Proper cable assembly design must take into consideration the conductor, insulation, shielding, and jacketing used. Contributed by Ryan Satrom, Signal Integrity Engineer, Omnetics Connector Corp. The cable is a critical part of most connector assemblies. It protects the wires from the external environment, as well as provides electrical paths for signals to reach their destination. Proper cable assembly design […]
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Fire-retardant cables approved for industrial applications
Leoni, a leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, has developed fire-retardant cables that significantly reduce flame propagation and heat generation in buildings and simultaneously minimize the release of caustic gases and smoke. The products are now also available with CPR (Construction Products Regulation) approval for industrial […]
High-speed fiber optic assemblies get ruggedized
TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., has released its newly developed optical flex circuit cable assemblies. These compact, robust fiber optic circuits offer a multifiber management solution for high-speed electronic packaging. Fully customizable for both card-to-card and backplane applications, TE’s new optical flex circuits are ruggedized for the harsh environments of aerospace, commercial and military aircraft, and […]
UL listed fiber-optic patch cables
Phoenix Contact, Middletown, Pa., now offers UL listed fiber-optic patch cables. The patch cables (including both cable and connector) are said to be the first of their type to meet ANSI/UL Standard 746C, which describes special requirements for plastic materials used in electrical or electronic applications. These patch cables range from transmission categories OM1 through […]
HARTING downsizes electrical connections and optical transmission
Electric motors are indispensable to industrial drive technology and today’s automated production processes. At constant speeds, their control is quite simple. However, it is often necessary to regulate the motor speed, which adds a layer of complexity. Speed regulation in the larger power classes is handled with IGBT semiconductors. These devices can switch large loads […]
igus develops honeycomb strain relief
At the 2017 Motek tradeshow, igus presented a new and unique strain relief for its e-chain cable carriers: the honeycomb strain relief CFU. The strain-relief system replaces commonly used cable tie-wraps and other strain-relief designs. The older version of the strain relief required users to arrange each cable separately in the energy chain. In the […]
Ready-to-install cable assemblies for VR applications
TE Connectivity (TE), the Harrisburg, Pa.-based manufacturer of connectivity products, systems and sensors, today announced a line of virtual reality (VR) cable assemblies. According to company officials, the assemblies speed time to market and offer superior performance compared to other solutions in the market. These cable assemblies let VR vendors, service providers and other clients […]
Fairview Microwave releases low-PIM plenum-rated cable assemblies
Fairview Microwave, the Lewisville, Tex., supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has launched a new line of low-PIM, plenum-rated SPP-250-LLPL cable assemblies for use in wireless infrastructure. Typical applications include multi-carrier communication systems, indoor wireless systems, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and PIM testing. Fairview’s 36 new low-PIM jumper cables feature a maximum PIM level […]
LUTZE introduces unshielded Ethernet Cat6 cable
LUTZE is expanding its industrial Ethernet cable offering with an unshielded cable for light industrial duty CAT6 UTP 4X2XAWG23 with PVC jacket. According to the Charlotte, N.C. company, the cable is intended for use in low-noise industrial environments where the effort of installing a shielded cable does not offer any benefit for the application. The […]
Servo and feedback cables UL-approved to 90°C
HELUKABEL, with U.S. operations based in Elgin, Ill., just announced it is upgrading the entire TOPSERV and TOPGEBER product portfolio from 80°C to 90°C UL styles. Servo and feedback cables with higher heat resistance benefit from a longer service life, making them preferred in motor environments. Tests confirm that the conductor insulation maintained excellent thermal […]