TE Connectivity is introducing its SolderSleeve device for space, a first-to-market solution that provides a controlled and reliable solder joint for low outgassing applications, including low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The new product is designed to meet the demands of the space industry, which require minimal to zero foreign object damage (FOD) in applications. The […]
Wire and Cable Tips
What is EMI and how can you prevent it?
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is an electromagnetic emission that causes a disturbance in another piece of electrical equipment. EMI can be attributed to a wide span of the electromagnetic spectrum including radio, DC and even microwave frequencies. Because anything that carries rapidly changing electrical currents gives off electromagnetic emissions, it is quite common for one object’s […]
Rollable ribbon fiber optic microcable offers increased density
OFS expands its microcable product line with the RollR200 Central Core (CC) Rollable Ribbon Microcable. The RollR200 CC Rollable Ribbon Microcable features 432 optical fibers in a gel-free central core design optimized for microduct installations. This latest-generation cabling solution can help take metro networks to the next level with increased fiber density, enhanced performance, and speed of […]
Round cable entries for screwless mounting
The new KES-E-R cable entries allow for quick and secure feeding of cables into control cabinets or machine housings. The plates are simply manually pressed into the machined openings. The inner, elastic sealing lip of the profile seal bulges on the inside of the panel, ensuring secure and vibration-proof hold. In order to feed cables […]
Different ways to secure cable tracks (cable carriers) to machinery
Cable carriers guide and protect electrical cables, as well as hydraulic or pneumatic hoses. They limit the minimum bend radius and therefore bending stresses, while often also constraining bending to a single plane. They shield and protect cables from wear, prevent entrapment in moving machinery and avoid entanglement. To do this effectively, it is essential […]
When should you use pre-harnessed (pre-engineered) cable carrier assemblies?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Cable carriers are hollow chains which guide and protect cables and hoses during motion. They are typically installed on-site with the cables and hoses fitted through manifolds and junction boxes, and fixing plates, brackets and guide or support structures installed. Although it can make sense to carry out this work in-situ, […]
New Steady Link series coax cables for 4G LTE and 5G wireless and industry networks
NAI continues its introduction of new standard interconnect products under the Steady Link brand with the launch of a new line of Series-C LMR* 240 and 400 coaxial cable assemblies. Series-C coax jumpers are designed to address the dramatic increase in the use of mobile devices by providing interconnect solutions to service 4G LTE and […]
Low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies deliver PIM levels of less than -160 dBc
Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand, has recently expanded its ever-growing line of low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies using Pasternack’s Super Flex cables, as well as popular cable offerings from Times Microwave that are ideal for use in wireless infrastructure installations, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and other low-PIM applications. These new cables are available in standard and […]
AutomationDirect offering igus continuous flexing control and signal cable
The new igus Chainflex CF211 and CF11 series control and signal cable is available from AutomationDirect. It is specifically designed, tested, and manufactured to reliably serve continuous flexing, high mechanical load application requirements. This cable is available in sizes ranging from 26 to 20 AWG, with up to four twisted pairs with overall shield, and […]
Is an open or closed cable carrier better for a given application?
Open cable carriers have an open chain-link structure with cross bars that contain cables and hoses. Enclosed cable carriers form a complete tube; this can be achieved using a chain-link structure with sliding covers, or as a homogeneous fully sealed corrugated tube, such as a flexible conduit. All cable carriers prevent wear, damage and snagging, […]
