The ANSI/TIA-568-C.4 “Broadband Coaxial Cabling and Components Standard” published July, 2011.  This Standard specifies mechanical, transmission, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for 75-ohm broadband coaxial cables, cords, connecting hardware, and cabling used to support community antenna television (CATV), satellite television, and other broadband video applications.

Recognized components are limited to Series 6 dual-, tri- or quad-shield (“RG-6”) and Series 11 dual-, tri- or quad-shield (“RG-11”) coaxial cables and F-type connectors.  Cabling installation methods, connector termination procedures, grounding and bonding requirements, deployment topologies, and field testing procedures are also provided.

Main clauses in the Standard address:

• Topology
• Cabling  Subsystem 1
• Cabling  Subsystem 2 and Cabling Subsystem 3
• Series 6 and Series 11 Link Performance
• Coaxial Cable, Cords, and Connecting Hardware
• Installation Requirements
• Field Test Requirements
• Background Information

Copies of the Standard may be purchased from the IHS Standards Store http://global.ihs.com).