Thin Profile Diameter - ideal for high density wiring applications in racks, studios or trucks
6 GHz Bandwidth - meets or exceeds SMPTE 292M, 424M, ST2081-1, ST2082, ST1081-1 standards
100% Sweep Tested- network analyzer quality control for consistitent performance
Gas-Injected Dielectric - achieves precision electrical performance and mechanical strength
Foil + Braid Shield - dual layer shieldng for exceptional broadband RF/EMI rejection
UL Listed Type CMR - for rack or in-wall installations
The CD7523 is a precision 6 GHz miniature 23AWG coax for HD/SDI, standard SDI or high resolution video applications. Clark’s CD series coax features specifications that meet or exceed SMPTE standards digital video interconnects up to 6 Gb/s. Also built for easy termination, the CD series has an easy-to-strip outer jacket and dielectric that streamline connector termination. UL rated type CMR, the CD7523 can be installed in a variety of permanent installation locations and environments. |
Mechanical Specifications
23 AWG Solid BC .023" O.D. |
Gas-Injected Foam PE .100" OD |
100% Aluminum Foil, 95% TC Braid |
Low Pressure, Easy Strip PVC |
.159" |
Black, Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet, Grey, White |
CMR |
1.5 inches
|
-30degC to +75degC |
35 lbs |
18 lbs/Mft |
Electrical Characterisitics
75Ω (+/- 2) |
>23 dB (1MHz - 1.5GHz)
>21dB (1.5GHz - 4.5GHz)
>15dB (4.5MHz - 6GHz) |
20 Ω/Mft (conductor)
7.6 Ω/Mft (shield) |
16.4 pF/ft |
83% |
1 |
0.38 |
1.3 |
3.6 |
0.78 |
2.6 |
10 |
1.2 |
3.9 |
71.5 |
3.0 |
9.8 |
135 |
3.8 |
12.5 |
270 |
5.4 |
17.7 |
360 |
6.2 |
20.3 |
720 |
9.3 |
30.5 |
1000 |
10.5 |
34.4 |
1500 |
13.0 |
42.6 |
2250 |
16.0 |
52.5 |
3000 |
18.5 |
60.7 |
4500 |
22.8 |
74.8 |
6000 |
28.9 |
94.8 |
Video Transmission Distances
270 Mb/s
SMPTE 259 |
790' |
360 Mb/s
SMPTE 259 |
681' |
1.485 Gb/s
SMPTE 292M Uncompressed |
185' - 315' |
3 Gb/s
SMPTE 424M Uncompressed |
135' - 211' |
6 Gb/s
SMPTE ST1081-1 |
207' |
Dual-Link 6 Gb/s
SMPTE ST2081-1 |
302' |
Quad-Link 12 Gb/s
SMPTE ST2082 |
302' |

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