Application · Telecom
The RF backbone of coaxial drop cable
CladCore CCS 40% and 30% center conductors are qualified by leading CATV and 5G backhaul cable manufacturers on four continents.
How It Works
From spec sheet to production release
01
Frequency profile
Skin-depth analysis matched to your target band (5 MHz – 6 GHz).
02
Sweep test
Pilot spools sweep-tested to your acceptance spec.
03
Volume delivery
Just-in-time reels sized to your extrusion line schedule.
Key Benefits
Benefit
Skin-effect optimized
Copper depth ≥ 5× skin depth at 5 MHz.
Benefit
Sag-resistant
Steel core keeps aerial cable within span specs.
Benefit
Return-loss stable
≤ 0.02 mm diameter variance across a 5,000 m reel.
Benefit
Lower BOM cost
40 – 60% less material cost vs. solid copper.
EEAT · Failure Analysis Case Study
Case: North American MSO
A North American MSO replaced 12,000 km/year of solid copper coax with CladCore-cored cable. Aerial sag events dropped, and copper commodity exposure fell by $4.2M in the first year.
Frequently Asked Questions
SCTE-recommended minimum is 10% by volume; CladCore meets or exceeds this on every CCS 40% shipment.
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