Cable assemblies are utilized in a variety of industrial applications, which can exhibit electrical noise. Electrical noise can lead to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in cable assemblies. When a cable assembly receives or generates electromagnetic interference, it can cause poor signal quality and loss of data. It can also disrupt the function of electronic equipment and…
Understanding MIL-Spec for Military Cable Assemblies
If you are designing products for military purposes, then you will need to use MIL-Spec cable assemblies. However, it is not just simply about using these types of cables. You have to use wires and cables with exact specifications according to the product and the application’s requirement. Choose wrong, and the product may not function…
Overmolded Cable Assemblies Offer Reliable Performance and Long Life
An overmolded cable assembly is a type of cable assembly, which is seamlessly constructed to combine the cable and the connector into a single cable assembly. The process of overmolding a cable involves injecting molding. It utilizes a molten material that is injected into a mold cavity. This molten material conforms to the contour of…
Electrical Requirements to Consider When Choosing a Wire or Cable
There are several factors to consider when choosing an electrical wire or cable. However, the most important factors to take into account are the electrical requirements of your application. Selecting an Appropriate Wire or Cable Mentioned below are the electrical requirements to consider when selecting an appropriate wire or cable. Current Carrying Capacity: This term…
What are the Types of Cable Shielding Commonly Used?
The growing complexity of modern electronic and electrical systems, along with the ever increasing distance signals are required to travel, have increased the electrical interference in cables. In order to diminish the effects of signal interference in cables appropriate shielding is vital. Types of Signal Interferences The primary function or the shielding is to limit…