequency for [[cable television]], [[satellite television]] and [[cable modem]]s
| 5.65
|-
! [[RG-6]]/UQ
| 75 || 1.024 || PF || 0.75 || 0.185 || 4.7 || 0.298 || 7.57 || Quad
| align="left" | This is "quad shield RG-6". It has four layers of [[Electromagnetic shielding|shielding]]; regular RG-6 has only one or two
| 5.65<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg6_coaxial_cable.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-6
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-06-28
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100813042406/http://madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg6_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2010-08-13
 }}</ref>
|-
! RG-7
| 75 || 1.30 || PF ||  || 0.225 || 5.72 || 0.320 || 8.13 || Double
| align="left" | Low loss at high frequency for [[cable television]], [[satellite television]] and [[cable modem]]s
| 4.57
|-
! RG-8/U
| 50 || 2.17 || PE ||  || 0.285 || 7.2 || 0.405 || 10.3 || 
| align="left" | [[Amateur radio]]; Thicknet ([[10BASE5]]) is similar
| 5.97<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-8X
| 50 || 1.47 || PF || 0.82 || 0.155 || 3.9 || 0.242 || 6.1 || Single
| align="left" | A thinner version, with some of the electrical characteristics of RG-8U in a diameter similar to RG-59.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Technical Specifications - 9258 |url=https://static.dxengineering.com/pdf/belden%20rg8x%20date%209258.pdf |access-date=3 October 2023 |website=static.dxengineering.com}}</ref>
| 10.95<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-9/U
| 51 ||  || PE ||  ||  ||  || 0.420 || 10.7 || 
| align="left" |
|-
! RG-11/U
| 75 || 1.63 || PE || 0.66–0.85 || 0.285 || 7.2 || 0.412 || 10.5 || Dual/triple/quad
| align="left" |Low loss at high frequency for cable and satellite television. Used for long drops and underground conduit, similar to RG7 but generally lower loss.<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg11_coaxial_cable.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-11
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-03-29
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100811010216/http://madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg11_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2010-08-11
 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web
 | url=https://catalog.belden.com/techdata/EN/7731A_techdata.pdf
 | title=Belden 7731A RG11 Coax
 | publisher=belden.com
 | access-date=2018-02-23
 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224112929/https://catalog.belden.com/techdata/EN/7731A_techdata.pdf
 | archive-date=2018-02-24
 }}</ref>
| 3.65
|-
! RG-56/U
| 48 || 1.4859 ||  ||  ||  ||  || 0.308 || 7.82 || Dual braid shielded
| align="left" | Rated to 8000 volts, rubber dielectric
|-
! [[RG-58|RG-58/U]]
| 50 || 0.81 || PE || 0.66 || 0.116 || 2.9 || 0.195 || 5.0 || Single
| align="left" | Used for radiocommunication and [[amateur radio]], thin Ethernet ([[10BASE2]]) and [[Nuclear Instrumentation Module|NIM]] electronics, Loss 1.056&nbsp;dB/m @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz. Common.<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg58_coaxial_cable.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-58
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-03-29
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100809183629/http://madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg58_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2010-08-09
 }}</ref>
| 13.10<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! [[RG-59|RG-59/U]]
| 75 || 0.64 || PE || 0.66 || 0.146 || 3.7 || 0.242 || 6.1 || Single
| align="left" | Used to carry [[baseband]] video in [[closed-circuit television]], previously used for cable television. In general, it has poor shielding but will carry an HQ HD signal or video over short distances.<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg59_coaxial_cable.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-59
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-03-29
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100811010228/http://madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg59_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2010-08-11
 }}</ref>
| 9.71<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-59A/U
| 75 || 0.762 || PF || 0.78 || 0.146 || 3.7 || 0.242 || 6.1 || Single
| align="left" | Similar physical characteristics as RG-59 and RG-59/U, but with a higher velocity factor. 8.9@700&nbsp;MHz
| 8.9<ref>
{{cite web
 |url=http://www.febo.com/reference/cable_data.html
 |title=Cable Velocity Factor and Loss Data
 |publisher=febo.com
}}</ref>
|-
! [[3C-2V]]
| 75 || 0.50 || PE || 0.85 ||  || 3.0 ||  || 5.4 || Single
| align="left" | Used to carry television, video observation systems, and other. PVC jacket.
