The RGB standards were designed to address
analog video’s ability to capture and transmit
complex moving images, loaded with information,
utilizing analog-only equipment and frequencylimited
cables. Most RGB cables available today
are still designed for these outdated standards,
formats and frequencies.
Precision analog video, utilizing cables that provide
greater signal integrity, delivers a better picture
than typical RGB transmissions, but digital video and
HDTV run at higher frequencies and make better use
of component video for even greater picture clarity.
To accommodate the need for higher frequency,
longer distance transmissions and the ability to
run more demanding applications such as high
resolution graphics on large screens, HDTV, Hi-res
CAD, animation, editing and special effects, a true
75 ohm, high-frequency cable with optimum design
features is needed. HomeChoice Mini High-res
Component Video cables meet these new high-end
requirements. The unique design of these cables
also makes them ideal for multiple runs of
composite video signals such as SDI or HDTV
(video snake cable).
Banana Peel Constructions
Offer Many Labor Saving and
Easy-Identification Features
Banana Peel Hi-Res Component Video cables will
decrease your labor costs because the overall
jacket has been eliminated. Without the overall
jacket, a whole step in the termination process
has been removed, plus the individual cable
components are all instantly identifiable (the
individual cables are color-coded and the print
legends are immediately visible). And, these cables
are ready for termination — just peel the individual
cables off the center spline and terminate. The
elimination of the overall jacket also means that
the composite has a smaller diameter, so the cable's
overall bend radius is improved.
Construction Details
Bundled mini coaxial cables are used for component
video formatted applications that segment the video
signal into Red, Green and Blue elements, identified
through use of corresponding cable jacket colors
(RGB cables). Synchronization (Sync) and Vertical
Hold (Hold) signals can be embedded within one of
the elemental video components or they can be
transmitted separately utilizing the 4th and 5th
coaxes. When present, the 4th coax has a Yellow
jacket; the 5th coax has a Black jacket. Contemporary
applications sometimes include a 6th White-jacketed
coax for digital audio, auxillary audio or video.
HomeChoice® Mini Component riser-rated (CMR)
cables are available in bundles comprised of 3, 5 or
6 coaxes. The conductors are 25 AWG (solid) tinned
copper, rather than the traditional 26 AWG stranded
analog style. The insulation is high-density foamed
PE. Shielding is Duobond® foil (100%) combined
with Belden’s unique interlocked serve shield. The
individual coax jackets are PVC; the coax bundles
are available with an aesthetically pleasing overall
PVC jacket or in the exclusive unjacketed Banana
Peel® construction.
Exceptional Benefits
Superior cable design means more
benefits to both the installer and end-user.
Key features and benefits include:
• Solid copper center conductor — low attenuation,
easier termination.
• High velocity, low-loss PE insulation — low
attenuation, long distances and improved timing.
• Foil under braid shielding — Broadcast Quality
standard, contributes to low attenuation and is
easier to terminate.
• The foil layer of the shield is semi-bonded
to the dielectric to hold in place for RCA- and
F-style connectors, but can also be removed
if desired for BNC connectors to minimize
conductor- to-shield shorts.
• Unique interlocked serve shield (won’t open if
bent) — achieves uniform, consistent coverage.
• Jacketed constructions use a round, uniform,
flexible jacket — for professional appearance,
proper boot fit, easy flexing for installation
and equipment hook-up.
• Banana Peel constructions will decrease
labor costs because the overall jacket has been
eliminated, just peel and terminate.
• Sweep tested — every reel is tested and verified
to have a minimum Return Loss of 20dB at all
frequencies up to 850 MHz.
• True 75 ohm impedance — ensures no impedance
mismatches for optimal whole-system
performance, quality signal transmission over
long distances.
• Fits standard Mini RGB and coaxial
connectors — for installation flexibility.
• Color-coded jackets — for easy
circuit identification.
• Rip cord — included for easy jacket removal.
• Sequential marking — for usage tracking
during installation.
See table (opposite page) for a features/ benefits
comparison of traditional analog Mini RGB cables
vs. Belden Mini Component digital-ready cables.
Applications
Belden HomeChoice® Mini Component cables
are ideal for high-resolution monitor and
projection imaging in the following situations:
• Home theater
• Sophisticated home offices and small offices