Coaxial Cable Quick Reference Guide - CommScope

Coaxial cablesQuick reference guide

Trusted solutions shapingthe always-on HFC networksof tomorrowP3 cableQR cableAt CommScope, we provide proven coaxial cable solutions tohelp multiple service operators (MSOs) better connect withXPRESSPREP cabletheir customers, and we’ve been doing it from the earliest daysof the CATV industry. More than 40 years later, CommScopeoffers a whole range of hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) solutionsXPRESSPREP cable with BrightWire anti-corrosive protectionthat continues to set the standard—in performance, flexibility,reliability and cost efficiency.Note: All the cables mentioned above are 75-ohm coaxial cables.With billions of feet of CommScope coaxial cable already drivingthe always-on networks of tomorrow, we continue to innovatenew and better ways to power your network’s future.XPRESSPREP cable: Durable, field-proven,drop cable performance··Unique foil design interacts with the 77 percent braid,P3 cable: Total confidence for hardline trunk/distribution applications··Performance that beats industry standards for DOCSIS 3.1extended testing to 1.8 or 3 GHzpreventing stress cracking of the foil layers when exposedto the environment··Braid provides superior protection from low frequencies,reduces attenuation and produces a solid base forconnectors to grip··Polyethylene dielectric features closed-cell gas expandedfoaming technology, with an impressive signal propagationat 87 percent of the speed of light··Inner and outer shielding foils are permanently bonded tothe dielectric and inner jacket, making connectorizationfaster and more consistent··Advanced Coring Technology (ACT ) greatly reduces the timeneeded to core, prep, and connectorize the cableQR cable: The flexible trunk/distribution alternativemade for design and construction··Performance that beats industry standards for DOCSIS 3.1··Meets and exceeds SCTE standards to 1218 MHz. Operatingrange from 5 to 3000 MHz.TL 9000 and ISO 14001 certifiedextended testing to 1.8 or 3 GHz··Superior performance characteristics in a smaller cable··Advanced Coring Technology (ACT ) greatly reduces the time needed to core, prep, and connectorize the cableReel recyclingprogram is availablein the US2Coaxial cables Quick reference guideDownload brochure

P3 coaxial cablesSpecificationsSpecificationsCable typeHardlineCenter conductorCopper-clad aluminumNetwork applicationsTrunk, DistributionOuter conductorAluminumImpedance75 OhmDielectric materialFoam PEAdvanced Coring TechnologyYesCable constructionSwagedCable ConstructionAerial unjacketedAerial jacketedMessenger wirePolyethylene jacketSolid aluminum sheathIntegrated figure 8solid galvanized steelmessengerCenter conductorP3 CAUndergroundDielectricP3 JCAMigra-Heal flooding compoundP3 JCASSP3 JCAM (Solid messenger)Steel armorInner polyethylene jacket(stranded galvanizedsteel messengers usedfor larger diametercables)Bonded corrugated chrome plated steel armorP3 JACASSOrdering InformationModelP3 500P3 565P3 625P3 700P3 750P3 840P3 875Diameter over shield alUnjacketedP3 500 CAN/AP3 625 CAN/AP3 750 CAN/AP3 875 CAJacketed (Polyethylene)P3 500 JCAP3 565 JCAP3 625 JCAP3 700 JCAP3 750 JCAP3 840 JCAP3 875 JCAP3 500 JCASPN/AP3 625 JCASPN/AP3 750 JCASPN/AP3 875 JCASP0.109"P3 500JCAM109P3 565JCAM109P3 625JCAM109N/AN/AN/AN/A0.188"P3 500JCAM188N/AP3 625JCAM188P3 700JCAM188P3 750JCAM188N/AN/A0.250"N/AN/AN/AN/AP3 750JCAM250N/AN/AP3 500 JCASSP3 565 JCASSP3 625 JCASSP3 700 JCASSP3 750 JCASSP3 840 JCASSP3 875 JCASSP3 500 JACASSN/AP3 625 JACASSN/AP3 750 JACASSN/AP3 875JACASSRiser flame RatedYesNoYesNoNoNoNoAlternative jacketYesNoYesNoYesNoYesTracer Stripe*YesYesYesNoYesYesYesFloodedMessenger wire (diameter)Underground buriedFloodedSteel armor (chrome plated)Other options available*Tracer stripe color optionsColors available:Blue (T B); Green (T G);Orange (T O); Red (T R);Yellow (T Y)A colored stripe can be added to the cable for identification purposes.Append the color code – “T B” for blue, for example – to the end of any part number.Examples:P3 500 JCAT R0.500" diameter, aerial standard cable with red stripeP3 625 JCAT O M109 0.625" diameter, messenger cable with orange stripeP3 750 JCASST W0.750" diameter, underground cable with white stripeCoaxial cables Quick reference guide3

