ANSI SCTE 160-2010 pdf download Specification for Mini ‘F’ Connector, Male, Pin Type
4.0 INFORMATIVE REFERENCES The following documents may provide valuable information to the reader but are not required when complying with this standard. IPS SP 009, Specification for Braided 75 Ohm Mini-series Baseband Coaxial Drop Cable 5.0 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Impedance: The male “F” pin type connector shall have a nominal impedance of 75 ohms.
5.2 Return Loss: The connector return loss shall be better than -26 dB when mated to a cable section meeting the requirements of ANSI/SCTE 117 2010 Specification for Braided 75 Ohm Mini-Series Broadband Coaxial Drop Cable or IPS-SP-009, Specification for Braided 75 Ohm Mini-Series Baseband Coaxial Drop Cable, whichever is applicable, and tested in accordance with ANSI/SCTE 04 2007.
5.3 The outer conductor junction of the female F port to male “F” pin type connector shall have a DC contact resistance less than 10 milliohms when tightened to manufacturers specification and tested to ANSI/SCTE 103 2004.
5.4 The center conductor junction of the female F port to the center conductor of the cable shall have a DC contact resistance less than 10 milliohms when tested in accordance to ANSI/SCTE 103 2004.
5.5 Shielding Effectiveness: The shielding effectiveness for male “F” pin type connectors, when attached to cables manufactured to SCTE approved standards, shall meet shielding performance levels of an unspliced section of the same cable when both are tested with the same method.
6.0 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Physical dimensions The recommended physical dimensions for the male “F” pin type connector shall be as specified in Figure 1, Table 1, and per the notes below.
6.2 Mechanical Strength
6.2.1 Tightening Torque: The male “F” pin type connector shall withstand a minimum tightening torque of 60 in-lbs, without damage when measured per ANSI/SCTE 98 2004, Test Method for Withstand Tightening Torque – ‘F’ Male.
6.2.2 Axial Pull Force: The male “F” pin type connector, when attached to cables manufactured to SCTE approved standards, shall withstand a minimum axial pull force of 30 lbs. for indoor applications when tested per ANSI/SCTE 99 2004, Test Method for Axial Pull Connector/ Drop Cable.