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CommScope WirelessProduct Catalog

> Cell Reach®

> Extremeflex™

> WBC™

> AMC™

> Twisted Pair

> Fiber

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USA • Sales: 1.888.Cell Reach (235.5732) • Fax: 828.466.8617 • Tech Hotline: 800.541CommScop e Europe S.P.R.L . • Belgium • Tel + 32.64.52.

CommScope Cabos do Brasil Ltda. • Brazil • Tel + 55.19.3867

[email protected]

For product updates, please visit our website: www.commscope.com

CommScope now offers a new convenient

purchasing alternative. Please visit our online store!

CommScope History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Company Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Extremeflex ®

Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Extremeflex Cables & Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cell Reach®


Cell Reach Ten-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cell Reach Cables & Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tools and Accessories


Hangers and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Grounding and Weatherproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cable Entry Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cable Prep Tools / Misc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Tools and Connector Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Feeder Reference Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

WBC™ Cable


WBC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Coaxial Cable Cross Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connector Cross Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

AMC™ & ProLite Cable


AMC & ProLite Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Twisted Pair / Fiber

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Technical Information

Regional Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Fire Safety Rating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Engineering Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

CommScope Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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1964The CommScope name was first used by

Superior Cable for their coaxial cables

1953

Superior Cable Corporation wasfounded in Hickory, North Carolina.Superior's primary product line wastelephone cable.

1966

CommScope beganmanufacturing at the current sitein the Sherrill's Ford community

in Catawba County, NC.

1967Continental Telephone Company bought Superior Cable Corporation and formed CommScope as adivision under the new company, Superior Continental Corporation.

1976Superior Continental sold the CommScopedivision to a group of Hickory areainvestors headed by Frank Drendel.

1977Looking ahead to the importance of fiber optic

cable in the CATV industry, CommScope mergedwith Valtec, Inc., an independent leader

in fiber optic technology.

1983The Network Cable division was

established for local area network,data communications, TVRO and

specialized wire markets.

CommScope History CommScope’s History actually began in the early 1950’s with thefounding of Superior Cable Corporation. Today, CommScope is astrong vibrant company, a global leader in cable manufacturing.

1980 Valtec was sold to M/A-COM, Inc. in order to strengthenand diversify both companies' product lines. CommScopebecame part of the Cable Home Group for M/A-COM.


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1986

M/A-COM, Inc. sold the Cable Home Group toGeneral Instrument Corporation. CommScopebecame a division of General Instrument.

1997CommScope began trading as an

independent company on the New YorkStock Exchange (NYSE: CTV).

1995CommScope Wireless launched a revolutionary, premiumcable product under the Cell Reach name. This smooth wall50-ohm transmission line cable offered superior reliabilityand performance over traditional corrugated cable.

1998

CommScope purchased a coaxial cablemanufacturing facility in Seneffe, Belgium.

1999CommScope announced a 5-year, $135 millionexpansion in Catawba County, significantlyexpanding its fiber optic and wireless manufactur-ing, research and development capabilities.2000

CommScope purchased a facility in Jaguariúna, Brazil,and manufactures broadband cable products for the

Latin American market. It also establisheda new manufacturing and distribution facility

in Sparks, NV, which serves both West Coast andinternational broadband and wireless customers.

2001CommScope entered into a joint venture part-nership with Furukawa Electric of Japan toacquire interest in Lucent's fiber optic cablebusiness as part of Furukawa's purchase of Lucent's Optical Fiber Solutions business.

2001CommScope Wireless earns TL-9000 certification.2003

CommScope Wireless introduces a complete line of highly flexibleExtremeflex™ 50ohm transmission line cables featuring an aluminum

outer conductor, lower life cycle cost and exceptional reliability. 2004CommScope acquires SYSTIMAX, ExchangeMAX and Integrated Cabinet Solutions from AVAYA andcreates a unique combination of global leaders inconnectivity solutions for enterprise applicationsand cable for Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) applica-tions. The strategic acquisition also expandsCommScope's leadership position in the "last mile"

of telecommunications.

2005CommScope announces breakthrough in transmis-sion line reliability. Secondary weatherproofing nois longer needed for its transmission line cablesand connector system.


2004

CommScope Wireless introduces the2-piece B-Series connector, which reducesconnectorization time and improves performance.

2006CommScope Wireless introduces the

FXL 1873 (1-5/8”) cable to complete our Extrememflex Aluminum Cable Family.



The 455,000 square footCable TechnologyCenter located inNewton, NC.CommScope Wireless

products are alsomanufactured at our facilities in Seneffe,

Belgium andJaguariúna, Brazil.

CommScope Wireless...Industry LeaderWith more than 30 years experience as a world leader incoaxial cable innovations, CommScope Wireless offersadvanced cable technologies for the wireless industry.CommScope Wireless™ has high speed, high bandwidthcoaxial, fiber optic, twisted pair and composite cables for

wireless applications including mobile, WiFi and in-buildingwireless networks. We have the cable technology that helpsyou achieve your goal-create a wireless network, whichprovides reliable access anytime, anywhere-at home, theoffice and remote environments.

Total Customer SatisfactionEarns Industry TrustCommScope Wireless simplifies merging technologies byoffering total wireless cable solutions—coax, twisted pairand fiber optic cables. Our mission is to provide technicallysuperior, innovative products at competitive pricing withunmatched customer service. With dedication to delivering

complete solutions, CommScope Wireless is supplyingcable and accessories for networks around the globe. Tofurther demonstrate our commitment to continuousimprovement, CommScope Wireless earned TL-9000 andISO-9001 certification.

Extremeflex ® and Cell Reach®offerLower Life Cycle Costs and ReliabilityCommScope Wireless meets the stringent requirements of thewireless industry by offering a superior alternative totraditional corrugated transmission line cable. Extremeflex andCell Reach line of cables, connectors, hardware and tools aredesigned specifically for wireless transmission line systems andbecoming the new industry standard. This smooth-wall 50-ohmcoaxial cable is designed to provide superior performance,

reliability and ease of connectorization for both in-building andoutdoor applications. Simple, fast installation and unmatchedreliability provide the lowest life cycle cost available. In addi-tion, because the smooth wall design offers exceptional electri-cal performance, a smaller diameter transmission line mayoften be used on CommScope sites. A lighter weight cablereduces tower loading and product cost when compared tosimilar corrugated products.

The conformability of these smooth wall cables is ideal for monopole, self-supporting tower, conduit, rooftop andindoor applications. The superior shielding and connector design also minimize intermodulation associated with highRF environments. The smooth wall solid outer conductor,

high-strength closed micro-cell foam dielectric core, andfully bonded construction result in a composite cable, whichsupports the electrical, mechanical and environmentalperformance requirements of wireless systems.

Extremeflex and Cell Reach cables are available in 1/2",7/8", 1-1/4” diameter cables and Cell Reach is alsoavailable in 1-5/8" diameter. Jacket types include standardblack polyethylene, a CMR black polyethylene for fire ratedriser applications and Non-Halogen Riser rated cable.

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CommScope Wireless Factory Assembled JumpersCommScope also offers 1/2" factory assembled jumpers instandard lengths. Extremeflex SFX 500 super flexible, FXL 540flexible and Cell Reach CR 540 jumpers offer performance,

reliability, and extended service life. Along with the addedbenefit of handling ease for difficult installations, CommScopejumpers are ideal for bottom or top jumpers, transmission runs,in-building installations, new or reconfigured systems.

Regional Training andCertified Installer Program

CommScope provides customers with free regional trainingclasses conveniently located throughout the United States.These pre-set regional classes occur every Tuesday, requireapproximately two to four hours and include hands-on sessionsin connectorization, weather proofing, grounding and other topics. The Regional Training Program covers handling andinstalling Cell Reach and Extremeflex cable, connectors andaccessories. Participants who satisfactorily complete the trainingare certified as CommScope Wireless installers. Certification isvalid for two years.

For more information, contact us at 888.235.5732,[email protected], or check out the courseschedule and register on-line at:www.commscope.com\wireless\regionaltraining

Wireless Broadband CommunicationWBC™ is a low-loss, low cost 50-ohm Wireless BroadbandCommunication cable designed with greater flexibility for

demanding installation sites where curves, bends and twistsrule out the use of traditional hard line cable or semi-flexiblecopper cables. WBC cable is designed for Land Mobile Radio,Paging, WLL, mobile, fixed wireless (LMDS/MMDS) andin-building wireless networks. WBC is suited for antenna feedsover short distances, wireless jumper assemblies, replacementof aging and less effective systems, or complex installationswhere flexibility is required. WBC is available in popular sizeswith Outside Diameters of: .100", .200", .240", .300", .400",.500", & .600". Most sizes are available with both UV resistantblack polyethylene and flame retardant polyvinyl chloride(FR-PVC) outer jackets.

AMC™ AutoMobile Cable (AMC) is designed and manufactured tomeet and exceed the specific demands required by theautomotive supply chain at every level. From efficient prod-uct processing, to the rigors of the installation environmentand on to the operational demands throughout the life

cycle of a vehicle, CommScope AMC products are engi-neered to the exacting mechanical and electrical standardrequirements.

ProLiteCommScope has introduced a new coaxial cable solutionfor Automotive applications, under our trade name of ProLite. ProLite coaxial cable uses a copper clad aluminumbraid (as compared to copper braid on standard AMC 125ohm, 93 ohm, and 75 ohm products).

Unshielded Twisted PairUltraMedia™ and UltraPipe™ use our Unshielded Twisted Pair

(UTP) cable technology to serve the high-speed Local AreaNetwork (LAN) cable market. UltraMedia is the extendedbandwidth cable that defines the new standard in UTPperformance. UltraPipe exceeds standard specifications andprovides superior bandwidth performance to support broad-band video and high-speed, full-duplex transmission protocols.

Fiber Optic CableOur award-winning Ultra Fiber™ fiber optic product is one of the longest distance and highest bandwidth 62.5 micron fiber currently offered in the data communications market. It allowsour customers to avoid typical distance limitation problemswithout having to re-cable and is designed for LAN, WAN,

and video applications. Delivering complete quality solutionsfor every application. CommScope is how the worldbecomes wireless.

Fully bonded construction results in a composite cable, whichsupports the electrical, mechanical and environmental perform-

ance requirements of today’s wireless systems.

CommScope has the only trucking fleet dedicated tocable transport in the industry. CommScope’s CableTransport specializes in the packing and handling of cable products in the continental US, which means

your shipment arrives safely and on time.




Extremeflex ®

> Low LifeCycle Cost

> ExtremeFlexibility


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Index

> Extremeflex® Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

> Quick Reference Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

> Cable Specifications / Connectors & Assemblies SFX 500 (1/2”) . . . . . . . . . 10

> Cable Specifications / Connector s & Assemblies FXL 540 (1/2”) . . . . . . . . . 12

> Cable Specifications / Connector s & Assemblies FXL 1070 (7/8”) . . . . . . . . 14

> Cable Specifications / Connector s & Assemblies FXL 1480 (1-1/4”) . . . . . . 16

> Cable Specifications / Connectors & Assemblies FXL 1873 (1-5/8”) . . . . . . 18


Setting a Higher StandardIn a perfect world your cable runs would be short and straight. No hairpin turns,

no twists, no long pulls. The humidity wouldn't rise and the rain wouldn't fall. Andevery connection would be flawless and easy. Of course, you don't work in a per-

fect world, (not to mention one that's perfectly straight or dry.) So you think about

things like water migration and connectivity issues and cables that refuse to hold

their shape. At CommScope, we're doing more than just thinking about them.

Introducing Extremeflex™, the smooth-wall aluminum cable for demanding

installations. Designed with a lightweight aluminum outer conductor, Extremeflex

is super flexible. And because it uses the same unique smooth-wall design found

in CommScope's popular Cell Reach cable, Extremeflex also helps maximize net-

work performance while minimizing maintenance cost.

So maybe we don't work in a perfect world, but thanks to innovations like

CommScope's Extremeflex, we're getting closer.


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Customer InformationCommScope designed its Cell Reach® and Extremeflex™ cable solution to combine all the benefitsan operator requires: highest performance, ease of use, long-term reliability and competitivepricing. In sum, Cell Reach offers the lowest life cycle costs in the industry. Performance, ease of installation and few maintenance requirements make Cell Reach the choice for carriers who wantthe most from their budgets. With lower attenuation from Cell Reach, operators may get the sameperformance from a smaller, less expensive cable when compared to traditional corrugated cable.Because CommScope’s smoothwall design is easy to install, proper first-time installations are morefrequent, virtually eliminating repeat trips for repairs. Fewer repeat visits help to provide acontinuous revenue stream from the start.

Extremeflex ®

FXL or SFX 540 PE

Cable Extremeflex Jacket Material,e.g. Polyethylene

Diameter of CableOver Outer Conductor (Inches x 1000)

FXL or SFX 540 NHR

Riser Rated PE Cable(CMR or CATVR-rated)

540 ANM

Connectors Connector Type

540 CTHardware & Accessories Cable Size Nomenclature

(Inches x 1000) Abbreviation, e.g.Coring Tool

540 AUCT

Cable Size “A” designates(Inches x 1000) Revision Level

Explanation of Part Numbers

Cable Type Size

SFX 500 PE 1/2” Superflex

FLX 540 PE 1/2”

FXL 1070 PE 7/8”

FXL 1480 PE 1-1/4”

FXL 1873 PE 1-5/8” “ N E W

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Plus the Super Flexibility of AluminumThe Extremeflex product is available in a choice of three cable types with either standard

polyethylene jacket, riser rated (CATVR), or a non-halogen riser rated (NHR) jacket forpremise applications.

Standard PE cable features a Polyethylene jacket and is intended for indoor or outdoor wireless

transmission line applications where a riser rated cable is not required by local electrical codes.

Fire Retardant Riser Rated (R) cable features a UV stabilized Polyethylene jacket and is

intended for use within buildings where local electrical codes require cable rated as CMR (or CATVR). This requirement is usually encountered when cable penetrates more than one floor of abuilding, but does not enter air-handling premise space.

Fire Retardant Non-Halogen Riser (NHR) cable features a Low-Smoke, Zero Halogen

(LSZH) Polyethylene jacket and is intended for use within buildings where local electrical codesrequire cable rated as CMR (or CATVR). This requirement is usually encountered when cable pene-trates more than one floor of a building, but does not enter air-handling premise space.

Cellular

PCS

GSM

UMTS

SFX 500 Specs:Outer Conductor Aluminum

Cutoff Frequency, GHz 12Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 1.25 (31.75)

Cable Weight, lbs/ft (kg/m) .07 (.10)

Attenuation @ 894 MHz, dB/100ft (dB/100m) 3.01 (9.87)




FXL 540 Specs:Outer Conductor Aluminum

Cutoff Frequency, GHz 8.8Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 2.0 (51)







Cutoff Frequency, GHz 3.3Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 8 (203)


Attenuation @ 894 MHz, dB/100ft (dB/100m) .784 (2.57)





Cutoff Frequency, GHz 5Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 5 (127)







Cutoff Frequency, GHz 2.7Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 11 (279)

Cable Weight, lbs/ft (kg/m) .67 (1.00)





Cellular

PCS

GSM

UMTS

Cellular

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GSM

UMTS

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Standard Conditions:

•For Attenuation, VSWR 1.0 ambient temperature 20° (68°F), atmosphericpressure, dry air.•For Average Power, VSWR 1.0, inner temperature 100° (212°F), ambienttemperature 40° (104°F), atmospheric pressure, dry air, no solar loading.•Specifications subject to change without notice.

SFX 500 (1/2”) Super Flexible Cable Specifications

Cable Characteristics

Electrical

Impedance, Ohms 50 ± 1

Cutoff Frequency, GHz 12

Velocity % 87

Peak Power Rating, kW 15.6

DC Resistance, Ohms/1000 ft (1000m)

Inner 0.82 (2.69)

Outer 0.85 (2.79)

DC Breakdown, Volts 2500

Jacket Spark, Volts RMS 5000

Capacitance, pFd/ft(m) 24.2 (78.9)

Inductance, μH/ft(m) 0.058 (0.19)

VSWR Specification

30-2500 MHz 1.10:1 (26.4)

Distance to Fault (DTF)

30-2500 MHz 1.006 (50.0)

Mechanical

Jacket PE or riser rated CMR/CATVR

Outer Conductor Aluminum

Inner Conductor Copper-Clad Al.

Inner Conductor Dia., in. (mm) .140 (3.56)

Dia. Over Outer Conductor, in. (mm) .396 (10.1)

Dia. Over Outer Jacket, in. (mm) .450 (11.4)

Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 1.25 (31.75)

Number of Bends, min 20

Bending Moment. ft-lbs. (Nm) 2 (2.7)Cable Weight, lbs/ft (kg/m) 0.07 (0.10)

Tensile Strength, lbs. (kg) 250 (113)

Flat Plate Crush Strength, lbs./in. (kg/mm) 95 (1.71)

Cable Type

Standard PE jacket SFX 500 PE-1

Fire Retardant, Riser Rated, CATVR SFX 500 R-1

Fire Retardant, Riser Rated, Non-Halogen SFX 500 NHR-1

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Nominal Attenuation and Average PowerFrequency Attenuation Average Power

Mhz dB/100 ft dB/100m kW

100 0.977 3.20 2.89

108 1.02 3.35 2.78

150 2.20 3.94 2.34

174 1.30 4.26 2.16

200 1.39 4.56 2.01

300 1.71 5.61 1.62

400 1.99 6.53 1.39

450 2.11 6.92 1.30

500 2.23 7.31 1.23

512 2.26 7.41 1.21

600 2.45 8.04 1.11

700 2.65 8.69 1.02

800 2.84 9.32 0.949

824 2.89 9.48 0.932

894 3.01 9.87 0.890

960 3.13 10.27 0.855

1000 3.20 10.5 0.836

1700 4.23 13.87 0.616

1800 4.36 14.30 0.598

1900 4.49 14.73 0.580

2000 4.61 15.12 0.552

2200 4.86 15.94 0.5122300 4.98 16.33 0.508

2400 5.09 16.70 0.495

2500 5.22 17.12 0.483

2600 5.33 17.48 0.471

3000 5.75 18.86 0.436

4000 6.74 22.11 0.366

5000 7.61 24.96 0.319

6000 8.42 27.62 0.284

8000 9.89 32.44 0.236

9000 10.60 34.77 0.220

10000 11.25 36.90 0.202

11000 11.90 39.03 0.19012000 12.50 41.00 0.179



N-MaleN-Female

Insertion Loss, dB-Formula

Straight .05 √ F, GHz Right Angle .1√ F, GHz

Maximum Length Maximum DiameterProduct No. Interface inches (mm) inches (mm)

SFX ADM 7/16 DIN-Male 2.01 (51.0) .804 (20.4)

SFX ADF 7/16 DIN-Female 2.01 (51.0) .804 (20.4)

SFX ANM N-Male 2.28 (58.0) .804 (20.4)

SFX ANF N-Female 2.28 (58.0) .804 (20.4)

SFX ANMR N-Male Right Angle 2.30 (58.5) .882 (22.4)

SFX ADMR 7/16 DIN-Male Right Angle 2.10 (53.4) .882 (22.4)

500 (1/2”) Connectors All CommScope Wireless connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designedfor quick and consistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Terminationcraftsmanship issues are reduced to a minimum by using a CommScope Wireless self gaugingcoring tool.

Brass is used as the connector body base material. Surfaces in the RF transmission path are silver plated. All other surfaces are nickel/tin coated. Insulators are made of polypropylene, polyte-traflourethylene (PTFE), polycarbonate and Delrin. All O-rings are made of ethylene propylenerubber (EPDM) to ensure the tightest seal against moisture ingress.

