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Category 6A cable gets out and about

Ruggedized Z-Max 6A shielded outlets and Tera ® 7A outlets and plugs.

Network infrastructure specialist Siemon has expanded its copper cable range with category 6A F/UTP shielded outside plant (OSP) cable. Meeting TIA and ISO performance requirements for shielded class EA/category 6A, this robustly shielded cable will extend network access to outdoor satellite facilities or support a wide range of outdoor devices. “Shielded category 6A's stable transmission is better able to support the latest high speed applications such as 10GBASE-T and HDBaseT, while also offering improved heat dissipation properties and insertion loss performance to handle increased operating temperatures,” said Candace Achenbach, global product manager for Siemon. Suitable for harsh and wet environments where fiber optic cable is not appropriate, the category 6A shielded OSP cable's four pairs are divided by a separator, filled with non-conductive water-blocking gel to prevent moisture ingress, and then surrounded by an inner polyolefin jacket. A rugged UV-resistant outer jacket is applied over a layer of water-blocking aramid yarns withanabsorbent polymer andanaluminum foil shield for RFI and EMI protection. Siemon's category 6A F/UTP OSP cable can be used in direct burial, lashed aerial, duct and underground conduit installations, including beneath concrete slabs and in other wet locations. Sequential measurement markings on the cable jacket and an integrated rip cord offer easy installation, and termination is compatible with Siemon's Z-Max ® 6A shielded outlets,

Small packages

ODU, a manufacturer of high performance connector solutions and cable assemblies, has launched high-speed miniature connectors as part of its AMC ® High-Density range for the US market.

S S Miniature connectors for the US market. Photograph courtesy of odu-usa.com

ODU AMC High-Density is an advanced miniature connector designed for harsh environment applications. It is used extensively in defense communications and systems that require significant weight and space reduction, such as in field radios, portable computers, UAVs and airborne vehicles. The ODU AMC High-Density connector series is designed for high performance data transmission, high reliability and easy handling. In shell diameters as small as 10mm up to 18.5mm and providing as many as 40 contacts, the ODU AMC High-Density

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