Spec Sheet

Shielded CATV Balun
500306
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©MuxLab Inc. 2011 Shielded CATV Balun
Overview
The Shielded CATV Balun (500306) allows RG6 coaxial
cable to be replaced by Cat 5e/6/7 STP or UTP cable in
the terrestrial RF environment. Used in pairs, the
Shielded CATV Balun allows broadband CATV equipment
to be integrated into a structured cabling system thereby
allowing CATV equipment to be moved or added to any
convenient modular wall outlet. When used with Cat
5e/6/7 shielded twisted pair cable, the connection
supports greater RF ampliflication and therefore greater
distance with less EMI/RFI egress versus other UTP
CATV baluns. The Shielded CATV Balun also works in
conjunction with MuxLab’s CATV Hub (500300/303) for a
total cabling solution.
Applications
Schools, government, offices, hospitals, financial
institutions, hotels and residential complexes.
Features
Bandwidth up to 900 MHz including Internet, digital cable
Supports Cat5e/6/7 STP and UTP
Fits side-by-side on most RF splitters
Lower EMI /RFI egress when STP is used
Cast aluminum enclosure for maximum EMI/RFI shielding
Low insertion loss
Specifications
Environment:
Private and public broadband CATV, VHF and FM networks.
Devices:
Terrestrial CATV, satellite receivers, DVD players, RF modulators, splitters, cable
modems and other broadband video equipment.
Transmission:
Transparent to the user
3dB bandwidth:
5 MHz to 900 MHz.
Video Channels Supported:
CATV 2-142, VHF channels 2-13, FM broadcast band.
Insertion Loss Per Pair:
<3 dB: 5 – 295 MHz, 510 – 725 MHz.
<4.2 dB: 295 – 510 MHz, 725 – 900 MHz.
Return Loss:
>10 dB: 5 – 245 MHz, 493 – 900 MHz.
>9.6 dB: 245 – 493 MHz.
Common Mode Rejection (CMMR):
-20dB or higher at 5 MHz to 900 MHz.
Cable – UTP:
24-AWG or lower solid copper twisted pair.
Impedance: 100-120-ohms
Cable – Coax:
Impedance: 75-ohms at 1MHz (RG6)
Connector – Input:
“F” connector – male
Connector - Output:
RJ45S – female
RJ45 Pin Configuration:
RJ45 Pins 7&8.
Maximum distance:
Up to 100m (330ft) via Cat 5 UTP depending on channel frequency and input power.
Maximum 100m at CATV Channel 2. May require tilt amplifiers at higher frequencies.
Temperature:
Operating: 0° to 40°C. Storage: -10° to 70°C.
Enclosure:
Aluminum cast.
Humidity:
Maximum 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions:
0.8” x 1.85” x 1.05” (2 x 2.6 x 4.7 cm) L x H x W + extended F conn.
Weight
1.5 oz (44 gms)
Regulatory Approval:
FCC, CE
Warranty:
Lifetime
Order Information
500306 Shielded CATV Balun