DIN Male- Rt. Angle

Frequency VSWR (RL)

MHz 1-25 ft 26-100 ft 101-200 ft 201 - 500 ft Connectors Application(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (61.2-152.4m) (61.2 - 152.4m)

824-960 1.06 (30.7) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM Cellular

1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.18 (21.7) 1.18 (21.7) ANMR, ADMR

824-960 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.13 (24.2) 1.13 (24.2) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM PCS

1700-1900 1.33 (17.0) 1.33 (17.0) 1.33 (17.0) 1.33 (17.0) ANMR, ADMR


1.25 (19.1) 1.25 (19.1) 1.23 (19.7) 1.23 (19.7) ANMR, ADMR

1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.27 (18.5) 1.27 (18.5)

1900-2200 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM GSM

1.33 (17.0) 1.33 (17.0) 1.33 (17.0) 1.20 (20.8) ANMR, ADMR

2200-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM UMTS

1.433 (15.0) 1.433 (15.0) 1.41 ( 15.4) 1.41 (15.4) ANMR, ADMR

SFX Standard assembly lengths are 3’, 6’, 10’ and 15’. VSWR values are guaranteed for factory assemblies and are typical for cut lengths. Note: Tools and Accessories, pages: 32-46

Extremeflex Jumper Assemblies

Guaranteed Low VSWR Specifications, Type SFX-500 Super flexible

7/16 DIN-Female7/16 DIN-Male

N-Male- Rt. Angle



FXL 540 (1/2”) Flexible Cable Specifications


•For Attenuation, VSWR 1.0 ambient temperature 20° (68°F),atmospheric pressure, dry air.

•For Average Power, VSWR 1.0, inner temperature 100° (212°F),ambient temperature 40° (104°F), atmospheric pressure, dry air,no solar loading.

•Specifications subject to change without notice.


Electrical


Cutoff Frequency, GHz 8.8

Velocity % 88%



Inner 0.42 (1.38)

Outer 0.63 (2.07)





VSWR Specification

800-2500 MHz 1.10:1 (26.4)

DTF Specification (at minimum bend radius)

30-2500 MHz 1.006 (50.0)

Mechanical







Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 2.0 (51)


Bending Moment. ft-lbs. (Nm) 6.5 (8.78)

Cable Weight, lbs/ft (kg/m) 0.117 (0.17)Tensile Strength, lbs. (kg) 400 (182)

Flat Plate Crush Strength, lbs./ in. (kg/mm) 90 (1.7)

Cable Type

Standard PE jacket FXL 540 PE-1

Fire Retardant, Riser Rated, CATVR FXL 540 R-1

Fire Retardant, Riser Rated, Non-Halogen FXL 540 NHR-1





100 0.661 2.17 3.57

108 0.688 2.26 3.32

150 0.814 2.67 2.91

174 0.878 2.88 2.61

200 0.943 3.09 2.44

300 1.16 3.80 1.94

400 1.35 4.43 1.66

450 1.44 4.72 1.56

500 1.52 4.99 1.50

512 1.54 5.05 1.45

600 1.67 5.48 1.36

700 1.81 5.94 1.26

800 1.95 6.40 1.16

824 1.98 6.49 1.13

894 2.06 6.76 1.10

960 2.14 7.02 1.05

1000 2.19 7.18 1.03

1700 2.92 9.58 0.75

1800 3.01 9.87 0.733

1900 3.10 10.17 0.705

2000 3.19 10.46 0.693

2200 3.37 11.05 0.657

2300 3.45 11.32 0.638

2400 3.53 11.58 0.625

2500 3.62 11.87 0.610

2600 3.70 12.14 0.600

3000 4.01 13.15 0.542

4000 4.72 15.48 0.455

5000 5.35 17.55 0.397

6000 5.95 19.52 0.353

8000 7.02 23.03 0.294

8800 7.43 24.37 0.277



N-Male

7/16 DIN-Female7/16 DIN-Male

Extremeflex Jumper Assemblies

Guaranteed Low VSWR Specifications, Type FXL-540 FlexibleFrequency VSWR (RL)

MHz 1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201 - 500 ft Connectors Application(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6 - 61m) (61.2 - 152.4m)

824-960 1.06 (30.7) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM Cellular

1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.18 (21.7) 1.18 (21.7) ANMR, ADMR


1700-1900 1.33 (17.0) 1.33 (17.0) 1.28 (18.2) 1.33 (17.0) ANMR, ADMR


1.25 (19.1) 1.25 (19.1) 1.23 (19.7) 1.23 (19.7) ANMR

1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.27 (18.5) ADMR

1900-2200 1.09 (27.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANM, ADM GSM

1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.18 (21.7) ANMR, ADMR

2200-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANM, ADM UMTS

1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.19 (21.0) 1.19 (21.0) ANMR, ADMR

FXL 540 Standard assembly lengths are 3’, 4’, 6’, and 10’. VSWR values are guaranteed for factory assemblies and are typical for cut lengths. Note: Tools and Accessories, pages: 32-46

Insertion Loss, dB-Formula Intermodulation-3rd Order Product-dBm (dBc)

Straight .05 √ F, GHz Right Angle .1√ F, GHz >115 (158) (Two +43 dBm carriers, IM product

between 1870-1910 MHz)


540 ANM N-Male 2.55 (64.8) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ANF N-Female 2.55 (64.8) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ADM 7/16 DIN-Male 2.50 (63.5) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ADF 7/16 DIN-Female 2.37 (60.0) 1.05 (26.8)540 ANMR N-Male Right Angle 2.60 (66.0) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ADMR 7/16 DIN-Male Right Angle 2.50 (63.5) 1.05 (26.8)

540 (1/2”) Connectors and Assemblies All CommScope Wireless connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quickand consistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issues arereduced to a minimum by using a CommScope Wireless self gauging coring tool.

Brass is used as the connector body base material. Surfaces in the RF transmission path are silver plated. All other surfaces are nickel/tin coated. Insulators are made of polypropylene, polytetraflourethylene (PTFE),polycarbonate and Delrin. All O-rings are made of ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) to ensure the tightestseal against moisture ingress.

N-Male Right Angle

DIN Male Right Angle

N-Female



FXL 1070 (7/8”) Flexible Cable Specifications


Electrical



Velocity % 88%

Peak Power Rating, kW 108DC Resistance, Ohms/1000 ft (1000m)

Inner 0.63 (2.07)

Outer 0.26 (0.85)



Capacitance, pF/ft (pF/m) 24.2 (78.9)

Inductance, μH/ft ( μH/m) 0.058 (0.19)

VSWR Specification

30-2500 MHz 1.10:1 (26.4dB)

DTF Specification (at minimum bend radius)30-2500 MHz 1.006 (50.0dB)

Mechanical



Inner Conductor Copper


Dia. Over Outer Conductor, in. (mm) 1.07 (27.2)

Dia. Over Outer Jacket, in. (mm) 1.16 (29.5)



Bending Moment. ft-lbs. (Nm) 29 (39)


Tensile Strength, lbs. (Kg) 600 273






Cable Type






Nominal Attenuation and Average Power**Frequency Attenuation Average Power


100 0.332 1.09 7.60

108 0.346 1.13 7.30

150 0.410 1.34 6.40

174 0.442 1.45 5.81

200 0.476 1.56 5.36

300 0.588 1.93 4.36

400 0.684 2.24 3.73

450 0.729 2.39 3.49

500 0.771 2.53 3.29

512 0.780 2.56 3.25

600 0.849 2.78 2.97

700 0.923 3.03 2.72

800 0.992 3.25 2.48

824 1.01 3.31 2.44

894 1.05 3.44 2.33

960 1.10 3.61 2.24

1000 1.12 3.67 2.19

1250 1.27 4.17 1.93

1500 1.40 4.59 1.74

1700 1.50 4.92 1.63

1800 1.55 5.08 1.57

1900 1.60 5.25 1.54

2000 1.64 5.38 1.48

2200 1.74 5.71 1.41

2300 1.79 5.87 1.37

2400 1.83 6.00 1.33

2500 1.88 6.17 1.30

3000 2.08 6.82 1.17

3400 2.24 7.35 1.08

3500 2.27 7.45 1.06

3600 2.31 7.58 1.04

4000 2.47 8.10 0.986

5000 2.81 9.22 0.865



N-Male N-Female 7/16 DIN-Male


1070 ANM-1 N-Male 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)

1070 ANF-1 N-Female 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)

1070 ADM-1 7/16 DIN-Male 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)

1070 ADF-1 7/16 DIN-Female 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)

1070 (7/8”) Connectors and Assemblies All CommScope Wireless connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quick and consistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issuesare reduced to a minimum by using a Cell Reach self gauging coring tool.

Brass is used as the connector body base material. Surfaces in the RF transmission path are silver plated. All other surfaces are nickel/tin coated. Insulators are made of polypropylene, polytetraflourethylene(PTFE), polycarbonate and Delrin. All O-rings are made of ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) to ensurethe tightest seal against moisture ingress.


.03 √ F, GHz

7/16 DIN-Female

Frequency Assembly VSWR, Maximum (RL, dB)MHz

1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201-500 ft. > 500 ft . Connectors Application(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6-61m) (61.2-152.4m) (> 152.4m)

824-960 1.06 (30.7) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM Cellular

824-960 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.13 (24.2) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM PCS1700-1900

1700-2000 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM PCS

1900-2200 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9)) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM GSM

2200-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM UMTS

VSWR values are guaranteed for factory assemblies. Note: Tools and Accessories, pages: 32-46

1070 Cable Runs with Installed Connectors

Guaranteed Low VSWR Specifications, Type FXL 1070



FXL 1480 (1-1/4”) Flexible Cable Specifications






Electrical



Velocity % 89Peak Power Rating, kW 205


Inner 0.45 (1.48)

Outer 0.15 (0.49)


Jacket Spark, Volts RMS 10,000



VSWR Specification

800-2500 MHz 1.10 (26.4)


30-2500 MHz 1.006 50db

Mechanical







Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 8 (203)


Bending Moment. ft-lbs. (Nm) 75 (102)Cable Weight, lbs/ft (kg/m) 0.49 (0.73)

Tensile Strength, lbs. (kg) 1300 (590)


Cable Type






Nominal Attenuation and Average Power

Frequency Attenuation Average PowerMhz dB/100 ft dB/100m kW

100 0.242 0.79 10.33

108 0.252 0.83 9.90

150 0.300 0.98 8.32

174 0.324 1.06 7.69

200 0.349 1.14 7.13

300 0.433 1.42 5.72

400 0.505 1.66 4.88

450 0.538 1.76 4.57

500 0.570 1.87 4.31

512 0.577 1.89 4.25

600 0.629 2.06 3.89700 0.685 2.25 3.56

800 0.737 2.42 3.30

824 0.750 2.46 3.25

894 0.784 2.57 3.10

960 0.816 2.68 2.97

1000 0.835 2.74 2.90

1250 0.947 3.11 2.55

1500 1.05 3.44 2.29

1700 1.13 3.71 2.12

1800 1.17 3.84 2.05

1900 1.20 3.94 1.98

2000 1.24 4.07 1.92

2200 1.32 4.33 1.81

2300 1.35 4.43 1.76

2400 1.39 4.56 1.72

2500 1.43 4.69 1.63

3000 1.59 5.22 1.50

3300 1.69 5.54 1.41




1480 BNM N-Male 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 BNF N-Female 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 BDM 7/16 DIN-Male 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 BDF 7/16 DIN-Female 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 (1-1/4”) Connectors and Assemblies All A-Series connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quick andconsistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issues arereduced to a minimum by using a CommScope self gauging coring tool.

Brass is used as the connector body base material. Surfaces in the RF transmission path are silverplated. All other surfaces are nickel/tin coated. Insulators are made of polypropylene, polytetrafloureth-ylene (PTFE), polycarbonate and Delrin. All O-rings are made of ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) toensure the tightest seal against moisture ingress.


.03 √ F, GHz

Frequency Assembly VSWR, Maximum (RL, dB)MHz Connectors Application

1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201-500 ft. > 500 ft.

(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6-61m) (61.2-152.4m) (> 152.4m)

824-960 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) ANF, ADF Cellular

824-960 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3)) ANF, ADF PCS1700-1900

1700-2000 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ADF PCS

1900-2200 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ADF GSM

2200-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANF, ADF UMTS

VSWR values are guaranteed for factory assemblies only. Note: Tools and Accessories, pages: 32-46


Guaranteed Low VSWR Specifications, Type FXL 1480

DIN-Female N-Male N-Female DIN-Male




FXL 1873 (1-5/8”) Cable Specifications


Electrical





Inner 0.37 (1.21)

Outer 0.17 (0.56)





VSWR Specification

800-2500 MHz 1.10:1 (26.4dB)


800-2500 MHz 1.006 (50.0dB)

Mechanical

Jacket PE



Inner Conductor dia, in. (mm) 0.707 (18.0)


Dia. Over Jacket, in. (mm) 1.98 (50.3)

Minimum Single Bend Radius, in. (mm) 11 (279)

Number of Bends 15



Tensile Strength, lbs. (Kg) 1500 (681)




100 0.197 0.646 17.1

108 0.199 0.653 16.3

150 0.237 0.777 13.7174 0.256 0.840 12.7

200 0.283 0.928 11.8

300 0.344 1.13 9.37

400 0.403 1.32 7.98

450 0.430 1.41 7.47

500 0.457 1.50 7.03

512 0.463 1.52 6.94

600 0.506 1.66 6.33

700 0.552 1.81 5.79

800 0.595 1.95 5.36

824 0.606 1.99 5.26

894 0.635 2.08 5.02960 0.661 2.17 4.82

1000 0.677 2.22 4.70

1700 0.925 3.03 3.41

1800 0.957 3.14 3.29

1900 0.989 3.24 3.17

2000 1.02 3.35 3.08

2200 1.08 3.54 2.91

2300 1.11 3.64 2.83

2400 1.14 3.74 2.74

2500 1.17 3.84 2.68

2600 1.20 3.94 2.63

2700 1.23 4.03 2.60





Cable Type

Standard PE jacket FXL 1873 PE

“ N E W ”




1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201-500 ft. > 500 ft.

(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6-61m) (61.2-152.4m (>152.4m)824-960 1.09 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.18 (21.6) 1.20 (20.8) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF Cellular

824-960 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF PCS1700-1900

1700-2000 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF PCS

1900-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF UMTS

VSWR values are guaranteed for factory fit assemblies only. Note: Tools and Accessories, pages: 32-46


1873 (1-5/8”) Connectors and Assemblies All Cell Reach connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quick andconsistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issues arereduced to a minimum by using a Cell Reach self gauging coring tool.



1873 BDF 7/16 DIN-Female 2.56 (65) 2.56 (65)

1873 BNM N-Male 2.93 (74) 2.56 (65)1873 BNF N-Female 2.75 (70) 2.56 (65)

1873 BDM 4/16 DIN-Male 2.56 (65) 2.56 (65)

1873 cable Runs with installed connectors

Guaranteed Low VSWR Specifications, Type CR 1873

B-Series Insertion Loss, dB-Formula

.03√ Freq, GHz



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Index


> Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

> Cable Specifications / Connector s & Assemblies CR 540 (1/2”) . . . . . . . . . . 24

> Cable Specifications / Connector s & Assemblies CR 1070 (7/8”) . . . . . . . . . 26

> Cable Specifications / Connector s & Assemblies CR 1480 (1-1/4”) . . . . . . . 28

> Cable Specifications / Connector s & Assemblies CR 1873 (1-5/8”) . . . . . . . 30


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Cell Reach 10 Year Warranty All coaxial cable sold under the Cell Reach trademark and manufactured by CommScope are warranted tobe free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years commencing on the date of manufacture.

THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF COMMSCOPE UNDER THESE WARRANTIES IS AND SHALL BE LIMITED TOISSUANCE OF CREDIT FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY COAXIAL CABLE WHICH ARE PROVED TO BE OTHER THAN AS WAR-RANTED, AND COMMSCOPE SHALL HAVE SOLE DISCRETION AS TO WHICH OF THESE REMEDIES IT SHALL PROVIDE. BUYER SHALL NOTBE REIMBURSED OR RECEIVE ANY ALLOWANCE FOR ANY LABOR CHARGES INCURRED FOR REPLACEMENT, ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIROF ANY CABLE OR FOR ANY OTHER WORK UNLESS SUCH CHARGES ARE AUTHORIZED IN ADVANCE BY COMMSCOPE.

If any of the Cell Reach coaxial cable on which these warranties have not expired are claimed to be defective in material or workmanship,CommScope may either examine the coaxial cable where they are located or, in its sole discretion, issue shipping instructions for return of thecoaxial cable or any defective parts thereof. Buyer shall prepay all transportation charges for such return. Any claim for breach of these war-ranties shall conclusively be deemed to be waived unless written notice of such claim is given to CommScope within ten (10) days after thedate on which the claimed defect is discovered. These warranties shall be null and void if the original installing buyer transfers ownership of the warranted coaxial cable, unless CommScope is notified in writing of the transfer and of the name and address of the new owner withinfifteen (15) days after the date on which the transfer is made. These warranties shall not apply to any coaxial cable which has been subject-ed to any misuse, neglect or accidental damage or which contain defects which are in any way attributable to improper installation or toalterations or repairs made or performed by a person or entity not under the control of CommScope. Further, these warranties shall not applyto any coaxial cable which is obtained from manufacturers other than CommScope.

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE COMMSCOPE'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES FOR OR RELATING TO THE COAXI-

AL CABLE. COMMSCOPE NEITHER MAKES NOR ASSUMES ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR

ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ANY WARRANTY THAT THE COAXIAL CABLE SHALL BE DELIVERED FREE OF THE RIGHTFUL CLAIM OF ANY

THIRD PERSON BY WAY OF INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATU-

TORY. COMMSCOPE NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY OR

OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF THE COAXIAL CABLE, AND THERE ARE NO ORAL AGREEMENTS OR

WARRANTIES COLLATERAL TO OR AFFECTING THE SALE OF THE COAXIAL CABLE.

THE WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES AND REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE LIMITED TO THEIR PRECISE TERMS COMM-SCOPE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANYDAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BREACH OR WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE. THE OBLIG- ATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF COMMSCOPE AND THE REMEDIES OF BUYER SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE COMMSCOPE’S SOLE ANDEXCLUSIVE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES AND BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR, RESULTING FROM OR IN CONNEC-TION WITH THESE WARRANTIES OR ANY BREACH THEREOF. The terms and conditions contained herein and the rights of the parties toany transaction to which they relate shall be governed by the construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina of theUnited States of America.

CR 540 Specs:Outer Conductor Aluminum



Cable Weight, lbs/ft (kg/m) 0.15 (0.22)













Cellular

PCS

GSM

UMTS

















Cellular

PCS

GSM

UMTS



The Cell Reach Product is available in a choice of three cable types with either standard polyethylene jacket, riser rated

(CATVR), or a non-halogen riser rated (NHR) jacket for premise applications.

Standard PE cable features a Polyethylene jacket and is intended for indoor or outdoor wireless transmission line applications

where a riser rated cable is not required by local electrical codes.

Fire Retardant Riser Rated (R) cable features a UV stabilized Polyethylene jacket and is intended for use within buildings

where local electrical codes require cable rated as CMR (or CATVR). This requirement is usually encountered when cable pene-trates more than one floor of a building, but does not enter air-handling premise space.

Fire Retardant Non-Halogen Riser (NHR) cable features a Low-Smoke, Zero Halogen (LSZH) Polyethylene jacket and

is intended for use within buildings where local electrical codes require cable rated as CMR (or CATVR). This requirement is usu-ally encountered when cable penetrates more than one floor of a building, but does not enter air-handling premise space.


CommScope Cell ReachCommScope designed its Cell Reach® and Extremeflex™ cable solutions to combine all the bene-fits an operator requires: highest performance, ease of use, long-term reliability and competitivepricing. In sum, CommScope offers the lowest life cycle costs in the industry.

