Coaxial Wire | McMaster-Carr

	Shielding Shielding

	Quad Shielded
	Shielded
	Double Shielded

	Length Length

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Coaxial Connection Type Coaxial Connection Type


BNC	RCA

SMA	F-Type

S-Video

	Resistance Resistance

50 ohms

75 ohms

93 ohms

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Solid
	Stranded

	Use For Use For

Audio

Data

Interference Shielding

Video

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

Steel

	Shield Type Shield Type

	Braid
	Foil

	OD OD

	Flexibility Flexibility

Continuous Flex

Flexible

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black
	Clear

	End Type End Type


Plug	Socket

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

PVC Plastic

PVDF Plastic

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

Bare

Copper Clad

Tin Plated

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Application Application

Video

Audio

Data

	Number of Connections Number of Connections

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

82 Products

About Wire and Cable

Shielded

Double Shielded

Quad Shielded

Use For: Audio, Data, Interference Shielding, Video
Flexible
Max. Temperature:
Shielded: 175° F
Double and Quad Shielded: 165° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Often used in radio transmission, network connections, and digital audio feed, this cable transmits audio, video, and data signals.

RG-6/U cable is good for medium to high frequency transmissions and is often used in satellite signal transmission. RG-58/U and RG-59/U cable are good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals. RG-62A/U cable is often used in computer networks and electronics. RG-174/U cable has a small diameter, so it’s easy to coil.

Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors. Quad shielded cable has two layers of braid and two layers of foil for the most protection against signal interference and the clearest signal.

								Per Ft.
Industry Designation	Resistance	Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Shielded Solid Wire
RG-58/U	50 ohms	20	1	0.2"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	00000	00000
RG-59/U	75 ohms	23	1	0.24"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	000000	000	000
RG-62A/U	93 ohms	22	1	0.24"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	000000	0000	0000
Shielded Stranded Wire
RG-174/U	50 ohms	26	1	0.11"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	000	000
Double-Shielded Solid Wire
RG-6/U	75 ohms	18	1	0.27"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	000000	000	000
Quad-Shielded Solid Wire
RG-6/U	75 ohms	18	1	0.3"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	000	000

Duct-Rated Coaxial Cable

Double Shielded

Shielded

Use For: Audio, Data, Interference Shielding, Video
Flexible
Max. Temperature: 300° F
Insulation: PVDF Plastic

Also known as plenum cable, this CL2P and CMP cable has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. Use it to transmit audio, video, and data signals.

RG-6/U cable is good for medium to high frequency transmissions and is often used in satellite signal transmission. RG-58/U and RG-59/U cable is good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals. RG-62A/U cable is often used in computer networks and electronics.

										Per Ft.
Industry Designation	Resistance	Shielding	Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Solid Wire
RG-6/U, CL2P, CMP	75 ohms	Double Shielded	18	1	0.24"	Clear	UL Listed, NEC Article 800.3(B)	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	00000	00000
RG-59/U, CL2P, CMP	75 ohms	Shielded	20	1	0.19"	Clear	UL Listed, NEC Article 800.3(B)	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	0000	0000
RG-62A/U, CL2P, CMP	93 ohms	Shielded	22	1	0.19"	Clear	UL Listed, NEC Article 800.3(B)	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	0000	0000
Stranded Wire
RG-58/U, CL2P, CMP	50 ohms	Double Shielded	20	1	0.17"	Clear	UL Listed, NEC Article 800.3(B)	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	0000	0000

Coaxial Cords

Transmit audio, video, and data signals over long distances with minimal signal loss.

Push in RCA and S-video cords to connect.

BNC cords attach with a quarter turn.

SMA and F-Type cords screw on.

RG-58/U and RG-59/U cords are good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals.

RG-174/U cords have a small diameter, so they're easy to coil.

RG-6/U cords are good for medium to high frequency transmissions and are often used in satellite signal transmission.

RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio

Lg., ft.	Cord Wd.	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color	Connection End Color		Each
3	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	00000
6	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	0000
12	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	0000
25	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	00000
50	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	00000

RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Video

Lg., ft.	Cord Wd.	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color	Connection End Color		Each
3	0.72"	75	20	Black	Blue, Green, Red	0000000	000000
6	0.72"	75	20	Black	Blue, Green, Red	0000000	00000
12	0.72"	75	20	Black	Blue, Green, Red	0000000	00000
25	0.72"	75	20	Black	Blue, Green, Red	0000000	00000

RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio/Video

RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio/Video with One Connection

RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio/Video with Three Connections

RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio/Video with Five Connections

With 1 Connection
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Cord Wd.	Resistance, ohms	Industry Designation	Wire Gauge	Color	Connection End Color		Each
3	0.24"	__	75	RG-59/U	22	Black	__	0000000	00000
6	0.24"	__	75	RG-59/U	22	Black	__	0000000	0000
12	0.24"	__	75	RG-59/U	22	Black	__	0000000	0000
25	0.24"	__	75	RG-59/U	22	Black	__	0000000	00000
50	0.24"	__	75	RG-59/U	22	Black	__	0000000	00000
With 3 Connections
3	__	0.47"	75	__	26	Black	Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
6	__	0.47"	75	__	26	Black	Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
12	__	0.47"	75	__	26	Black	Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
25	__	0.47"	75	__	26	Black	Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
With 5 Connections
3	__	1.2"	75	__	20	Black	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000
12	__	1.2"	75	__	20	Black	Blue, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000

S-Video Plug × S-Video Plug for Video

Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
6	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	000000
12	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	00000

BNC Plug × RCA Plug for Audio/Video

RG-59/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
25	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000

BNC Plug × BNC Plug for Audio/Video

RG-58/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
12	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
RG-59/U
3	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
6	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000

BNC Plug × BNC Socket for Audio/Video

RG-58/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
12	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.2"	50	22	Black	0000000	00000
RG-59/U
3	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
6	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.24"	75	22	Black	0000000	00000

BNC Plug × SMA Plug for Data

RG-174/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
1	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	000000
2 1/2	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000
5	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000
10	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000

SMA Plug × SMA Plug for Data

RG-174/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
1	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	000000
2 1/2	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000
5	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000
10	0.11"	50	26	Black	0000000	00000

F-Type Plug × F-Type Plug for Video

RG-6/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000

Continuous-Flex Coaxial Cords

Often used in automated applications such as robotics, these cords withstand continuous motion without degrading data transmission. Use them to transmit audio, video, and data signals over long distances with minimal signal loss. They’re RG-58/U or RG-59/U, so they’re good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals. All have BNC plugs that attach with a quarter turn.

BNC Plug × BNC Plug
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Environment	Environmental Rating	Color		Each
RG-58/U
3	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
6	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	00000
12	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
25	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
50	0.22"	50	20	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
RG-59/U
3	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
6	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
12	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
25	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000
50	0.18"	75	22	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	Black	0000000	000000