New Product Bulletin
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Belden
®
BNC High-Definition
Broadcast Connectors
Belden, the brand Broadcast
Engineers and A/V professionals
trust, brings you innovation and
superior performance with a new
line of Belden Brilliance
®
Broadcast
High-Definition BNC Connectors.
Belden HD Brilliance
Connectors with Belden
Brilliance Coax Cables
deliver unparalleled
end-to-end performance
for Broadcast Engineers
and A/V Professional
A New Standard
Designed specifically for Belden Brilliance
Broadcast and Professional A/V Coaxial Cables,
HD Brilliance Connectors maximize broadcast
signal integrity, quality, performance and
durability.
All Belden HD Brilliance Connectors exceed
SMPTE return loss standards, providing excellent
headroom and true 75 ohm performance for
those instances when Broadcasters need to
push the limits. Durability is excellent, with
brass construction and patented compression
rings ensuring pullout forces exceeding 445 N,
depending on the cable. Experts can choose
from three Belden HD Brilliance Connector
platforms to find the right solution for their
broadcast needs.
Best: Locking 1-Piece HD Brilliance
BNC Compression Connectors
The patent-pending locking design features
a screw-lock collar to physically “lock” the
bayonet nut of the BNC in position. This
limits movement of the BNC head and creates
coaxial alignment from the cable through the
BNC center pin, delivering superior return loss
performance.
Better: 1-Piece HD Brilliance BNC
Compression Connectors
The 1-piece design simplifies and speeds the
installation by eliminating loose pins and sleeves.
This allows for repeatable and consistent
installations every time while delivering return
loss performance on par with more time
consuming, traditional 3-piece designs.
Good: 3-Piece HD Brilliance BNC
Crimp Connectors
The traditional 3-piece design many have come
to know over the years, enhanced to fit perfectly
with Belden Brilliance Cable, for strong and
dependable signal delivery and performance.
Key Benefits
•
True 75
Ω
performance
•
Extended BNC head knurl nut design to
ease identification and installation
•
Superior return loss through 4.5 GHz
•
Excellent holding force exceeding 445 N,
depending on cable type
•
Fast installation with 1-piece design
•
Colored bend reliefs to prevent cables from
over-extending and for easy identification
Connectors should be invisible to your signal
performance, and Belden delivers this with
unsurpassed return loss performance, faster,
easier installations, excellent durability and
innovative features.
Testing and Innovation
Belden understands that the industry is familiar
and comfortable with 3-piece broadcast con-
nector designs, which is why we included a
3-piece HD Connector in our offering. But we
also know there are those out there who enjoy
the benefits of innovation, and recognize new
and better ways of installing connectors.
Belden has built its reputation by consistently
delivering innovation, quality and performance
– exactly what is needed in the Broadcast
and 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 mea-
surements are the result of better impedance
stability within the signal path and, therefore,
lower reflected signal loss in the path at right.
The data below represents the typical perfor-
mance 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 require-
ments Belden Locking 1-Piece HD Brilliance
Connector offers.
Additionally, the unique Locking BNC by Belden
offers not only assurance of the connection,
but provides for superior electrical perfor-
mance by this connector at high frequencies,
further enhancing the signal transmission
path provided by the Belden HD Brilliance
solution.
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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.beldensolutions.com.
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
•
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
•
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
•
Internal 360º compression rings provide
excellent holding strength and eliminate
ingress and egress from the back of the
connector
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.
179DTBHDL 179 Digital Truck
BNC with Locking Connector
Non-Blind Entry
1694ABHD1 RG6 Size 2
BNC HD Connector
1505ABHD3 RG59
BNC HD Connector
Internal Depiction
of a Belden HD
Brilliance Connector
Modified BNC head
for locking feature
Insulator
Compression sleeve
Connector pin
Color coded to the cable type
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:
= RGB/Mini Coax (Belden 179DT)
= RGB/Mini Coax
(Belden 1855A/1855ENH/7791A)
= RG59 (Belden 1505A/1505ANH)
= RG6 (Belden 1694A/1694ANH)
= RG7 (Belden 1794A/1794DNH)
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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Ordering Information
The Belden HD Brilliance Connector offering currently targets Belden Brilliance Coaxial Cables most frequently used by Broadcast and Pro-
fessional AV engineers worldwide. Connector part numbers reflect corresponding cable part numbers, but are not limited to these cables only.
