Overview
The Belden 734A12 is a 12-coax DS3/DS4 central office cable engineered for high-density telecommunications interconnect in central office and switching environments. Each of the 12 RG-59 coaxes features a 20 AWG solid bare copper conductor, foam polyethylene insulation for low capacitance, and a dual-layer shield system consisting of a 100% coverage Beldfoil (bi-laminate aluminum/polyester tape) plus an 85% tinned copper braid — delivering reliable return loss performance of 30 dB minimum from 15 to 95 MHz. Individual coaxes are jacketed in numbered gray PVC for easy identification, and the overall outer jacket is CMR-rated PVC for riser applications.
Features
- 12 RG-59 coaxes in a single cable — ideal for DS3/DS4 and 734/735 telecom system installations
- 20 AWG solid bare copper conductor — low DC resistance (10 Ohm/1000 ft)
- Foam PE insulation — 75 Ohm nominal impedance, 82% velocity of propagation
- Beldfoil 100% coverage tape shield + 85% tinned copper braid — superior EMI rejection
- Individually numbered gray PVC inner jackets — simplified termination and identification
- CMR-rated PVC outer jacket — UL1666 vertical shaft / riser compliant
- Operating temperature: -30°C to +75°C
- Max pull tension: 485 lbs; minimum bend radius: 1.0 in
- UL 300 V rating; CEC/C(UL) CMG compliant
- RoHS 2 compliant; EU CE marked; China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
- Made in the United States
Specifications
| Model | 734A12 0081000 |
|---|---|
| RG Type | 59 |
| Number of Coaxes | 12 |
| Conductor | 20 AWG Solid Bare Copper |
| Conductor Diameter | 0.032 in |
| Conductor DCR | 10 Ohm/1000 ft (33 Ohm/km) |
| Insulation | Foam Polyethylene (PE) |
| Insulation Diameter | 0.148 in (3.76 mm) |
| Inner Shield Layer 1 | Beldfoil Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) Tape — 100% coverage |
| Inner Shield Layer 2 | 85% Tinned Copper Braid |
| Inner Shield DCR | 2.4 Ohm/1000 ft (7.9 Ohm/km) |
| Inner Jacket | Gray Numbered PVC — 0.235 in (5.97 mm) dia. |
| Outer Jacket | PVC — 1.07 in (27.2 mm) O.D. |
| Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Capacitance (Cond-to-Shield) | 16.8 pF/ft (55.1 pF/m) |
| Velocity of Propagation | 82% |
| Return Loss (15–95 MHz) | 30 dB minimum |
| Attenuation @ 5 MHz | 0.6 dB/100 ft |
| Attenuation @ 22.5 MHz | 1.3 dB/100 ft |
| Attenuation @ 100 MHz | 2.8 dB/100 ft |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +75°C |
| Min. Bend Radius | 1.0 in (25 mm) |
| Max. Pull Tension | 485 lbs (220 kg) |
| Cable Weight | 436 lbs/1000 ft (649 kg/km) |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CMR |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMG |
| Flammability | UL1666 Vertical Shaft |
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor — Riser |
| RoHS | EU RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU & 2015/863/EU); China RoHS II |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Put-Up | 1,000 ft Reel |
| UPC | 612825184171 |




