ZION coaxial cable families cover 50 ohm RF transmission, 75 ohm video and broadband distribution, radiating coverage, plenum routes, high-temperature wiring and connectorized jumpers. Start with the system impedance, then confirm operating frequency, route length, attenuation, shielding, jacket or fire requirement, installation environment and connector interface for the selected cable.
The range is organized by electrical function, construction, installation condition and regional standard. Use these family entrances to narrow the choice, then confirm the exact part number and datasheet values for the required frequency and route.
LOW LOSS CABLE
Consider this family when attenuation over a longer RF run is the first constraint. Compare loss at the actual operating frequency and confirm impedance, cable size and connector compatibility.
View Family Details →CORRUGATED RF FEEDER
Built for feeder applications where RF performance and a defined cable size matter. Confirm diameter, conductor construction, attenuation, bend radius, power handling and outdoor sealing.
View Family Details →DISTRIBUTED RF COVERAGE
Use this family when the cable must radiate along a tunnel, railway or mine route instead of acting only as a feeder. Coverage design and coupling-loss requirements must be confirmed.
View Family Details →RG / MIL-C-17 FAMILY
Choose by the exact RG or M17 reference rather than by appearance. Verify conductor, dielectric, shield, jacket, impedance and the applicable specification before substitution.
View Family Details →FLUOROPOLYMER CABLE
Consider PTFE or FEP constructions for temperature, dielectric or chemical-environment requirements. Confirm the selected material, continuous temperature range, impedance and shield design.
View Family Details →D-FB SERIES
D-FB models provide size-based options for RF feeder work. Compare the required D-FB size, conductor and braid materials, jacket, attenuation and matching installation accessories.
View Family Details →75 OHM VIDEO / BROADBAND
Use 75 ohm cable for compatible CATV, CCTV, satellite or broadband systems. Match the cable, connector and equipment impedance, then select the RG type, shielding and jacket.
View Family Details →PLENUM ROUTING
Select a plenum-rated construction when the route passes through an air-handling space and the project requires it. Confirm the exact marking, impedance and local code before ordering.
View Family Details →EN 50117 FAMILY
Use this family for 75 ohm cable TV and broadband projects that specify EN 50117-related construction or screening classes. Confirm the exact part, screening class and reaction-to-fire requirement.
View Family Details →PRE-TERMINATED ASSEMBLY
Choose a jumper when the cable must arrive with defined connectors. State cable series, connector type at both ends, gender, orientation, length and electrical test requirements.
View Family Details →Start with the system and route, not a familiar RG number. The fastest reliable sequence is environment → impedance → frequency and loss budget → shielding → jacket or fire requirement → connector interface.
Match the impedance of the equipment and connectors. Low Loss Cable, corrugated RF feeder and D-FB families are common RF starting points, while 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable is the relevant family for compatible video and broadband systems. Do not mix impedances across the signal path.
Longer runs and higher frequencies increase loss. Ask for attenuation in dB per stated length at the operating frequency, then calculate the complete path with connectors and any installation margin.
A standard feeder carries RF between two points; a Radiating Leaky Coaxial Cable intentionally couples energy along the route. Tunnel coverage therefore requires a system design, not a simple cable-for-cable substitution.
Indoor, outdoor, buried, wet, plenum and high-temperature routes need different materials. Confirm UV, moisture, flame, smoke, temperature and mechanical requirements; do not assume a jacket is acceptable from its color alone.
Bulk cable still requires compatible termination. If field termination is not preferred, specify a Coaxial Jumper Cable with both connector ends, length, orientation and test requirements locked before the order.
