Cable Testing

Coaxial cable testing to the CAI Certification Scheme.

RN Electronics has been appointed by the CAI to test Digital and Satellite TV coaxial cables in accordance with the CAI Certification Scheme.

This industry benchmarking scheme lays down the minimum standards of technical performance of coaxial cables based on the specific requirements for satisfactory reception and network distribution of signals from terrestrial or satellite transmissions.

RN Electronics perform a series of electrical and mechanical tests on the sample cables to demonstrate compliance with one of seven cable specifications.

RN Electronics can also verify ongoing batch quality by conducting tests either on site or in our laboratory.

For further information on cable testing or to arrange a cable test please contact our cable testing manager.

Our Cable Services Include

• Verifying cable batch quality

• Testing of other types of cable

Most Common Cable Tests

Electrical Tests

• DC Resistance

• Velocity Ratio

• Return Loss 5MHz-2.15GHz

• Characteristic Impedance

• Attenuation 5MHz-2.15GHz

• Screening Attenuation 5MHz-2.15GHz

• Capacitance

Mechanical Tests

• Bending

• Multiple Bending

• Flexing

• Crushing

CAI Cable Certification Specifications

Specifications are available as a PDF download:
CAI-007-C/100 Specification 
CAI-008-C/125 Specification
CAI-009-C/165 Specification
CAI-011-C/T065 Specification 
CAI-012-C/T100 Specification 
CAI-013-C/RG6 Specification