New line of USB 2.0 cable assemblies with crush-resistant plastic armor from L-com, Inc., North Andover, Mass., can withstand up to 800 psi, thus providing excellent crush protection at a much lower cost for those who do not need the metal armor. Like metal-armored USB cables, the new plastic-armored cables are available with either USB Type […]
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Space flight assemblies offer high shielding, signal integrity
A new line of 5G series Gore Spaceflight Microwave/RF assemblies from W.L. Gore & Associates is optimized for Ka-band uplink and downlink satellite applications. They provide outstanding shielding effectiveness and ensure reliable signal integrity with excellent insertion loss and return loss performance up to 32 GHz. They have been qualified for spaceflight applications in three […]
Controlled impedance cable and assemblies
Unlike bulky round cables and non-flexible woven cables, ultra-durable Controlled Impedance Cable from Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., can be used in applications requiring submersion in water, repetitive motion and exposure to harsh environments. This highly flexible, 30 AWG cable features individually controlled impedance signals and is offered with one to eight individually shielded 100 Ohm pairs, […]
Communication, control cables for stationary applications
C 304 and D 304 Series communication and control cables from Lapp USA Inc., Florham Park, N.J., are intended for stationary wiring applications with minimal or no exposure to oil and flex cycles. These 300-V cables cost approximately 30% less than premium signal and control cables. They feature UL CSA CMG and AWM approvals. UL CMG […]
High-temperature FireWire cable and assemblies provide high-speed data transmission
Ultra-flexible FireWire cable from Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., has been designed for high flexibility, mechanical stress, temperature extremes (-65°C to +165°C) and harsh environments. Its construction guarantees clear, high speed data transmission, even in the toughest of environments. Cicoil’s patented extrusion process allows two individually shielded 28 AWG 100 Ohm pairs and two shielded 22 AWG […]
Microwave cable assemblies offer increased signal speed
Temp-Flex air-dielectric ultra-low-loss flexible microwave coaxial cables from Molex Inc. feature a patented dual monofilament air-enhanced design and helically wrapped shield. They achieve 85% to 88% velocity of propogration (VOP) for increased signal speed. “Meeting requirements for strong signal performances with limited signal loss is a growing challenge in high-frequency applications,” said Jeet Sanyal, engineering […]
Hendrix Offers DUAL BLOCK For Underground Cable
Hendrix/Kerite Cable (Marmon Utility, LLC.), a provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its DUAL BLOCK product. This offering provides a dual water blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable. Water is one of the enemies of long-life in primary cable, as water entering the cable core can lead to premature failure. Hendrix DUAL […]
Testing ensures long life on continuous-flex cables
When integrating machinery, OEMs and MROs look for long life on moving parts. To ensure its flexible cables are consistent with the mechanical requirements of the applications they will be used in, igus, East Providence, R.I., rigorously tests the durability of its Chainflex continuous-flex cables in its 19,000 ft2 laboratory. The company performs around two-billion […]
Speeding up data transmission
I am a proud Boston University graduate. It never ceases to amaze me what type of students and professors the university attracts (having Elie Wiesel on staff back in the mid-90s was one of the things that really caught my eye when I was looking at colleges). I often read the University publications because I […]
Antenna cables allow in-flight wireless connections
Staying connected in-flight is important to business travelers, but to do so, they most often need a wired handset rather than their own devices. To make it easier for travelers to connect, Dassault Aviation will use W. L. Gore & Associates’ Gore Leaky Feeder Antenna for its Falcon 7X jet. The Leaky Feeder Antenna will […]