Use the table to shortlist a family, not to replace a model datasheet. Final attenuation, frequency range, dimensions, bend radius, temperature and compliance values must be confirmed for the selected part number.
| Family | Primary Selection Driver | Typical System Direction | Confirm Before RFQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Loss Cable | Attenuation over distance | RF feeder runs | Loss by frequency, impedance, size, connector |
| RF Corrugated Coax Cable | Feeder size and construction | Outdoor RF infrastructure | Diameter, bend radius, loss, power, sealing |
| Radiating Leaky Coaxial Cable | Distributed route coverage | Tunnel, rail and mine systems | Frequency, coupling loss, route design |
| RG MIL-C-17 Cable | Exact RG or M17 reference | Specification-driven RF wiring | Full cross-reference and construction |
| PTFE-FEP Coaxial Cable | Temperature and dielectric material | High-temperature or compact electronics | Material, temperature, impedance, shielding |
| D-FB Coax Cable | Series size and material | RF feeder and wireless systems | D-FB size, conductor, braid, jacket, loss |
| 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable | Video or broadband compatibility | CATV, CCTV and satellite distribution | RG type, shield, jacket, connector |
| Plenum Coaxial Cable | Air-handling route requirement | Commercial building plenum spaces | Rating, marking, impedance, local code |
| EN 50117 Coaxial Cable | Standard and screening class | European broadband distribution | Part, class, shielding and fire requirement |
| Coaxial Jumper Cables | Connectorized installation | Equipment, feeder and antenna jumpers | Cable, two connectors, length, orientation, test |
Cable price per meter is only one part of project cost. A poor match can add connector rework, installation labor, signal-margin problems, code-related replacement and repeated maintenance visits.
Conductor, dielectric, shield and jacket choices affect electrical performance, durability and price. Specify the operating requirement before selecting a material level.
Diameter, stiffness, bend radius, route access and termination method determine pulling and connector labor. Review these before the bill of materials is frozen.
Confirm the required fire, smoke, regional and project-specific standard before the purchase order. A product-family name alone does not prove a selected part meets every local requirement.
Outdoor moisture, sealing, connector strain and repeated flexing can create service calls. Specify cable, connector and environmental protection as one interconnection system.
The application determines the first shortlist, but the final cable still depends on the signal path, route and local requirements.
Low-loss, corrugated and D-FB families are starting points for antenna and wireless feeder routes. Select by frequency, total loss, power, cable size, connector and weather protection.
Radiating cable is used when continuous RF coverage is needed along a confined route. It is not interchangeable with a standard feeder without coverage calculations.
Use a compatible 75 ohm system for video and broadband distribution. Confirm RG type, shield coverage or screening class, jacket, connector and required standard.
Use a product with the required plenum marking only where the route and local code call for it. Confirm that the exact model, not just the family, carries the required designation.
Pre-terminated assemblies simplify installation between equipment, feeders and antennas. They still require exact connector, polarity or gender, length and test definitions.
A coaxial cable carries signals through a center conductor surrounded by dielectric, shielding and an outer jacket. The concentric structure helps control impedance and shielding, but the exact materials and dimensions determine the usable frequency, attenuation and environment.
The difference is the cable's characteristic impedance and the systems it is designed to match. Fifty-ohm cable is common in RF transmission, while 75 ohm cable is common in compatible video and broadband networks; the cable, connectors and devices should use the same impedance.
Not by itself in the same way as a radiating cable. A standard coaxial feeder is intended to carry RF between endpoints, while a radiating leaky coaxial cable is designed to couple RF energy along the route and must be selected as part of the coverage design.
Only after the complete specifications are matched. Check impedance, conductor, dielectric, shielding, jacket, diameter, attenuation, temperature and connector fit; similar names do not make two RG constructions interchangeable.
Use the selected model's attenuation at the operating frequency and multiply it by the route length in the same units, then add connector and system losses. Do not use a generic loss figure when the final cable model and frequency are known.
If the exact model is not known, provide the system and route information below so the cable family and part number can be checked without relying on appearance or a partial name.
Application and equipment at both ends
Required impedance in ohms and operating frequency range
Route length and total allowable signal loss
Indoor, outdoor, buried, wet, plenum, tunnel or high-temperature environment
Shielding, fire, smoke, regional standard or project specification
Maximum cable diameter and minimum bend-radius constraints
Bulk cable or assembly; connector type, gender and orientation at both ends
Quantity, preferred lengths, packaging, labeling and required test documents
Certification and compliance references for project review, qualification and purchasing documentation.
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