CATVX

CATVX is a NEC / UL (USA) cable designation: CATV = Community antenna television (coaxial) cable, NEC 820; X = Limited use; CATVX = Community antenna television coaxial cable, limited use (dwellings, raceway). 75 ohm coaxial (RG-6 / RG-59 builds). UL 1655; NEC Article 820 (820.179).

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NEC / UL (USA)

SymbolMeaning
CATVCommunity antenna television (coaxial) cable, NEC 820
XLimited use
CATVXCommunity antenna television coaxial cable, limited use (dwellings, raceway). 75 ohm coaxial (RG-6 / RG-59 builds). UL 1655; NEC Article 820 (820.179)

China

SymbolMeaning
CShipboard or Marine Cable
AAluminium Foil With Polyethylene Sheath
TCopper Conductor
VPolyvynil Chloride (PVC)
XNatural Rubber

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NBN

SymbolMeaning
CRubber (Caoutchouc), Natural Or Synthetic, Insulation Or Sheath
AAluminium Conductor
TTransportable (Moving Installation, For Mobile Appliances)
VPolyvynil Chloride (PVC)
XCross Linked Polyethelene (XLPE)

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IEEE 1580

SymbolMeaning
CCore Control Cable
AAluminium Armour
TPolyvynil Chloride (PVC)
VComplies With Vw-1 Flame Test (Used With Preceding Letter)
XCross Linked Polyethelene (XLPE)

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KEMA

SymbolMeaning
CChloroprene Rubber
AWith Uninsulated (Bare) Protective Conductor (Older Text: Bare Cable Shield)
TThermoplastic Elastomer Insulation
VPolyvynil Chloride (PVC)
XCross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

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