Cable Examples:CR 540 PE or CR 540 RCR Cell Reach540 Jacket Material,e.g. Polyethylene

PE Diameter of Cable Over

Outer Conductor (Inches x 1000)

R Riser Rated PE Cable

(CMR or CATV-rated)

Connector Example:540 ANF540 Cable Size (Inches x 1000)

ANF Connector Type

Hardware & Accessories Examples:540 CT540 Cable Size (Inches x 1000)

CT Nomenclature Abbreviation,

e.g. Coring Tool or PT for Prep Tool

540 AUCT-1

540 Cable Size (Inches x 1000) AUCT “A” designates

-1 Revision Level

Explanation of Part Numbers

Cable Type Size

CR 540 PE 1/2”CR 1070 PE 7/8”

CR 1480 PE 1-1/4”

CR1873 PE 1-5/8”



CR 540 (1/2”) Cable Specifications


Electrical



Velocity % 88



Inner 0.42 (1.38)

Outer 0.58 (1.92)





VSWR Specification

30-2500 MHz 1.10:1 (26.4dB)


30-2500 MHz 1.006 (50.0dB)

Mechanical


Outer Conductor Copper



Dia. Over Dielectric, in. (mm) .523 (13.2)




Number of Bends, min 15Bending Moment. ft-lbs. (Nm) 9.7 (13.1)






100 0.644 2.11 3.57

108 0.650 2.13 3.32

150 0.772 2.53 2.91

174 0.830 2.72 2.61

200 0.891 2.92 2.44

300 1.11 3.63 1.94

400 1.29 4.23 1.66

450 1.37 4.48 1.56

500 1.45 4.76 1.50

512 1.47 4.82 1.45

600 1.60 5.25 1.36

700 1.74 5.71 1.26

800 1.87 6.14 1.16

824 1.90 6.24 1.13

894 1.99 6.53 1.10960 2.07 6.79 1.05

1000 2.12 6.96 1.03

1700 2.87 9.42 0.750

1800 2.96 9.69 0.728

1900 3.04 10.0 0.705

2000 3.13 10.3 0.693

2200 3.31 10.9 0.656

2300 3.39 11.1 0.638

2400 3.47 11.4 0.625

2500 3.55 11.6 0.610

2600 3.62 11.9 0.600

3000 3.83 12.6 0.5424000 4.41 14.5 0.455

5000 5.15 16.9 0.397

6000 5.84 19.2 0.353

8000 7.04 23.1 0.294

8800 7.47 24.5 0.277



• For Attenuation, VSWR 1.0 ambient temperature 20° (68°F),atmospheric pressure, dry air.

• For Average Power, VSWR 1.0, inner temperature 100° (212°F),ambient temperature 40° (104°F), atmospheric pressure, dry air,no solar loading.

• Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Cable Type

Standard PE jacket CR 540 PE

Fire Retardant, Riser Rated, CATVR CR 540 R

Fire Retardant, Riser Rated, Non-Halogen CR 540 NHR



Frequency VSWR (RL)

MHz 1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201 - 500 ft Connectors Application

(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6-61m) (61.2 - 152.4 M)

824-960 1.06 (30.7) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM

1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.18 (21.7) 1.18 (21.7) ANMR, ADMR Cellular

824-960 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.13 (24.2) 1.13 (24.2) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM1700-1900 1.33 (17.0) 1.33 (17.0) 1.28 (18.2) 1.33 (17.0) ANMR, ADMR PCS

1700-2000 1.09 (27.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM

1.25 (19.1) 1.25 (19.1) 1.23 (19.7) 1.23 (19.7) ANMR

1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.27 (18.5) ADMR PCS

1900-2200 1.09 (27.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANM, ADM

1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.18 (21.7) ANMR, ADMR GSM

2200-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM

1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.196 (21.0) 1.196 (21.0) ANMR, ADMR UMTS

CR 540 Standard assembly lengths are 3’, 4’, 6’, and 10’. VSWR values are guaranteed for factory fit assemblies only. Note: Tools and Accessories, pages: 32-46

N-Male 7/16 DIN-Female

7/16 DIN-Male



Straight .05 √ F, GHz Right Angle .1√ F, GHz


540 ANM N-Male 2.55 (64.8) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ANF N-Female 2.55 (64.8) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ADM 7/16 DIN-Male 2.50 (63.5) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ADF 7/16 DIN-Female 2.37 (60.0) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ANMR N-Male Right Angle 2.60 (66.0) 1.05 (26.8)

540 ADMR 7/16 DIN-Male Right Angle 2.50 (63.5) 1.05 (26.8)

540 (1/2”) Connectors and Assemblies All Cell Reach connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quick and con-sistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issues are reduced toa minimum by using a Cell Reach self gauging coring tool.


N-Male Right Angle DIN Male Right Angle

N-Female

540 Jumper Assemblies




CR 1070 (7/8”) Cable Specifications


Electrical





Inner 0.63 (2.07)

Outer 0.36 (1.18)





VSWR Specification

30-2500 MHz 1.10:1 (26.4dB)


30-2500 MHz 1.006 (50.0dB)

Mechanical





Dia. Over Dielectric, in. (mm) 1.05 (26.7)




Number of Bends 15





Nominal Attenuation and Average Power**Frequency Attenuation Average Power


100 0.317 1.04 8.45

108 0.329 1.08 8.20

150 0.391 1.28 6.85174 0.425 1.39 6.26

200 0.459 1.51 5.88

300 0.568 1.86 4.63

400 0.665 2.18 3.90

450 0.710 2.33 3.65

500 0.754 2.47 3.42

512 0.762 2.50 3.34

600 0.834 2.74 3.06

700 0.910 2.99 2.80

800 0.979 3.21 2.58

824 0.997 3.27 2.54

894 1.04 3.42 2.43

960 1.09 3.57 2.33

1000 1.11 3.66 2.28

1700 1.52 4.99 1.68

1800 1.58 5.17 1.66

1900 1.63 5.35 1.63

2000 1.68 5.51 1.54

2200 1.77 5.81 1.45

2300 1.83 6.01 1.41

2400 1.89 6.20 1.37

2500 1.95 6.39 1.34

3000 2.15 7.04 1.21

4000 2.57 8.43 1.02

5000 3.00 9.84 0.887






C e l l R e a c h

Cable Type






N-Male N-Female


1070 (7/8”) Connectors and Assemblies All Cell Reach connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quick and con-sistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issues are reduced toa minimum by using a Cell Reach self gauging coring tool.



.03 √ F, GHz


1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201-500 ft. > 500 ft.(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6-61m) (61.2-152.4m) (> 152.4m)

824-960 1.06 (30.7) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM Cellular

824-960 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.13 (24.2) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM PCS1700-1900

1700-2000 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM PCS1900-2200 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) ANF, ANM, ADF ,ADM GSM

2200-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM UMTS


7/16 DIN-Male 7/16 DIN-Female




1070 ANM-1 N-Male 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)

1070 ANF-1 N-Female 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)

1070 ADM-1 7/16 DIN-Male 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)

1070 ADF-1 7/16 DIN-Female 2.25 (57) 1.66 (42)



C e l l R e a c h

CR 1480 (1-1/4”) PE



100 0.228 0.748 11.3

108 0.237 0.777 10.8

150 0.283 0.928 9.08

174 0.307 1.01 8.39

200 0.331 1.09 7.75

220 0.348 1.14 7.44

300 0.415 1.36 6.20

400 0.487 1.60 5.29

450 0.521 1.71 4.95

500 0.553 1.81 4.66

512 0.561 1.84 4.59

600 0.614 2.01 4.21

700 0.672 2.20 3.84

800 0.726 2.38 3.55

824 0.739 2.42 3.50894 0.775 2.54 3.34

960 0.809 2.65 3.19

1000 0.829 2.72 3.12

1250 0.947 3.11 2.75

1500 1.06 3.48 2.46

1700 1.14 3.74 2.29

1800 1.18 3.87 2.21

1900 1.22 4.00 2.14

2000 1.26 4.13 2.06

2100 1.30 4.26 2.00

2200 1.34 4.40 1.93

2300 1.38 4.53 1.872400 1.42 4.66 1.83

2500 1.46 4.79 1.73

2600 1.50 4.92 1.70

3000 1.64 5.38 1.58

3300 1.74 5.71 1.49Standard Conditions:





Electrical

Impedance, Ohms 50 +/- 1


Velocity % 87

Peak Power Rating, kW 205


Inner 0.43 (1.41)

Outer 0.19 (0.62)





VSWR Specification

30-2500 MHz 1.10 26.4 dB


30-2500 MHz 1.006:1 50 dB

Mechanical

Jacket Plastic, polyethylene



Inner Conductor Dia., in. (mm) .557

(14.15)




Number of Bends, min 15 (380)Bending Moment. ft-lbs. (Nm) 85 (115)


Tensile Strength, lbs. (Kg) 1,500 (681)


Cable Type







1480 BNM N-Male 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 BNF N-Female 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 BDM DIN-Male 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 BDF DIN-Female 2.38 (60.5) 2.00 (50.8)

1480 (1-1/4”) Connectors and Assemblies All A-Series connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quick andconsistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issues arereduced to a minimum by using a CommScope self gauging coring tool.

Brass is used as the connector body base material. Surfaces in the RF transmission path are silverplated. All other surfaces are nickel/tin coated. Insulators are made of polypropylene, polytetrafloureth-ylene (PTFE), polycarbonate and Delrin. All O-rings are made of ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) toensure the tightest seal against moisture ingress.


.03 √ F, GHz


1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201-500 ft. > 500 ft.

(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6-61m) (61.2-152.4m) (> 152.4m)

824-960 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) 1.06 (30.7) ANF, ADF Cellular

824-960 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) ANF, ADF PCS1700-1900

1700-2000 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ADF PCS

1900-2200 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ADF GSM

2200-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) ANF, ADF UMTS

VSWR values are guaranteed for factory assemblies and are typical for cut lengths. Note: Tools and Accessories, pages: 32-46

1480 Cable Runs with Installed ConnectorsGuaranteed Low VSWR Specifications, Type CR 1480




CR 1873 (1-5/8”) Cable Specifications


Electrical



Velocity % 88

Peak Power Rating, kW 315


Inner 0.37 (1.21)

Outer 0.14 (0.46)

DC Breakdown, Volts 11,000




VSWR Specification

30-2500 MHz 1.10:1 (26.4dB)


30-2500 MHz 1.006 (50.0dB)

Mechanical

Jacket PE riser rated CMR/CATVR



Inner Conductor dia, in. (mm) 0.707 (18.0)


Dia. Over Jacket, in. (mm) 1.98 (50.3)

Minimum Single Bend Radius, in. (mm) 15 (318)

Number of Bends 15Bending Moment. ft-lbs. (Nm) 154 (208.8)






100 0.189 0.620 17.1

108 0.196 0.643 16.3

150 0.234 0.768 13.7

174 0.254 0.833 12.7

200 0.273 0.896 11.8

300 0.342 1.12 9.37

400 0.402 1.32 7.98

450 0.430 1.41 7.47

500 0.456 1.50 7.03

512 0.463 1.52 6.94

600 0.506 1.66 6.33

700 0.554 1.82 5.79

800 0.592 1.94 5.36

824 0.602 1.98 5.26894 0.632 2.07 5.02

960 0.659 2.16 4.82

1000 0.675 2.21 4.70

1700 0.956 3.14 3.41

1800 0.983 3.23 3.29

1900 1.01 3.31 3.17

2000 1.05 3.44 3.08

2200 1.11 3.64 2.91

2300 1.14 3.74 2.83

2400 1.18 3.87 2.74

2500 1.22 4.00 2.68

2600 1.26 4.13 2.632700 1.30 4.26 2.60






C e l l R e a c h

Cable Type






1-25 ft. 26-100 ft. 101-200 ft. 201-500 ft. > 500 ft.

(.5-7.5m) (7.6-30.5m) (30.6-61m) (61.2-152.4m (>152.4m)824-960 1.09 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.18 (21.6) 1.20 (20.8) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF Cellular

824-960 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF PCS1700-1900

1700-2000 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF PCS

1900-2500 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) ANF, ANM, ADF, ADM, BDF UMTS



1873 (1-5/8”) Connectors and Assemblies All Cell Reach connectors are premium quality. The two piece construction is designed for quick andconsistent termination while maintaining superior performance. Termination craftsmanship issues arereduced to a minimum by using a Cell Reach self gauging coring tool.




1873 BDF 7/16 DIN-Female 2.56 (65) 2.56 (65)

1873 BNM N-Male 2.93 (74) 2.56 (65)

1873 BNF N-Female 2.75 (70) 2.56 (65)

1873 BDM 4/16 DIN-Male 2.56 (65) 2.56 (65)

1873 cable Runs with installed connectors


B-Series Insertion Loss, dB-Formula

.03√ Freq, GHz



Tools & Accessories

> InstallerFriendly

> Wide Variety

T O O L S &

A C C E S S O R I E S


T o o l s

& A c c e s s o r i e s



Index

> Hanger s and Adapter s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

> Grounding and Weather proofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

> Cable Entr y Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

> Cable Pr ep Tools/ Misc. tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

> Tools and Connector Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

> Feeder Char t Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .




Angle Adapters Angle Adapters allow you to mount cable on angle tower members using either

Snap-in Hangers or 3/8” mounting hardware.

AA-SH Angle Adapter, Snap-In version Kit of 10

AA-38S Angle Adapter, with 3/8” tapped holes Kit of 10

AAU Universal Angle Adapter Kit of 10

Dual Hanger BlocksInjection molded polycarbonate plastic, stackable. Two runs per block, stacked

one,two or three high requiring Hanger Kit 1DHK, 2DHK or 3DHK (sold

separately) for a total of six runs per unit.These units require angle or roundmember adapter sold separately for mounting. Standard tower configurationspacing is 3-4 feet (1-1.2m).UV stable polycarbonate construction allows youto neatly stack coax into space saving bundles.

54 DHK Dual Hanger Block for 1/2” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

1 7 DHK Dual Hanger Block for 7/8” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

148 DHK Dual Hanger Block for 1-1/4” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

1873 DHK Dual Hanger Block for 1-5/8” Cell Reach coax Kit of 10


T o o l s & A c c e s s o r i e s

Hangers and Adapters

EZ-Clip® and EZ-Snap® HangersThis stainless steel design is the next generation in snap-in hanger technology. The

hanger snaps into a 3/4” (19mm) mounting hole and provides quick mounting of

coax runs. Standard tower configuration spacing is 3-4 feet (1-1.2m).

54 EZC Clip-in Hanger for 1/2” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

1 7 EZS Snap-in Hanger for 7/8” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

148 EZC Clip-in Hangers for 1-1/4” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

1873 EZS Snap in Hanger for 1-5/8” Cell Reach coax Kit of 10

EZ-SNS® Stackable Snap-In HangersThe EZSNS stackable hangers can accommodate multiple runs in the same spaceas the standard snap-in. EZSNS hangers can be stacked up to three at a time whenusing 1/2” and 7/8” cable and up to two when using 1-1/4” or 1-5/8” cable.

54 EZSNS Stackable Snap-In Hanger 1/2” CR 540 & FXL coax Kit of 10

1 7 EZSNS Stackable Snap-In Hanger 7/8” CR 1070 & FXL coax Kit of 10

148 EZSNS Stackable Snap-In Hanger 1-1/4” CR 1480 & FXL coax Kit of 10

1873 EZSNS Stackable Snap-In Hanger 1-5/8” CR 1873 coax Kit of 10



Butterfly Clip Hanger—No Hardware

54 BCH-NH Butterfly Clip Hangers for 1/2” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

1 7 BCH-NH Butterfly Clip Hangers for 7/8” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

148 BCH-NH Butterfly Clip Hangers for 1-1/4” CR & FXL coax Kit of 101873 BCH -NH Butterfly Clip Hangers for 1-5/8” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

Butterfly Clip HangersThese stainless butterfly clips mount on angle or round member adapter brackets.

Mounting bolts are provided with BCH only. Standard tower configuration spacing

is 3-4ft. (1-1.2m). Maximum spacing for outdoor installation is 6ft. (1.83m) at 125

mph (200km/h) wind, 1/2” (13mm) radial ice. Requires angle, round member, or

other adapter (sold separately.)

Butterfly Clip Hanger

54 BCH Hanger Hardware Kit for 1/2” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

1 7 BCH Hanger Hardware Kit for 7/8” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

148 BCH Hanger Hardware Kit for 1-1/4” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

1873 BCH Hanger Hardware Kit for 1-5/8” CR & FXL coax Kit of 10

Hanger Hardware KitsHanger hardware kits includes slotted hex head bolts lock washers and nuts.

Hanger hardware kits can be used for BCH-NH, USA-XXXX, UTLS-XXX & UTLF-XXX.

HK -3434 Hanger Hardware Kit, 3/8” x 3/4” Kit of 10

HK -381 Hanger Hardware Kit, 3/8” x 1” Kit of 10

HK -1 M Hanger Hardware Kit, 100mm x 200mm Kit of 10

Mounting Hardware Kits

Pre-cut galvanized 3/8” threaded rod hardware kits for stacking and installingDual Hanger Blocks.

HK-1DHK Hardware Kit for mounting (1) Dual Kit of 10

Hanger Block. Fits 1/2”, 7/8”, 1-1/4” blocks.HK -1873 -1 Hardware Kit for mounting (1) 1-5/8” Kit of 10

Dual Hanger Block.HK-2DHK Hardware Kit for mounting (2) Dual Kit of 10

Hanger Block. Fits 1/2”, 7/8”, 1-1/4” blocks.HK-1873 -2 Hardware Kit for mounting (2) 1-5/8” Kit of 10

Dual Hanger Blocks.HK -3DHK Hardware Kit for mounting (3) Dual Kit of 10

Hanger Block. Fits 1/2”, 7/8”, 1-1/4” blocks.HK -1873 -3 Hardware Kit for mounting (3) 1-5/8” Kit of 10

Dual Hanger Blocks.

Hanger and Adapters


Universal Tower Leg Stand-Off BracketsGalvanized steel mounting brackets enable you to use Cell Reach hanger types andsupport multiple runs of coax on round or angle legs. The 3/8” and 3/4” mounting holesaccommodate 6 EZ-Clip Hangers, 10 Standard Hangers and 4 stacks of Dual Hanger Blocks.

UTLS-TB255 Universal Tower Leg Stand-Off Bracket, for 2.5”- 1 Each

5.0” angle or 0.0” - 5.562” OD round members

UTLS-TB6 8 Universal Tower Leg Stand-Off Bracket, for 6.0”- 1 Each

8.0” angle or 0.0” - 10.75” OD round members




Hoisting GripsUse at 200ft. (60m) intervals.

54 HG Hoisting Grips for 1/2” (CR & FXL) cable 1 Each

1 7 HG Hoisting Grips for 7/8” cable 1 Each

148 HG Hoisting Grips for 1-1/4” cable 1 Each

1873 HG Hoisting Grips for 1-5/8” cable 1 Each

Non-lace Hoisting GripsUse at 200ft. (60m) intervals.

SFX HG -NL Non-lace Hoisting Grips for 1/2” (SFX) cable 1 Each

54 HG-NL Non-lace Hoisting Grips for 1/2” (CR & FXL) cable 1 Each

1 7 HG-NL Non-Lace Hoisting Grips for 7/8” cable 1 Each

148 HG-NL Non-Lace Hoisting Grips for 1-1/4” cable 1 Each

1873 HG -NL Non-Lace Hoisting Grips for 1- 5/8” cable 1 Each

Tool for Non-lace Hoisting Grip ClampHG -OCT Non-lace Hoisting Grip Clamp Tool 1 Each

Round Member AdapterStainless steel clamp with bracket head used to mount Butterfly Clip Hangers and

Dual Hanger Blocks to round tower legs or brace. Order according to size of tower

leg or brace.

