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ICA58-50JPLR
5/8" Plenum-Rated Corrugated Coaxial Cable, 50 Ω, 6 GHz, Red Color

Rev : A | Rev date : 20 Feb 2026

ClearFill®Line Plenum-Rated 5/8" Air Dielectric Cable

RFS Technologies' 5/8" air dielectric cable is specifically engineered to meet stringent plenum requirements in both the United States and Canada, ensuring compliance with NEC and NFPA 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 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

  • 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.
  • Improved Attenuation and Power Rating vs 1/2" Cables. Its larger size delivers superior electrical performance, enabling lower signal loss and higher power capacity—ideal for longer cable runs in large or complex venues.
  • Easier to Install Than 7/8" Cables. With a smaller bend radius and reduced bending moment, the cable offers greater flexibility and ease of installation—especially in tight spaces or high-density pathways..
  • High-Frequency Performance up to 6 GHz. Engineered to support RF signals across a broad frequency range—including up to 6 GHz—this cable meets the demands of today’s advanced wireless communication systems, including 5G and future-ready networks.
  • Low PIM contribution. With solid inner and outer conductors, the cable offers a minimized risk of PIM (Passive InterModulation) contribution, supporting clean and reliable signal transmission in demanding RF environments
  • 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.

Technical features

Applications

ApplicationsDAS (Distributed Antenna System)Public SafetyInbuilding Communication

Structure

Cable TypeAir-Dielectric, Corrugated
Size5/8
Inner Conductor Diameter mm (in)6.7 (0.264)
Inner Conductor MaterialCopper-Clad Aluminum Wire
Dielectric Diameter mm (in)16 (0.63)
Dielectric MaterialExtruded Polyethylene
Outer Conductor Diameter mm (in)18.45 (0.726)
Outer Conductor MaterialCorrugated Copper
Jacket Diameter mm (in)21 (0.827)
Jacket MaterialPVC, Plenum Rated, Red

Testing and Environmental

Fire PerformanceFlame Retardant, Plenum Rated
Flame Retardant Jacket SpecificationsCMP (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 %90
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft)76 (23.2)
Inductance uH/m (uH/ft)0.19 (0.058)
Peak Power Rating kW55.6
RF Peak Voltage Volts2360
Jacket Spark Volt RMS11000
Inner Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)0.75 (0.23)
Outer Conductor dc Resistance Ω/1000 m (Ω/1000 ft)1.43 (0.44)
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)0.44 (0.25)
Minimum Bending Radius, Single Bendmm (in)75 (3)
Minimum Bending Radius, Repeated Bendsmm (in)178 (7)
Bending Moment Nm (lb-ft)7.4 (5.5)
Tensile Strength N (lb)1150 (259)
Recommended / Maximum Clamp Spacing m (ft)0.7 / 1 (2.3 / 3.3)
Crush Strength kg/mm (lb/ln)2.14 (120)

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

Frequency, MHzdB per 100mdB per 100ftPower, kW
0.5 0.11 0.03 55.60
1 0.16 0.05 47.68
1.5 0.19 0.06 38.78
2 0.22 0.07 33.64
10 0.50 0.15 14.87
20 0.72 0.22 10.50
30 0.88 0.27 8.55
50 1.14 0.35 6.59
88 1.53 0.47 4.91
100 1.64 0.50 4.59
108 1.70 0.52 4.41
150 2.02 0.62 3.71
174 2.18 0.67 3.43
200 2.35 0.72 3.20
300 2.91 0.89 2.57
400 3.39 1.03 2.21
450 3.62 1.10 2.07
500 3.83 1.17 1.96
512 3.88 1.18 1.93
600 4.22 1.29 1.78
700 4.59 1.40 1.63
750 4.77 1.45 1.57
800 4.94 1.51 1.52
824 5.02 1.53 1.49
894 5.25 1.60 1.42
900 5.27 1.61 1.42
925 5.35 1.63 1.40
960 5.47 1.67 1.38
1000 5.59 1.70 1.33
1250 6.33 1.93 1.18
1400 6.75 2.06 1.11
1500 7.01 2.14 1.07
1700 7.53 2.30 0.99
1800 7.78 2.37 0.96
2000 8.26 2.52 0.90
2100 8.49 2.59 0.88
2200 8.73 2.66 0.86
2300 8.96 2.73 0.83
2400 9.18 2.80 0.82
2500 9.40 2.86 0.81
2600 9.62 2.93 0.78
2700 9.83 3.00 0.77
3000 10.46 3.19 0.72
3500 11.45 3.49 0.65
3600 11.65 3.55 0.65
4000 12.40 3.78 0.61
4500 13.31 4.06 0.57
5000 14.19 4.32 0.53
5500 15.03 4.58 0.50
6000 15.86 4.83 0.47

Related Products

  Standard C03 Connector
Interface Connector Model Number Toolkit
N Male NM-ICA58-C03 TRIM-ICA58-C03
N Female NF-ICA58-C03
4.3-10 Male 43M-ICA58-C03
4.3-10 Female 43F-ICA58-C03

Other connector types may be available upon request.

External Document Links

Notes

The cable is IP68 and the jacket is UV resistant.