By Josh Taylor, senior product manager at CABLExpress Fiber optic cabling is widely used in data centers around the world, so it’s important to understand the basics. In fiber optic cables, data is transmitted through pulses of light and this digital signal is transmitted over a medium made of high-quality glass. When considering fiber optics […]
Data Transmission
Cat 5e cord sets for industrial Ethernet applications
DataTuff TC Cat 5e cord sets from Belden Inc., St. Louis, come with TC listed industrial Ethernet cable. These 600 V TC 1277 rated Cat 5e cord sets, with RJ45 connectors, easily route industrial Ethernet cables in the most demanding heavy-industry environments using existing 600-V cable trays. They reduce the cost of installation and the […]
CAT.6A cables for continuous flex and torsion applications
ETHERLINE CAT.6A cables from Lapp Group North America, Florham Park, N.J., provide fast data transmission rates in industrial Ethernet systems while withstanding the continuous flex or torsion requirements associated with moving machine applications. These cables combine CAT.6A’s 10 Gbit/sec data transfer rates with continuous flex and torsion performance suitable for robotics, machine vision systems, wind turbines […]
Plastic armored USB cables resist high pressures
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 […]
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 […]