RMA-1 Round Member Adapter, 1” - 2” OD (25-50mm) Kit of 10

RMA-2 Round Member Adapter, 2” - 3” OD (50-75mm) Kit of 10RMA-3 Round Member Adapter, 3” - 4” OD (75-100mm) Kit of 10

RMA-4 Round Member Adapter, 4” - 5” OD (100-125mm) Kit of 10

Universal Round Member Support BracketThe universal round member support bracket enables coaxial cable hangers

to be securely supported on large diameter round members such as water tower legs,

monopoles, wood poles, and billboard legs. The universal round member support

bracket can accommodate Snap-In, Butterfly, and dual block hangers. Requires

stainless steel banding and stainless steel banding clamps. (Each sold separately)

RMB-USBG Universal Round Member Support Bracket, Galvanized Kit of 10

Hardware Kit for RMB-USBG

HK -RMB Hardware Kit for RMB-USBG 1 Each

Hanger and Adapters



Universal Stand-Off AdapterThis stainless steel adapter can be mounted to 1” or larger round members. Provides

2” stand-off distance. Easily converts from 3/8” to 3/4” hole to accommodate EZ Clip

Hangers and EZ Snap Hangers. Stainless steel clamps are included unless noted.

USA -38S Universal Stand-Off Adapter 3/8” tapped Kit of 10

USA -38S1 Universal Stand-Off Adapter 3/8” tapped—1” to 2” Kit of 10




USA -SS Universal Stand-Off Adapter Snap-In Kit of 10

USA -SS 1 Universal Stand-Off Adapter Snap-In—1” to 2” Kit of 10




*Note: Round member adapter may be purchased separately.

Universal Tower Leg Stand-Off Face BracketsGalvanized steel mounting brackets provide a cost-effective alternative to cable

ladders by mounting to both angle or round members at 60 or 90 degree

orientations. Designed to use all Cell Reach Hanger types and support multiple runs

of coax on round or angle legs. These pre-punched 3/8” and 3/4” mounting holes

accommodate 6 EZ-Clip Hangers, 10 Butterfly Clip Hangers or 4 stacks of Dual

Hanger Blocks. Each kit includes all hardware for tower leg attachment.

UTLF-IFB255 Universal Tower Leg Stand-Off 1 Each

Face Bracket, for 2.5”-5.0” angle

or 0.0”-5.5” OD round members

UTLF-IFB6 8 Universal Tower Leg Stand-Off 1 Each

Face Bracket, for 6.0”-8.0” angle

or 0.0”-10.75” OD round members

Hangers and Adapters



Universal Ground Buss Bar KitsGround Buss Bar Kits provide a single, versatile solution to create a central

ground point at your site. Each kit includes a pre-punched 1/4” solid copper

Ground Buss Bar and all necessary insulating and mounting hardware. Twosizes of Ground Buss Bars are available to match your system requirements.

The 2” Ground Buss Bar provides 3/8” holes to accept single-hole lugs. The

versatile 4” Ground Buss Bar accommodates both 1/4” and 3/8” hole lugs.

The unique slotted design for the 3/8” section allows the bar to accept 3/8”

ground lugs with varying hole spacings.

2” Universal Buss Bars

UGB-0212 Universal hardware Ground Buss Bar Kit, 1 Each

1/4”x 2”x12”

4” Universal Buss Bars

UGB-0414 Universal hardware Ground Buss Bar Kit, 1 Each

1/4”x 4”x14”


Grounding and Weatherproofing

Standard Ground KitsPre-formed copper or aluminum strap facilitates easy installation.

Comes with mastic tape, 5ft. #6 AWG stranded copper lead and

3/8” crimp on lugs.

Standard Ground Kits for Cell Reach cables

54 SGK Standard kit for CR 540” (1/2”) coax 1 Each

1 7 SGK Standard kit for CR 1070 7/8” coax 1 Each

148 SGK Standard kit for CR 1480 1-1/4” coax 1 Each

1873 SGK Standard kit for CR 1873 1-5/8” coax 1 Each

Standard Aluminum Ground Kits for Extremeflex cables

SFX SGK Standard kit for SFX 500 (1/2”) coax 1 Each

A54 SGK Standard kit for FXL 540 (1/2”) coax 1 Each

A1 7 SGK Standard kit for FXL 1070 (7/8”) coax 1 Each

A148 SGK Standard kit for FXL 1480 (1-1/4”) coax 1 EachA1873 SGK Standard kit for FXL 1480 (1-5/8”) coax 1 Each

Universal Buss bar kit includes: insulators and all components necessary tomount a buss bar to a wall or tower.

CommScope recommends one grounding kit at the top and one at thebottom of each run. For runs over 200 feet, another grounding kit per hundred feet is recommended.




Miracle TapeThis self-amalgamating (non-sticky) tape adheres to itself and stretches and

conforms to the shape of other materials. Miracle Tape provides a long

term environmental seal for main feed, jumper and antenna connections. A

roll can seal up to two 7/8” and one 1-5/8” mated connector pair.

MT Self-amalgamating tape 15ft. roll 1 Each

Universal Weatherproofing KitMastic and electrical tape provides easy installation and a long-term

environmental seal for connections. Kit seals up to 5 individual connectors.

UW K-A Universal Weatherproofing Kit includes: 1 Each5 - 6-2” x 24” rolls of mastic tape1 - 2” x 20’ rolls of electric tape2 - 3/4” x 44’ rolls of electric tape

Vinyl Weatherproofing Tape

Electrical tape provides easy installation and a long-term environmental

seal for connections.

VT-1 Black 2” wide vinyl tape Pk of 10


Grounding and Weatherproofing



Boot AssembliesStandard boot assembly is designed for use only with AEP-series entry ports

includes cushions ready for installation.

SFX BA4 4” boot assembly with single (1/2”) .500”hole 1 Each

SFX BA4 -3 4” boot assembly with three (1/2”) .500” hole 1 Each

SFX BA5 5” boot assembly with single (1/2”) .500” hole 1 Each

SFX BA5 -3 5” boot assembly with three (1/2”) .500” hole 1 Each

54 BA4 4” boot assembly with single (1/2”) .540”hole 1 Each

54 BA4-3 4” boot assembly with three (1/2”) .540” holes 1 Each

54 BA5 5” boot assembly with single (1/2”) .540” hole 1 Each

54 BA5-3 5” boot assembly with three (1/2”) .540 “holes 1 Each

1 7 BA4 4” boot assembly with single (7/8”) hole 1 Each

1 7 BA4-3 4” boot assembly with three (7/8”) holes 1 Each

1 7 BA5 5” boot assembly with single (7/8”) hole 1 Each

1 7 BA5-3 5” boot assembly with three (7/8”) holes 1 Each

148 BA4 4” boot assembly with single (1-1/4”) hole 1 Each






4” Aluminum Entry Ports Aluminum entry panels with 4” holes accept a complete boot assembly

to hold the coax in place. Round protective caps provided. 4” Boot

Assemblies ordered separately from accessory section.

AEP4-11 Entry Panel, 1 port, 1x1 1 Each










AEP4-34 Entry Panel, 12 port, 3x4 1 EachAEP4-36 Entry Panel, 18 port, 3x6 1 Each



Cable Entry Systems



Cushion InsertsUnique rectangular design increases capacity and minimizes installation time. Made of

Ethylene Propylene Rubber, these cushions are UV stable and easy to install. These

inserts are designed to be used with standard or rectangle entry ports.

SFX SPC Standard Port Cushion w/3 holes for .500 (1/2”) coax 1 Each

54 UCT Coring Tool for 1/2” CR & FXL first generation connectors only 1 Each

54 SPC-3 Standard Port Cushion (round) w/3 holes for (1/2”) .540”coax 1 Each

1 7 SPC-3 Standard Port Cushion (round) w/3 holes for 7/8” coax 1 Each

148 SPC Standard Port Cushion (round) w/1 hole for 1-1/4” coax 1 Each

1873 SPC Standard Port Cushion (round) w/1 hole for 1-5/8” coax 1 Each

Cushion PlugsRubber plugs seal unused holes in our standard port cushion inserts orboot assemblies. Fits 4” and 5” cushion coax openings.

54 CP Cushion Plug for (1/2”) CR & FXL Kit of 5

1 7 CP Cushion Plug for 7/8” Cel l Reach Cushions Kit of 5

Cable Entry Systems



Miscellaneous Accessories

SB 3M Scotchbrite 2 pack non-metallic scouring pad 1 Each

TW 1/4” x 15” black polyethylene tie wrap Kit of 50

SSB Stainless steel banding, 100 ft. roll 1 Each

SSBC Stainless steel banding clamps Kit of 100

BT Banding Tool 1 Each



Coring ToolsThe two-step self-gauging coring tool minimizes craft sensitivity and

promotes consistent reliable connectorizations. Cutting parts are made

of heat treated tool steel ensuring years of robust use.

SFX ACT-1 Coring tool for “A Series” SFX connectors only 1 Each

540 AUCT-1 Coring tool for 1/2” CR & FXL coax 1 Each

1070 CT Coring tool for 7/8” A-Series 1 Each

1070 ACT-1 Coring tool for 1070 A-1 Series connectors only 1 Each

1480 ACT Coring tool for 1-1/4” A-Series 1 Each

1480 PT Prep tool for 1480 B-Series connectors only 1 Each

1873 PT Prep tool for 1873 B-Series connectors only 1 Each

Refer to Tool & Connector matrix on pages 50-51 for more details.

Mid-Span Jacket StripperThe one step jacket stripping tool removes the bonded jacket in

preparation for attaching a grounding strap. Cutter is made of heat

treated tool steel ensuring years of robust use.

SFX MSS Jacket stripping tool for 1/2” SFX 500 1 Each

540 MSS Jacket stripping tool for 1/2” CR & FXL coax 1 Each

1070 MSS Jacket stripping tool for 7/8” CR & FXL coax 1 Each

1480 MSS Jacket stripping tool for 1-1/4” CR & FXL coax 1 Each

1873 AMSS Jacket str ipping tool for 1-5/8” CR & FXL coax 1 Each

Center Conductor Cleaning ToolUse this tool to clean the dielectric seal from the center conductor.

CCCT-S Center conductor cleaning tool for SFX 500, 1 Each

FXL 540, CR540 coax

Wrenches

1480 AW 50mm wrench for use with 1480 A-series connectors

1873 AW 60mm wrench for use with 1873 A-series & B-Series connectors

For wrench size information, see Tool & Connector Matrix on pages 50-51.

Cable Prep Tools/ Miscellaneous Accessories

SFX ACT540 AUCT-1 1070 CT 1070 ACT-1

1480 PT 1873 PT




Additional Tool Availability:The following toolsand connectors are

also available for anymaintenance or installation needs.

1070 A-Series /

1070 CT

1480 A-Series /

1480 ACT

1873 A-Series /

1873 BCT

Tools and Connector Matrix

A S e r i e s

B S e r i e s

A S e r i e s

A - 1

S e r i e s

B S e r i e s

Connectors for: Appropriate ToolPart Number & Description

SFX 500 - 1/2" Cable

SFX A-Series *SFX ACT: All Silver Tool with "T"Handle. This is a one step coringand outer jacket coring tool. Mayalso be used with Power Drill. UsePhillips Head Screw Driver toremove cutting blades.

FXL 540 / CR 540 - 1/2" Cables

540 A-Series: *540 AUCT-1: All Silver Tool withSteel "T" Handle. This is a one stepcoring and outer jacket coring tool.May also be used with Power Drill.Use Phillips Head Screw Driver toremove cutting blades.

*540 AUCT can also be used

FXL 1070 / CR 1070-7/8" Cables

1070 A-1 Series: 1070 ACT-1: All Silver Tool with"T" Handle. This is a one step coringand outer jacket coring tool. Mayalso be used with Power Drill.

FXL 1480 / CR 1480 - 1-1/4” Cables

1480 B-Series: 1480 PT: Two step prep Tool.

FXL 1873 / CR 1873 - 1-5/8" Cables

1873 B-Series: FXL / CR 1873 PT: Two step prep tool

Obsolete ReplaceTools With

SFX CT SFX ACT

540 UCT 540 AUCT-1

1070 CT 1070 ACT-1

1480 ACT 1480 PT

1873 ACT 1873 PT

1873 BCT 1873 PT

Obsolete ReplaceConnectors With

1st Gen SFX SFX A-Series1st Gen 540 540 A-Series

1st Gen 1070 1070 A-1Series

1070 A-Series 1070 A-1Series

1480 A-Series 1480 B-Series

1st Gen 1873 1873 B-Series

1873 A-Series 1873 B-Series



Connector Description Cable(s)Wrenches -Front Nut

Wrenches - Back Nut

All SFX A-Series Connectors

SFX 500

SFX 500 NHR18 mm 18mm

All 540 A-Series Connectors

CR 540 PE

CR 540 R

CR540 NHR

FXL 540 PE

FXL 540 NHR

15/16”

(24mm)

15/16"

(24 mm)

All 1070 A-1 Series Connectors

CR 1070 NHR

CR 1070 PE

CR 1070 R

FXL 1070 PE

FXL 1070 NHR

1-1/4"

(32 mm)

1-1/2"

(38 mm)

All 1480B-Series Connectors

CR 1480 NHR

CR 1480 PE

FXL 1480 NHR

FXL 1480 PE

1-3/4"

(45 mm) Wrench

Part Number

To Be Announced1-3/4"

(45 mm) Wrench

Part Number

To Be Announced

All 1873B-Series Connectors

CR 1873 PE

CR 1873 R

FXL 1873 PE

FXL 1873 R

2-3/8"

(60 mm) Wrench,

Part Number

1873 AW

2-3/8"

(60 mm) Wrench,

Part Number 1873 AW



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CommScope Feeder Reference For: 1070 (7/8”)

Quantity Part Number 1 540 AUCT (1/2”) coring tool

1 540 MSS jacket stripping tool

1 1070 ACT-1 (7/8”) coring tool


1 32 mm (1-1/4”) wrench for front nut of 1070 A-Series

1 38 mm (1-1/2”) wrench for back nut of 1070 A-Series1 CCCT center conductor cleaning tool

Required Tooling

FXL 5401/2” Top Jumper Cable

540 ADM1/2” Top Jumper Connector

FXL 1070 PE7/8” Main Feeder Feeder Line

540 ADM, ANM, ANF, or ADF1/2” Bottom Jumper Connector

FXL 5401/2” Bottom Jumper Cable

1070 ACT-17/8”Main Feeder Line Connector

540 ADM1/2” Bottom Jumper Connector


Part Number Description

FXL 1070 PE (7/8") Main Feeder Line (ft)1070 ADF-1 (7/8") Din Female Connectors

1070 HG-NL Non-lacing Top Hoisting Grip1070 HG (7/8") Hoisting GripUWK-A Universal Weatherproofing Kit

540 ANM N-Male Bottom Jumper Connector 540 ADM Din Male Top/Bottom Jumper Connector

540 ANF N-Female Bottom Jumper Connector 540 ADF DIN Female Bottom Jumper Connector FXL 540 (1/2”) Flexible (1/2”) Jumper Cable

1070 SGK Standard Copper Ground Kit for CR 1070FXL 1070 PE (7/8”) Main Feeder Line A1070 SGK Standard Aluminum Grounding Kit For FXL 1070

Note: Connector Interface is determined by system requirement.Use illustration as a general guideline

“NEW”



CommScope Feeder Reference For: 1480 (1-1/4”)

Quantity Part Number 1 540 AUCT (1/2”) coring tool


1 1480 PT (1-1/4”) prep tool


2 45mm (1-3/4”) Wrench

1 CCCT center conductor cleaning tool

Required Tooling



FXL 1480 PE1-1/4” Main Feeder Feeder Line

540 ADM, ANM, ANF, or ADF1/2” Bottom Jumper Connector


1480 B-Series1-1/4”Main Feeder Line Connector




FXL 1480 PE (1-1/4") Main Feeder Line (ft)

1480 BDF (1-1/4") Din Female Connectors1480 HG-NL Non-lacing Top Hoisting Grip

1480 HG (1-1/4") Hoisting GripUWK-A Universal Weatherproofing Kit540 ANM N-Male Bottom Jumper Connector

540 ADM Din Male Top/Bottom Jumper Connector FXL 540 (1/2”) Flexible (1/2”) Jumper Cable1480 SGK Standard Copper Ground Kit for CR 1480

FXL 1480 PE Main Feeder Line (ft.) A1480 SGK Standard Aluminum Ground Kit for FXL 1480


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CommScope Feeder Reference For: 1873 (1-5/8”)

Quantity Part Number 1 540 AUCT-1 (1/2”) coring tool


1 1873 PT (1-5/8”) prep tool for 1873 B-Series connector


2 1873 AW 60 mm (2-3/8”) wrench for 1873 A-Series & B-Series connectors

1 CCCT center conductor cleaning tool

Required Tooling



FXL 1873 PE1-5/8” Main Feeder Feeder Line

540 ADM, ANM, ANF, or ADF

1/2” Bottom Jumper Connector


“New” 1873 BDF1-5/8”Main Feeder Line Connector




FXL 1873PE (1-5/8") Main Feeder Line (ft)1873 BDF (1-5/8”) B-Series Din Female Connectors

1873 HG-NL Non-lacing Top Hoisting Grip1873 HG (1-5/8") Hoisting GripUWK-A Universal Weatherproofing Kit

540 ANM N-Male Bottom Jumper Connector 540 ADM Din Male Top/Bottom Jumper Connector FXL 540 (1/2”) Flexible (1/2”) Jumper Cable

3SGK Standard Copper Ground Kit for CR 1873

1873 PT Coring Tool




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WBC

> Low-lossLow-cost

> Superior Performance



Index

> WBC Infor mation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

> WBC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

> WBC Coaxial Cross Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

> WBC Suggested Connector Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64




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cable designed with maximum flexibility for demanding installation sites where curves, bends andtwists rule out the use of standard hardline transmission cables. WBC cable is designed for In-Building Wireless, Land Mobile Radio, LMDS, MMDS, Paging, WLL, mobile, and fixed wirelessbroadband two-way communications networks.

With the continuing growth in the in-building and broadband wireless markets, WBC cable is theclear cable-of-choice for challenging installations requiring a tight bend radius. WBC is well-suit-ed for antenna feeds over short distances, wireless jumper assemblies, replacement of aging andless effective systems, or complex installations where flexibility is required.

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CommScope designed the WBC product line for compatibility with existing connectors and hard-ware accessories utilizing standard connectorization tools and techniques. WBC is available in bothindoor and outdoor versions of WBC-600 (0.590”), WBC-500 (0.500”), WBC-400 (0.405”),WBC-300 (0.300”), WBC-240 (.240”), WBC-200 (0.195”), WBC-195 (0.195”) and WBC-100(0.105”).

With the complete WBC product line, CommScope continues to offer the widest array of cableproducts to meet the most stringent high performance cable requirements. CommScope’s manu-facturing expertise ensures that WBC is a low cost alternative when compared to less agile corru-gated copper or RG type braided cables. CommScope is a leading, superior quality manufacturer of twisted pair, digital broadband, fiber optic cables. CommScope is ISO-9001 certified andCommScope Wireless is TL-9000 certified.

