LMR400 VS RG213: Pros and Cons of LMR400 VS RG213

Yilin Wei

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Both RG213 and LMR400 are coaxial cables with a wide range of applications. Although there are many similarities between LMR400 and RG213, there are a few differences that distinguish them. These distinctions can make a major impact when it comes to determining which cable would work best for your electrical needs.

LMR400 VS RG213: Pros and Cons of LMR400 VS RG213

Overview of LMR400

The LMR-400 from Times Microwave is built for versatility, low loss, RF shielding, and wearability. The cable design of the LMR-400 allows for the tightest bend radius of any cable of comparable size and performance. The cable has the least amount of loss of any similar cable. This cable has 90 dB of RF shielding and is suited for situations with a lot of EMI. The LMR-400 may be used both indoors and out. Use Times Microwave's LMR-400 cable for any application that requires an easily routed, low loss RF wire (e.g. WLL, GPS, LMR, WLAN, WISP, WiMax, SCADA, Mobile Antennas). The LMR-400 is a direct replacement for the RG-8 cable.

LMR400 Features

Priced Per Foot
Cable Type: LMR-400
Impedance: 50 ohm
Center Conductor: Bare Copper Covered Aluminum (BCCAI)
Jacket: Polyethylene (PE)
Outer Diameter: .405 inch
Indoor/Outdoor Rated
Drop-in replacement for RG-8
Attenuation @ 900 MHz/100 ft: 3.9dB/100ft
Attenuation @ 2.4 GHz/100 ft: 6.65dB/100ft
Any application (e.g. WLL, GPS, LMR, WLAN, WISP, WiMax, SCADA, Mobile Antennas) requiring an easily routed, low loss RF cable
Max Continuous Length: 1000 FT

Overview of RG213

A flexible RG213 coax cable with the part number RG213/U is from Pasternack. The RG213 flexible coax cable from Pasternack is 50 Ohm and features a PE dielectric. RG213 coax has a PVC jacket with a thickness of 0.405. The shield count for RG213 coax is one, and the maximum frequency for this Pasternack cable is one GHz. At 1 GHz, the RG213 coax cable has a 9 dB attenuation and a maximum power of 190 watts.

Over 40,000 RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components are made up of Pasternack RG213 coax cables. Same-day shipping of RG213 cables and other RF parts is available worldwide. RF cable assemblies made from RG213 or another coax can be constructed and dispatched the same day.

RG213 Features