wiredInUSA April 2017

4K cables Belden Inc has launched its new 4K ultra- high-definition (UHD) media cables, 2183P (plenum) and 2183R (riser). The cables are specifically designed to deliver 4K content over HDBaseT up to 100m. “Belden conducted extensive HDBaseT testing in its Belden Engineering center to better understand which cable characteristics best support the higher bandwidth needs of 4K video,” said Michael Saber, director of marketing — broadcast AV. “The cable was designed to support HDBaseT 5Play, but it is interoperable with various equipment brands.” Space-saving Belden 4K UHD cables are up to 25 percent smaller than other HDBaseT cabling solutions, and “Built with a durable, corrugated foil shield and a helical drain, the 4K UHD media product family is extremely flexible, and designed to be installer-friendly,” added Galen Gareis, principal product engineer. 4K UHD cables use Belden’s bonded-pair technology for electrical performance and resistance to the rigors of AV installation. The cable is rated to withstand 45 pounds of pull tension, compared to a typical 25 pounds for similar networking cables. The single overall foil shield provides 100 percent protection from noise interference and saves significant termination time, eliminating the need to terminate individually shielded pairs or a braid. S S The new cables from Belden

The media cables can be terminated using the Belden REVConnect modular shielded plugs and jacks, and combining REVConnect with the 2183 cable is proven to increase first pass yields and reduce the potential for rework. REVConnect assures the installer that the termination is properly made and reliable. Stainless specialists Alloy Wire, a manufacturer of round, flat, shaped and profile wire, has reported a major increase in demand for high quality European or DFARS compliant stainless steel. Alloy Wire International (AWI) has received new orders from clients in aerospace, nuclear, marine, petrochemical and spring makers, with many citing the firm’s product quality, and ability to deliver anywhere in the world within a few weeks, as crucial to their purchasing decisions. “Stainless steel is very special to us,” explained Natalie Baker, sales executive at AWI. “We produce an extensive range of grades, from stainless steel 302 to Duplex stainless steel, and our expansive stock levels mean we can provide it in any quantity from ¼kg to 50kg in just two weeks. “Our manufacturing capability is equally impressive, and we are more than happy to produce wire as small as 0.025mm (that’s two times smaller than a human hair) and as large as 21mm.” AWI is AS9100 aerospace and defense accredited. Single solution TPC Wire & Cable Corp (TPC) has announced a new single-cable solution

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wiredInUSA - April 2017