WBC Cables


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WBC-600 & WBC-600R50 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Copper/Aluminum

Nominal Diameter, in. (mm) 0.176” (4.47)

Dielectric

Foamed PE

Diameter Over Dielectr ic, in. (mm) 0.455” (11.56)

Shield

Diameter Over Tape, in. (mm) 0.461” (11.71)

Foil Aluminum/Poly Tape

Braid Coverage 90%

Braid 34 AWG Tin/Copper

Shield Diameter, in. (mm) 0.490” (12.45)

Jacket

PE or FR-PVC (CMR/CATVR fire rated)

Diameter Over Jacket, in. (mm) 0.590” + 0.008”(14.99±.20)

Jacket Thickness, in. (mm) 0.050” (1.27)

Mechanical Properties

Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 3” (76)

Operat ing Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°C (PE)-20°C to 60°C (PVC)

Tensile Strength 350lbs (158.9kg.)

Cable Weight 0.131lbs./ft.

Electrical Properties

Jacket Spark 4000VAC

Dielectric Strength Conductor to Shield 3sec. @ 2500 VDC

Capacitance 76.8 pF./ft.

Impedance 50.0 + 2.0Ohms

Velocity of Propagation 87%

DCR Conductor 0.55 Ohms/1000ft. (1.8 Ohms/1000m)

Shield 1.30 Ohms/1000ft. (4.26 Ohms/1000m)Cutoff Frequency 16.2 Ghz

Peak Power 10.3 kW

Specifications subject to change without notice.

* All values are nominal

Attenuation WBC-600Frequency Attenuation Attenuation Power

Mhz dB/100 ft dB/100m Handling (kW)

50 0.55 1.80 4.30

150 1.00 3.28 2.40

220 1.20 3.94 1.90

300 1.39 4.54 1.67

450 1.70 5.58 1.30

500 1.81 5.96 1.27

900 2.50 8.20 0.93

960 2.60 8.52 0.82

1500 3.30 10.83 0.701800 3.67 12.03 0.65

1900 3.79 12.43 0.61

2000 3.90 12.80 0.59

2200 4.11 13.48 0.55

2500 4.40 14.44 0.52

5800 7.3 23.8 0.32



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Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Copper/Aluminum

Nominal Diameter, in.(mm) 0.142” (3.61)

Dielectric

Foamed PE

Diameter Over Dielectric, in.(mm) 0.370” (9.40)

Shield

Diameter Over Tape, in.(mm) 0.376” (9.55)


Braid Coverage 90%


Shield Diameter, in.(mm) 0.405” (10.29)

Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket, in.(mm)0.500” + 0.008”(12.70±.20)

Jacket Thickness, in.(mm) 0.048” (1.22)


Minimum Bend Radius, in.(mm) 2.5” (64)

Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°C (PE)-20°C to 60°C (PVC)






Capacitance 23.6pF./ft.



DCR Conductor0.82 Ohms/1000ft. (2.69 Ohms/1000m)


Peak Power 22.0 kW


All values are nominal.



50 0.70 2.29 3.40

150 1.20 3.93 1.90

220 1.50 4.92 1.60

300 1.75 5.74 1.35

450 2.20 7.21 1.10

500 2.28 7.51 1.03

900 3.10 10.17 0.75

960 3.24 10.62 0.63

1500 4.10 13.45 0.571800 4.57 15.00 0.53

1900 4.70 15.41 0.50

2000 4.80 15.75 0.49

2200 5.10 16.73 0.45

2500 5.50 18.04 0.43

5800 8.90 29.10 0.26




Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Copper/Aluminum


Dielectric

Foamed PE


Shield



Braid Coverage 90%



Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket, in.(mm) 0.405”±0.008” (10.29±.20)

Jacket Thickness, in.(mm) 0.043” (1.09)


Minimum Bend Radius, in.(mm) 2” (50)


Tensile Strength 160 lbs (72.6kg.)








DCR Conductor 1.32 Ohms/1000ft., 4.33 Ohms/1000m

Shield 2.10 Ohms/1000ft., 6.89 Ohms/1000mCutoff Frequency 16.2 Ghz

Peak Power 16.0 kW





50 0.90 2.95 2.60

150 1.50 4.92 1.50

220 1.90 6.23 1.20

300 2.19 7.20 1.03

450 2.70 8.86 0.83

500 2.84 9.39 0.79

900 3.90 12.80 0.58

960 4.03 13.22 0.53

1500 5.10 16.73 0.441800 5.65 18.53 0.40

1900 5.82 19.09 0.38

2000 6.00 19.68 0.37

2200 6.30 20.66 0.36

2500 6.80 22.31 0.33

5800 10.80 35.50 0.21



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WBC-400P50 Ohm Plenum (CMP) Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Copper

Nominal Diameter, in. (mm) 0.109” (2.77)

Dielectric

Foamed PE

Diameter Over Dielectric, in. (mm) 0.285” (7.24)

Shield



Braid Coverage 90%



Jacket

PVDF (CMP/CATVP)

Diameter Over Jacket, in. (mm) 0.358” + 0.008” (9.09±.20)

Jacket Thickness, in. (mm) 0.020” (.51)


Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 2” (50)

Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 125°C (PE)Tensile Strength 160 lbs (72.6kg.)










Peak Power 16.0 kW

Specifications subject to change without notice. All values are nominal.Use non-plenum .405” (10.29mm) cable N type connectors.

Attenuation WBC-400PFrequency Attenuation Attenuation Power


50 0.94 3.08 2.71

150 1.63 5.34 1.63

220 2.03 6.66 1.28

300 2.47 8.08 1.22

450 3.20 10.49 0.98

500 3.43 11.34 0.92

900 5.17 16.96 0.77

960 5.34 17.52 0.69

1500 7.31 23.98 0.651800 8.02 26.31 0.60

1900 8.55 28.04 0.56

2000 9.07 29.75 0.54

2200 10.57 34.67 0.52

2500 18.80 61.66 0.51




Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper


Dielectric

Foamed PE


Shield



Braid Coverage 90%



Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket, in.(mm) 0.300”±0.008” (7.62±.20)

Jacket Thickness, in.(mm) 0.038” (.97)


Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 1.5” (38)

Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°C (PE)

-20°C to 60°C (PVC)

Tensile Strength 120lbs (54.5 kg.)

Cable Weight 0.055 lbs./ft.


Jacket Spark 4000 VAC



Impedance 50.0 + 2.0 Ohms




Peak Power 10.0 kW





50 1.40 4.59 1.60

150 2.40 7.87 0.93

220 2.90 9.51 0.76

300 3.42 11.23 0.65

450 4.20 13.78 0.52

500 4.45 14.62 0.50

900 6.10 20.01 0.36

960 6.31 20.70 0.33

1500 7.90 25.92 0.281800 8.80 28.88 0.25

1900 8.99 29.49 0.24

2000 9.20 30.18 0.24

2200 9.80 32.15 0.22

2500 10.40 34.12 0.21

5800 16.60 54.30 0.13



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Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper


Dielectric

Foamed PE


Shield



Braid Coverage 90%



Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket 0.240” ± 0.006” (6.10±.15)



Minimum Bend Radius, in. (mm) 1.5” (38)



Cable Weight 0.034lbs./ft. Nom.







DCR Conductor 3.20 Ohms/1000ft.(10.50 Ohms/1000m)

Shield 3.89 Ohms/1000ft.(12.76 Ohms/1000m)Cutoff Frequency 31.0 Ghz

Peak Power 5.6 kW





50 1.70 5.58 1.15

150 3.00 9.84 0.66

220 3.70 12.14 0.54

300 4.29 14.08 0.46

450 5.30 17.38 0.38

500 5.35 17.40 0.35

900 7.60 24.93 0.26

960 7.85 25.75 0.24

1500 9.90 32.50 0.201800 10.92 35.83 0.19

1900 10.90 35.76 0.18

2000 11.50 37.73 0.17

2200 12.14 39.83 0.16

2500 12.90 42.33 0.15

5800 20.40 66.80 0.10




Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper


Dielectric

Foamed PE


Shield



Braid Coverage 90%



Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket, in.(mm) 0.195” ± 0.006” (4.95±.15)




Operat ing Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°C (PE)-20°C to 60°C (PVC)


Cable Weight 0.022l bs./ft.







DCR Conductor 5.36 Ohms/1000 ft. (17.58 Ohms/1000m)

Shield 4.90 Ohms/1000 ft. (16.07 Ohms/1000m)Cutoff Frequency 39.0 Ghz

Peak Power 2.5 kW





50 2.30 7.55 0.79

150 4.00 13.12 0.45

220 4.80 15.75 0.37

300 5.65 18.56 0.32

450 7.00 22.97 0.26

500 7.34 24.08 0.24

900 9.90 32.48 0.18

960 10.23 33.56 0.16

1500 12.90 42.32 0.141800 14.17 46.48 0.13

1900 14.61 47.93 0.12

2000 15.00 49.21 0.12

2200 15.74 51.65 0.11

2500 16.90 55.45 0.10

5800 26.40 86.50 0.07



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Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper

Nominal Diameter, in. (mm) 0.037” (.94)

Dielectric

Foamed PE

Diameter Over Dielectric, in. (mm) 0.110” (2.79)

Shield



Braid Coverage 90%



Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket, in. (mm)0.195”±0.006” (4.95±.15)

Jacket Thickness, in. (mm) 0.028” (.71)




Tensile Strength 40lbs (18.2 kg.)

Cable Weight 0.021 lbs./ft.









Peak Power 2.5 kW





50 2.60 8.53 0.68

150 4.40 14.43 0.39

220 5.40 17.72 0.32

300 6.32 20.74 0.25

450 7.80 25.60 0.22

500 8.21 26.95 0.20

900 11.10 36.41 0.15

960 11.37 37.30 0.13

1500 14.50 47.57 0.121800 15.80 57.83 0.11

1900 16.44 53.96 0.10

2000 16.90 55.44 0.10

2200 17.57 57.64 0.10

2500 19.00 62.34 0.09

5800 28.30 93.10 0.06



WBC-10050 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper Covered Steel

Nominal Diameter, in.(mm) 0.018” (.46)

Dielectric

Solid Polyethylene


Shield



Braid Coverage 90%



Jacket

PVC

Diameter Over Jacket, in.(mm) 0.105” + 0.004” (2.67±.10)



Minimum Bend Radius, in.(mm) 0.25” (6.4)

Operating Temperature Rating 20°C to 60°CTensile Strength 151lbs (6.8kg.)

Cable Weight 0.15lbs./ft. or 0.02 kg./ft.







DCR Conductor 81 Ohms/1000 ft. (26.5 Ohms/1000m)

Shield 14.5 Ohms/1000 ft. (47.57 Ohms/1000m)

Cutoff Frequency 90 GhzPeak Power 0.6 kW





50 5.10 16.73 0.18

150 8.90 29.20 0.10

220 10.90 35.76 0.08

300 12.80 42.01 0.07

450 15.80 51.84 0.06

500 16.72 54.88 0.06

900 22.80 74.80 0.05

960 23.60 77.42 0.04

1500 30.10 98.75 0.041800 33.16 108.79 0.03

1900 34.31 112.56 0.03

2000 35.20 115.48 0.02

2200 37.03 121.50 0.02

2500 39.80 130.58 0.01

5800 64.10 210.30 0.01



WBC Coaxial Cable Cross-Reference

Attenuation dB/100ft.Part Outside Frequency Numbers Diameter,in. 50MHz 150MHz 220MHz 450MHz 900MHz 1500MHz 1900MHz 2000MHz 2500MHz

1/2” Corrugated 0.630 0.467 0.851 1.00* 1.458 2.11* 2.791 3.18* 3.27 3.71*

CR-540 0.610 0.43 0.78 0.93 1.38 2.01 2.68 3.07 3.16 3.59

FXL 540 0.610 0.48 0.814 0.99 1.44 2.07 2.65 3.11 3.21 3.64

WBC-600 0.590 0.55 1.00 1.20 1.70 2.50 3.30 3.79 3.90 4.40

1/2” Hellically Corrugated 0.520 0.73 1.29 1.59* 2.32 3.42* 4.57 5.25* 5.41 6.17*

WBC-500 0.500 0.70 1.20 1.50 2.20 3.10 4.10 4.70 4.80 5.50

SFX-500 0.450 0.672 1.20 1.47 2.13 3.05 3.81 4.51 4.70 5.02

3/8” Corrugated 0.440 0.736 1.30 1.56* 2.30 3.40* 4.43 5.10* 5.21 5.90*


WBC-400 0.405 0.90 1.50 1.90 2.70 3.90 5.10 5.82 6.00 6.80

WBC-400P 0.358 0.94 1.63 2.03 3.20 5.17 6.82 8.62 8.72 10.50

9913 0.405 0.90 1.60* - 2.80* 4.20 - - - -

RG-213/RG-214 0.405 1.50 2.80 - 5.20 7.60 - - - -

RG-393 0.39 1.40 2.48 3.04 4.48 6.58 - - - -


WBC-300 0.300 1.40 2.40 2.90 4.220 6.10 7.90 8.99 9.20 10.40RG8X 0.242 2.30 4.20* - 8.60* 13.20 - - - -

WBC-240 0.240 1.70 3.00 3.70 5.30 7.60 9.90 11.18 11.50 12.90

RG-142 0.195 3.25 5.69 6.93 10.04 14.44 - - - -

WBC-200 0.195 2.30 4.00 4.80 7.00 9.90 12.90 14.61 15.00 16.90

WBC-195 0.195 2.60 4.40 5.40 7.80 11.10 14.50 15.72 16.90 19.00

RG-58 0.195 3.20 6.20 - 10.60 16.00 - - - -

WBC-100 0.105 5.10 8.90 10.90 15.80 22.80 30.10 34.31 35.20 39.80

Power Handling (kW; +40°C; Sea Level)Part Outside Frequency Numbers Diameter,in. 50MHz 150MHz 220MHz 450MHz 900MHz 1500MHz 1900MHz 2000MHz 2500MHz

1/2” Corrugated 0.630 4.85 2.75 2.28* 1.53 1.04* 0.793 0.70* 0.673 0.60*CR-540 0.610 3.85 2.91 2.40 1.56 1.09 0.83 0.712 0.693 0.59

FXL 540 0.610 5.05 2.91 2.38 1.56 1.09 0.83 0.705 0.693 0.610

WBC-600 0.590 4.30 2.40 1.90 1.30 0.93 0.70 0.61 0.59 0.52


WBC-500 0.500 3.40 1.90 1.60 1.10 0.75 0.57 0.50 0.49 0.43

SFX -500 0.450 4.42 2.34 1.90 1.30 0.886 0.705 0.580 0.552 0.483

3/8” LDF 0.440 3.19 1.81 1.50* 1.02 0.70* 0.53 0.48* 0.451 0.40*


WBC-400 0.405 2.60 1.50 1.20 0.83 0.58 0.44 0.38 0.49 0.43

9913 0.405 1.70 0.90* - 0.45* 0.28 -- - -

RG-213/RG-214 0.405 1.20 0.62 - 0.30 0.18 -- - -

RG-393 0.390 8.10 5.00 4.30 2.60 1.80 -- - -1/4” Hellically Corrugated 0.300 1.76 1.00 0.84* 0.567 0.39* 0.299 0.265* 0.256 0.23*

WBC-300 0.300 1.60 0.93 0.76 0.52 0.36 0.28 0.24 0.24 0.21

RG8X 0.242 0.28 0.15* - 0.08* 0.05 -- - -

WBC-240 0.240 1.15 0.66 0.54 0.38 0.226 0.20 0.18 0.17 0.15

RG-142 0.195 3.00 2.00 1.70 1.00 0.70 -- - -

WBC-200 0.195 0.79 0.45 0.37 0.26 0.18 0.14 0.12 0.12 0.10

WBC-195 0.195 0.68 0.39 0.32 0.22 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.10 0.09

RG-58 0.195 0.30 0.16 - 0.08 0.05 -- - -

WBC-100 0.105 0.18 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01


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WBC Coaxial Cable Cross-Reference (Metric)

Attenuation dB(100m)Part Outside Frequency Numbers Diameter mm 50MHz 150MHz 220MHz 450MHz 900MHz 1500MHz 1900MHz 2000MHz 2500MHz

1/2” Corrugated 16.00 1.53 2.79 3.28 4.78 6.92 9.16 10.43 10.73 12.17

CR-540 15.49 1.41 2.56 3.05 4.53 6.59 8.79 10.07 10.37 11.78

FXL-540 15.50 1.58 2.67 3.25 4.72 6.79 8.70 10.20 10.53 11.94

WBC-600 14.99 1.80 3.28 3.94 5.58 8.20 10.83 12.43 12.80 14.44

1/2”Hellic. Corrugated 13.21 2.40 4.23 5.22 7.61 11.22 14.99 17.22 17.75 20.24

WBC-500 12.70 2.30 3.94 4.92 7.22 10.17 13.45 15.42 15.75 18.04

SFX-500 11.43 2.20 3.94 4.82 6.99 10.00 12.50 14.18 15.40 17.30

3/8” Corrugated 11.18 2.41 4.27 5.12 7.55 11.15 14.53 16.73 17.09 19.36

3/8” Hellic. Corrugated 11.18 2.78 4.89 5.91 8.73 12.76 16.80 19.23 19.72 22.31

WBC-400 10.29 2.95 4.92 6.23 9.19 12.80 16.73 19.09 19.69 22.31

WBC-400P 9.09 3.08 5.34 6.66 10.49 16.96 19.71 28.28 28.60 34.44

9913 10.29 2.95 5.25 - 17.06 13.78 - - - -

RG-213/RG-214 10.29 4.92 9.19 - 14.70 24.93 - - - -

RG-393 9.91 4.59 8.14 9.97 12.89 21.59 - - - -

1/4” Hellic. Corrugated 7.62 4.17 7.32 8.86 13.85 18.64 24.51 27.89 28.64 32.15

WBC-300 7.62 4.59 7.87 9.51 28.22 20.01 25.92 29.49 30.18 34.12RG8X 6.15 7.55 13.78 - 17.39 43.31 - - - -

WBC-240 6.10 5.58 9.84 12.14 32.94 24.93 32.48 36.68 37.73 42.32

RG-142 4.95 10.66 18.67 22.74 32.94 47.38 - - - -

WBC-200 4.95 7.55 13.12 15.75 22.97 32.48 42.32 47.93 49.21 55.45

WBC-195 4.95 8.53 14.44 17.72 25.59 36.42 47.57 51.57 55.45 62.34

RG-58 4.95 10.50 20.34 - 34.78 52.49 - - - -

WBC-100 2.67 16.73 29.20 35.76 51.84 74.80 98.75 112.57 115.49 130.58

Power Handling (kW; +40°C; Sea Level)Part Outside Frequency Numbers Diameter mm 50MHz 150MHz 220MHz 450MHz 900MHz 1500MHz 1900MHz 2000MHz 2500MHz

1/2” Corrugated 16.00 4.85 2.75 2.28* 1.53 1.04* 0.793 0.70* 0.673 0.60*

CR-540 15.49 3.85 2.91 2.40 1.56 1.09 0.83 0.712 0.693 0.59

FXL-540 15.50 5.05 2.91 2.38 1.56 1.09 0.83 0.705 0.693 0.610

WBC-600 14.99 4.30 2.40 1.90 1.30 0.93 0.70 0.61 0.59 0.52

1/2” Hellic. Corrugated 13.21 4.42 2.49 2.05* 1.38 0.945* 0.705 0.625* 0.597 0.525*

WBC-500 12.70 3.40 1.90 1.60 1.10 0.75 0.57 0.50 0.49 0.43

SFX -500 11.43 3.40 2.49 2.10 1.38 0.941 0.705 0.617 0.597 0.51

3/8” LDF 11.18 3.19 1.81 1.50* 1.02 0.70* 0.53 0.48* 0.451 0.40*


WBC-400 10.29 2.60 1.50 1.20 0.83 0.58 0.44 0.38 0.49 0.43

WBC-400P 9.09 2.71 1.63 1.22 0.98 0.77 0.65 0.56 0.54 0.51

9913 10.29 1.70 0.90* - 0.45* 0.28 - - - -

RG-213/RG-214 10.29 1.20 0.62 - 0.30 0.18 - - - -RG-393 9.91 8.10 5.00 4.30 2.60 1.80 - - - -


WBC-300 7.62 1.60 0.93 0.76 0.52 0.36 0.28 0.24 0.24 0.21

RG8X 6.15 0.28 0.15* - 0.08* 0.05 - - - -

WBC-240 6.10 1.15 0.66 0.54 0.38 0.226 0.20 0.18 0.17 0.15

RG-142 4.95 3.00 2.00 1.70 1.00 0.70 - - - -

WBC-200 4.95 0.79 0.45 0.37 0.26 0.18 0.14 0.12 0.12 0.10

WBC-195 4.95 0.68 0.39 0.32 0.22 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.10 0.09

RG-58 4.95 0.30 0.16 - 0.08 0.05 - - - -

WBC-100 2.67 0.18 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01


* Specifications subject to change.



