Ecoflex 15 Plus Heatex – technical specifications and applications
Low-loss, flexible 50 Ω coaxial cable for antenna and RF connections up to 8 GHz. Low attenuation makes it suitable for long cable runs. Halogen-free, low-smoke and UV-resistant Heatex jacket.
Foamed polyethylene insulation reduces transmission losses. Copper foil and copper braid provide double shielding to reduce the effect of external interference on the signal. Halogen-free, low-smoke and UV-resistant FRNC jacket.
Construction and dimensions
- Outer diameter: Ø 14.6 ± 0.3 mm
- Inner conductor: Ø 4.5 mm; stranded copper-clad aluminium (CCA), 7 × 1.5 mm
- Dielectric: foamed PE with skin, Ø 11.3 mm
- Shielding: overlapping copper foil, 100% coverage; copper braid, 75% coverage
- Outer conductor diameter: Ø 12.1 mm
- Jacket: FRNC / LSZH, black
- Weight: 184 g/m (184 kg/km)
- Supply: full 102 m reels (K102); unit: metre
Electrical properties
Values at +20 °C unless otherwise stated.
- Impedance: 50 ± 2 Ω
- Maximum operating frequency: 8 GHz
- Capacitance: 78 pF/m (1 kHz)
- Velocity factor: 0.85
- Shielding attenuation: ≥ 90 dB at 1 GHz
- DC resistance: inner conductor ≤ 2.5 Ω/km; outer conductor 5 Ω/km
- Insulation resistance: ≥ 10 GΩ·km
- Test voltage: 7 kV DC (inner conductor–shield)
- Maximum voltage: 5 kV
Attenuation by frequency
Typical attenuation in dB / 100 m at +20 °C.
All 21 attenuation values (5–8000 MHz)
Example: the calculated attenuation of a 25-metre cable at 1 GHz is approximately 2.45 dB. Connector losses are additional.
Power handling
Maximum power in watts at +40 °C, as specified by the manufacturer.
Installation and operating conditions
- Minimum bend 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 tensile force: 1300 N
- Installation: indoor and outdoor use; UV-resistant jacket
Select 50 Ω connectors sized for Ecoflex 15 Plus Heatex cable and follow the connector manufacturer’s stripping and assembly instructions. Protect outdoor connections against moisture and avoid crushing the cable.
Fire classification and documents
- CPR fire class: Cca-s2,d2,a1 (EN 50575)
- Railway applications: EN 45545-2, requirement sets R15 and R16
- Jacket properties: halogen-free, low-smoke, flame-retardant (FRNC/LSZH)
Manufacturer’s technical data: SSB Ecoflex 15 Plus Heatex . The product-specific data sheet and Declaration of Performance (DoP) are also available on the Documents tab.