Professional A/V industry. And we deliver again with
the addition of the Belden HD Brilliance Connector
family. Belden engineers performed over 1600 tests,
including hundreds of competitors’ connectors,
to establish a “real” performance baseline for
the industry. The findings helped Belden identify
opportunities for improvement, resulting in the
products you see today. It also proved that using
the innovation of compression technology really
can produce a better solution.
Return Loss Performance
A major concern of the engineer is signal loss.
Signal loss occurs two ways: Attenuation and return
loss. Return loss (RL) is a good way to represent the
quality and consistency of the signal path. Better
(more negative) RL measurements are the result
of better impedance stability within the signal
path and, therefore, lower reflected signal loss
in the path.
The data below represents the typical performance
you can expect from the Belden line of HD Brilliance
BNC Connectors. Again, this is not the maximum
reading of a single connector, but rather the
combined average of over sixty repeat tests.
Offered in the traditional 3-piece design and
easier to install 1-piece design, the performance
of these connectors is better than -20 dB through
4.5 GHz, meeting the most stringent demands of
the Broadcast Industry and exceeding the SMPTE
specification requirements.
Additionally, the unique Locking BNC by Belden
offers not only assurance of the connection, but
provides for superior electrical performance at
high frequencies, further enhancing the signal
transmission path provided by the Belden
HD Brilliance solution.
For more details on RL Performance, see the “Precision Video Coaxial Cables — Return Loss” and “High-Definition and Return Loss”
technical papers available on www.belden.com.
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Product Overview
Belden HD Brilliance Connectors include three
connector types, each offering varying levels
of electrical performance and installation speed:
Locking 1-Piece Design
•
Screw-lock collar provides superior electrical
signal performance by creating coaxial alignment
between the cable and connector center pin,
delivering return loss results that exceed
-20 dB at 4.5 GHz
•
Improved insulator materials sustain
maximum return loss performance
•
1-Piece design eliminates pin, collar
and connector as separate components,
simplifying and speeding connection
installation time
179DTBHDL
179 Digital Truck BNC with Locking Connector
•
A non-blind entry provides the assurance
that the center conductor is properly
inserted into the BNC center pin,
making connector installation easy
and repeatable on every installation
•
Internal 360º compression rings provide
excellent holding strength and eliminate ingress
and egress from the back of the connector
Internal Depiction of a Belden HD Brilliance Connector
Modified BNC Head
For The Locking Feature
Insulator
Non-Blind Entry
Compression Sleeve
Connector Pin
Color Coded To
The Cable Type
1694ABHDLW
RG6 Watertight BNC HD Connector &
BNCTL
BNC Terminator w/ Lanyard
1-Piece Design
Offers excellent return loss performance comparable
with our 3-piece design, but with a faster, simpler
installation, and the benefit of a custom fit with
Belden Brilliance Cable tolerances. Same great 1-piece
design features of non-blind entry, compression
rings and improved insulator, providing easy and
repeatable installation every time. The Belden 1-Piece
compression technology is a fast and proven approach
to a Belden end-to-end solution.
3-Piece Design
Traditional pin, collar and connector approach, but
designed specifically for Belden Cable tolerances
for better performance and durability. Compatible
with select competitive crimp tools and die sets.
1505ABHD3
RG59 BNC HD Connector
Color Coding
All Belden HD BNCs come with Belden’s patented extended head
knurl nut design for easy gripping when installing. The connector
color band also makes matching the proper connector with proper
cable size simple.
Belden branded with part number
and color coded to the cable:
= RG7 (Belden 1794A)
= RG6 (Belden 1694A)
= RG59 (Belden 1505A)
= 28.5 AWG RGB/Mini Coax (Belden 179DT)
= 23 AWG RGB/Mini Coax (Belden 1855A)
Product Warranty
•
Limited Lifetime Connector Warranty when partnered with Belden
Brilliance Cable
•
10-Year Connector Warranty when used with other brands of cable
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Product Offering
The Belden HD Brilliance Connector offering currently targets Belden Brilliance Coaxial Cables most frequently
used by Broadcast and Professional AV engineers worldwide. Connector part numbers reflect corresponding
cable part numbers, but are not limited to these cables only.
