Line of flexible 18 GHz low-loss test cables from Pasternack Enterprises Inc., Irvine, Calif., is terminated with durable stainless steel connectors and are well suited for test environments where a rugged, phase stable cable assembly is required. They use a 0.195-in. diameter coax with an expanded dielectric which results in 83% Velocity of Propagation (VoP) performance […]
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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 […]
CABLExpress Offers Mini CAT6 Copper Trunk Cabling
CABLExpress, a manufacturer of high-performance data center connectivity products, announces the addition of a mini Category 6 (CAT6) copper trunk to its cabling product set. With a significant reduction in diameter, the mini copper trunk decreases cabling congestion and allows for increased airflow in the data center. The mini CAT6 copper trunk bundle has an […]
Thermocouple cables for harsh environments
Highly flexible Thermocouple cables from Cicoil Corp., Valencia, Calif., have been designed for continuous motion, tight routing, excessive temperatures (-65°C to +260°C) and extremely harsh environments. The flexible 28 AWG Flat Thermocouple Cable is available in Type J and K versions with one to eight conductors, and is well-suited for temperature sensing, control instrumentation, heating […]
Cable and insulated wire safety requirements—Part 5: Reduce mechanical stress
Allowances should be made for all possible mechanical stresses that could occur during installation of a cable in order to minimize the risk of mechanical damage to the cables. Tension The following values for tension should not be exceeded by each conductor in use. This applies up to a maximum value of 1000 N for […]
Flexible custom cable for extreme temperatures
Fierce Flex Extreme Heat TC-ER STOOW MTW flexible cables from Northwire Inc., Osceola, Wis., are UL listed and CSA certified and can perform in extreme temperatures ranging from –40° to 105°C. Featuring a small diameter and low durometer, the flexible cable is easy to install and terminate lowering assembly costs. With the exposed run rating, no […]
Cable joints simplify cable splicing
Elastimold Shrink-Fit cable joint from Thomas & Betts, Memphis, Tenn., combines the convenience of pre-molded splicing with the range-taking versatility of cold-shrink methods into one, easy-to-install solution. It features a single-piece body that can be quickly installed using a self-ejecting plastic support core, which can be easily removed by hand. The Elastimold Shrink-Fit cable joint […]
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 […]
Cable and insulated wire safety requirements—Part 4: Defining voltage and current capacities
Cables without a jacket may not be used as a substitute for a jacketed cable or as an extension cable. This also is the case for connecting Class 2 cables to equipment, unless the cables in the construction spec have been defined as cables for extra light duty in a fixed installation. The corresponding VDE […]