Instances Microwave Techniques launches coaxial cable for robotics

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Instances Microwave Techniques, a number one model in progressive RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables, and connectors, launched its XtendedFlex 178 steady flex coaxial cable. Designed for plastic cable drag chains, the XF-178 cable is constructed for purposes requiring fixed movement and suppleness, equivalent to robotics and industrial automation applied sciences in giant distribution facilities.

Constructed with a novel mixture of supplies, together with a stranded silver-plated copper-clad metal middle conductor, FEP dielectric, tin-plated copper braid, and a rubber jacket, the cable is each versatile and sturdy to outlive the pains of hundreds of thousands of flexures. Here’s a datasheet (PDF) in regards to the new cable.

Moreover, Instances Microwave Techniques’ efficiency testing has confirmed the XtendedFlex 178’s reliability. Utilizing a rolling flex tester robotic, the cable was subjected to 1 million flexes and maintained low insertion loss and VSWR specs whereas preserving mechanical flexibility. The cable continued to carry out properly even after 5 million flexes.

“The XF-178 combines flexibility and efficiency, making it a extremely dependable possibility for industrial automation purposes,” stated Kevin Moyher, product supervisor, Instances Microwave Techniques. “This new product builds on our unparalleled legacy of designing, manufacturing, and testing high-performance coaxial cable assemblies for ultra-demanding purposes, together with aerospace, medical, navy and protection, house, and extra, to allow new technological improvements.”

The XtendedFlex 178 is the primary cable introduction within the new XtendedFlex product line. As the commercial automation panorama continues to develop and turn into more and more refined, the XtendedFlex household will evolve to assist assist a variety of business automation purposes, together with autonomous automobiles equivalent to skid loaders, in addition to unmanned applied sciences equivalent to electrical vertical takeoff automobiles, drones, and extra.