broadband technical FAQs

What are the key advantages of Corning Gilbert's GRS 3 piece broadband connector?
What are the key advantages of Corning Gilbert's G2 2 piece connector?
I have my cable selected, how do I know which connector goes with it?
How do I obtain additional product information?
How do I obtain installation instructions?
What is changing about Corning Gilbert QR series connector?
What are the key advantages of Corning Gilbert surge protected terminator?
Is special tooling required when installing Corning Gilbert connectors? How do I obtain this tooling?
How do I know what frequency a connector can be used at?

What are the key advantages of Corning Gilbert's GRS 3 piece broadband connector?

Corning Gilbert's GRS 3 piece connector has long been the industry gold standard for broadband connectors. The GRS connector features separate tightening mechanisms for the center conductor and the outer conductor. This design enables the back-nut tightening mechanisms to be used to compensate for cable size variation allowing the installer to firmly secure the connector to the cable. This feature helps avoid suck out issues caused by under-sized cable. The GRS series provides no blind entry enabling ease of installation, extremely high reliability and a 40-year proven track record of performance.

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What are the key advantages of Corning Gilbert's G2 2 piece connector?

The Corning Gilbert two piece features the advantages of a no-blind entry connector. The installer can visibly see the center conductor during installation enabling visible verification that the center conductor is going into the seizing mechanism. This insures adequate electrical contact every time. This avoids time consuming disassembly and reassembly caused by lack of contact between the connector pin and the center conductor. The G2 also features a tri-start thread that allows for extremely fast installation.

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I have my cable selected, how do I know which connector goes with it?

You need to know the cable manufacturer, the generation of cable (PI, PII, PIII, etc.) or type, cable size and the type of connector desired e.g. (pin, splice, extension, "F" female/male, terminator, etc). Once you have this information, you can refer to our product information sheets for GRS, G2 or other products. The catalog numbers on these product information sheets are organized so that you can choose the appropriate product. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact technical assistance.

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How do I obtain additional product information?

Contact our Customer Care Team for the sales representative in your area. Or, click on technical information section of the web site for a list of electronically available product information sheets. Information on other products are available through a literature request or by contacting our Technical Care Team.

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How do I obtain installation instructions?

Selection of Installation Instructions for select products is available on our website under Technical information - Broadband. If you desire installation information for a product not listed here, use the literature request form (link to form) or please contact technical assistance.

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What is changing about Corning Gilbert QR series connector?

We have recently introduced a number of significant performance enhancements to our GRS 3 piece QR Trunk and Distribution connector line. Click here to find out more about this product. Product Information Sheet

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What are the key advantages of Corning Gilbert surge protected terminator?

Using a Corning Gilbert surge protected terminator ensures proper AC and RF signal management. The Corning Gilbert terminator ensures that customers will not suffer from ghosting caused by RF return signals and helps prevent bit errors in two way data systems.

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Is special tooling required when installing Corning Gilbert connectors? How do I obtain this tooling?

Proper installation affects long term performance of any broadband connector. Please refer to the appropriate installation instructions for recommended tools. Installation instruction for select products are available under the technical information section on this web site. For additional installation instructions, please contact our technical support team.

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How do I know what frequency a connector can be used at?

Corning Gilbert meets all SCTE standards for CATV connector performance. These standards are designed to ensure system performance up to 1 GHz.

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