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General Description:
18 AWG solid .040" bare copper conductor, gas-injected foam polyethylene insulation, Duobond® +
aluminum braid shield (77% coverage), PVC jacket.
Usage (Overall)
Suitable Applications: HDTV, DBS, Broadband CATV, Cable Modem
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Coax AWG Stranding Conductor Material Dia. (mm)
118 Solid BC - Bare Copper 1.016
Total Number of Conductors: 1
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Dia. (mm)
Gas-injected FPE - Foam Polyethylene 4.572
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material Coverage (%)
1Bonded Duofoil® Tape Bonded Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape-Aluminum Foil 100
2 Braid AL - Aluminum 77
3 Tape Bonded Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape w/Shorting Fold 100
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter: 6.985 mm
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C To +80°C
UL Temperature Rating: 80°C
Bulk Cable Weight: 47.622 Kg/Km
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 404.786 N
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 69.850 mm
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification: CATV, CM
CEC/C(UL) Specification: CM
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes
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EU CE Mark: Yes
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/01/2004
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable): Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Series Type: Series 6
Flame Test
UL Flame Test: UL1685 UL Loading
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N): No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
75.000
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (µH/m)
0.318257
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield:
Capacitance (pF/m)
53.1522
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
83
Nominal Delay:
Delay (ns/m)
3.9372
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
20.9984
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
15.0926
Nom. Attenuation:
Freq. (MHz) Attenuation (dB/100m)
51.6405
55 4.5934
211 8.5306
500 13.4521
750 16.7331
862 18.0455
1000 19.686
1450 25.5918
1800 28.2166
2250 32.1538
3000 37.0753
Max. Attenuation:
Freq. (MHz) Attenuation (dB/100m)
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52.19827
55 5.2496
211 9.41647
500 14.6989
750 18.3408
862 19.6204
1000 21.4577
1450 26.248
1800 28.8728
2250 32.81
3000 39.0439
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
350 V RMS
Shield Effectiveness:
Start Freq. (MHz) Stop Freq. (MHz) Effectiveness (dB)
550 105
50 1000 125
Minimum Structural Return Loss:
Start Freq. (MHz) Stop Freq. (MHz) Min. SRL (dB)
51000 20
1000 2250 15
2250 3000 10
Sweep Test
Sweep Testing: 5 MHz - 3 GHz
Notes (Overall)
Notes: Shielding effectiveness determined from screening attenuation measurement when tested in accordance with IEC 61196-1.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item # Putup Ship Weight Color Notes Item Desc
7915A 009U1000 305 MT 13.608 KG WHITE #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS PVC
7915A 009U500 152 MT 7.031 KG WHITE #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS FRPVC
7915A 0091000 305 MT 13.608 KG WHITE C #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS FRPVC
7915A 009500 152 MT 7.031 KG WHITE C #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS FRPVC
7915A 010U1000 305 MT 13.608 KG BLACK #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS PVC
7915A 010U500 152 MT 7.031 KG BLACK #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS FRPVC
7915A 0101000 305 MT 13.608 KG BLACK C #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS FRPVC
7915A 010500 152 MT 7.031 KG BLACK C #18 GIFHDLDPE SH FS FRPVC
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Revision Number: 4 Revision Date: 08-10-2012
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