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CX3C2 - CX3C2 - Broadband Coax 3, 8 AWG Solid BC, Foil + 60% BC Braid, LSZH Jkt


Broadband Coax 3, 8 AWG Solid Bare Copper Conductor, PE Insulation, Copper Foil + 60% Bare Copper Braid Shield, LSZH Jacket.

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Broadband, Cable Television (CATV)

Construction Details

Series Type: CATV-Trunk Type
Conductor
No. of ElementsSizeStrandingNom. DiameterMaterial
18 AWGSolid3.38 mmBC - Bare Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. Insulation Diameter
Insulated ConductorPE - Polyethylene (Foam)14.9 mm (0.587 in)
Table Notes: Centricity min. 85%
Outer Shield
LayerOuter Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
1TapeBare Copper (BC)100%
2BraidBare Copper (BC)55%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. Diameter
LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant)19.8 mm
Table Notes: According to European Standard EN 50290-2-20

Electrical Characteristics

Regularity of Impedance: Min. 46 dB
Return Loss (RL)
FrequencyMin. Return Loss
5 - 30 MHz26 dB
30 - 470 MHz26 dB
470 - 862 MHz23 dB
862 - 2400 MHz18 dB
Table Notes: In each frequency band, 3 peak values up to 4 dB lower are allowed
Attenuation
FrequencyNom. Attenuation
5 MHz0.4 dB/100m
50 MHz1.3 dB/100m
100 MHz1.8 dB/100m
200 MHz2.6 dB/100m
400 MHz3.9 dB/100m
600 MHz4.8 dB/100m
800 MHz5.7 dB/100m
1000 MHz6.5 dB/100m
1350 MHz7.7 dB/100m
1750 MHz9 dB/100m
2150 MHz10.2 dB/100m
2400 MHz10.9 dB/100m
Table Notes: Max. attenuation 10% higher
Electricals
Max. Conductor DCRNom. Outer Shield DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldNom. Characteristic ImpedanceNom. Velocity of Prop.
1.9 Ohm/km (0.58 Ohm/1000ft)2.6 Ohm/km (0.79 Ohm/1000ft)54 pF/m (16 pF/ft)75 Ohm84%
Transfer Impedance
Max. Transfer Impedance
Max. 2.5 mOhm/m
Typ. 1.1 mOhm/m
Screening
FrequencyMin. Screening Attenuation
30 - 1000 MHz95 dB
Screening Class: A+

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
OperatingInstallationStorage
-30°C To +70°C-5°C To +50°C-30°C To +70°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
200 mm (7.9 in)
Max. Pull Tension: 1200 N (270 lbf)
Bulk Cable Weight: 400 kg/km

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Euroclass Dca
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-3-24
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Dca-s2,d2,a1
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 61196, IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min Transmittance = 60%
CENELEC Compliance: EN 50117-1
European Halogen Free Standards: IEC 62821-1 Halogen Free Compliance = Yes, IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Zero, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 2.5 µS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark
UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.222 Revision Date: 04-29-2024
Date: 1998-01-01
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