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ICA12-50JPLB
1/2" Plenum-Rated Air-Dielectric Coaxial Cable, Black Color
Designed for Public Safety to Commercial 5G Applications

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Rev : M | Rev date : 10 Oct 2025

Plenum-Rated 1/2" Air Dielectric Cable, Premium Design

RFS Technologies' 1/2" air dielectric cable is specifically engineered to meet stringent plenum requirements in both the United States and Canada, ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA and CSA safety standards for use in air-handling spaces. Designed for exceptional RF performance and low loss, this cable is widely used in Distributed Antenna System (DAS) projects for in-building wireless communication, including commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, and other high-density venues. Its flexible construction allows for easy routing in tight plenum spaces, while its robust shielding ensures minimal signal interference. Ideal for applications requiring high signal integrity and regulatory compliance.

FEATURES / BENEFITS

  • High-Frequency Performance up to 6 GHz. Engineered to support RF signals across a broad frequency range up to 6 GHz meeting the demands of today’s advanced wireless communication systems, including 5G networks.
  • Superior Shielding for Maximum Interference Protection. The solid outer conductor provides complete 360° RFI/EMI shielding, significantly reducing signal leakage and minimizing system interference in high-density RF environments.
  • Exceptional Intermodulation Performance. With both solid inner and outer conductors, the cable virtually eliminates passive intermodulation (PIM), ensuring clean signal transmission. 
  • Optimized for Plenum-Space Installations. Engineered to meet plenum-rated safety standards in the U.S. and Canada, this cable is ideal for indoor DAS applications in office buildings, hospitals, airports, and other public venues requiring strict fire safety compliance.


Technical features

Applications

ApplicationsIn BuildingDAS

Structure

Cable TypeAir-Dielectric, Corrugated
Size1/2"
Inner Conductor Diameter mm (in)4.8 (0.19)
Inner Conductor MaterialCopper-plated Aluminum Wire
Dielectric Diameter mm (in)11.8 (0.464)
Dielectric MaterialExtruded Polyethylene
Outer Conductor Diameter mm (in)13.8 (0.54)
Outer Conductor MaterialCorrugated Copper
Jacket Diameter mm (in)15.93 (0.627)
Jacket MaterialFlame Retardant PVC

Testing and Environmental

Fire PerformanceCMP (Communications Multipurpose Plenum)
Regulatory ComplianceNFPA 262 (UL910) / CATVP / CMP / UL444 / Canadian CSA C.22.2/FT6
Installation Temperature °C(°F)-20 to 60 (-4 to 140)
Storage Temperature °C (°F)-40 to 85 (-40 to 185)
Operation Temperature °C(°F)-40 to 85 (-40 to 185)

Electrical Specifications

Impedance Ω50 +/- 1
Maximum Frequency GHz6
Velocity %88
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft)76 (23.2)
Inductance uH/m (uH/ft)0.19 (0.058)
Peak Power Rating kW40
RF Peak Voltage Volts2000
Jacket Spark Volt RMS8000
Inner Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)1.48 (0.45)
Outer Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)1.9 (0.58)
Return Loss (VSWR) Performance24 (1.13) @ 698-960 MHz
24 (1.13) @ 1395-1432 MHz
24 (1.13) @ 1700-2155 MHz
20 (1.22) @ 2300-2700 MHz
18 (1.29) @ 3550-4200 MHz
18 (1.29) @ 5150-6000 MHz

Mechanical Specifications

Cable Weight, Nominal kg/m (lb/ft)0.246 (0.165)
Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bendmm (in)76 (3)
Minimum Bending Radius, Repeated Bendsmm (in)127 (5)
Bending Moment Nm (lb-ft)4.1 (3)
Tensile Strength N (lb)1110 (250)
Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing m (ft)0.5 / 0.9 (1.8 / 3)
Crush Strength kg/mm (lb/ln)1.96 (110)

Attenuation @ 20°C (68°F) and Power Rating @ 40°C (104°F)

Frequency, MHzdB per 100mdB per 100ftPower, kW
0.5 0.15 0.05 40
1 0.21 0.06 34.30
1.5 0.26 0.08 27.90
2 0.30 0.09 24.20
10 0.67 0.20 10.70
20 0.95 0.29 7.55
30 1.17 0.36 6.15
50 1.52 0.47 4.74
88 2.04 0.62 3.53
100 2.18 0.67 3.30
108 2.27 0.69 3.17
150 2.70 0.82 2.67
174 2.92 0.89 2.47
200 3.14 0.96 2.30
300 3.89 1.19 1.85
400 4.54 1.39 1.59
450 4.84 1.48 1.49
500 5.13 1.56 1.41
512 5.19 1.58 1.39
600 5.66 1.73 1.28
700 6.16 1.88 1.17
750 6.40 1.95 1.13
800 6.64 2.02 1.09
824 6.75 2.06 1.07
894 7.06 2.15 1.02
900 7.08 2.16 1.02
925 7.19 2.19 1.01
960 7.34 2.24 0.99
1000 7.51 2.29 0.96
1250 8.52 2.60 0.85
1400 9.08 2.77 0.80
1500 9.45 2.88 0.77
1700 10.20 3.09 0.71
1800 10.50 3.20 0.69
2000 11.20 3.40 0.65
2100 11.50 3.50 0.63
2200 11.80 3.59 0.62
2300 12.10 3.69 0.60
2400 12.40 3.78 0.59
2500 12.70 3.87 0.58
2600 13 3.96 0.56
2700 13.30 4.05 0.55
3000 14.10 4.31 0.52
3500 15.50 4.73 0.47
3600 15.80 4.81 0.47
4000 16.80 5.13 0.44
4500 18.10 5.51 0.41
5000 19.30 5.88 0.38
5500 20.40 6.23 0.36
6000 21.60 6.58 0.34

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  Premium Connector Standard C03 Connector Standard C02 Connector
Interface Connector Model Number Toolkit Connector Model Number Toolkit Connector Model Number Toolkit
N Male NM-LCF12-D01 TRIM-SET-L12-D01 NM-LCF12-C03 TRIM-SET-L12-C02 NM-LCF12-C02-6 TRIM-SET-L12-C02
N Female NF-LCF12-D01 NF-LCF12-C03 NF-LCF12-C02-6
4.3-10 Male 43M-LCF12-D01 43M-LCF12-C03 N/A  
4.3-10 Female 43MFLCF12-D01 43F-LCF12-C03 N/A  
716 DIN Male 716M-LCF12-D01 716M-LCF12-C03 N/A  
716 DIN Female 716F-LCF12-D01 716F-LCF12-C03 N/A  

Other connector types are available upon request.

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Notes

Cable Model and Color Options

Model Number Jacket Color Outer Conductor Material
ICA12-50JPL Blue Copper
ICA12-50JPLR Red
ICA12-50JPLW White
ICA12-50JPLB Black
ICA12-50JPLL Blue Aluminum
ICA12-50JPLLR Red
ICA12-50JPLLW White
ICA12-50JPLLB Black