Side-by-Side Comparison
Jack Connectors
Coaxial Cable Types (RG Series) vs. XLR 5-Pin
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Coaxial Cable Types (RG Series)
XLR 5-Pin
Coaxial cables transmit high-frequency radio frequency (RF) and television signals under MIL-C-17 standards through a concentric center conductor, dielectric insulator, metallic shield, and outer jacket, categorized into 75-Ohm video/broadband series (RG-6, RG-59, RG-11) and 50-Ohm wireless/RF series (RG-58, RG-8X, LMR-400).
5-pin XLR is the standard connector for DMX512 digital lighting control -- though 3-pin XLR is commonly, and per the DMX512 spec itself non-compliantly, substituted in practice. 5-pin XLR is also used for some stereo microphones and modular professional audio equipment.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Governing Standards
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MIL-C-17 / SCTE (Society of Cable Telecom Engineers) / ANSI/TIA-568 | — |
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RG-6 / RG-6 Quad Shield (75Ω)
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Center Conductor: 18 AWG (1.02 mm) | Outer Dia: 6.86 mm (0.270") | Satellite TV, Cable DOCSIS 3.1, HDTV Antennas | — |
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RG-59 (75Ω Legacy / CCTV)
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Center Conductor: 20–22 AWG (0.81 mm) | Outer Dia: 6.15 mm (0.242") | Baseband analog CCTV, short-run composite video | — |
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RG-11 (75Ω Long-Distance Drop)
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Center Conductor: 14 AWG (1.63 mm) | Outer Dia: 10.3 mm (0.405") | Heavy low-loss underground long-run drops | — |
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RG-58 (50Ω RF / Two-Way Radio)
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Center Conductor: 20 AWG (0.90 mm) stranded | Outer Dia: 4.95 mm | CB Radio, amateur VHF/UHF, Wi-Fi pigtails | — |
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LMR-400 (50Ω Ultra Low-Loss)
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Center Conductor: 10 AWG (2.74 mm) solid copper-clad aluminum | Cellular towers, 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi antenna masts | — |
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Impedance Matching Rule
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Never mix 50Ω and 75Ω systems; impedance mismatch causes high Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and RF reflections | — |
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Connector Family
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— | Circular Stage & Lighting Interconnect (XLR5) |
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Conductors / Contacts
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— | 5 Pins |
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Signal Format
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— | DMX512 Digital Lighting Control / Dual-Element Audio |
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DMX512 Pinout
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— | Pin 1: Shield | Pin 2: Data 1(-) | Pin 3: Data 1(+) | Pin 4: Data 2(-) | Pin 5: Data 2(+) |
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Governing Standard
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— | ANSI E1.11 / USITT DMX512-A |
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Primary Applications
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— | Stage lighting consoles, moving head fixtures, dimmers, dual-channel stereo microphones |
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