Locking 1-Piece Compression
Part Number
1694ABHDLW
1694ABHDL
1695ABHDL
1505ABHDL
1506ABHDL
1855ABHDL
179DTBHDL
Description
RG-6 Watertight BNC HD Connector
RG-6 BNC HD Connector
RG-6 Plenum Size 2 BNC HD Connector
RG-59 BNC HD Connector
RG-59 Plenum Size 2/4 BNC HD Connector
22-24 AWG BNC HD Connector
179 Digital Truck BNC HD Connector
Type
1-Piece Locking
1-Piece Locking
1-Piece Locking
1-Piece Locking
1-Piece Locking
1-Piece Locking
1-Piece Locking
Finish
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Color
Band
Green
Green
Green
Red
Red
Purple
Yellow
Impedence
(ohms)
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Pullout Strength
103(+)
103(+)
103(+)
73(+)
73(+)
67(+)
Exceeds Cable Strength
RL@3
GHz
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
RL@3.5
GHz
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
RL@4
GHz
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
RL@4.5
GHz
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
QTY
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
*
BNCTL,
BNC Terminator with Lanyard purchased separately
1-Piece Compression
Part Number
1794ABHD1
1694ABHD1
1695ABHD1
1505ABHD1
1506ABHD1
1855ABHD1
179DTBHD1
Description
RG-7 BNC HD Connector
RG-6 BNC HD Connector
RG-6 Plenum Size 2 BNC HD Connector
RG-59 BNC HD Connector
RG-59 BNC HD Connector
22-24 AWG BNC HD Connector
179 Digital Truck BNC HD Connector
Type
1-Piece Compression
1-Piece Compression
1-Piece Compression
1-Piece Compression
1-Piece Compression
1-Piece Compression
1-Piece Compression
Finish
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Color
Band
White
Red
Red
Green
Green
Green
Purple
Impedence
(ohms)
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Pullout Strength
103(+)
103(+)
103(+)
73(+)
73(+)
67(+)
Exceeds Cable Strength
RL@3
GHz
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
RL@3.5
GHz
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
RL@4
GHz
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
RL@4.5
GHz
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
QTY
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
3-Piece Crimp
Part
Number
179DTBHD3
1855ABHD3
1505ABHD3*
1694ABHD3*
Connector Description
RG59BNC HD Connector
RG6BNC HD Connector
22-24 AWG BNC HD Connector
179 Digital Truck BNC Connector
Type
3-Piece Crimp
3-Piece Crimp
3-Piece Crimp
3-Piece Crimp
Finish
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Color
Band
Red
Green
Purple
Yellow
Impedence
(ohms)
75
75
75
75
Pullout Strength
72(+)
90(+)
75(+)
See Cable Spec
RL@3
GHz
-27 dB
-27 dB
-27 dB
-27 dB
RL@3.5
GHz
-27 dB
-27 dB
-27 dB
-27 dB
RL@4
GHz
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
RL@4.5
GHz
-23 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
QTY
50
50
50
50
* These connectors can be used with a Plenum Cable
1-Piece Compression and Cable Strip Tools
Part Number
PSA59/6
PS59/6/RGB
CPLCRBC-B
Tool Description
59/6 Strip Tool for RG59 or RG6 Cable
RGB Strip Tool for RG59, RG6 and RGB/Mini Coax (22-26 AWG)
Compression Tool for HD Brilliance BNC Connectors and Double Bubble F, RCA and BNC Connectors
QTY
1
1
1
3-Piece Crimp Tools
Part Number
BB3PHCT
BB3PHCT-D
BB3PST
BB3PST-C
Tool Description
Belden HD Brilliance Three-Piece Hex Connector Tool
Replacement Die for BB3PHCT
Belden HD Brilliance Three-Piece Strip Tool
Replacement Cassette for BB3PST
QTY
1
1
1
1
Available accessory: Belden’s strain relief boots with an extended, all-weather design provide enhanced connector strain relief protection at the base of the connector.
Available in SLS-59/6 (RG59&6), and SLS-RGB-* (RGB/Mini Coax). * = Indicate color when ordering: Yellow, Red, White or Black.