CommScope CNT Braided Cables
Connecting New Technologies!
CNT is the new high-performance, 50 Ohm braided cable solution from Andrew Solutions.Universally applicable to all technologies, CNT braided cables are essential to any new, emerging network applications that require low loss, flexible RF cables. New technologies such as LTE and WiMax are demanding more bandwidth and more capacity than ever before. With CNT, your network will be wired and ready for whatever the next evolution may bring.
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Andrew CNT braided cables are designed to provide excellent electrical and mechanical performance, with the highest quality materials, to ensure they satisfy your application, indoors or outdoors. CNT is the cable of choice for microwave backhaul applications, providing a reliable, low cost connection between the IDU and ODU. Wherever you need a superflexible, low loss, high-performance 50 Ohm RF cable solution, CNT is the answer. CNT is compatible with industry standard connectors, tools, and installation accessories.
CNT-400-FR, CNT® 50 Ohm Braided Coaxial Cable, black non-halogenated, fire retardant polyolefin jacket
Construction Materials
Jacket Color Black
Jacket Material non-halogenated, fire retardant polyolefin jacket
Braid Material Tinned copper
Corrosion Protection Water blocking swellable powder
Shield Tape Material Aluminum
Dielectric Material Foam PE
Inner Conductor Material Copper-clad aluminum wire
Dimensions
Cable Weight 0.07 kg/m
Diameter Over Dielectric 7.240 mm
Diameter Over Jacket 10.290 mm
Inner Conductor OD 2.7400 mm
Nominal Size 0.400 in
Outer Conductor OD 8.080 mm
Electrical Specifications
Cable Impedance 50 ohm
Capacitance 78.0 pF/m
dc Resistance, Inner Conductor 4.490 ohms/km
dc Resistance, Outer Conductor 5.610 ohms/km
dc Test Voltage 2500 V
Jacket Spark Test Voltage (rms) 8000 V
Maximum Frequency 16.20 GHz
Operating Frequency Band 30 – 6000 MHz
Peak Power 16.0 kW
Shielding Effectiveness >90 dB
Velocity 85%
Environmental Specifications
Installation Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -70 °C to +85 °C
Water Jetting Test Method GR-421-CORE, Section 4.3.5.1
General Specifications
Cable Type CNT-400
Braid Coverage 86% braid
Brand CNT®
Packaging Type Reel
Mechanical Specifications
Bending Moment 0.7 N-m
Flat Plate Crush Strength 0.7 kg/mm
Minimum Bend Radius, Single Bend 25.40 mm
Tensile Strength 73 kg