ANSI SCTE 156-2019 pdf free download.Specification for Mainline Plug (Male) to Cable Interface
1.1. Scope
The primary purpose of this specification is to assure acceptable electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of the cable and connector interface. The scope of this standard will be directed to acceptable performance of impedance, galvanic action, loop resistance, cable retention, intermodulation distortion, signal response, RF shielding, and watertight seals. This specification in no way should limit or restrict any manufacturers from innovative designs and product improvements.
1. This specification applies to the interface between ANSI/SCTE 92, Specification for 5/8 – 24 Plug
(Male), Trunk and Distribution Connectors and 75-ohm coaxial aluminum hardline cable manufactured to ANSI/SCTE 15 and ANSI/SCTE 100.
2. 75-ohm coaxial cables and connectors are used to transport radio frequency (RF) signals and AC
power between active and passive equipment.
3. Unless otherwise specified, all requirements in this document shall meet the performance
requirements stated herein after thermal conditioning from -40 °C to 60 °C.
4. This document includes requirements for DOCSIS 3.1 operation.
2. Normative References
The following documents contain provisions, which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the standard. At the time of Subcommittee approval, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision; and while parties to any agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents listed below, they are reminded that newer editions of those documents may not be compatible with the referenced version.
2.1. SCTE References
• ANSI/SCTE 15 2006, Specification for Trunk, Feeder and Distribution Coaxial Cable
• ANSI/SCTE 48-1 2015, Test Method for Measuring Shielding Effectiveness of Passive and Actives Devices Using a GTEM Cell
• ANSI/SCTE 60 2010, Test Method for Interface Moisture Migration Double Ended
• ANSI/SCTE 92 2012, Specification for 5/8-24 Plug (Male), Trunk and Distribution Connectors
• ANSI/SCTE 93 2013, Test Method for Connector/Cable Twist
• ANSI/SCTE 100 2010, Specification for 75 Ohm Smooth Aluminum Subscriber Access Cable
• ANSI/SCTE 101 2011, “Mainline” Splice Connector Return Loss
• ANSI/SCTE 102 2010, Cable Retention Force Testing of Trunk and Distribution Connectors
• ANSI/SCTE 109 2010, Test Procedure for Common Path Distortion (CPD)
• ANSI/SCTE 125 2011, “Mainline” Pin (Plug) Connector Return Loss
• ANSI/SCTE 144 2012, Test Procedure for Measuring Transmission and Reflection
• ANSI/SCTE 152 2014, Test Procedure for Contact Resistance Measurement of Mainline Plug Interface
2.2. Standards from other Organizations
• ASTM D 1171, Test Method for Rubber Deterioration
• ASTM G 154 – Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
3. Informative References
The following documents may provide valuable information to the reader but are not required when
complying with this standard.
• No references are applicable
4. Compliance Notation
shall This word or the adjective “required” means that the item is an absolute requirement of this specification. shall not This phrase means that the item is an absolute prohibition of this specification. forbidden This word means the value specified shall never be used. should This word or the adjective “recommended” means that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore this item, but the full implications should be understood and the case carefully weighted before choosing a different course. should not This phrase means that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the listed behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed before implementing any behavior described with this label. may This word or the adjective “optional” means that this item is truly optional. One vendor may choose to include the item because a particular marketplace requires it or because it enhances the product, for example; another vendor may omit the same item. deprecated Use is permissible for legacy purposes only. Deprecated features may be removed from future versions of the standard. Implementations should avoid use of deprecated features.
