LUTZE Inc., Charlotte, N.C., has launched a new addition to its comprehensive VFD and motor supply cable portfolio. The new Silflex M VFD cable features thermoset XLPE insulation type XHHW-2 for superior electrical performance and improved safety to any VFD application compared to power tray cables with PVC/nylon insulation. Key design features include: • Thermoset […]
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Alpha Wire expands coaxial cable offering sizes down to 50 AWG
As we reported from MD&M last month, Alpha Wire, Elizabeth, N.J., recently expanded its Coaxial Cable product line under the Alpha Essentials product family to include Micro Coax sizes from 32 to 50 AWG. With the addition of Micro Coax, Alpha Wire now offers coaxial cable products ranging from 10 to 50 AWG. The new […]
Temperature-resistant silicone and cross-linked cables from Lapp
The Lapp Group, Florham Park, N.J., is now offering a series of cables for extreme environments such as high and low temperatures, aggressive substances and areas with space and weight issues. Ideal applications include food and beverage machines, industrial ovens, steel and glass foundries and industrial machinery. These ÖLFLEX HEAT cables maintain their electrical and […]
CDM launches semi-custom signal Storm Cable assembly series
CDM Electronics, an authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, today announced the availability of the semi-custom Signal Storm Cable Assembly Series of RF jumper assemblies, engineered to withstand the harshest operating conditions and requirements. Providing a complete interconnect solution for the full spectrum of RF connector interfaces, assemblies feature Times Microwave 50 Ohm LMR […]
CABLExpress introduces angled patch panels at Data Center World Conference
CABLExpress launched its angled patch panels at Data Center World last week. The panels will improve the manageability and reduce the installation time of fiber cabling infrastructures. The angled patch panels feature a slanted design to route patch cords directly into vertical cable managers on both sides, eliminating the need for horizontal cable management. […]
Cable carrier trends: Material advances make the impossible possible
With ever-increasing speeds and higher load-carrying requirements at continually decreasing weights, cable carrier manufacturers are looking to material advances to help deliver solutions for completely new applications. Cable carrier use is increasing especially in motion systems, said David Smith, director of sales, KabelSchlepp America, a division of U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission. With so many motion […]
L-com launches Type-C USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 adapter cables
L-com Global Connectivity announced that it has introduced a new series of Type-C USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 adapter cables. L-com’s Type-C USB adapter cables provide a quick and easy way to connect older peripheral devices to a new computer, or to connect new peripherals that use a Type-C connector to an older computer system. […]
Premo-Flex cable jumpers and assemblies from Molex offer LVDS capability
Molex, LLC is now offering the capability to create flat flex and etched polyimide Premo-Flex Cable Jumpers and Assemblies with low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) connectors. This new capability provides ready-to-use terminated cable jumpers for LVDS applications, simplifying manufacturing processes and streamlining procurement. Premo-Flex LVDS Cable Jumpers and Assemblies deliver robust and superior signal integrity performance […]
What are the types of twisted pair cabling available today?
The use of balanced, four twisted pair, infrastructure high-speed I/O network system copper cabling, both new and old types, is in a major transition right now. CAT-5e 100 MHz unshielded, twisted pair cabling usage is in significant decline as does not support newer emerging applications and signaling technologies. It has been used for primarily 100 […]
Report estimates active optical cable market to grow to $3.43 billion by 2022
A new market research report estimates that the active optical cable market will reach $3.43 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 27.1%. The report, “Active Optical Cable Market, by Protocol (InfiniBand, Ethernet, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS), and Others) Form Factor (QSFP, CXP, and Others), End-user Application (Data center, Consumer Electronics, and Others), and Geography – Global […]