Type: Locking 1-Piece Compression
Part Number
179DTBHDL
1855ABHDL
1505ABHDL
1694ABHDL
1794ABHDL
Description
179 Digital Truck BNC Connector
22-24 AWG BNC HD Connector
RG59 BNC HD Connector
RG6 BNC HD Connector
RG7 BNC HD Connector
Finish
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Color
Band
Yellow
Purple
Red
Green
White
Imp.
(Ohms)
75
75
75
75
75
Pullout Strength (N)
Exceeds Cable Strength
295
325
455
485
RL@3
GHz
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
-26 dB
RL@3.5
GHz
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
RL@4
GHz
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
-39 dB
RL@4.5
GHz
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
-29 dB
QTY
50
50
50
50
50
Type: 1-Piece Compression
Part Number
179DTBHD1
1855ABHD1
1505ABHD1
1694ABHD1
1794ABHD1
Description
179 Digital Truck BNC Connector
22-24 AWG BNC HD Connector
RG59 BNC HD Connector
RG6 BNC HD Connector
RG7 BNC HD Connector
Finish
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Color
Band
Yellow
Purple
Red
Green
White
Imp.
(Ohms)
75
75
75
75
75
Pullout Strength (N)
Exceeds Cable Strength
295
325
455
485
RL@3
GHz
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
RL@3.5
GHz
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
-31 dB
RL@4
GHz
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
-25 dB
RL@4.5
GHz
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
-21 dB
QTY
50
50
50
50
50
Type: 3-Piece Crimp
Part Number
179DTBHD3
1855ABHD3
1505ABHD3*
1694ABHD3*
Description
179 Digital Truck BNC Connector
22-24 AWG BNC HD Connector
RG59 BNC HD Connector
RG6 BNC HD Connector
Finish
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Polished Nickel
Color
Band
Yellow
Purple
Red
Green
Imp.
(Ohms)
75
75
75
75
Pullout Strength (N)
See Cable Spec
330
320
400
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
Bend Relief Boot
Part Number
SLS-RGB-Black
SLS-RGB-Red
SLS-RGB-White
SLS-RGB-Yellow
SLS-59/6
Description
Bend Relief Boot for 1855ENH, MINI RGB
Bend Relief Boot for 1855ENH, MINI RGB
Bend Relief Boot for 1855ENH, MINI RGB
Bend Relief Boot for 1855ENH, MINI RGB
Bend Relief Boot for RG6 and RG59
Color
Black
Red
White
Yellow
Black
QTY
50
50
50
50
50
Brilliance HD BNC Kits
Part Number
BBHD-DEMO-EMEA
Description
Demo Kit For DB Style EMEA Version
QTY
1
1-Piece Compression Tools
Part Number
PS59/6/RGB
PSA59/6
PS11
CPLCRBC-BR
CPLCRBC1794
Tool Description
Strip Tool for RGB/Mini Coax (22-26 AWG)
Strip Tool for RG59 or RG6 Cable
Strip tool for RG7 and RG11
Compression Tool (RG59, RG6, RGB/Mini Coax)
Compression Tool (RG7)
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
3-Piece Crimp Tools
Part Number
BB3PHCT
BB3PHCT-D
BB3PST
BB3PST-C
Tool Description
Hex Crimp Tool for RG59, RG6 and Mini Coax Cables
Replacement Die for Hex Crimp Tool for RG59, RG6 and Mini Coax Cables
Strip Tool for RG59, RG6 and Mini Coax Cables
Replacement Cassette for Strip Tool for RG59, RG6 and Mini Coax Cables
QTY
1
1
1
1
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