Percon VK 880 Silver+ Coaxial Video Cable | 75 Ohm SDI 3G-SDI HD | Mobile Installation

What the Heavy Coaxial Cable Is For

The Percon VK 880 Silver+ is a 75 ohm coaxial video cable for digital applications. It carries serial digital interface, high-definition television and 3G-SDI signals over the distances found in production facilities and mobile units. Its larger conductor makes it suited to longer mobile runs where signal loss over distance is the main design concern for the installation team and the picture quality.

Conductor, Dielectric and Shield

The conductor is AWG 15 solid silver-plated copper with a cross-section of 1.77 mm squared. Foamed FHDPE insulation surrounds it, followed by a copper-tin braided shield. The construction is intended to support low attenuation at SDI frequencies, and the nominal diameter of 9.4 mm reflects the thicker conductor compared with the smaller VK 780 option.

Jacket and Mobile Suitability

The jacket is PTC with CMR compound, and the cable is listed for mobile installation. That means the jacket must tolerate movement, cable reels and frequent handling in production environments, including trucks, camera positions and temporary rigs that are set up and struck many times. Confirm the jacket colour and length requirements with the supplier before ordering a full drum for the job.

Terminations and Field Practice

Use 75 ohm BNC connectors rated for the 9.4 mm outer diameter. Strip the jacket and dielectric carefully to avoid nicking the silver-plated conductor, because damage at the termination can cause reflections. After termination, verify the link with a signal analyser or SDI monitor before the cable goes live in the rig or outside broadcast set.

When to Choose the VK 880

Select the VK 880 Silver+ for longer digital video runs where the thinner VK 780 would lose too much level before reaching the destination. For the most compact precision option, the VK 780 is the alternative and suits shorter camera links. Lengths, jacket colour and terminations are quoted per project, so include the route length and connector list in your request to receive a precise offer.