WBC Suggested Connector Reference:This section includes suggested connectors. There are a number of other manufactureswho offer compatable connectors for our WBC products in all sizes and jacket types.

We have represented only connectors with which we are familiar. We will continue todevelop this list over time.

RA : Right Angle

RP: Reverse Polarity (female pin)

NR: Not Required, male= pin or plug, female = jack

Rosenberger: Rosenberger of North America, 1824 Colonial Village Ln. Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 290-8000

Amphenol: Amphenol, One Kennedy Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 743-9272

RF Industries: RF Industries, 7610 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 921926-4202 (800) 233-1728

Telegartner: Telegartner USA, 411 Domenic Ct., Franklin Park, IL 60131 (630) 616-7600

Hyperlink: 1201 Clint Moore Road, Baca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 995-2256


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N Male 82-5375 RFN-1005-2N ANN-1700 R161.082.123 J01020A0037

N Male RA 18750 RFN-1009-C ANM-1716 R124.175.110 J01020A0035

N Female 082-5376-RFX RFN-1027 ANF-1700 J01021A0063

BNC Male 31-320 RFB-1106-2T ABM-1700 J01000A1255

BNC Female RFB-1123-1 ABF-1700 J01001A1265

TNC Male 31-2367 RFT-1202-2T ATM-1700 J01010A2255

TNC Male-RA 79075 RFT-1218 N/A J01010A0005

TNC Female RFT-1216-1 ATF-1700 J01011A2265

SMA Male 901-9511-2 RSA-3000-C ASM-1708 J01150A0041

SMA Female RSA-3050-C ASF-1708 J01151A049SMA-RP RP-3000-C ASRP-1700

SMA Male-RA 901-9531-2 RSA-3010-C ASM-1710

7/16 DIN Male RFD-1605-2-C N/A

7/16 DIN Female RFD-1630-2-C N/A

UHF Female 83-58SP RFU-527-T AFU-1700

UHF Male Plug RFU-550-T AUM-1700 J01040A0001

Mini-UHF Plug FM 81-115N-1000 RFU-601-1 AMUF-1700 J0104SF0000

Tooling N/A N/A Available N/A N/A

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WBC 195

WBC 100Use Standard RG-174 and all applicable

.100” size connectors for WBC-100 coax cable.

J01150A0091

J01120A0070



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N Male RFN-1005-C2 ANN-1202 R161.329.130 J01020A0052

N Male RA RFN-1009-C2

N Female RFN-1027-C2 ANF-1202 J01021A0116

BNC Male 31-6006 RFB-1106-C2T R299.905.200 J01001A0048

BNC Female RFB-1123-C2 J01001A0072

TNC Male 31-2367-RFX RFT-1202-C2T ATM-1204 R300.143.082 J01010A0034

TNC Male-RA 31-5849-RFX RFT-1218-C2

TNC Female RFT-1216-C2 ATF-1204 J01011A0043

SMA Male 901-10012 RSA-3000-C2 ASM-1202 R124.075.200

SMA Female RSA-3050-C2 ASF-1202

SMA-RP RP-3000-C2 ARSP-1202

SMA Male-RA

7/16 DIN Male RFD-1605-2-C2 R185.082.027

7/16 DIN Female RFD-1630-2-C2

UHF Female RFU-520-C2

UHF Male Plug RFU-505

Mini-UHF Plug FM RFU-601-C2


N Male 82-6152 RFN-1007-2SX ANN-1508 J01020A0119

N Male RA 82-6166 RFN-1009-X-04 J01020A0097

N Female 82-6158 RFN-1029-SX ANF-1508 J01021A0117

BNC Male 31-5999-RFX RFB-1107-1X ABM-1502 J01000A0049

BNC Female RFB-1124-1X J01001A0073

TNC Male 31-6000-RFX RFT-1203-1X ATM-1506 J01010A0035

TNC Male-RA 731-6003-RFX J01010A0037

TNC Female RFT-1217-X J01011A0044

SMA Male 901-10011 RSA-3000-X ASM-1504 J01050A0468

SMA Female 901-10015 RSA-3050-X ASF-1504

SMA-RP

SMA Male-RA 901-10014 RSA-3010-X J01150A0521

7/16 DIN Male RFD-1605-2-X

7/16 DIN Female RFD-1630-2-X

UHF Female

UHF Male Plug RFH-508-X

Mini-UHF Plug FM RFU-601-1X


WBC Suggested Connector Reference:



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N Male 82-6142-1000 RFN-1006-31 ANM-1406 161.075.036 J01020A0127

N Male RA 82-6048-1000 RFN-1009-31 R161.184.046 J01020A0081

N Female RFN-1028-SI ANF-1406 J0102B0081 J01021A0155

BNC Male 31-5998-RFX RFB-1101-1SI 112563

BNC Female 112603

TNC Male RFN-1201-1(CLAMP) ATM-1402 J01010A0049

TNC Male-RA

TNC Female RFN-1214-1(CLAMP) ATF-1402 J01011A0055

SMA Male RSA-3000-I ASM-1406 R124.080.030 J01150A0588

SMA Female ASF-1406SMA-RP RSA-3000-I ARSP-1404

SMA Male-RA

7/16 DIN Male RFD-1605-2I ADM-1402

7/16 DIN Female RFD-1630-2-1 ADF-1402 J01120A0089

UHF Female 83-1SP-15RFX RFU-520-1 AUF-1402 J01121A0145

UHF Male Plug RFU-507-SI AUM-1402

Mini-UHF Plug FM

Tooling Available or NR Available Available Available NR

N Male RFN-1002-2L1 J01020A0055

N Male RARFN-1008-2L1

N Female RFN-1024-2L1 J01021A0119

BNC Male

BNC Female

TNC Male

TNC Male-RA

TNC Female

SMA Male

SMA FemaleSMA-RP

SMA Male-RA

7/16 DIN Male RFD-1605-2-L1

7/16 DIN Female RFD-1626-24

UHF Female

UHF Male Plug RFU-502-2L1

Mini-UHF Plug FMRFU-601-1

Tooling N/A Available N/A



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N Male 82-5993 RFN-1002-2L2 ANN-1610 R161.079.200 J01020B0029

N Male RA 82-5995 R161.188.200 J01021A0120

N Female RFN-1028-2L2 ANF-1610

BNC Male

BNC Female

TNC Male ATM-1608

TNC Male-RA

TNC Female

SMA Male

SMA Female

SMA-RP

SMA Male-RA

7/16 DIN Male RFD-1601-2L2 ADM-1600 J01120A0028

7/16 DIN Female RFD-1625-2L2 ADF-1600 J01121A0064

UHF Female

UHF Male Plug RFU-502-2L2

Mini-UHF Plug FM

Tooling Available Available Available Available Available



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A M C Auto Mobile Cable

When it comes to cable for in-vehicle applications,the road has been anything but straight. The horizonfor both Wireless and Wired applications within auto-mobiles and commercial vehicles appears to be rap-idly approaching. What lies around the next corner could expand exponentially and only one companyhas the products, experience, size, presence and priceyou need to remain competitive and stay ahead of the curve! CommScope!

With the launch of our AutoMobile Cable™ (AMC),the power of CommScope can be in your hands. AutoMobile Cable (AMC) is designed and manufac-tured to meet and exceed the specific demandsrequired by the automotive supply chain at everylevel. From efficient product processing, to the rigorsof the installation environment and on to the opera-

tional demands throughout the life cycle of a vehicle,CommScope AMC products are engineered to theexacting mechanical and electrical standard require-ments.

The unique combination of CommScope's 30+ yearsof cable manufacturing experience, product volumecapacity, economies of scale, international presenceand quality initiatives are all intrinsic components of our revolutionary AutoMobile Cable products. Witheight manufacturing facilities worldwide, CommScopeproduces in excess of 12 million feet of cable eachday! Our volume capabilities are only exceeded byour quality initiatives.

Our knowledge of demanding Radio Frequency andBroadcast environments of all types has prepared uswell for the launch of the AMC products. From lowloss, 50 Ohm products utilized in wireless base sta-

tions and on outdoor cellular towers and 75 Ohmcables used in broadcasting studios to the back of your own TV, CommScope products have been themarket standard for many years. The automotiveenvironment allows us to apply the culmination of our diverse experience in this new, burgeoning mar-ket. The vehicle interior has become a home awayfrom home, a mobile office and the epicenter of thetelematics revolution designed specifically for func-tion and convenience.

As the auto environment incorporates further advancements and band width requirementsincrease even further, CommScope can address anyfuture networking needs within the vehicle. We havea full line of Local Area Network twisted pair prod-ucts and fiber optic cables for any demanding appli-cation that is beyond the current horizon or com-pletely unforeseen at present.

AMC is available in these specified sizes*:

• AMC-58 & AMC-58 Low Loss for cellular

PCS/GSM/UMTS applications

• AMC-174 & AMC-174 Low Loss for Global

Positioning Systems (GPS)

• AMC-316 for Satellite Radio (SDARS)

• AMC-62 Mod 125 ohm, AMC-62 Foam 93 ohm,

and AMC-59 for AM/FM applications

• AMC-59 is also used for video applications

* For additional cable solutions, please contact customer service.

Cellular Antenna

Satellite Radio Antenna

Remote Microphone

Windshield

AM/FM Antenna

Radio

Communication Bus

GPS Antenna

Vehicle communications processor (VCP)

ProLite CableCommScope has introduced a new coaxial cable solu-tion for Automotive applications, under our trade nameof ProLite. ProLite coaxial cable uses a copper clad alu-minum braid (as compared to copper braid on stan-dard AMC 125 ohm, 93 ohm, and 75 ohm products).

ProLite cables offer the following advantages:

• Helps minimize the impact of theunpredictable commodity market, and

stabilizes cost factors for the customer.

• 25% lighter weight due to the use of thecopper clad aluminum braid material.

• Improved processing/stripping of the cablefor connectorization.

“NEW”



AMC-59 ProLite75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid 23 AWG Copper Clad Steel 40% Conductivity

Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0.0226" (0.57)

Dielectric

Solid Polyethylene

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.146" (3.71) Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 95%

Braid 34 AWG Copper Clad Aluminum

Shield Diameter, in (mm) 0.175" (4.45) Nominal

Jacket

Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Diameter Over Jacket, in (mm) 0.242" (6.15) +/- 0.007"

Jacket Thickness, in (mm) 0.034" (6.15)


Minimum Bend Radius, in (mm) Unloaded 2.42” (61.5)Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°C

Cable Weight 28.07 lb./1000ft.




Capacitance 21.0 pF./FT. (68.9 pF/m) Nominal

Impedance 75 +/- 3.0 Ohms

Velocity of Propagation 66% Nominal

DCR Conductor 47 Ohms/1000 ft. Nominal

Shield 4.4 Ohms/1000 ft. Nominal


AttenuationFrequency Attenuation Attenuation

Mhz dB/100 ft (dB/100m) Max.

1 0.39 1.28

10 1.06 3.48

50 2.46 8.07

100 3.49 11.45

200 5.09 16.70

400 7.54 24.74

700 10.54 34.58

900 12.28 40.29

1000 13.03 42.75

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A M C

AMC-5975 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor


Nominal Diameter , in (mm) 0.0226” (0.57)

Dielectric

Solid Polyethylene

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.146” (3.7) Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 95%

Braid 34 AWG Bare Copper Shield Diameter , in (mm) 0.175” (4.4)

Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket 0.242" +/- 0.007"

Jacket Thickness, in (mm) .034” (0.86) nominal


Minimum Bend Radius, in (mm) Unloaded 2.42” (61.5)

Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°C

Cable Weight 37.41lb./1000ft



Dielec tric Strength Conductor to Shield 2000 VDC

Capacitance 21 pF./ft. Nominal

Impedance 75.0 +/- 3.0 Ohms


DCR Conductor 47.0 Ohms/1000ft.

Shield 2.7 Ohms/1000ft.




1 0.39 1.27

10 1.06 3.47

50 2.46 8.06

100 3.49 11.44

200 5.09 16.69

400 7.54 24.73

700 10.54 34.57

900 12.28 40.27

1000 13.03 42.93



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AMC-59 Flex ProLite50 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Stranded 22 AWG Bare Copper

Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0.030"(0.76")+/- 0.0003”

Dielectric

Foamed Polyethylene

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.144"(3.66) +/- 0.004" Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 93%

Braid 34 AWG Copper Clad AluminumShield Diameter, in (mm) 0.175" (4.45) Nominal

Jacket

Black PVC with co-extruded orange stripe










Capacitance 18 pF./FT. (59 pF/m) Nominal



DCR Conductor 16.5 Ohms/1000 ft. Nominal





10 .99 3.25

50 2.31 7.58

100 3.30 10.83

200 4.94 16.21

400 7.26 23.82

700 9.79 32.12

900 11.11 36.45

1000 11.94 39.18

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1 0.39 1.28

10 1.06 3.48

50 2.46 8.07

100 3.49 11.45

200 5.09 16.70

400 7.54 24.74

700 10.54 34.58

900 12.28 40.29

1000 13.03 42.75

AMC-59 Flex75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Stranded 22 AWG Bare Copper

Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0030” +/- .0003” (0.762)

Dielectric

Foam Polyethylene (FPE)

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.144"+/- 0.0004” (3.65) Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 93%

Braid 34 AWG Copper


Jacket

Black PVC with co-extruded orange stripe

Diameter Over Jacket, in (mm) 0.242" (2.8) +/- 0.007" (6.15)









Capacitance 18.0 pF./FT. (59 pF/m) Nominal








AMC-62 Modified ProLite125 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid 27 AWG Copper Steel 40% Conductivity

Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0.0142.+/- 0.00015" (0.36)

Dielectric

Foam Polyethylene (PE)

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.146" (3.7)+/- 0.003 Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 93%


Jacket



Jacket Thickness, in (mm) 0.036" (0.91) Nominal
















50 2.5 8.2

100 3.75 12.3

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AMC-62 Modified125 Ohm Coaxial Cable



50 2.50 8.2

100 3.75 12.3

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid 27 AWG Copper Steel 40% Conductivity

Nominal Diameter , in (mm) 0.0142 (0.36)

Dielectric

Foamed Polyethelyne (PE)


Shield

Braid Coverage 93%

Braid 34 AWG Bare Copper Shield Diameter , in (mm) 0.171” (4.3) Nominal

Jacket


Diameter Over Jacket 0.242" +/- 0.007”





Cable Weight 30.93 lb./1000ft



Dielectric Strength Conductor to Shield 2500 VDC

Capacitance 9.5 pF./ft. Nominal



DCR Conductor 131 Ohms/1000 Ft. Nominal

Shield 2.6 Ohms/1000 Ft. Nominal




AMC-62 Foam ProLite93 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor


Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0.0253" +/- 0.0003” (0.64)

Dielectric

Foam Polyethylene

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.144 (3.66) +/- 0.004 Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 94%


Jacket





Minimum Bend Radius, in (mm) 2.42 unloaded (61.5)


Cable Weight 22.51lb./1000ft.












50 1.8 5.9

100 2.7 8.9

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AMC-62 Foam93 Ohm Coaxial Cable



50 1.80 5.9

100 2.70 8.9

Cable Construction

Center Conductor


Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0.0253"+/- 0.0003” (0.64)

Dielectric

Foam Polyethylene

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.144" (3.66)+/- 0.004" Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 94%

Braid 34 AWG Bare Copper


Jacket



















AMC-71 ProLite125 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor


Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0.0142" (0.36) +/- 0.00015"

Dielectric

Foam Polyethylene (FPE)

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.0146" +/- 0.003" (0.37) Nominal

Shield

Braid 1 Coverage 93%

Braid 1 34 AWG Copper Clad AluminumBraid 1 Shield Diameter, in (mm) 0.171" (4.34) Nominal

Braid 2 Coverage 87%

Braid 2 34 AWG Copper Clad Aluminum

Braid 2 Shield Diameter, in (mm) 0.205" (5.21) Nominal

Jacket



















50 2.5 8.2

100 3.75 12.3

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Capacitance 25 pF./ft. (82 pF/m) Nominal



DCR Conductor 6.4 Ohms/1000 Ft. Nominal

Shield 8.4 Ohms/1000 Ft. Nominal


AMC-58 Low Loss50 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper

Nominal Diameter , in (mm) 0.0407" (1.0 )

Dielectric

Foamed Polyethelyne (PE)


Shield

Diameter Over Tape, in (mm) 0.120” (3.0) Nominal


Braid Coverage 85%


Shield Diameter , in (mm) 0.146” (3.7) Nominal

Jacket

Black Polyethelyne (PE)

Diameter Over Jacket, in (mm) 0.195" (4.9 mm) +/- 0.003" (0.07)

Jacket Thickness, in (mm) 0.024” (0.6) Nominal



Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°CCable Weight 22.1 (lb/1000ft)



200 4.90 16.1

400 6.91 22.7

500 7.71 25.3

700 9.15 30.0

900 10.40 34.1

1000 10.97 36.0

1200 12.07 39.6

1400 13.03 42.7

1600 13.93 46.0

1800 14.84 48.7

1900 15.27 50.1

2000 15.70 51.5




Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper

Nominal Diameter , in (mm) 0.032" (0.8 mm)

Dielectric

Solid Polyethylene


Shield

Braid Coverage 96%

Braid 36 AWG Tin/Copper Shield Diameter , in (mm) 0.136" (3.4)

Jacket

Black Polyethelyne (PE)


Jacket Thickness, in (mm) 0.029” (0.7) Nominal




Cable Weight 22.4 (lb/1000ft)




Capacitance 30 pF./ft.(99.4pF.) Nominal



DCR Conductor 10.1 Ohms/1000ft.

Shield 4.1Ohms/1000ft.




200 6.90 22.6

400 10.40 34.1

700 14.33 47.0

900 16.24 53.3

1000 17.80 58.4

1900 24.54 80.5



A M C

AMC-174 Low Loss50 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper Clad Steel 40% Conductivity


Dielectric

Solid Polyethylene (PE)


Shield

Diameter Over Tape 0.065" (1.6mm) Nominal


Braid Coverage 93%


Shield Diameter, in (mm) 0.80” (2.0) Nominal

Jacket

Black Polyethylene (PE)





Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°CCable Weight 7.8 lb./1000ft.



