Coaxial cables are used to transmit electrical energy, or signals, from one location to another, and to connect a source to a load, such as a transmitter to an antenna. This white paper studies their construction and applications.

Agency requirements for compliance with National Electric Code are specified with a table listing corresponding applications for various cable listings. The electrical properties of coaxial cables including characteristic impedance, capacitance, velocity of propagation, and attenuation are detailed and an account of physical properties, namely, dimensions, temperature rating, bend and flex radii, and pulling tension are described.

Applications for various types of coaxial cables such as video distribution, RF and microwave transmission, wireless and antenna functions, and instrumentation/control are specified in detail.

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