ANSI SCTE 177-2018 pdf free download.Specification for Braided 75 Ω, Mini-Series Quad Shield Coaxial Cable for CMTS and SDI cables
1.1. Executive Summary
This specification applies to flexible 75-ohm, braided, mini-series, quad shield coaxial cable for use in CMTS and SDI applications. When reference to other regulations or specifications is made, the user should adhere to the latest revision of the regulation or specification.
1.2. Scope
This specification defines the required performance with regards to electrical and mechanical properties of 75-ohm, braided, mini-series quad shield coaxial cable for CMTS and SDI applications. These cables are used in the transmission of RF signals and power for voice, data and video applications. Cables meeting the requirements within this standard are for use with interior applications. Use within exterior applications is outside the scope and requirements of this document. This document provides specifications or procedures for frequencies up to 1218 MHz. DOCSIS 3.1 specifications include operation at frequencies up to 1218 MHz, and optionally, to 1794 MHz. Specifications or procedures for frequencies above 1218 MHz should be considered in a future revision of this document.
2. Normative References
The following documents contain provisions, which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. At the time of Subcommittee approval, the editions indicated were valid. All documents are subject to revision; and while parties to any agreement based on this document 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 might not be compatible with the referenced version.
2.1. SCTE References
• ANSI/SCTE 03 2008: Test Method for Coaxial Cable Structural Return Loss.
• ANSI/SCTE 31 2016: Test Method for Measuring Diameter Over Core.
• ANSI/SCTE 32 2016: Ampacity of Coaxial Telecommunications Cables.
• ANSI/SCTE 33 2016: Test Method for Diameter of Drop Cable.
• ANSI/SCTE 44 2010: Test Method for DC Loop Resistance
• ANSI/SCTE 47 2007: Test Method for Coaxial Cable Attenuation.
• ANSI/SCTE 48-3 2011: Test Procedure for Measuring Shielding Effectiveness of Braided Coaxial Drop Cable Using the GTEM Cell
• ANSI/SCTE 49 2011: Test Method for Velocity of Propagation.
• ANSI/SCTE 51 2018: Test Method for Determining Drop Cable Braid Coverage.
• SCTE 59 2018: Test Method for Drop Cable Center Conductor Bond to Dielectric
• ANSI/SCTE 66 2016: Test Method for Coaxial Cable Impedance.
• ANSI/SCTE 73 2018: Test Method for Insertion Force of Connector to Drop Cable Interface.
• ANSI/SCTE 88 2012: Test Method for Polyethylene Jacket Longitudinal Shrinkage.
• ANSI/SCTE 108 2018: Test Method for Dielectric Strength Withstand of Coaxial Cable
2.2. Standards from Other Organizations
• ANSI/UL1581-2017: Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords.
• ASTM D1248-05: Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials For Wire and Cable.
• ASTM D 4565-99(2004): Physical and Environmental Performance Properties of Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable.
• ASTM B33-04: Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
2.3. Published Materials
• IEC 61196-1-314: Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-314: Mechanical test methods – Test for bending
• IEC 62153-4-4: Metallic communication cable test methods – Part 4-4: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Shielded screening attenuation, test method for measuring of the screening attenuation as up to and above 3 GHz
• NFPA National Electric Code – NEC®-2017 Article 800: Communication Circuits.
3. Informative References
The following documents might provide valuable information to the reader but are not required when complying with this document.
3.1. SCTE References
• ANSI/SCTE 69 2007: Test Method for Moisture Inhibitor Corrosion Resistance.
• ANSI/SCTE 166 2010: Flexure Method for Drop Cable Conditioning
3.2. Standards from Other Organizations
• ASTM B1-01(2007): Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire.
• ASTM B193-02(2008): Resistivity of Electrical Conductive Materials.
• ASTM B3-01(2007): Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.
• ASTM B566-04a: Standard Specification for Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire
3.3. Published Materials
• Jones Dictionary: Cable Television Terminology 3rd Edition.
• NFPA National Electric Code – NEC®-2017, Article 820: Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution Systems.
• NFPA National Electric Code – NEC®-2017, Article 830: Network-Powered Broadband Communications Systems.
• IEEE: Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronic Terms
