| General | Impedance | 50 ohms and 75 ohms, nominal |
| General | Frequency Range | 0 to 4.0 GHz |
| Electrical | Voltage Rating (VRMS) | 50 ohm (RG 178/U): 300 (Sea Level) / 75 (70,000 Ft) 50 ohm (RG 316/U): 400 (Sea Level) / 100 (70,000 Ft) 75 ohm (RG 179/U): 300 (Sea Level) / 75 (70,000 Ft) 75 ohm (RG 195/U): 500 (Sea Level) / 125 (70,000 Ft) |
| Electrical | Insulation Resistance | 1000 megohms min. |
| Electrical | Contact Resistance | Center contact: 6.0 (Initial) / 8.0 (Environment) milliohms max. Outer contact: 1.0 (Initial) / 1.5 (Environment) milliohms max. Braid to body: 1.0 milliohms max. (N/A for 75 ohm) |
| Electrical | Contact Current Rating | 1.5 amps DC max. |
| Electrical | VSWR | To 4.0 GHz or 80% of upper cutoff frequency of the cable, whichever is lower. |
| Electrical | RF High Potential Withstanding Voltage (5 MHz) | 50 ohm (RG 178/U): 675 VRMS 50 ohm (RG 316/U): 950 VRMS 75 ohm (RG 179/U): 950 VRMS 75 ohm (RG 195/U): 1225 VRMS |
| Electrical | RF Leakage | -55 dB min. at 2-3 GHz |
| Electrical | Insertion Loss | .30dB max. at 3 GHz |
| Mechanical | Engagement Forces | 14 lbs. [62.3 N] maximum initially; 14 lbs. [62.3 N] max. and 2 lbs. [8.8 N] min. after 500 matings. |
| Mechanical | Cable Attachment | Straight: Crimp (center contact and braid) Right-Angle: Crimp on braid and bifurcated solder center contact |
| Mechanical | Durability | 500 cycles per MIL-C-39012 |
| Mechanical | Contact Captivation | 4.0 lbs. minimum axial force |
| Mechanical | Cable Retention | Equal to the breaking strength of the cable when properly assembled. |
| Environmental | Temperature Rating | -65C to +165C |
| Environmental | Corrosion (salt spray) | MIL-STD-202, Method 101, test condition B, 5% salt solution |
| Environmental | Vibration (High Frequency) | MIL-STD-202, Method 204, test condition B (15 Gs) |
| Environmental | Shock | MIL-STD-202, Method 213, test condition B, 75 Gs at 6 milliseconds, 12 sine |
| Environmental | Thermal Shock | MIL-STD-202, Method 107, test condition B (+85C high temp, or +200C for 200C cables) |
| Environmental | Moisture Resistance | MIL-STD-202, Method 106 (when interface gasket is used). Insulation resistance 200 megohms minimum within five minutes after removal from humidity. |
| Plating | Center Contacts | 0.00127 [.000050] min. Gold per MIL-G-452048 Type 1, Grade C, Class 1, over 0.00254 [.000100] min. nickel per QQ-N-290 |
| Plating | Other Metal Parts | Gold, Nickel or Solder plated to meet MIL-C-39012 requirements. |
| Part Numbers | Straight Plugs (50 Ohm) | MIL Type 413985-6 (RG 178/U, 178A, 178B, 196, 196A), MIL Type 413985-1 (RG 178/U, 178A, 178B, 196, 196A), MIL Type 413985-3 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), Die Cast 414946-1 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), Die Cast 5414946-2 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), MIL Type 1-413985-1 (RG 179, 179A, 179B, 161, 187, 187A), Die Cast 5414946-5 (RG 179, 179A, 179B, 161, 187, 187A), Die Cast 5414946-6 (BELDEN 9221), MIL Type 413985-2 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid), MIL Type 413985-4 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid), Die Cast 5414946-3 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid), MIL Type 413985-8 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid) |
| Part Numbers | Right-Angle Plugs (50 Ohm) | MIL Type 414002-7 (RG 178/U, 178A, 178B, 196, 196A), MIL Type 414002-8 (RG 178/U, 178A, 178B, 196, 196A), Die Cast 5414363-8 (RG 178/U, 178A, 178B, 196, 196A), MIL Type 414002-1 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), MIL Type 414002-3 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), MIL Type 414002-5 (RG 179, 179A, 179B, 161, 187, 187A), Die Cast 5414363-3 (RG 179, 179A, 179B, 161, 187, 187A), Die Cast 5414363-5 (BELDEN 9221), MIL Type 414002-2 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid), MIL Type 414002-4 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid), Die Cast 5414363-4 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid) |
| Part Numbers | Straight Jacks (50 Ohm) | MIL Type 5414170-2 (RG 178/U, 178A, 178B, 196, 196A), MIL Type 5414170-1 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), Die Cast 414948-1 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), Commercial 414948-3 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid) |
| Part Numbers | Bulkhead Jacks (50 Ohm) | Commercial 5415006-1 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), Commercial 5228217-1 (RG 174, 316, 188, 188A), Commercial 5415006-2 (RG 316, 188 Double Braid) |
| Part Numbers | Adapter (Jack-Jack) | MIL Type 228553-1, MIL Type 228553-2 |