|-
! 5C-2V
| 75 || 0.80 || PE || 0.82±0.02 || 0.181 || 4.6 || 0.256 || 6.5 || Double
| align="left" | Used for interior lines for monitoring system, CCTV feeder lines, wiring between the camera and control unit and video signal transmission. PVC jacket.
|-
! [[RG-60|RG-60/U]]
| 50 || 1.024 || PE ||  ||  ||  || 0.425 || 10.8 || Single
| align="left" | Used for high-definition cable TV and high-speed cable Internet.
|-
! RG-62/U
| 92 ||  || PF || 0.84 ||  ||  || 0.242 || 6.1 || Single
| align="left" | Used for [[ARCNET]] and automotive radio antennas.<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg62_coaxial_cable.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-62
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-03-29
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100811174927/http://madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg62_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2010-08-11
 }}</ref>
|-
! RG-62A
| 93 ||  || ASP ||  ||  ||  || 0.242 || 6.1 || Single
| align="left" | Used for [[Nuclear Instrumentation Module|NIM]] electronics
|-
! RG-63
| 125 || 1.2 || PE ||  ||  ||  || 0.405 || 10.29 || Double braid
| align="left" | Used for aerospace || 4.6
|-
! RG-142/U
| 50 || 0.94 || PTFE ||  || 0.116 || 2.95 || 0.195 || 4.95 || Double braid
| align="left"| Used for test equipment
| 9.6
|-
! RG-174/U
| 50 || 0.5
(7×0.16)
| PE || 0.66 || 0.059 || 1.5 || 0.100 || 2.55 || Single
| align="left" | Common for [[Wi-Fi]] pigtails: more flexible but higher loss than RG58; used with [[LEMO]] 00 connectors in [[Nuclear Instrumentation Module|NIM]] electronics.
| 23.57<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-178/U
| 50 || 0.31
(7×0.1)
| PTFE || 0.69 || 0.033 || 0.84 || 0.071 || 1.8 || Single
| align="left" | Used for high-frequency signal transmission. 42.7 @&nbsp;900&nbsp;MHz,<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg178_milspec_coaxial_cable.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-178
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-04-11
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110928034525/http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg178_milspec_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2011-09-28
 }}</ref> Core material: Ag-plated Cu-clad Steel
| 42.7<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caledonian-cables.net/Italy/product/Coaxial%20Cables/Mininature%20Coaxial%20Cables/RG178%20Mini-Coax.htm|title=RG178 Mini-Coax}}
</ref>
|-
! RG-179/U
| 75 || 0.31
(7×0.1)
| PTFE || 0.67 || 0.063 || 1.6 || 0.098 || 2.5 || Single
| align="left" | [[VGA]] RGBHV,<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/audio_visual_cables/products/C07-R179AV5SL.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for 5 Core RG-179 (RGBHV)
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-06-28
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120330230821/http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/audio_visual_cables/products/C07-R179AV5SL.html
 |archive-date = 2012-03-30
 }}</ref> Core material: Ag-plated Cu
|-
! style=white-space:nowrap|RG-180B/U
| 95 || 0.31 || PTFE ||  || 0.102 || 2.59 || 0.145 || 3.68 || Single silver-covered copper
| align="left" | [[VGA]] RGBHV, Core material: Ag-plated Cu-clad steel
|-
! RG-188A/U
| 50 || 0.5
(7×0.16)
| PTFE || 0.70 || 0.06 || 1.52 || 0.1 || 2.54 || Single
| 26.2 @&nbsp;1000&nbsp;MHz, Core material: Ag-plated Cu-clad steel
| 26.2<ref>{{Cite web |title=Harbour RG-188 Coaxial Cable Specification |url=http://www.wellshow.com/spec/cable/Harbour-RG188.pdf |access-date=3 October 2023 |website=Wellshow}}</ref>
|-
! RG-195
| 95 || 0.305 || PTFE ||  || 0.102 || 2.59 || 0.145 || 3.68 || Single
| PTFE jacket suitable for direct burial, Core material: Ag-plated Cu-clad steel
| <ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.awcwire.com/rg-catalog/rg195-coax-cable | title=RG195 Coax Cable &#124; Allied Wire & Cable | access-date=2021-08-17 | archive-date=2021-08-17 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817175333/https://www.awcwire.com/rg-catalog/rg195-coax-cable }}</ref>
|-
! RG-213/U
| 50 || 2.26
(7×0.75)
| PE || 0.66 || 0.285 || 7.2 || 0.405 || 10.3 || Single
| align="left" | For radiocommunication and [[amateur radio]], EMC test antenna cables. Typically lower loss than RG58. Common.<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg213_coaxial_cable.html
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-213
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |access-date = 2011-06-28
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110926053627/http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg213_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2011-09-26
 }}</ref>
| 5.98<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-214/U
| 50 || 2.26
(7×0.75)
| PE || 0.66 || 0.285 || 7.2 || 0.425 || 10.8 || Double
| align="left" | Used for high-frequency signal transmission.<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg214_coaxial_cable.html
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-214
 |access-date = 2011-03-29
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101008111835/http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg214_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2010-10-08
 }}</ref>
| 6.7<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-218
| 50 || 4.963 || PE || 0.66 || 0.660 (0.680?) || 16.76 (17.27?) || 0.870 || 22 || Single
| align="left" | Large diameter, not very flexible, low-loss (2.5&nbsp;dB/100&nbsp;ft @ 400&nbsp;MHz), 11 kV dielectric withstand.