Quantum Reach (QR ) coaxial cablesSpecificationsSpecificationsCable typeHardlineCenter conductorCopper-clad aluminumNetwork applicationsTrunk, DistributionOuter conductorAluminumImpedance75 OhmDielectric materialFoam PEAdvanced Coring TechnologyYesCable constructionWelded aluminum shieldCable ConstructionPolyethylene jacketAerialMessenger wireAluminum outer conductorIntegrated figure 8solid galvanized steel messengerCenter conductorQR JCADielectricQR JCAM (Solid messenger)(stranded galvanized steel messengers used for larger diameter cables)Dielectric adhesiveUndergroundSteel armorMigra-Heal flooding compoundQR JCASSBonded corrugated chrome plated steel armorP3 JACASSOrdering InformationModelQR 540QR 715QR 860Diameter over shield (inches)0.540"0.715"0.860"ArialStandardQR 540 JCAQR 715 JCAQR 860 JCAFloodedQR 540 JCASPQR 715 JCASPQR 860 JCASP0.109"QR 540 JCAM109N/AN/A0.188"N/AQR 715 JCAM188QR 860 JCAM1880.250"N/AQR 715 JCAM250N/AQR 540 JCASSQR 715 JCASSQR 860 JCASSQR 540 JACASSQR 715 JACASSQR 860 JACASSRiser flame RatedYesNoNoAlternative jacketYesYesYesTracer Stripe*YesYesYesMessenger wire (diameter)Underground buriedSteel armor (chrome plated)Other options available*Tracer stripe color optionsColors available:Blue (T B); Green (T G);Orange (T O); Red (T R);Yellow (T Y)4A colored stripe can be added to the cable for identification purposes.Append the color code – “T B” for blue, for example – to the end of any part number.Examples:QR 540 JCAT B0.540" diameter, aerial standard cable with blue stripeQR 540 JCAT G M109 0.540" diameter, messenger cable with green stripeQR 540 JCASST Y0.540" diameter, underground cable with yellow stripeCoaxial cables Quick reference guide

XPRESSPREP coaxial cablesSpecificationsSpecificationsCable typeDropCenter conductorCopper-clad aluminumNetwork applicationsIndoor/OutdoorOuter conductorAluminumImpedance75 OhmDielectric materialFoam PE (Gas Expanded Polyethylene)Cable constructionBraidCable ConstructionAdditional aluminum foil shieldXPRESSPREP withanti-corrosive protectionTri-ShieldBrightWire anti-corrosive protection (golden foil).Ordering Information for XPRESSPREP aluminum foil shielded cablePart NumberBraidShieldJacketOtherF677TSVV XP*77%Tri-ShieldPVCNEC CATV (V-Tray Jacket)F677TSVM XP*77%Tri-ShieldPVCMessenger cableF677TSEF XP77%Tri-ShieldPEFlooded (Migra-Healcompound)F1177TSVV XP*77%Tri-ShieldPVCNEC CATV (V-Tray Jacket)F1177TSVM XP*77%Tri-ShieldPVCMessenger cableSeries 6Series 11F1177TSEF XP77%Tri-ShieldPEFlooded (Migra-Healcompound)95%Quad-ShieldPVCCATV, Flame retardant PVCJacketSeries 59F59 HEC VV XPNote: The above list represents the most commonly ordered XP cables. Additional cable types may be available.* These XPRESSPREP cables are available with BrightWire anti-corrosive protection.Ordering information for XPRESSPREP with BrightWire anti-corrosive protectionPart NumberBraidShieldJacketOtherF677TSVV BW XP77%Tri-ShieldPVCNEC CATV (V-Tray Jacket)F677TSVM BW XP77%Tri-ShieldPVCMessenger cableF1177TSVV BW XP77%Tri-ShieldPVCNEC CATV (V-Tray Jacket)F1177TSVM BW XP77%Tri-ShieldPVCMessenger cableSeries 6Series 11Coaxial cables Quick reference guide5

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Coaxial cable quick reference guide Author: CommScope Subject: Quick reference guide for coaxial cables for hardline trunk, distribution and drop cable applications. Keywords: coaxial cable, hfc network, hybrid fiber coaxial, P3 cable, QR cable, XPRESSPREP cable, BrightWire, hardline cable, trunk cable, drop cable, CATV, CO-112310.1-EN Created Date