Belden
7916A - DBS Cable, RG6, 18 AWG BC, Quad Shield, CM
- SKU:
- 7916A
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Description
Series 6, 18 AWG solid .040" bare copper conductor, gas-injected foam polyethylene insulation, Duobond®; aluminum braid shields (60% and 40% coverage), PVC jacket (black or white).
Specifications
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | HDTV, DBS, Broadband CATV, Cable Modem |
|---|
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
| AWG | Stranding | Material | Nominal Diameter | No. of Coax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Solid | BC - Bare Copper | 0.04 in | 1 |
| Conductor Count | 1 |
|---|
Insulation
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PE - Polyethylene (Foam) | 0.18 in |
| Table Notes | Gas Injected |
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Outer Shield
| Type | Layer | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | 1 | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duobond® II | 100% |
| Braid | 2 | Aluminum | 60% | |
| Tape | 3 | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| Braid | 4 | Aluminum | 40% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.298 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | Nominal Outer Shield DCR | Outer Conductor DCR |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 Ohm/1000ft | 4.8 Ohm/1000ft | 4.8 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield |
|---|
| 16.2 pF/ft |
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance |
|---|
| 0.097 µH/ft |
Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance |
|---|
| 75 Ohm |
Return Loss
| Frequency [MHz] | Min. Structural Return Loss (SRL) |
|---|---|
| 5-1000 MHz | 20 dB |
| 1000-2250 MHz | 15 dB |
| 2250-3000 MHz | 10 dB |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss | Nom. Structural Return Loss (SRL) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.5 dB/100ft | 30 dB |
| 55 MHz | 1.4 dB/100ft | 24 dB |
| 211 MHz | 2.6 dB/100ft | |
| 500 MHz | 4.1 dB/100ft | |
| 750 MHz | 5.1 dB/100ft | |
| 862 MHz | 5.5 dB/100ft | |
| 1000 MHz | 6 dB/100ft | |
| 1450 MHz | 7.8 dB/100ft | |
| 1800 MHz | 8.6 dB/100ft | |
| 2250 MHz | 9.8 dB/100ft | |
| 3000 MHz | 11.3 dB/100ft |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] |
|---|---|
| 1.2 ns/ft | 83% |
High Frequency
| Frequency [MHz] | Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.58 dB/100ft |
| 55 MHz | 1.6 dB/100ft |
| 211 MHz | 3.05 dB/100ft |
| 500 MHz | 4.66 dB/100ft |
| 750 MHz | 5.65 dB/100ft |
| 862 MHz | 6.1 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 6.55 dB/100ft |
| 1450 MHz | 8 dB/100ft |
| 1800 MHz | 8.8 dB/100ft |
| 2250 MHz | 10 dB/100ft |
| 3000 MHz | 11.9 dB/100ft |
Screening
| Frequency [MHz] | Shield Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | |
| 50 MHz | 110 dB |
| 50 MHz | |
| 1000 MHz |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating |
|---|
| 300 V RMS |
Temperature Range
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C To +75°C |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 33 lbs/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Max. Pull Tension | 104 lbs |
| Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis | 3 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CATV, CM |
|---|---|
| CEC/C(UL) Compliance | CM |
| CPR Euroclass | Eca |
| RG Type | 6 |
| Series Type | 6 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum) |
|---|---|
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2003/96/EC (BFR) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
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Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | UL1685 UL Loading |
|---|---|
| UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
|---|---|
| Plenum Number | 7916AP |
Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.465 Revision Date: 04-14-2023 |
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Documentation
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Brochures
Data Sheets
Additional Information
Variant_Options: |
Item #|Color|Put-Up Type|Length|UPC |
Variant_Options 7916A 010500: |
7916A 010500|Black|Reel|500 ft|612825191124 |
Variant_Options 7916A 010U500: |
7916A 010U500|Black|UnReel|500 ft|612825191148 |
Variant_Options 7916A 0101000: |
7916A 0101000|Black|Reel|1,000 ft|612825191117 |
Variant_Options 7916A 010U1000: |
7916A 010U1000|Black|UnReel|1,000 ft|612825191094 |
Variant_Options 7916A 0105000: |
7916A 0105000|Black|Reel|5,000 ft|612825191087 |
Variant_Options 7916A 009500: |
7916A 009500|White|Reel|500 ft|612825191049 |
Variant_Options 7916A 009U500: |
7916A 009U500|White|UnReel|500 ft|612825191100 |
Variant_Options 7916A 0091000: |
7916A 0091000|White|Reel|1,000 ft|612825191070 |
Variant_Options 7916A 009U1000: |
7916A 009U1000|White|UnReel|1,000 ft|612825191056 |