| 2.83<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-223/U
| 50 || 0.88 || PE || 0.66 || 0.0815 || 2.07 || 0.212 || 5.4 || Double
| align="left" | Silver-plated shields. [https://web.archive.org/web/20141129223314/http://www.crownelectronics.com/specs/rg-223u.pdf Sample RG-223 Datasheet]
| 11.46<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-316/U
| 50 || 0.51
(7×0.17)
| PTFE || 0.69 || 0.060 || 1.5 || 0.098 || 2.6 || Single
| align="left" | Used with [[LEMO]] 00 connectors in [[Nuclear Instrumentation Module|NIM]] electronics<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg316_coaxial_cable.html
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-316
 |access-date = 2011-06-28
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100811010250/http://madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg316_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2010-08-11
 }}</ref>
| 22.45<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-400/U
| 50 || 1.0
(19×0.20)
| PTFE ||  ||  || 2.95 ||  || 4.95 || Double
| align="left" | <ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg400_coaxial_cable.html
 |publisher = madaboutcable.com
 |title = Coaxial Cable Specifications for RG-400
 |access-date = 2011-06-28
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110928035740/http://www.madaboutcable.com/cables/coaxial_cables/products/rg400_coaxial_cable.html
 |archive-date = 2011-09-28
 }}</ref>
| 12.57<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! RG-402/U
| 50 || 0.93 || PTFE ||  ||  || 3.0 || 0.141 || 3.58 || Single silver-plated copper
| align="left" | Semi-rigid, 0.91&nbsp;dB/m@5&nbsp;GHz
| 27.7
|-
! RG-405/U
| 50 || 0.51 || PTFE ||  ||  || 1.68 || 0.0865 || 2.20 || Single silver-plated copper-clad steel
| align="left" | Semi-rigid, 1.51&nbsp;dB/m@5&nbsp;GHz
| 46.0
|-
! H155
| 50 || 1.41
(19×0.28)
| PF || 0.79 || 0.0984 || 2.5 || 0.2126 || 5.4 || Double
| align="left" | Lower loss at high frequency for radiocommunication and [[amateur radio]]
|-
! H500
| 50 || 2.5 || PF || 0.81 || 0.1772 || 4.5 || 0.386 || 9.8 || Double
| align="left" | Low loss at high frequency for radiocommunication and [[amateur radio]], 4.45 @&nbsp;1000&nbsp;MHz
| 4.45<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 1996 |title=H500 PE |url=https://www.dnd.hu/uploads/termek_doc/Belden_h500pe_en.pdf |access-date=3 October 2023 |website=dnd.hu}}</ref>
|-
!UT-141
|50
|0.92
|PTFE
|0.70
|0.1175
|2.98
|0.141
|3.58
|Single
|SHF Interconnect
|8.6
|-
! LMR-100
| 50 || 0.46 || PE || 0.66 || 0.0417 || 1.06 || 0.110 || 2.79 || Double
| align="left" | Low loss communications, 1.36&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz
| 20.7<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-195
| 50 || 0.94 || PF || 0.80 || 0.073 || 1.85 || 0.195 || 4.95 || Double
| align="left" | Low loss communications, 0.620&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz
| 10.1<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-200<br />HDF-200<br />CFD-200
| 50 || 1.12 || PF || 0.83 || 0.116 || 2.95 || 0.195 || 4.95 || Double
| align="left" | Low-loss communications, 0.554&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz
| 9.0<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-240<br />EMR-240
| 50 || 1.42 || PF || 0.84 || 0.150 || 3.81 || 0.240 || 6.1 || Double
| align="left" | [[Amateur radio]], low-loss replacement for RG-8X<ref>{{cite web
 | url=http://timesmicrowave.com/products/lmr/downloads/16-19.pdf
 | title=Times Microwave LMR-240 Data Sheet
 | access-date=2011-10-26
 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018172910/http://www.timesmicrowave.com/products/lmr/downloads/16-19.pdf
