Check signal viability for SDI, HDMI, fiber, and Ethernet runs — with Belden cable data and recommendations
Select cable type and enter length
30 dB loss at ½ clock frequency (HD-SDI) / 20 dB (12G-SDI)
| Cable | HD-SDI | 3G-SDI | 6G-SDI | 12G-SDI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7731A | 580 ft | 393 ft | 280 ft | 196 ft |
| 1794A | 469 ft | 320 ft | 220 ft | 155 ft |
| 1694A | 371 ft | 256 ft | 175 ft | 123 ft |
| 1505A | 304 ft | 210 ft | 145 ft | 102 ft |
| 1855A | 215 ft | 149 ft | 102 ft | 72 ft |
Passive copper unless noted
| Type | Max Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0 Premium | 25 ft | 4K 60Hz passive |
| Active HDMI | 100 ft+ | Powered cable |
| Fiber HDMI | 300 ft+ | Optical, 4K HDR |
| OM3 Fiber (10G) | 1,000 ft / 300 m | Aqua jacket |
| OM4 Fiber (10G) | 1,300 ft / 400 m | Aqua jacket |
| Single-Mode OS2 | 25+ miles | Long-haul |
| Cat5e (1G) | 328 ft / 100 m | TIA/EIA-568 |
| Cat6 (10G) | 180 ft / 55 m | 328 ft @ 1G |
| Cat6a (10G) | 328 ft / 100 m | TIA/EIA-568 |