ALPETH
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BHBA, BHAA, BKMA and BKTA
Product Description
ALPETH Cable is a solid insulated, single jacket air core design intended
for aerial installations. In this application, the cable must be attached
PREMISES CABLE
to a support strand (messenger). ALPETH cable is not recommended
for any buried or duct application, with or without air pressure.
Applications
Specifications
Lashed aerial
Conductor Solid annealed copper
Insulation
Solid polyolefin in distinctive colors to facilitate pair Features Benefits
OSP CABLE
identification
Tightly controlled individual Limits resistance unbalance
25-Pair Core Pairs are combined into a cylindrical core conductor dimensions of paired conductors
Multiples of 25-pair groups are assembled to form the Specially designed pair twist lays Minimizes crosstalk and meets
final cable core; each group is identified by color coded
> 50-Pair Core the capacitance unbalance
non-hygroscopic binders; for 1,200-pair and larger, the
color code is a Mirror Image design requirements
FTTP
Non-hygroscopic dielectric material protects the core Core wrap Protects core and provides
Core Wrap improved mechanical and
and helps provide core-to-shield dielectric strength
Corrugated bare 8 mil aluminum tape is applied
electrical characteristics
WIRELESS
Shield
longitudinally over the core wrap Bare aluminum tape shield Assures good electrical contact
Jacket Black polyethylene with non-piercing bonding clamps
If extra mechanical protection is desired, an additional Polyethylene jacket Provides a tough, flexible,
Shield/Jacket Options outer steel armor and polyethylene jacket (UM) protective covering that
can be requested withstands exposure to sunlight,
TECH INFO
Manufacturers identification, pair count, AWG, product atmospheric temperatures and
Jacket Marking identification, sequential footage and a telephone stresses expected in standard
handset printed at 2 foot intervals installations
Telcordia GR-421-CORE Issue 2
Standards Compliance
RoHS-compliant
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Telcordia is a registered trademark of Ericsson Inc.
Electrical Specifications
Capacitance Unbalance Capacitance Unbalance
Average Mutual Pair to Pair @ 1 kHz Pair to Ground @ 1 kHz
Capacitance @ 1,000 Hz Maximum Individual Maximum RMS Maximum Individual Maximum Average
Number of Pairs nF/mile (nF/km) pF @ 1 kft (pF @ 1 km) pF @ 1 kft (pF @ 1 km) pF @ 1 kft (pF @ 1 km) pF @ 1 kft (pF @ 1 km)
Over 12 83 4 (52 2) 80 (145) 25 (45) 800 (2,625) 175 (574)
Maximum Average Maximum Conductor DC Resistance Unbalance Dielectric Strength
Minimum Insulation Attenuation Resistance @ 68F (20C) Maximum % DC Potential Volts
Conductor Size Resistance @ 68F (20C) 772 kHz @ 68F (20C) Ohms/sheath Individual Conductor Conductor
AWG (mm) gigohm-mile (gigohm-km) dB/kft (dB/km) mile (km) Average Pair to Conductor to Shield
19 (0.90) 1.0 (1.6) 3.3 (10.8) 45 (28.0) 1.5 5.0 5,000 10,000
22 (0.64) 1.0 (1.6) 4.7 (15.4) 91 (56.5) 1.5 5.0 4,000 10,000
24 (0.51) 1.0 (1.6) 5.9 (19.4) 144 (89.5) 1.5 5.0 3,000 10,000
26 (0.40) 1.0 (1.6) 7.4 (24.3) 232 (144.2) 1.5 5.0 2,400 10,000
Minimum Near End Crosstalk (NEXT)
@ 772 kHz
PSWUNEXT Mean (dB) 47
PSWUNEXT Worst Pair (dB) 42
Minimum Far End Crosstalk (FEXT)
@ 772 kHz
Conductor Size (AWG) 19 22 24 26
PSELFEXT Mean (dB/kft) 51 49 49 47
PSELFEXT Worst Pair (dB/kft) 45 43 43 43
All information, content, data, specifications, packaging and part numbers detailed herein are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please
800.551.8948 visit SuperiorEssex.com. Purchase of this product is subject exclusively to the then current Superior Essex International LP Terms and Conditions of Sale for Rev 7/15
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ALPETH BHBA, BHAA, BKMA and BKTA
Part Numbers and Physical Characteristics