 | archive-date=2011-10-18
 }}</ref>
| 6.9<ref name="LossCalculator">
{{cite web
 | url=http://www.timesmicrowave.com/calculator
 | title=Times Microwave Coax Loss Calculator
 | access-date=2011-10-26
}}</ref>
|-
!LMR-300
| 50
| 1.78
| PF
| 0.82
| 0.190
| 4.83
| 0.300
| 7.62
| Foil, Braid
| Low-loss communications
| 5.5<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-400<br />HDF-400<br />CFD-400<br />EMR-400
| 50 || 2.74 || PF || 0.85 || 0.285 || 7.24 || 0.405 || 10.29 || Double
| align="left" | Low-loss communications, 0.223&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz,<ref>{{cite web
 | url=http://www.radioinc.com/oscmax/catalog/product_info.php?name=LMR%20400%20UltraFlex%20(RG-8)%20100%20ft%20pre-cut&products_id=1121
 | title=Radio City Inc
 | access-date=2009-02-06
 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207190316/http://www.radioinc.com/oscmax/catalog/product_info.php?name=LMR%20400%20UltraFlex%20(RG-8)%20100%20ft%20pre-cut&products_id=1121
 | archive-date=2008-12-07
 }}</ref> Core material: Cu-clad Al
| 3.5<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-500
| 50 || 3.61 || PF || 0.86 || 0.370 || 9.4 || 0.500 || 12.7 || Double
| align="left" | Low-loss communications, Core material: Cu-clad Al
| 2.8<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-600
| 50 || 4.47 || PF || 0.87 || 0.455 || 11.56 || 0.590 || 14.99 || Double
| align="left" | Low-loss communications, 0.144&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz, Core material: Cu-clad Al
| 2.3<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-900
| 50 || 6.65 || PF || 0.87 || 0.680 || 17.27 || 0.870 || 22.10 || Double
| align="left" | Low-loss communications, 0.098&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz, Core material: BC tube
| 1.5<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-1200
| 50 || 8.86 || PF || 0.88 || 0.920 || 23.37 || 1.200 || 30.48 || Double
| align="left" | Low-loss communications, 0.075&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz, Core material: BC tube
| 1.3<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
! LMR-1700
| 50 || 13.39 || PF || 0.89 || 1.350 || 34.29 || 1.670 || 42.42 || Double
| align="left" | Low-loss communications, 0.056&nbsp;dB/meter @ 2.4&nbsp;GHz, Core material: BC tube
| 0.8<ref name="LossCalculator" />
|-
!LDF4-50A<ref name="heliax" />
| 50 || 4.83 || FPE || 0.88 || 0.51 || 12.96 || 0.55 || 13.97 || corrugated copper || Heliax Cellflex low-loss semi-flexible || 1.90
|-
!AVA5-50
| 50 || 9.45 || FPE || 0.88 || 0.95 || 24.1 || 1.000 || 25.4 || corrugated copper || Heliax Cellflex low-loss semi-flexible || 0.98
|-
!AVA7-50
| 50 || 18.6 || FPE || 0.92 || 1.75 || 44.5 || 1.825 || 46.4 || corrugated copper || Heliax Cellflex low-loss semi-flexible || 0.58
|-
!HCA214-50J
| 50 || 22.7 || Air || 0.95 || 1.96 || 49.9 || 2.37 || 60.2 || corrugated copper || Semi-flexible hardline || 0.50
|-
!HCA300-50J
| 50 || 29.3 || Air || 0.96 || 2.50 || 63.5 || 2.99 || 76.0 || corrugated copper || Semi-flexible hardline || 0.39
|-
!HCA400-50J
| 50 || 34.8 || Air || 0.96 || 2.96 || 75.3 || 3.56 || 90.5 || corrugated copper || Semi-flexible hardline || 0.33
|-
!HCA495-50J
| 50 || 45.0 || Air || 0.97 || 3.86 || 98.1 || 4.53 || 115.1 || corrugated copper || Semi-flexible hardline || 0.25
|-
!HCA550-50J
| 50 || 58.0 || Air || 0.96 || 5.00 || 127.1 || 5.79 || 147.1 || corrugated copper || Semi-flexible hardline || 0.20
|-
!HCA618-50J
| 50 || 67.0 || Air || 0.97 || 5.78 || 147.0 || 6.65 || 169 || corrugated copper || Semi-flexible hardline || 0.17
|-
!HCA800-50J
| 50 || 88.5 || Air || 0.97 || 7.67 || 195.0 || 8.78 || 223.0 || corrugated copper || Semi-flexible hardline || 650 MHz max.
