Aircell 5 – technical data and applications
Thin 50 Ω coaxial cable for antenna, WLAN and RF connections up to 10 GHz. Its small outer diameter makes cable routing easier in confined spaces.
Foamed polyethylene insulation reduces transmission losses. Copper foil and copper braid provide double shielding to reduce the effects of external interference on the signal. The UV-stabilised PVC jacket is suitable for indoor and outdoor installations.
Construction and dimensions
- Outer diameter: Ø5 ± 0.2 mm
- Inner conductor: Ø1.13 mm; solid copper wire (OFC), 1 × 1.13 mm
- Dielectric: foamed PE with skin, Ø3.1 mm
- Shielding: overlapping copper foil, 100% coverage; copper braid, 70% coverage
- Outer conductor diameter: Ø3.7 mm
- Jacket: PVC, black
- Weight: 35 g/m (35 kg/km)
- Supply: sold by the metre; standard reel 102 m (K102)
Electrical properties
Values at +20 °C unless otherwise stated.
- Impedance: 50 ± 2 Ω
- Maximum operating frequency: 10 GHz
- Capacitance: 78 pF/m (1 kHz)
- Velocity factor: 0.85
- Shielding attenuation: ≥90 dB at 1 GHz
- DC resistance: inner conductor ≤20.5 Ω/km; outer conductor 22 Ω/km
- Insulation resistance: ≥10 GΩ·km
- Test voltage: 4 kV DC (conductor–screen)
- Maximum voltage: 2.5 kV
Attenuation by frequency
Typical attenuation in dB / 100 m at +20 °C.
All 21 attenuation values (5–10000 MHz)
Example: the calculated attenuation of a 25-metre cable at 1 GHz is approximately 7.38 dB. Connector losses are additional.
Power handling
Maximum power in watts at +40 °C as specified by the manufacturer.
Installation and operating conditions
- Minimum bending radius: 4 × outer diameter for a single bend; 8 × outer diameter for repeated bending
- Temperature, transport and fixed installation: −55…+85 °C
- Temperature, mobile use: −40…+85 °C
- Maximum pulling force: 100 N
- Installation: indoor and outdoor use; UV-resistant jacket
Use 50 Ω connectors dimensioned for Aircell 5 and follow the connector manufacturer’s stripping and installation instructions. Protect outdoor connections against moisture and avoid crushing the cable.
Fire classification and documents
- CPR fire class: Eca (EN 50575)
Manufacturer’s technical data: SSB Aircell 5 . The product data sheet and Declaration of Performance (DoP SSBA005) are also available under Documents.