{"product_id":"rg142-coaxial-cable-rg142-b-u","title":"RG142 Coaxial Cable (50 Ohm, PTFE, Silver-Plated, FEP Jacket) | RG142 B\/U","description":"\u003cstyle scoped\u003e\n\/* RF.Guru Shopify styles (product pages) *\/\nh2, h3, h4 { font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1.2em; }\nul { margin-left: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em; }\nul li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }\np { margin-bottom: 0.8em; }\n\n\/* Inline notes *\/\n.inline-note { color: #8a8a8a; font-style: italic; }\n\n\/* Technical overview box *\/\n.technical-overview {\n  background: #fff8e5;\n  border: 1px solid #f0d78c;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 0.8em;\n  margin: 1.2em 0;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-article rf-lg\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrice\/m\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRG142 is a rugged 50 ohm coaxial cable designed for demanding RF use where temperature tolerance, mechanical durability, and stable long-term performance matter. With a silver-plated copper center conductor, double silver-plated braid, PTFE dielectric, and FEP jacket, it is a strong choice for high-temperature patch leads, compact interconnects, test setups, and robust indoor or outdoor cable assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"technical-overview\"\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 50 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInner conductor:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver-plated copper, 0.94 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDielectric:\u003c\/b\u003e PTFE, 3.00 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInner braid:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver-plated copper braid, 3.51 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOuter braid:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver-plated copper braid, 4.07 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJacket:\u003c\/b\u003e FEP\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.95 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacitance:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 pF\/m\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVelocity factor:\u003c\/b\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 750 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRF shielding:\u003c\/b\u003e 90 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 3 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/b\u003e -55 °C to +200 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum bend radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 mm installation, 20 mm repeated\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e ~0.07 kg\/m\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy RG142 Is Popular\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSilver-plated conductors help maintain stable attenuation over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePTFE dielectric supports high-temperature operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDouble braid construction offers strong shielding performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFEP jacket adds durability and chemical resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompact size and good flexibility make it practical for patch leads and dense installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShort RF patch leads for HF, VHF, and UHF systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTest bench and lab interconnects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAmplifier and filter internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePortable, tactical, or harsh-environment assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-temperature cable runs where standard PVC coax is less suitable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRG142 is chosen more for robustness, shielding, and high-temperature capability than for lowest possible loss. It is especially attractive for shorter runs, compact assemblies, and connectorized RF jumpers where PTFE\/FEP construction and mechanical reliability are more important than absolute feedline efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"inline-note\"\u003eFor long feedlines, larger low-loss cable is often the better choice. RG142 shines most in shorter interconnects, high-temperature environments, and mechanically demanding assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RF Guru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52796349120854,"sku":"MCGILL-RG142-100m","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4402\/4764\/files\/RG142.webp?v=1773233350","url":"https:\/\/shop.rf.guru\/products\/rg142-coaxial-cable-rg142-b-u","provider":"RF Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}