CX3C8 - Broadband Coax 3, 8 AWG Solid BC, Foil + 60% BC Braid, LSZH Jkt
Broadband Coax 3, 8 AWG Solid Bare Copper Conductor, PE Insulation, Copper Foil + 60% Bare Copper Braid Shield, LSZH Jacket.
- Availability
- EMEA | Asia Pacific
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
CX3C8 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | EAN | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX3C8.00700 | Green | Reel | 700 m | 8719605186300 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Broadband, Cable Television (CATV) |
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Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured |
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Construction Details
| Series Type | CATV-Trunk Type |
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Conductor
| No. of Elements | 1 |
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| Size | 8 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Nom. Diameter | 3.38 mm |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Insulated Conductor |
|---|---|
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 16.5 mm (0.650 in) |
Outer Shield
| Layer | Outer Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape | Bi-Laminate (Bare Copper+Poly) | 100% |
| 2 | Braid | Bare Copper (BC) | 58% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 21.6 mm (0.850 in) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Regularity of Impedance | Min. 46 dB |
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| Return Loss Table Notes | In each frequency band, 3 peak values up to 4 dB lower are allowed |
| Attenuation Table Notes | Max. attenuation 10% higher |
| Transfer Impedance Class | A+ |
Return Loss
| Frequency | Min. Return Loss |
|---|---|
| 5-470 MHz | 26 dB |
| 470 - 862 MHz | 22 dB |
| 862 - 2000 MHz | 18 dB |
| 2000 - 3000 MHz | 16 dB |
Attenuation
| Frequency | Nom. Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.4 dB/100m |
| 50 MHz | 1.3 dB/100m |
| 100 MHz | 1.8 dB/100m |
| 200 MHz | 2.7 dB/100m |
| 400 MHz | 3.9 dB/100m |
| 600 MHz | 4.8 dB/100m |
| 800 MHz | 5.7 dB/100m |
| 1000 MHz | 6.5 dB/100m |
| 1350 MHz | 7.7 dB/100m |
| 1750 MHz | 9.2 dB/100m |
| 2150 MHz | 10.3 dB/100m |
| 2400 MHz | 11.0 dB/100m |
| 3000 MHz | 12.4 dB/100m |
| 4000 MHz | 14.6 dB/100m |
Electricals
| Max. Conductor DCR | 1.9 Ohm/km (0.58 Ohm/1000ft) |
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| Nom. Outer Shield DCR | 2.6 Ohm/km (0.79 Ohm/1000ft) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 58 pF/m (18 pF/ft) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 78% |
Transfer Impedance
| Frequency | 5-30 MHz |
|---|---|
| Max. Transfer Impedance | Max 2.5 mOhm/m |
Screening
| Frequency | Min. Screening Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 30 - 1000 MHz | 80 dB |
| 1000 - 2000 MHz | 75 dB |
| 2000 - 3000 MHz | 70 dB |
| 3000 - 4000 MHz | 65 dB |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 2000 N (450 lbf) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 474 kg/km (319 lbs/1000ft) |
Temperature
| Operating | -25°C To +70°C |
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| Installation | -5°C To +50°C |
| Storage | -25°C To +70°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor/Outdoor - Euroclass Dca |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Dca-s2,d2,a1 |
| ISO/IEC Compliance | IEC 61196 |
| CENELEC Compliance | EN 50117-1 |
| European Halogen Free Standards | IEC 62821-1 Halogen Free Compliance = Yes, IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Zero, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 2.5 μS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3 |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.181 Revision Date: 06-10-2026 |
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