Approx. Steel Reel Size
Nominal Diameter Approx. Weight Standard Length Shipping Weight FxTxD
Part Number Product Code Pair Count AWG (mm) in (mm) lbs/kft (kg/km) ft (m) lbs (kg) in
PREMISES CABLE
20-031-42 BHBA 25 19 (0.90) 0.76 (19) 310 (460) 10,000 (3,048) 3,895 (1,765) 83 x 40 x 42
20-034-42 BHBA 50 19 (0.90) 1.00 (25) 570 (850) 10,000 (3,048) 6,495 (2,945) 83 x 40 x 42
20-038-42 BHBA 100 19 (0.90) 1.34 (34) 1,070 (1,590) 5,000 (1,524) 6,145 (2,785) 83 x 40 x 42
20-042-42 BHBA 200 19 (0.90) 1.85 (47) 2,075 (3,090) 2,500 (762) 5,985 (2,715) 83 x 40 x 42
20-044-42 BHBA 300 19 (0.90) 2.23 (57) 3,065 (4,560) 2,000 (610) 6,925 (3,140) 83 x 40 x 42
20-046-42 BHBA 400 19 (0.90) 2.73 (69) 4,172 (6,215) 1,260 (384) 5,997 (2,723) 83 x 40 x 42
OSP CABLE
20-062-42 BHAA 25 22 (0.64) 0.60 (15) 180 (270) 15,000 (4,572) 3,495 (1,585) 83 x 40 x 42
20-065-42 BHAA 50 22 (0.64) 0.77 (20) 315 (470) 15,000 (4,572) 5,520 (2,505) 83 x 40 x 42
20-069-42 BHAA 100 22 (0.64) 1.02 (26) 580 (865) 10,000 (3,048) 6,595 (2,990) 83 x 40 x 42
20-073-42 BHAA 200 22 (0.64) 1.38 (35) 1,090 (1,620) 5,000 (1,524) 6,245 (2,835) 83 x 40 x 42
FTTP
20-075-42 BHAA 300 22 (0.64) 1.66 (42) 1,600 (2,380) 3,300 (1,006) 6,075 (2,755) 83 x 40 x 42
20-077-42 BHAA 400 22 (0.64) 1.89 (48) 2,110 (3,140) 2,500 (762) 6,070 (2,755) 83 x 40 x 42
20-081-42 BHAA 600 22 (0.64) 2.28 (58) 3,115 (4,635) 2,000 (610) 7,025 (3,185) 83 x 40 x 42
WIRELESS
20-083-42 BHAA 900 22 (0.64) 2.76 (70) 4,625 (6,885) 1,100 (335) 5,885 (2,670) 83 x 40 x 42
20-097-42 BKMA 25 24 (0.51) 0.51 (13) 125 (185) 20,000 (6,096) 3,295 (1,495) 83 x 40 x 42
20-100-42 BKMA 50 24 (0.51) 0.64 (16) 215 (320) 20,000 (6,096) 5,095 (2,310) 83 x 40 x 42
20-104-42 BKMA 100 24 (0.51) 0.83 (21) 380 (565) 13,300 (4,054) 5,850 (2,655) 83 x 40 x 42
TECH INFO
20-108-42 BKMA 200 24 (0.51) 1.12 (28) 710 (1,055) 8,000 (2,438) 6,475 (2,935) 83 x 40 x 42
20-110-42 BKMA 300 24 (0.51) 1.33 (34) 1,035 (1,540) 5,700 (1,737) 6,695 (3,035) 83 x 40 x 42
20-112-42 BKMA 400 24 (0.51) 1.52 (39) 1,355 (2,015) 4,400 (1,341) 6,755 (3,065) 83 x 40 x 42
20-116-42 BKMA 600 24 (0.51) 1.82 (46) 1,995 (2,970) 2,500 (762) 6,980 (3,165) 83 x 40 x 42
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20-118-42 BKMA 900 24 (0.51) 2.19 (56) 2,950 (4,390) 1,500 (458) 7,285 (3,305) 83 x 40 x 42
20-120-42 BKMA 1,200 24 (0.51) 2.50 (64) 3,905 (5,810) 1,600 (488) 7,045 (3,195) 83 x 40 x 42
20-121-42 BKMA 1,500 24 (0.51) 2.79 (71) 4,860 (7,235) 1,000 (305) 6,870 (3,115) 83 x 40 x 42
20-124-42 BKMA 1,800 24 (0.51) 3.05 (78) 5,810 (8,645) 1,140 (347) 7,420 (3,365) 83 x 40 x 42
20-145-42 BKTA 300 26 (0.40) 1.07 (27) 675 (1,005) 8,000 (2,438) 6,195 (2,810) 83 x 40 x 42
20-147-42 BKTA 400 26 (0.40) 1.23 (31) 875 (1,300) 6,600 (2,012) 6,570 (2,980) 83 x 40 x 42
20-151-42 BKTA 600 26 (0.40) 1.47 (37) 1,290 (1,920) 5,000 (1,524) 7,245 (3,285) 83 x 40 x 42
20-153-42 BKTA 900 26 (0.40) 1.75 (45) 1,890 (2,815) 3,300 (1,006) 7,030 (3,190) 83 x 40 x 42
20-155-42 BKTA 1,200 26 (0.40) 2.00 (51) 2,495 (3,715) 2,200 (671) 6,285 (2,850) 83 x 40 x 42
20-156-42 BKTA 1,500 26 (0.40) 2.25 (57) 3,100 (4,615) 2,000 (610) 6,995 (3,175) 83 x 40 x 42
20-157-42 BKTA 1,800 26 (0.40) 2.45 (62) 3,695 (5,500) 1,600 (488) 6,705 (3,040) 83 x 40 x 42
20-158-42 BKTA 2,100 26 (0.40) 2.65 (67) 4,305 (6,405) 1,140 (347) 5,705 (2,585) 83 x 40 x 42
All information, content, data, specifications, packaging and part numbers detailed herein are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please
Rev 7/15 visit SuperiorEssex.com. Purchase of this product is subject exclusively to the then current Superior Essex International LP Terms and Conditions of Sale for
800.551.8948
Ed 13.0 Communications and Energy Cable, Wire and Connectivity Products, which can be found on our website, SuperiorEssex.com, or provided to you upon request. SuperiorEssex.com B-85