|-
!HCA900-50T
| 50 || 99.4 || Air || 0.98 || 8.53 || 216.7 || 9.75 || 247.7 || corrugated aluminum || Semi-flexible hardline || 560 MHz max.
|-
! QR-320
| 75 || 1.80 || PF ||  || 0.395 || 10.03 ||  ||  || Single
| align="left" | Low-loss line, which replaced RG-11 in most applications
| 3.34
|-
! QR-540
| 75 || 3.15 || PF ||  || 0.610 || 15.49 ||  ||  || Single
| align="left" | Low-loss hard line
| 1.85
|-
! QR-715
| 75 || 4.22 || PF ||  || 0.785 || 19.94 ||  ||  || Single
| align="left" | Low-loss hard line
| 1.49
|-
! QR-860
| 75 || 5.16 || PF ||  || 0.960 || 24.38 ||  ||  || Single
| align="left" | Low-loss hard line
| 1.24
|-
! QR-1125
| 75 || 6.68 || PF ||  || 1.225 || 31.12 ||  ||  || Single
| align="left" | Low-loss hard line
| 1.01
|-
! rowspan=2 | Type
! rowspan=2 data-sort-type="number" | [[Characteristic impedance|Impedance]]<br />(ohms)
! rowspan=2 | Core (mm)
! colspan=4 data-sort-type="number" | Dielectric
! colspan=2 data-sort-type="number" | Outside diameter
! rowspan=2 | Shields
! rowspan=2 style="width:250px;" | Remarks
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Dielectric material codes

* FPE is foamed polyethylene
* PE is solid [[polyethylene]]
* PF is polyethylene foam
* PTFE is [[polytetrafluoroethylene]];
* ASP is air space polyethylene<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/coax-chart.htm |title=Coaxial Cable Specifications Cables Chart |publisher=RF Cafe |access-date=2012-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103175745/http://rfcafe.com/references/electrical/coax-chart.htm |archive-date=2012-01-03 }}</ref>

{{anchor|vf}}VF is the Velocity Factor; it is determined by the effective <math>\epsilon_r</math> and <math>\mu_r</math><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.microwaves101.com/encyclopedia/phasevelocity.cfm#velocityfactor |title=Phase Velocity |publisher=Microwaves 101 |date=2010-03-30 |access-date=2012-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114031536/http://www.microwaves101.com/encyclopedia/phasevelocity.cfm#velocityfactor |archive-date=2012-01-14 }}</ref>

* VF for solid PE is about 0.66
* VF for foam PE is about 0.78 to 0.88
* VF for air is about 1.00
* VF for solid PTFE is about 0.70
* VF for foam PTFE is about 0.84

There are also other designation schemes for coaxial cables such as the URM, CT, BT, RA, PSF and WF series.

[[File:RG-6 coaxial cable.png|thumb|[[RG-6]] coaxial cable]]
[[File:RG-142 Coaxial cable.png|thumb|RG-142 coaxial cable]]
[[File:RG-405 semi-rigid coaxial cable.png|thumb|RG-405 semi-rigid coaxial cable]]
[[File:High-end-audio-cable-stereovox-HDXV.jpg|thumb|High-end coaxial audio cable ([[S/PDIF]])]]