W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has launched an enhanced website at gore.com/aerospace-ethernet-cables to provide easier access to product information and performance data. The site simplifies the design process by providing connector compatibility data along with cable termination instructions that enable visitors to evaluate the performance of their high-speed interconnects. “We wanted to remove […]
TE launches power cable assembly for Open Rack V2
TE Connectivity (TE) launched its power interconnect cable assembly for Open Rack V2, a new connectivity solution designed to power Open Compute Project (OCP) version 2-compliant data center infrastructure. The OCP is developing standard compute, storage, and data center hardware designs that manufacturers can use to build highly compatible and scalable products with minimal development […]
VFD cable selection: The value of sheilding
Variable frequency drives emit electrical noise, which can interfere with other circuits. This interference can cause motor torque loss or cause motors to stall out or fail completely. It can also reduce system efficiency, pose a hazard to personnel in the area and create false trips of drive overcurrent. To protect those circuits, VFD cable […]
How do you select VFD cables?
Cables used with variable frequency drives (VFDs) need to match the operating environment and other components in the system. Selecting the right VFD cable can help ensure the drive’s reliability and lifecycle. The following are key specifications to consider when selecting a VFD cable. Voltage and ampacity Knowing both the motor and cable’s voltage and […]
What does AWG mean?
This article was updated on June 21, 2023 with additional details and links to related content. Simply stated, AWG or American wire gauge is the standard system that determines a cross section of a wire using a gauge for solid, round electrical wires. The higher the AWG number, the thinner or smaller the wire. Used […]
Why Use Twisted Pair Cable vs. Coaxial Cable
Most everyone knows what coaxial cables are, as they are used in almost every home for cable television connections. These data cables are also popular in local area networks (LAN) because they are highly resistant to signal interference. This resistance is due to the cable construction, which includes a round copper conductor and then three […]
TE Connectivity’s Instalite braid is 50% lighter than copper braid
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., announces its new Raychem Instalite lightweight braid system that offers up to 50% weight savings over traditional copper braids. Made from a high-performance, nickel-plated copper alloy, the RoHS-compliant pull-on braid provides better low-frequency performance than plated fibers or microfilaments. Existing low-weight screening solutions are more limited with reduced electrical screen […]
Interpower expands power cord lines to meet South African standards
Interpower Group of Companies, Oskaloosa, Iowa, has expanded its cord set and power cord product lines with the preferred configuration of the SANS 164-2 South Africa plug. Two new power cords and three new cord sets are being added to the product line. These have a SANS 164-2 South Africa 16A plug with the international […]
Online tool from Lapp simplifies VFD cable sizing
The Lapp Group, Florham Park, N.J., has released a new online engineering calculator that helps users select variable frequency drive (VFD) cables that meet their application requirements. This new mobile-friendly sizing tool prompts the user to enter the application’s horsepower and voltage or full load current and voltage. It then calculates wire gauge. Based on […]
Gore Ethernet cables offer high data rates for civil aerospace applications
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) introduces GORE Ethernet Cables to meet the civil aerospace industry’s emerging need for higher data rate cables in a lightweight, flexible, and routable package. Engineered for the demands of modern airborne digital networks, they provide high-speed data transmission up to 10 Gbit over longer distances. They provide excellent signal integrity with […]