ANSI SCTE 148-2016 pdf download.Specifications for Male “F” Terminator, 75 ohm
1. Scope
The purpose of this specification is to specify requirements of the Male “F” Terminators that are used on “F” ports as specified in ANSI/SCTE 01 2015 and ANSI/SCTE 02 2015. This specification is not intended to limit or restrict any manufacturers from innovative designs and product improvements.
2. Normative References
The following documents contain provisions, which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the standard. At the time of Subcommittee approval, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision; and while parties to any agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents listed below, they are reminded that newer editions of those documents may not be compatible with the referenced version.
3. Informative References
The following documents may provide valuable information to the reader but are not required when complying with this standard.
4. Compliance Notation
This word or the adjective“required” means that the item is an absolute requirement of this specification. This phrase means that the item is an absolute prohibition of this specification. This word means the value specified shall never be used. This word or the adjective“recommended’ means that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore this item, but the full implications should be understood and the case carefully weighted before choosing a different course. This phrase means that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the listed behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed before implementing any behavior described with this label. This word or the adjective“optional” means that this item is truly optional. One vendor may choose to include the item because a . particular marketplace requires it or because it enhances the product, for example; another vendor may omit the same item. Use is permissible for legacy purposes only. Deprecated features may be removed from future versions of the standard. Implementations should avoid use of deprecated features.
6.4. Shielding Effectiveness
Shall be a minimum of 100 dB, when tested in accordance with ANSI/SCTE 48-1 2015, Test Method for
Measuring Shielding Effectiveness of Passive and Active Devices Using a GTEM Cell.
7. Mechanical
7.1. Physical dimensions
The recommended physical dimensions for the male “F” terminator shall be as specified in Figure 1,Table 1.
7.2. Withstand Tightening Torque
Shall withstand a minimum tightening torque of 40 lbs-in. without damage when measured per ANSI/SCTE 98 2014, Test Method for Withstand Tightening Torque – ‘F’ Male.
8. Environmental Requirements
8.1. Interface Moisture Migration
No moisture shall migrate into the connector interface when tested according to ANSI/SCTE 60 2010,Test Method for Interface Moisture Migration Double Ended.
8.2. Salt Spray
Shall be exposed to 1000 hours min. continuous salt spray with no degradation in electrical or mechanical performance when tested per ANSI/SCTE 143 2013, Test Method for Salt Spray.ANSI SCTE 148-2016 pdf download