SCTE 81 2025

Surge Withstand Test Procedure

Executive Summary

When evaluating broadband products for surge susceptibility to both power ports, and data ports it is useful to have a uniformed practice for this endeavor. The document seeks to outline such a practice.

Scope

This document describes a procedure for subjecting a broadband device to surge conditions as specified in IEEE C62.45. Ports shall be tested in compliance with IEEE C62.45 Category B Combination Waveform or IEEE C62.45 Category A Ring Waveform as specified for the Device Under Test.

Benefits

This procedure is intended to benefit the purchasers of products tested, by ensuring a uniformed method of evaluation.

Intended Audience

This document is intended for multiple audiences including product designers, test engineers and end users of products tested to this procedure.