Executive Summary
This specification applies to all female 5/8 – 24 equipment ports for RF and AC powering that are used on broadband devices, such as mainline taps / passives, power inserters and actives that are used in the 75 ohm RF broadband communications industry.
Scope
The purpose of this document is to specify the mechanical and environmental requirements of female 5/8 – 24 equipment ports for RF and AC powering that are used in the 75-ohm RF broadband communications industry. This document is compatible with the mechanical requirements as defined by [SCTE 92].
Benefits
This specification is necessary to provide manufacturers and users of this product a basic set of standard mechanical, and environmental performance requirements to ensure proper mating with varied equipment designs. This specification provides confidence to end users that designs which meet these minimum criteria will perform properly in their systems.
Intended Audience
Manufacturers, test laboratories, and end-users.