Innovative telecommunication cables
20 April 2005
Interconnection
Webb Industries has gained a reputation over the years as being a world-class innovator of telecommunication systems products. The introduction of a new range of UltraFlex coaxial cables from Times Microwave is yet another example of the company's innovative offerings.
The LMR range of UltraFlex coax is ideal for jumper assemblies in wireless communication systems, short antenna feeder runs and any application that requires periodic repeated flexing. It has a stranded centre conductor and rubber outer jacket designed for multiple bending/flexing cycles and is used for both indoor and outdoor applications.
The flexibility and bendability are hallmarks of the LMR cable design with the flexible outer conductor enabling the tightest bend radius available for any cable of similar size and performance according to the company. Low loss is another hallmark feature where comparing size for size, LMR offers the lowest loss of any flexible cable and comparable loss to semi-rigid hard-line cables, states Webb.
With respect to the RF shielding LMR is 50 dB greater than typical single shielded coax which is normally 40 dB. The multi-ply bonded foil outer conductor is rated conservatively at more than 90 dB - that is more than 180 dB between two adjacent cables.
According to Paul Richards, Webb's sales and marketing manager, the LMR cables are also designed with durability in mind with an outdoor life expectancy of more than 10 years. "We have become used to distributing outstanding products from Times Microwave systems and the LMR UltraFlex is amongst the greatest products that we have marketed over the years."
Richards confirms that a wide variety of connectors are available for LMR cable, including all common interface types, reverse polarity and solder-on centre pins. All LMR cable types are available as pre-terminated cable assemblies.
For more information contact Paul Richards, Webb Industries, +27 (0)11 444 2299, [email protected]
Further reading:
Understanding and controlling impedance in high-speed interconnects
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
[Sponsored] As data rates move well into the hundreds of gigabits per second, success increasingly depends on an invisible but critical factor: impedance.
Read more...
Low profile spring-loaded connectors
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
Mill-Max has announced the introduction of low-profile, surface mount additions to its 2 mm pitch spring-loaded connector range.
Read more...
Prefitted junction box solutions
Interconnection
Prepopulated junction boxes in popular terminal configurations, such as single- and three-phase, enhance convenience for both electrical wholesalers and contractors.
Read more...
Bulgin unveils new range of sustainable connectors
Avnet Abacus
Interconnection
The Standard Vitalis Buccaneer range of waterproof connectors is a bio-based alternative to Bulgin’s flagship series, the Standard Buccaneer, offering the same technical performance with improved sustainability.
Read more...
Possible copper cable crisis looms as global demand soars
Interconnection
With the world requiring up to 3 billion metric tons of copper by 2050 to support green energy transitions and developing nations’ infrastructure, far exceeding the 23 million metric tons mined in 2024, pressure on supply chains is mounting.
Read more...
High-reliability spring-loaded interconnects
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
These springs from Mill-Max are drop-in replacements for the standard springs, requiring no changes to the form or fit of the existing spring-loaded pins.
Read more...
Anoison PCB mount connectors for high-performance applications
Conical Technologies
Interconnection
With its wide selection, Anoison provides PCB mount connectors that combine precision, durability, and cost-effectiveness across industries.
Read more...
Connectors for the Smart Factory
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
[Sponsored] Designing networks for the smart factory can seem daunting, but the solutions are already available with Samtec providing a comprehensive range of interconnect technologies tailored to the demands of the modern factory.
Read more...
Mouser shares expert design solutions for advanced robotics development
Interconnection
Mouser Electronics has announced a new interactive eBook, ‘The Electric Workforce’, in collaboration with electronics manufacturer and connectivity innovator, Molex.
Read more...
Explosive zone connectors
Interconnection
The connector series design by Glenair is optimised for fast and easy crimp-contact wire termination, with ample wiring space in the cable housing and accessory hardware.
Read more...
printer friendly version