Cisco Flexible Solutions Taps Data Sheet

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Surge-Gap Reverse Window Taps – 2-Way, 4-Way, 8-Way 
Standard & Full Profile
 
 
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Specifications 
 
General Specifications 
 
Frequency (MHz) 
Units 
Specification 
Notes 
Power Passing 
amps 
12 
 
5-10 dB 
22 
 
11-750 dB 
22 
 
Tap-Tap Isolation (minimum)  
751-1000 dB 
22 
 
In-Out Return Loss (minimum)  
5-1000 
dB 
18 
 
Tap Port Return Loss (minimum) 
5-1000 
dB 
18 
 
5-450 dBc 
70 
 
451-750 dBc 
65 
 
Hum Modulation @ 10 amps (typical) 
751-1000 dBc 
55 
 
EMI Shielding (minimum) 
 
dB 
-100 
*Note: Tested per ANSI / SCTE 48-2 2003 
 
AC/RF Bypass Switch Performance 
 
Units 
Specification 
Notes 
System Open Circuit Time 
ms 
0 ms 
 
Contact Resistance 
mOhms 
10 max 
 
Through current capacity 
Amps 
12 
 
Voltage capacity 
V AC 
90 
 
RF Frequency Range 
MHz 
5 to 1000 
 
Insertion Loss & Return Loss 
 
See Loss Table 
 
Operating Temperature 
°C -40°C to +60°C 
 
 
AC/RF Bypass Switch Insertion Loss & Return Loss Table 
AC/RF Bypass 
5 MHz 
500 MHz 
750 MHz 
870 MHz 
1 GHz 
Short Circuited 
Insertion Loss (dB) 
0.02 Max 
<0.01 Mean 
0.6 Max 
0.4 Mean 
0.8 Max 
0.5 Mean 
0.7 Max 
0.4 Mean 
0.7 Max 
0.5 Mean 
Short Circuited 
Return Loss (dB) 
45 Min 
50 Mean 
16 Min 
16.5 Mean 
16 Min 
16.5 Mean 
18 Min 
18.5 Mean 
21 Min 
22 Mean 
 
Mechanical Specifications 
Standard Tap 
Units 
2-Way/4-Way 
Notes 
Height 
in. (mm) 
3.6 (91.44) 
 
Width 
in. (mm) 
3.6 (91.44) 
 
Depth 
in. (mm) 
3.0 (76.2) 
 
Full Profile Tap 
Units 
2-Way/4-Way/8-Way 
 
Height 
in. (mm) 
4.25 (107.95) 
 
Width 
in. (mm) 
5.25 (133.35) 
 
Depth 
in. (mm) 
3.0 (76.2) 
 
Surge Resistance: 
−  Input / Output ports - (combination wave) 
−  Tap ports (ring wave) 
 
kV 
kV 
 

 
Standards Compliance 
Mechanical 
ANSI / SCTE 01 1996 - F-port interface specification 
SCTE IPS-SP-500 - entry port interface specification 
Emissions 
FCC - Part 76, Subpart K 
EN 50083-2/A1: 1998 
Environmental 
ASTM G 53 - weathering specification 
ASTM B 117 - salt spray specification 
ASTM D 31 - chip resistance specification 
EN 60529: 1992 (IP test) 
Bellcore GR-63-CORE - vibration/transportation 
ANSI/EEEE C62.41 - lightning 
Electrical Safety 
UL Subject 1697 
EN 50083-1/A2: 1997 
EN 60065: 1998 
IEC 60065: 1998