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RG78AUCable,radio Frequency

Joint Electronics Type Designation System · NSN 6145-00-170-8635 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-170-8635 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-170-8635. Primary manufacturer part number: RG78AU.
Features
  • Cable,radio Frequency — FSC 6145
  • Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads: 50.0 PER FOOT
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 1 COAXIAL
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER SECOND MORTISE
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Cable,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-170-8635, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-170-8635
Primary Part NumberRG78AU
Item NameCable,radio Frequency
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Electronics Type Designation System
StatusCANCELLED
Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads50.0 PER FOOT
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 COAXIAL
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER SECOND MORTISE
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Electrical Resistance48.0 OHMS IMPEDANCE
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.420 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity1
Voltage Rating8000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads50.0 PER FOOT
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 COAXIAL
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER SECOND MORTISE
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Electrical Resistance48.0 OHMS IMPEDANCE
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.420 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity1
Voltage Rating8000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
No Item Name Available
Cable,radio Frequency
Cable,radio Frequency
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RG78AU Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
RG78AU Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JANC17 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-635-9343SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6145-00-161-0898SUCCESSOR
CABLE,RADIO FREQUENCY
6145-00-548-0723SUCCESSOR
CABLE,RADIO FREQUENCY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-170-8635?

NSN 6145-00-170-8635 is a Cable,radio Frequency, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-170-8635?

NSN 6145-00-170-8635 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: RG78AU (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), RG78AU (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JANC17 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-170-8635?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6145-00-170-8635: 6145-00-635-9343, 6145-00-161-0898, 6145-00-548-0723. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RG78AU?

Key specifications for RG78AU: Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads: 50.0 PER FOOT; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-170-8635 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-170-8635 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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