ADC Cable Assemblies CMTS User manual

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Spec Sheet
CMTS Cable Assemblies
With over 70 years of proven performance, ADC, the leader in Broadband RF connectivity is
now able to offer high performance cable assemblies for CMTS applications in Headends that
utilize high capacity RF routers for transport of HSD, IPTV, IP Telephony. Utilizing precision 3 Ghz
connectors and high performance VDM230 cable, we are able to offer the highest performing
cabled assemblies available. Simply use the cable ordering guide below to configure the cable for
your specific application.
Features:
No strain on upper conductors – less chance for intermittents on upper circuits•
Perfect for Cisco UBR10000 CMTS•
Fast delivery times•
Suitable for Cisco, Cienna & Arris CMTS systems•
Precision dressed to prevent cable strain•
MCX, F or BNC connectors on blade end, stub cut or preconnectorized•
with F or BNC at terminal end
5 connector choices•
High-performance F or BNCs ship along connectors included w/stub end version•
Lengths from 3 to 60 feet•
Precision HD-rated (3GHz) cable in 5/10 packs•

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Miniature 23 Gage Cable
Multi-channel coaxial video snake for CMTS applications. The VS5230 and VS10230 features 3GHz,
High Definition coaxial elements that have the lowest attenuation of the miniature types and meet or
exceedSMPTE292MstandardsforuncompressedHDvideo.
MECHANICAL
Part #: VS5230/VS10230
# of Coaxials: 5/10
Nominal OD: .570"/.785"
Conductor: 23 AWG Solid TC
Insulation (Type, OD): Gas-injectedFoamPE,.100"
Shield: 95%TCBraid100%Foil
Coax Jacket (Type, OC): PVC,.164"
Coax Color Code: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, White/Black,Violet, Brown, Gray, Orange
Master Jacket: TPE,Black
ELECTRICAL
Inpedance: 75 Ω(+/-2)
Return Loss (100kHz-1GHz),
(1GHz-3GHz): >23dB, >21dB
Capacitance: 16.5 pF/ft
Cond. DCR per Mft/
Shield DCR per Mft: 20.3 Ω/2.7 Ω
Vel. of Prop.: 82%
1 MHz: 0.38
3.6 MHz: 0.78
10 MHz: 1.19
71.5 MHz: 3.01
135 MHz: 3.80
270 MHz: 5.40
360 MHz: 6.18
720 MHz: 9.30
1 GHz: 10.47
1.5 GHz: 12.97
CMTS Cable Assemblies
Precision Multi-Conductor Coax

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0.331"(8.4mm)
0.413"(10.5mm)
0.134"(3.4mm)
0.026" (0.66 mm)
0.216"
(5.5 mm)
0.079"(2mm)
0.034"(0.86mm)
0.657" (16.7 mm)
0.461"(11.7mm)
0.171"
(4.35 mm)
0.248"
(6.3 mm)
0.142"
(3.6 mm)
0.101"
(2.7 mm)
0.175"
(4.45mm)
0.215"
(5.46mm)
0.325"
(8.26 mm)
Recommended
Cable Stripping Dimensions
Remark: RoHS Compliant
MCX Crimp Connector
Catalog Number
CBL10K -__ __ __ __ __
Length
33 ft.
XX XX ft.
60 60 ft.
Ship Along Connector
F F Connector
B BNC
S None
L LCC
M MCX
Number of Conductors
5 5 Conductor Cable
10 10 Conductor Cable
Terminal Connector
F F Connector
B BNC
S None
L LCC
M MCX
Blade Connector
M MCX
F F Connector
B BNC
L LCC
S None
.594"
.344"
.094"
.156"
.666" ±.020"
Center Conductor
To Body
.254" ±.015"
Recommended Strip Length
.594"
.344"
.094"
.156"
.666" ±.020"
Center Conductor
To Body
.254" ±.015"
Recommended Strip Length

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