200 10.48 34.4

400 15.11 49.6

700 20.50 67.2

900 24.24 79.5

1000 25.71 84.3

1200 28.19 92.5

1400 30.87 101.2

1600 33.50 109.9

1800 35.27 115.72000 37.50 123.0




Capacitance 32.2 pF./FT. (105 pF/m) Nominal









Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Stranded 27 AWG Copper Clad Steel 40% Conductivity

Nominal Diameter, in (mm) 0.0189" (7 x 0.0063")

Dielectric

Solid Polyethylene

Diameter Over Dielectric, in (mm) 0.060" (1.52 ) Nominal

Shield

Braid Coverage 85%

Braid 38 AWG Tin/Copper Shield Diameter, in (mm) 0.076" (1.90 ) Nominal

Jacket

Black Polyethylene




Minimum Bend Radius, in (mm) Unloaded 1.10” (27)






Capacitance 31 pF./FT. (101 pF/m) Nominal








1600 45.04 147.77



A M C

AMC-31650 Ohm Coaxial Cable, Low Loss

Cable Construction

Center Conductor

Solid Bare Copper


Dielectric

Solid Polyethylene (PE)


Shield

Diameter Over Tape, in (mm) 0.066" (1.7) Nominal


Braid Coverage 93%


Shield Diameter, in (mm) 0.86” (2.2) Nominal

Jacket

Black Polyethylene (PE) with Brown ID Stripe

Diameter Over Jacket, in (mm) 0.110" +/- 0.004" (2.79 +/- 0.1)

Jacket Thickness, in (mm) 0.015” (0.38)



Operating Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°CCable Weight 7.9lb/1000ft.



200 14.4 47.2

900 24.4 79.4

1400 30.9 101.3

1800 35.3 115.8

2300 40.2 131.2












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Media 6TM is the newest addition to CommScope’s family of Category 6 UTP products which includes UltraMediaTM and

UltraPipeTM. Media 6 meets all Category 6 specifications to support broadband video and high speed, full-duplex transmis-

sion protocols that dominate new technologies. Features include a flexible jackets, thousand to zero footage markers on

1,000ft. putup, vibrant colored pairs with a co-extruded color strip in white for easy identification, and a smaller OD than

typical Category 6 products.

6ECMP 6ECMR

CommScope’s Ultra IITM is an Enhanced Category 5e UTP cable that provides guaranteed “headroom” over the

ANSI/EIA/TIA 568B.2-1 specification. Ultra II incorporates PowerSum NEXT, superior ACR performance, 15ns Delay Skewand return loss to deliver the needed performance for the demands of high speed, full-duplex data networks.

5504M 55N4R 5NF4 5524M 5N54

7504 75N4 6504+ 65N4+ 6NF4

UltraPipeTM Products UltraMediaTM Products Media 6TM Products

7504LC 5504LC

Taking Category 5e a step further, DataPipeTM was developed for simultaneous bi-directional transmission over 4 pairs.

Improvements to Category 5e were made and additional electrical requirements such as return loss, power sum and cross

talk were added. Typical applications include those of Category 5e and full-duplex encoding schemes such as gigabit

Ethernet. CommScope’s Category 5e DataPipe cable now features an improved Commflex jacket to reduce friction during

installation resulting in less strain on the twisted pairs.

5E55 5E40 5EN5 5EF4 5ES4

5ENS4 5E24 5EN24 5E25 5EN25



Fiber Cable Description

CommScope Outside Plant cables are designed for direct buried, underground duct and aerial installations. CommScope

offers several designs, which include a variety of loose tube cables, from all dielectric to heavy duty, double armored and

triple-jacketed cables. Design options include: Fiber Drop, a smaller, lighter weight, Central Tube cable for use when space

is at a minimum; Central Tube for point-to-point installations; and Stranded Loose Tube cables which are PE90 certified.

Any of these cables may be pre-installed in high-strength OSP conduit.

All CommScope Outside Plant (OSP) cables are designed and manufactured to provide outstanding mechanical and opti-

cal performance. This cable family uses a loose tube construction to provide multiple levels of protection for the fiber

strands. We manufacture all loose tube cables with “Excessive Fiber Length” (EFL) to ensure that, when properly installed, the

fiber strands will remain strain free, which is essential to good optical performance and longevity.

Arid Core® Stranded

Loose Tube Non-Arm. All Dielectric

Arid Core®

StrandedLoose Tube Armored

Arid Core®

Drop Armored Central Tube

Self SupportingFigure 8 StrandedLoose Tube

Specialty DesignsMulti-Jacketed Arm.Stranded Loose Tube

Flooded StrandedLoose Tube AllDielectric

Flooded StrandedLoose Tube Armored

CommScope’s premises cables are designed to handle the stresses of indoor applications. Along with riser and plenum

rated distribution, breakout and cordage cables, CommScope also offers heavy-duty distribution and cordage that provide

additional fiber protection.

Riser DistributionHeavy-DutyRiser Distribution Riser Breakout Plenum Breakout

Riser Cordage FiberGuardTM

To download the latest productspecifications, visit www.commscope.com

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> Regional Training Progr am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

> Fire Safety Rating Char t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

> Engineering Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

> Glossar y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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CommScope Wireless Regional Training

Within the last five years, CommScope Wireless has successfully trained

over 13,000 installers, which represents nearly 1700 companies. Is it time for

your installers to become CommScope Certified? Training can help make the

difference in building a crew that is quicker, more efficient and better pre-

pared for properly installing a site the first time. CommScope's training class-

es are free and regionally located across the United States. Courses are

scheduled every Tuesday and require about two to four hours of time.

Installers who successfully complete the course receive a CommScope

Certified Installer card and certification is valid for two years. Why not get the

training you need? It's free. It's easy to enroll. Just go to www.commscope.com,

wireless/regional training for more information

and a course listing of dates/locations. If you prefer, you may call toll free

888-235-5732 for more information.

Training locations

> Preset regional training classes

> On Site training in markets with aggressive builds

Trained Installer Certification Period

Once you successfully complete the training course, you will be issued a certification card that is valid

for two years. After two years, you will need to attend another training course for re-certification.

24/7 Technical Support: 800-541-1220

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Fire Safety Classifications As well as being manufactured to strict quality and performance standards, CommScope cablesare designed to meet or exceed safety standards as set forth in the National Electrical Code(NEC) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) for their intended applications. Use of specialmaterials helps maintain superior performance and handling characteristics with no loss ofsafety. CommScope Wireless R-type fire retardant cables utilize a weatherproof, UV stabilized,black polyethylene jacket material, The NHR-type cables use a weatherproof, low-smoke, zerohalogen black polyethylene jacket material. Riser and NHR-type cables are ideal forindoor/outdoor applications.

A A

A B B B

Cable A may be substitutedfor Cable B

Cable A may be substitutedfor Cable Bwith restrictions(see NEC 760-51{a, b and c}

Cable A and Cable Bare interchangeableONLY if they arecoaxial cables

PLENUM-rated cables comply withthe strictest NEC standards to pass UL-910 testing. They are designed for usein plenums, ducts and air handlingspaces.RISER-rated cables are used invertical shafts that penetrate more than

one floor. They have passed UL-1666testing for flame-propagation.

RISER-rated cables are used in ver-tical shafts that penetrate more thanone floor. They have passed UL-1666testing for flame-propagation.(All CommScope Wireless R Cables)

GENERAL PURPOSE-rated cablesmay be used in locations other thanplenums or risers. They pass the ULvertical tray flame test.

(CommScope Wireless PE Cables)

Note: Always refer to local fine safety standards.



Engineering Table

dBm - dbW Powers of 10 and Prefixes Expressed in Watts

dBm = dbW Watts in Whole Numbers Prefix Multiple by

+150 = +120 1,000,000,000,000 1 Terawatt 1012

+140 = +110 100,000,000,000 100 Gigawatts 1011

+130 = +100 10,000,000,000 10 Gigawatts 1010

+120 = +90 1,000,000,000 1 Gigawatt 109

+110 = +80 100,000,000 100 Megawatts 108

+100 = +70 10,000,000 10 Megawatts 107

+90 = +60 1,000,000 1 Megawatt 106

+80 = +50 100,000 100 Kilowatts 105

+70 = +40 10,000 10 Kilowatts 104

+60 = +30 1,000 1 Kilowatt 103

+50 = +20 100 1 Hectrowatt 102

+40 = +10 10 1 Decawatt 101

+30 = 0 1 1 Watt 100

+20 = -10 0.1 1 Deciwatt 10-1

+10 = -20 0.01 1 Centiwatt 10-2

0 = -30 0.001 1 Milliwatt 10-3

-10 = -40 0.0,001 100 Microwatts 10

-4

-20 = -50 0.00,001 10 Microwatts 10-5

-30 = -60 0.000,001 1 Microwatt 10-6

-40 = -70 0.0,000,001 100 Nanowatts 10-7

-50 = -80 0.00,000,001 10 Nanowatts 10-8

-60 = -90 0.000,000,001 1 Nanowatt 10-9

-70 = -100 0.0,000,000,001 100 Picowatts 10-10

-80 = -110 0.00,000,000,001 10 Picowatts 10-11

-90 = -120 0.000,000,000,001 1 Picowatt 10-12

Conversion Table

Return Reflection Return Reflection Return Reflection VSWR Loss dB Coefficient VSWR Loss dB Coef ficient VSWR Loss dB Coef ficient

1.010 46.0 0.005 1.110 25.7 0.052 12.60 18.8 0.115

1.020 40.0 0.010 1.119 25.0 0.056 1.270 18.5 0.119

1.023 39.0 0.011 1.120 24.9 0.057 1.273 18.4 0.120

1.026 38.0 0.013 1.128 24.4 0.060 1.280 18.2 0.123

1.029 37.0 0.014 1.130 24.3 0.061 1.290 18.0 0.127

1.030 36.6 0.015 1.135 24.0 0.063 1.300 17.7 0.130

1.032 36.0 0.016 1.150 23.1 0.07 1.326 17.1 0.140

1.036 35.0 0.018 1.152 23.0 0.071 1.329 17.0 0.141

1.040 34.2 0.020 1.160 22.6 0.074 1.353 16.5 0.150

1.041 34.0 0.020 1.173 22.0 0.079 1.377 16.0 0.159

1.046 33.0 0.022 1.174 21.9 0.080 1.381 15.9 0.160

1.050 32.3 0.024 1.180 21.7 0.083 1.410 15.4 0.170

1.052 32.0 0.025 1.190 21.2 0.087 1.433 15.0 0.1781.058 31.0 0.028 1.196 21.0 0.089 1.439 14.9 0.180

1.062 30.5 0.030 1.198 20.9 0.090 1.469 14.4 0.190

1.065 30.0 0.032 1.200 20.8 0.091 1.500 14.0 0.200

1.070 29.4 0.034 1.210 20.4 0.095 1.532 13.6 0.210

1.074 29.0 0.036 1.220 20.1 0.099 1.564 13.2 0.220

1.080 28.3 0.039 1.222 20.0 0.100 1.577 13.0 0.224

1.083 28.0 0.040 1.230 19.7 0.103 1.564 12.8 0.230

1.090 27.3 0.043 1.240 19.4 0.107 1.632 12.4 0.240

1.094 27.0 0.045 1.247 19.2 0.110 1.667 12.0 0.250

1.100 26.4 0.048 1.250 19.1 0.111 1.785 11.0 0.280

1.105 26.0 0.050 1.253 19.0 0.112 1.925 10.0 0.316



G l o s s a r y Abrasion Resistance Ability of a wire, cable or material to

resist surface wear.

Accelerated Aging A test in which voltage, temperature, etc.,are increased above normal operation values to obtain

observable deterioration in a relatively short period of time.The plotted results give expected service life under normalconditions.

Access Provider Operator of facility used to convey telecom-munications signals to and from a customer premises.

AD Cable In residential applications, the cable from thedistribution device in a customer’s premises to the point of demarcation.

Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) The standard air interface for analog cellular.

Admittance The measure of the ease with which analternating current flows in a circuit. The reciprocal ofimpedance.

Aerial Cable A cable suspended in the air on poles or other overhead structure.

Air-Dielectric Coaxial Cable One in which air is the essen-tial dielectric material. A spirally wound syntheticfilament or spacer may be used to center the conductor.

Alloy A metal formed by combining two or more differentmetals to obtain desirable properties.

Alternating Current Electric current that continually

reverses its direction. It is expressed in cycles per second(Hertz or Hz).

Ambient Temperature The temperature of a medium(gas or liquid) surrounding an object.

American Wire Gauge (AWG) A standard system fordesignation wire diameter. Also referred to as the Brown andSharp (B&S) wire gauge.

Ampere The unit of current. One ampere is the currentflowing through one ohm of resistance at on volt potential.

Anneal Relief of mechanical stress through heat and

gradual cooling. Annealing copper renders it less brittle.

ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A Commercial Buildingtelecommunications Standard. It gives guidelines onimplementing structured cabling within a building. It alsodefines the minimum mechanical and transmissionperformance criteria for UTP, STP, ScTP, coax, and fiber optic cabling.

Armor A braid or wrapping of metal, usually steel, used for mechanical protection. Generally placed over the outer sheath.

ASTM Abbreviation for the American Society for Testing andMaterials, a nonprofit industry-wide organization whichpublishes standards, methods of test, recommendedpractices, definitions and other related material.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) An information trans-mission technology that dynamically allocates bandwidththrough a switching network. ATM can deliver voice, video anddata without the latency problems normally associated withEthernet.

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A high-speed, high-bandwidth transmission technology.

Attenuation Power loss in an electrical system In cables,generally expressed in dB per unit length, usually 100 ft.

Attenuation to Crosstalk Radio (ACR) Calculated as thecrosstalk value (dB) minus the attenuation value (dB). Typically,

ACR may be given for a cable, link or channel and is a key

indicator of performance for UTP systems.

Audio Frequency The range of frequencies audible to thehuman ear. Usually 20-20,000 HZ.

Auxiliary Disconnect Outlet (ADO) Allows a disconnectpoint from the service provider. May be co-located at the NIDor Distribution Device.

AWG Abbreviation for American Wire Gauge.

AWM Designation for Appliance Wiring Material.

Balanced Transmission Refers to the transmission of equal

but opposite voltages across each conductor of a pair. If eachconductor is identical, with respect to each other and theenvironment, then the pair is said to be perfectly balanced andthe transmission will be immune to ElectroMagneticInterference (EMI).

Bandwidth The width in Hertz of a band of frequencies.

Base Station Fixed radio station used by RCC's to send,receive, and transport signals.

Bending Radius The minimum permissible radius for fixedinstallation of the cable. This radius is mainly used in climactictests. Minimum dynamic: The minimum permissible radius for

flexible applications of the cable.

Braid Woven wire used as shielding for insulated wires andcoaxial cables.

Braid Coverage A calculated percentage which defines thecompleteness with which a braid of shield covers the surface of the underlying component.

Braid Angle The smaller of the two angles formed by theshielding strand and the axis of the cable being shielded.

Abrasion Resistance to Braid Angle



Braid Carrier A spool or bobbin on a braider which holdsone group of strands or filaments consisting of a specificnumber of ends. The carrier revolves during braidingoperations.

Braid Ends The number of strands used to make up one car-rier. The strands are wound side by side on the carrierbobbin and lie parallel in the finished braid.

Breakdown Voltage The voltage at which the insulationbetween two conductors breaks down.

Broadband Referring or pertaining to an analog circuit thatprovides more bandwidth than a voice grade telephone line,i.e., a circuit that operates at a frequency of 20KHz or greater.Broadband channels are used for high-speed voice and datacommunications, radio and television broadcasting, some localand data networks, and many other services.

Bunch Stranding A group of wires of the same diameter twisted together without a predetermined pattern.

Buried Cable A cable installed directly in the earth withoutuse of underground conduit. Also called "direct burial cable."

Build-to-Suit The process by which independent firms findand build antenna sites to meet a carrier's specifications.

Cable An insulated conductor, or group of individuallyinsulated conductors in twisted or parallel configuration.

Cable Assembly A completed cable and its associated hard-ware ready to install.

Cabling The twisting together of two or more insulatedconductors to form a cable.

Cabling Factor Used in the formula for calculation the diam-eter of an unshielded, unjacketed cable. D = Kd, where D isthe cable diameter, K is the factor and d is the diameter of oneinsulated conductor.

Capacitance The ratio of the electrostatic charge on aconductor to the potential difference between the conductorsrequired to maintain that charge.

Capacitance Unbalance A measurement of a cable’simpedance based on a curve fit equation using the cable’s raw

input impedance. Specified by ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A but notISO/IEC11801.

Characteristic Impedance The impedance that, when con-nected to the output terminals of a transmission line of anylength, makes the line appear infinitely long. The ratio ofvoltage to current at every point along a transmission line onwhich there are no standing waves.

Circular Mil The area of a circle one mil (.001") indiameter; 7.854 x 10 - 7 sq. in. Used in expressing wire crosssectional area.

Cladding A method of applying a layer of metal over another metal whereby the junction of the two metals iscontinuously welded.

CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) - A spread spectrum

air interface technology used in some digital cellular,personal communications services and other wirelessnetworks.

CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) – Technology thatoverlays existing AMPS 30 KHz channels, and moves data in"packets" for multiple users instead of voice for one user. Usedfor sending credit card authorizations, utility meter readingsand other short messages.

Cellular Wireless communications system that uses many basestations to divide a service area into multiple "cells." Cellular calls are transferred from base station to base station as a user travels from cell to cell.

Cells Geographic area with its own set of frequencychannels that broadcast signals to cellular and PCS phones.

Cell Site Location of a wireless antenna and networkcommunications equipment.

Central Office (CO) Local telephone company'scentralized switching equipment and outside plant where callsare switched over the local network or onto a long-distancenetwork.

Coaxial Cable A cable consisting of two cylindricalconductors with a common axis, separated by a dielectric.

Collocation Placement of multiple antennas at a commonphysical site to reduce environmental impact and real estatecosts and speed zoning approvals and net work deployment.Collocation can be affected by competitive and interferencefactors. Some companies act as brokers, arranging for sitesand coordinating several carriers' antennas at a single site.

Color Code A system for circuit identificat ion through use of solid colors and contrasting tracers.

Concentric Stranding A central wire surrounded by one or more layers of helically wound strands in a fixedgeometric arrangement.

Concentricity In a wire or cable, the measurement of the

location of the center of the conductor with respect to thegeometric center of the surrounding insulation.

Conductivity The capability of a material to carry electricalcurrent–usually expressed as a percentage of copper conductivity (copper being 100%).

Conductor An uninsulated wire suitable for carryingelectrical current.

Conduit A tube or trough in which insulated wires and cablesare run.

Braid Carrier to Conduit



G l o s s a r y Connector A device used to physically and electrically

connect two or more conductors.

Continuity Check A test to determine whether electricalcurrent flows continuously throughout the length of a singlewire or individual wires in a cable.

Copolymer A compound resulting from the polymerization of two different monomers.

Core In cables, a component or assembly of componentsover which additional components (shield, sheath, etc.) areapplied.

Coverage The percent of completeness with which a metalbraid covers the underlying surface.

CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) Any apparatus -includ-ing telephone handsets, PBX switching equipment, key andhybrid telephone systems, and add-on devices—that is physi-

cally located on a customer's property, as opposed to beinghoused in the telephone company's central office.

Crazing The minute cracks on the surface of plastic materials.

Crosstalk A measure of conductor uniformity within a pair,hence the cable’s balance. The lower the unbalance, thebetter the cable will support balanced transmission.

CSA Abbreviation for Canadian Standards Association, anon-profit, independent organization which operates a listingservice for electrical and electronic materials and equipment.The Canadian counterpart of the Underwriters Laboratories.

Cut-Through Resistance The ability of a material towithstand mechanical pressure, usually a sharp edge or smallradius, without separation.

DD Cord Telecommunications cord that extends between thedistribution device and the auxiliary disconnect outlet.

Decibel (dB) A unit to express differences of power level.Used to express power gain in amplifiers or power loss inpassive circuits or cables.

Demarcation Point A point where operational control or ownership changes.

Dielectric Any insulating material between two conductors

which permits electrostatic attraction and repulsion to takeplace across it.

Dielectric Constant (K) The ratio of the capacitance of acondenser with dielectric between the electrodes to thecapacitance when air is between the electrodes. Also calledPermitivity and Specific Inductive Capacity.

