EoW May 2008

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Habia extends cable range

Global cable manufacturer, Habia Cable, has further enhanced its market leading range of Flexiform coaxial cables with the introduction of Flexiform L versions that offer a reduced insertion loss over the standard Flexiform range. Flexiform is a re-formable alternative to traditional semi-rigid cable that can be stripped and formed by hand. Without the need for special, and often expensive, tooling associated with traditional semi-rigid cable Flexiform also provides a cost effective alternative. Handling is similar to any standard coaxial cable, so allowing existing cut and strip machines to be used. Frequently used within cellular base station antennas, the new ‘L’ versions give the opportunity for antenna manufacturers to incorporate the cable into cellular base station designs and offer antennas providing enhanced call quality. By introducing a profiled low loss dielectric, Flexiform 401 L and Flexiform 402 L coaxial cables give a 7% reduction in attenuation over the standard Flexiform range whilst maintaining the outstanding shielding qualities. A range of impedance options are available together with non-magnetic conductor types, various screening options and jacket colours as well as a wide range of material alternatives. Flexiform 401 L and Flexiform 402 L offer a phase stable product with little dimensional trade-off and no additional cost implication.

Extending range of cables from Habia ▲ ▲

(FJ) or Halogen free Jackets (HFJ).

As with the standard product, a range of different impedances can be provided if required. Designed to operate from -65 to 180°C the cables are manufactured with a silver plated copper conductor, profile extruded PTFE jacket, tin soaked tin plated copper braid and the option of Fluoropolymer

Flexiform L is also available in a range of alternative colours. Habia Cable – Sweden Fax : +46 293 220 71 Email : info@habia.com Website : www.habia.com

technology at a glance Sikora's new measuring

Cometo has been involved in the wire drawing industry for 25 years. The company has a range of high speed electronic traverse units for the spooling process which can be mounted onto existingmachinery.

device contains the latest LEDs combined with high resolution CCD-lines. The integration of state-of-the-art SMD technology ensures the gauge head is very small.

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