New bundles for CATV cables

Belden has extended the range of its highly popular CATV cables with three easy-to-install bundles that deliver optimum signal transmission for MATV and SMATV.

These multicore cables are designed for use by CATV installers and system integrators in MATV/SMATV, CATV distribution systems and Multi-switch systems for satellite TV and/or terrestrial systems. These systems provide a flexible, cost effective way of delivering satellite signals to a wide range of users in residential, public and commercial buildings. They also support loop-through for terrestrial signals which means that satellite TV can be added to a terrestrial distribution system.

Belden’s CATV multicore cables deliver optimum performance in multi-switch systems and reduce installation time. They have the 0.8/3.5mm dimensions commonly found in European coaxial cables. Three types are available with bundles of 3,5 and 9, all of which are with 250 and 500m put-ups. Cables have solid 0.8mm care core conductors with gas-injected polyethylene insulation. The shielding is Duofoil combined with a 40% tinned copper braid while individual coax jackets and overall jacket are white FRNC/LSNH. Flexible halogen-free plastic is used to overcome the problem of bundled halogen-free cables which are notoriously stiff and difficult to strip, particularly when they have to comply with IEC 60332-I.

Werner Eich, Belden EMEA Marketing manager for Entertainment says, “Any cable that saves installation time, improves performance and is cost effective greatly assists installers. We believe that these new additions offer them even more opportunities to benefit from the combination of superior performance and installation benefits.”

CATV multicore cables have many features which enhance performance and make installation easier. They can be used indoors or outdoors and are cold flexible up to -25°C. Low attenuation over long distance is achieved by their solid copper center conductor, the use of high velocity, low loss PE and foil under braid shielding, which also make termination easier.

They offer a minimum return loss of 18dB between 470 to 1000MHz and deliver CATV standard. The halogen-free plastic complies with IEC 60332-1 and means no toxic gas and low smoke density with fire. Their round, uniform and matt white flexible FRNC jacket protects the cable, giving a professional appearance, proper boot fit and easy flexing for installation and equipment hook-up. Coaxes are print-coded for easy identification and cable jackets are meter-marked to aid tracking during installation.