Dielectric Loss In a coaxial cable, the losses caused by trans-formation of electromagnetic energy into heat within the dielec-tric material.

Dielectric Strength The voltage which an insulation can with-stand before breakdown occurs. Usually expressed as a voltagegradient (such as volts per mil).

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage The maximum

potential gradient that a dielectric material can withstandwithout failure.

Direct Current Resistance (DCR) The resistance offered byany circuit to the flow of direct current.

Dissipation Unusable or lost energy, such as the productionof unused heat in a circuit.

Dissipation Factor The tangent of the loss angle of theinsulation material. (Also referred to as loss tangent, tan, andapproximate power factor.)

Distribution Device (DD) Terminates and cross-connectscables. Central point of connection for all building cables.

Drain Wire In a cable, the uninsulated wire laid over thecomponent or components and used as a ground connection.

Eccentricity “Like concentricity”, a measure of the center of aconductor's location with respect to the circular cross section of the insulation. Expressed as a percentage of displacement of one circle within the other.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The capability of telecommunications equipment, subsystems, or systems tooperate in their intended operational environments withoutsuffering or causing unacceptable degradation because ofelectromagnetic radiation or response.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) The interference in sig-nal transmission resulting from the radiation of nearbyelectrical and/or magnetic fields. For UTP, EMI can becoupled onto a conducting pair and cause circuit noise.Crosstalk is one type of EMI.

Elongation The fractional increase in length of a materialstressed in tension.

EMI Abbreviation for electromagnetic interference.

Ends In braiding, the number of essentially parallel wires or threads on a carrier.

Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (ELFEXT) A method to math-ematically subtract out the cable’s attenuation in order to accu-rately compare FEXT values from one cable toanother. See FEXT.

Equipment Cord Cable used to connect telecommunicationsequipment to horizontal or backbone cabling.

ESMR (Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio)—Digital version of SMR, which includes many features found on digital cellular and PCS phones, including messaging and data services.

Connector to ESMR



Ethernet A LAN transmission standard originally developed byIEEE 802.3. Ethernet is a shared bandwidth technology basedon bus topology and CSMA/CD. Ethernet has evolved from itsbeginning as a 10 Mb/s coax network (10Base5) to include a10 Mb/s twisted pair standard (10BaseT), a 100 Mb/s 4

pair/twisted pair standard (100BaseVG), 100 Mb/s over 2pair/twisted pair standard (100Base - x) and a draft standardfor gigabit transmission over twisted pair.

Far End Crosstalk (FEXT) Crosstalk that occurs at the endopposite the location of the disturbed pair’s receiver. Normally,FEXT is only important in short links or full duplex transmission.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) An independent federal agency of the U.S. government,authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, responsiblefor managing private and commercial communicationsspectrum and regulating communications services in the UnitedStates.

FDMA (Frequency-Division Multiple Access)Technology that divides the broadcast spectrum and dispensesit to multiple users. Users share the same spectrum by beingassigned a certain frequency channel for use during a call.

Figure 8 Cable An aerial cable configuration in which theconductors and the steel strand which supports the cable areintegrally jacketed. A cross section of the finished cableapproximates the figure "eight."

Filter In telecom, equipment that permits the transmission of certain frequencies while excluding others.

Flame Resistance The ability of a material not to

propagate flame once the heat source is removed.

Flex Life The measurement of the ability of a conductor or cable to withstand repeated bending.

FM (Frequency Modulation) A method ofsuperimposing a signal on a carrier wave in which thefrequency on the carrier wave is continuously varied.

FR-1 A flammability rating established by UnderwritersLaboratories for wires and cables that pass a speciallydesigned vertical flame test. This designation has beenreplaced by VW-1.

Frequency The rate at which current alternates.

Frequency-Division Multiplexing A space-divisionmultiplexing technique in which the available transmissionfrequency range of a given circuit is divided into narrower bands, each used to carry a separate conversation.

Full Duplex Simultaneous two-way transmission across acommunication channel. A method used to increasetransmission throughput e.g. gigabit Ethernet where 250 Mb/sis sent bi-directionally across each of the four pairs.

Gauge (AWG) A term used to denote the physical size of awire.

Giga A numerical prefix denoting one billion (10 9).

GPS (Global Positioning System) Satellite-basednavigational system used for personal tracking, navigation andautomatic vehicle location technologies.

GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) Digitalwireless telecommunications standard widely used throughoutthe world.

Ground A conduction connection between an electricalcircuit and the earth or other large conduction body to serve asan earth thus making a complete electrical circuit.

Hard Drawn Copper Wire Copper wire that has not beenannealed after drawing. Sometimes called HD wire.

Hertz (Hz) A term replacing cycles-per-second as anindication of frequency.

Hi-Pot A test designed to determine the highest voltage thatcan be applied to a conductor without breaking through theinsulation.

Hypalon® Dupont's trade name for their chlorosulfinated poly-ethylene, and ozone resistant synthetic rubber.

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Impedance The total opposition that a circuit offers to theflow of alternating current or any other varying current at aparticular frequency. It is a combination of resistance R andreactance X, measured in ohms.

Impedance Match A condition in which the impedance of a

component of circuit is equal to the internal impedance of atransmission line. This gives maximum transfer of energy fromthe source to the load, as well as minimum reflection anddistortion.

Inductance The property of a circuit or circuit element thatopposes a change in current flow, thus causing currentchanges to lag behind voltage changes. It is measured in hen-rys.

Interoperability Ability of a network to operate with another network(s).

Insulation A material having high resistance to the flow of electric current. Often called a dielectric in radio frequency

cable.

Insulation Resistance The ratio of the applied voltage to thetotal current between two electrodes in contact with aspecific insulation, usually expressed in megaohms-M feet.

Insertion Loss The loss in load power due to the insertion of a component, connector of devise at some point in a RFtransmission system. Generally expressed in decibels as theratio of the power received at the load before insertion of theapparatus, to the power received at the load after insertion.

Insulation A material having high resistance to the flow of electric current. Often called a dielectric in RF cable.

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G l o s s a r y Insulation Resistance The electrical resistance of the

insulation material (determined under specified conditions)between any pair of contacts, conductors, or grounding devicein various combinations.

ISP/IEC 11801 An international standard for generic cabling

system. Very similar to the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A.

Jacket An outer non-metallic protective covering applied over an insulated wire or cable.

Kilo A numerical prefix denoting 1000 (103).

Lay The length measured along the axis of a wire or cablerequired for a single strand (in stranded wire) or conductor(in cable) to make one complete turn about the axis of theconductor or cable.

Line Impedance Impedance as measured across theterminals of a transmission line; frequently the characteristicimpedance of the line.

LMDS* (Local Multipoint Distribution Service) Located inthe 28 GHz and 31 GHz bands, LMDS is a broadband radioservice designed to provide two-way transmission of voice,high-speed data and video (wireless cable TV). FCC rulesprohibit incumbent

Longitudinal Shield A tape shield, flat or corrugated, appliedlongitudinally with the axis of the core being shielded.Hypalon is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont de Numerousand Co.

Loop Resistance Sum of conductor resistance and shieldresistance (DCR).

Loss Energy dissipated without accomplishing useful work.

Low Loss Dielectric An insulating material that has arelatively low dielectric loss, such as polyethylene or Teflon.

Low Noise Cable Specially constructed to avoidspurious electrical disturbances caused by mechanicalmovements.

MHz MegaHertz (one million cycles per second). Formerly mc.

Meg or Mega A numerical prefix denoting 1,000,000 (106).

Micro A numerical prefix denoting one-millionth (10-6).

Microwave Radio waves from 1 to 60 GHz used for point topoint communications.

Mil A unit used in measuring diameter of a wire or thicknessof insulation over a conductor. One one-thousandth of aninch (.001").

Mismatch (Connector Impedance of Line Impedance)The condition in which the impedance of a source does notmatch or equal the impedance of the connected load. Thisreduces power transfer by causing reflection.

Modulation Impressment of information on a carrier signal byvarying one or more of the signal's basic characteristics:frequency, amplitude, and phase. Differential modulationcarries the information as the change from the immediatelypreceding state rather than the absolute state.

Monopole Transmission antenna comprised of a single, verystrong post.

Modulus of Elasticity The ratio of stress to strain in an elasticmaterial.

Monomer The basic chemical unit used in building apolymer.

Multiplexer A device that combines several communicationchannels into a single circuit.

Mutual Capacitance Capacitance between twoconductors when all other conductors including ground areconnected together and then regarded as an ignored ground.

Nano A numerical prefix denoting one-billionth (10 -9).

National Electrical Code A consensus standardpublished by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)and incorporated in OSHA regulations.

Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) Crosstalk that occurs at thesame end as the disturbed pair’s receiver. Normally, this is thelargest contributor of noise because the disturbing pair’stransmitted signal is strongest at this point.

Node A termination point for two or more communicationslinks. The node can serve as the control location for forwarding

(switching) data among the elements of a network or multiplenetworks when networking. Node functions need not berestricted to data switching.

Noise Random electrical signals, generated by circuitcomponents or by natural disturbances.

Network Interface Device (NID) Point of connectionbetween networks.

OFHC Abbreviation for Oxygen-Free, High Conductivitycopper. It has no residual deoxidant, 99.95% minimumcopper content and an average annealed conductivity of 101%.

Ohm A unit of electrical resistance.

Outlet Cable Cable extending directly between thetelecommunications outlet/connector and the distributiondevice.

Oxygen Index Percentage of oxygen necessary to supportcombustion in a gas mixture.

Pair-to-Pair Crosstalk The crosstalk measurement of a singledisturbing pair. It can be made for NEXT or FEXT.

Insulation Resistance to air-to-Pair Crosstalk



Patch Cable A length of cable with connectors on one or both ends to join telecommunications links.

PC Card Formerly called a PCMCIA card, a detachable cardthat can be connected to the motherboard inside a personal

computer. It is used to link the PC to other devices to carry outa special function.

PCS (Personal Communications Services) Two-way, 1900MHz digital voice, messaging and data service designed as thesecond generation of cellular. The FCC allocated the PCSspectrum in 1993 to increase competition in the mobile phoneindustry. The introduction of PCS added six possible new PCSplayers in most markets, which had previously been limited to 2cellular companies

Percent Conductivity Conductivity of a material expressed asa percentage of that of copper.

Periodicity The uniformly spaced variations in theinsulation diameter of a transmission cable that result inreflections of a signal, when its wavelength or a multiplethereof is equal to the distance between two diametervariations.

Phase Stability Variation of the electrical length of a cablethat can result from temperature of mechanical stress due tobending or torsion.

Pick Distance between two adjacent crossover points of braidfilaments. The measurement in picks per inch indicates thedegree of coverage.

Pico A numerical prefix denoting one-trillionth (10 -12).

Pitch In flat cable, the nominal distance between the indexedges of two adjacent conductors.

Plasticizer A Chemical agent added to plastics to make themsofter and more pliable.

Point-to-Point Describing a circuit that connects two pointsdirectly, where there are generally no intermediate processingnodes or computers, although there could be switchingfacilities. A type of connection, such as a phone line circuit,that links two, and only two, logical entities.

Polymer A material of high molecular weight formed by the

chemical union of monomers.

Polyolefin Any of the polymers and copolymers of theethylene family of hydrocarbons.

Power Sum (or PSum) Crosstalk A crosstalkmeasurement where the crosstalk from all adjacent disturbingpairs in a cable are mathematically summed to give acombined crosstalk value. It simulates the effects of multiplesignals in a multi-pair cable or parallel transmission in a 4 pair cable. It can be made for NEXT, FEXT, or ELFEXT.

Quad shield Four layers of shielding.

RG/U "RG" is the military designation for “Radio Grade”coaxial cable, and "U" stands for "general Utility."

Rated Temperature The maximum temperature at which anelectric component can operate for extended periodswithout loss of its basic properties.

Rated Voltage The maximum voltage at which an electriccomponent can operate for extended periods without unduedegradation or safety hazard.

Reflection Loss The part of a signal which is lost due toreflection of power at a line discontinuity.

Return Loss A measure of reflected energy of a transmittedsignal due to impedance variations along the length of thecable plus the mismatch of the cable’s impedance from a100 ohm termination. Signal reflections cause insertion loss

and can add noise to the circuit.

Repeater Devices that receive a radio signal, amplify it and retransmit it in a new direction. Used in wireless networks toextend the range of base station signals, thereby expandingcoverage-within limits-more economically than by buildingadditional base stations. Repeaters typically are used forbuildings, tunnels or difficult terrain.

RF (Radio Frequency) A radio signal.

RF Noise Unwanted radio signals that interfere with a radiocommunications signal, causing signal dropouts and/orextraneous sounds during transmission and/or reception.

Rope Lay Conductor A conductor composed of acentral core surrounded by one or more layers ofhelically laid groups of wires.

Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP) A 100 ohm cable with anoverall foil shield and drain wire.

Semi-Rigid A cable containing a flexible inner core and a rel-atively inflexible sheathing.

Sheath The outer covering or jacket of a multiconductor cable.

Shield (1) A conducting housing or screen that substantially

reduces the effect of electric or magnetic fields on one sidethereof, upon devices or circuits on the other side. Cableshields may be solid, braided, or taped (longitudinally orspirally). (2) In cables, a metallic layer placed around aconductor or group of conductors to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic interference between the enclosed wires andexternal fields.

Shielding The metal sleeve surrounding one or more of theconductors, in a wire circuit to prevent interference, interactionor current leakage.

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Shield Effectiveness The relative ability of a shield to screenout undesirable radiation. Frequently confused with the termshield percentage, which it is not.

Signal-to-Noise-Ratio Relative power of the signal to the

noise. As the ratio decrease on a line, it becomes more difficultto distinguish between information and non-information (noise).

Skin Effect The phenomenon in which the depth of penetration of electric currents into a conductor decreases asthe frequency increases.

SMR (Specialized Mobile Radio) A dispatch radio and inter-connect service for businesses. Covers frequencies in the 220MHz, 800 MHz and 900 MHz bands. Typical SMR usersinclude police departments, taxi companies, and companieswith delivery fleets.

Spark Test A test designed to locate pin-holes in the

insulation of a wire or cable by application of a voltage for a very short period of time while the wire is being drawnthrough the electrode field.

Specific Gravity The ratio of the density (mass per unitvolume) of a material to that of water.

Spectrum Allocation Federal government designation of arange of frequencies for a category of use or uses. Forexample, the FCC allocated the 1900 MHz band for personalcommunications services. Allocation, typically accomplished inyears-long FCC proceedings, tracks new technologydevelopment. However, the FCC can shift existing allocationsto accommodate changes in spectrum demand. As anexample, some UHF television channels were recently

reallocated to public safety.

Spiral Wrap The helical wrap of a tape or thread over acore.

Spread Spectrum A communications technique in which themodulated information is transmitted in a bandwidthconsiderably greater than the frequency content of the originalinformation.

Strand A single uninsulated wire.

Stranded Conductor A conductor composed of groups of wires twisted together.

Strip Force The force required to remove a small section of insulation material from the conductor it covers. Usuallymeasured in pounds.

Structural Return Loss (SRL) A measure of reflectedenergy of a transmitted signal due entirely to impedancevariations along the length of the cable. Signal reflectionscause insertion loss and can add noise to the circuit.

Surface Resistivity The resistance of a material between twoopposite sides of a unit square of its surface. It is usuallyexpressed on ohms.

Sweep Test Pertaining to cable, checking frequency responseby generation an rf voltage whose frequency isvaried back and forth through a given frequency range at arapid constant rate and observing the results of anoscilloscope.

Tape Wrap A spirally applied tape over an insulated or unin-sulated wire.

TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) A digital air interfacetechnology used in cellular, PCS and ESMR networks. TDMA works by dividing the broadcast spectrum by time on onefrequency to increase capacity. D-AMPS systems divide a 30kHz band into enough time slices for three users.

Tear Strength The force required to initiate or continue a tear in a material under specified conditions.

Telecommunication Outlet (TO) Point of connection for devices (TV, computer, fax, etc.) mounted within a wall, floor or

ceiling.

Tensile Strength The pull stress required to break awire/cable.

Tetra A numerical prefix denoting one quadrillionth (10-15).

Third Generation (3G or IMT-2000) The next generation of wireless technology after PCS. 3G is characterized byhigh-speed, high-bandwidth services that support a variety of applications, including wireline quality voice and highresolution video, wirelessly. 3G or IMT-2000 is an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union that seeks tointegrate the various satellite, terrestrial, fixed and mobilesystems currently being deployed and developed under a single

standard or family of standards to promote global servicecapabilities and interoperability after 2000.

Transmission The sending and receiving oftelecommunications messages through appropriate channels.

Transmission Cable Two or more transmission lines. If thestructure is flat, it is sometimes called Flat Transmission Cableto differentiate it from a round structure such as a jacketedgroup of coaxial cables.

Transmission Line A signal-carrying circuit composed of con-ductors and dielectric material with controlled electrical charac-teristics used for the transmission of high-frequency,narrow-pulse type signals.

Transmission Loss The decrease of loss in power duringtransmission of energy from one point or another, Usuallyexpressed in decibels.

Tray A cable tray system is a unit or assembly of units or sections, and associated fittings, made or metal or othernoncombustible materials forming a rigid structural systemused to support cables. Cable tray systems (previously termedcontinuous rigid cable supports) including ladders, troughs,channels, solid bottom trays, and similar structures.

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Triaxial Cable A cable construction having threecoincident axes, such as conductor, first shield and secondshield all insulated from one another.

Twinaxial Cable Two conductors that are insulated fromone another, twisted together and surrounded by a commonshield.

Twisted Pair - Physical Media Dependent (TP-PMD) A Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) 100 Mb/s LAN stan-dard that was adopted for twisted pair cable.

UHF Abbreviation for Ultra High Frequency, 300 to 3,000MHz.

UL. Abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories, anonprofit independent organization, which operates alisting service for electrical and electronic materials andequipment.

UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)Europe's approach to standardization for third-generationcellular systems.

Velocity of Propagation The speed of an electricalsignal down a length of cable compared to speed in freespace expressed as a percent. It is the reciprocal of thesquare root of the dielectric constant of the cableinsulation.

VHF Abbreviation for Very High Frequency, 30 to 300 MHz.

VSAT Abbreviation for Very Small Aperture Terminal, a smalldata satellite dish.

Video Pair Cable A transmission cable containinglow-loss pairs with an impedance of 125 ohms. Used for TV pick ups, closed circuit TV, telephone carrier circuits, etc.

Volt A unit of electromotive force.

Voltage The term most often used to designate electricalpressure that exists between two points and is capable ofproduction a flow of current when a closed circuit isconnected between the two points. Voltage is measured involts, millivolts, microvolts and kilovolts. The termselectromotive force (emf), potential, potential difference andvoltage drop are often referred to as voltage.

Voltage Rating The highest voltage that may be

continuously applied to a wire in conformance withstandards or specifications.

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) The ratio of themaximum effective voltage to the minimum effectivevoltage measured along the length of a mis-matched radiofrequency transmission line.

VSWR Abbreviation for voltage standing wave ratio.

VW-1 A flammability rating established by UnderwritersLaboratories for wires and cables that pass a speciallydesigned vertical flame test, formerly designed FR-1.

Wall Thickness The thickness of the insulation or jacket.

Watt A unit of electric power.

Wave Length The distance, measured in the direction of propagation, of a repetitive electrical pulse or waveformbetween two successive points that are characterized by thesame phase of vibration.

W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access)The third generation standard for CDMA offered to theInternational Telecommunication Union by GSMproponents.

WLAN Wireless Local Area Network.

WLL Wireless local loop.

Wideband A communications channel with a bandwidthwider than a voice grade channel, usually 56 bps or greater.

Wire A conductor, either bare or insulated.

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