Mast Cables suit ground mobile communication applications.
Press Release Summary:
Available in outer diameters ranging from 0.25-1.4 in. with variety of connectors, FE Series utilizes integral helically wrapped, stainless steel spring and extruded polyurethane outer jacket to protect against abrasion and UV damage. Cables withstand crushing and bending while still maintaining acceptable VSWR and insertion loss performance. Suitable for harsh military environments, cables are offered in longer lengths for remote antenna applications.
Original Press Release:
Tyco Electronics Introduces FE Series of Ruggedized Mast Cables for Ground Mobile Communication Applications
New M/A-COM Cable Family Utilizes Internal Crush-Resistant Layer for Increased Protection
LOWELL, Mass. - Feb. 19, 2008 - Tyco Electronics today introduced a new series of M/A-COM FE Series of ruggedized mast cables intended for use in ground mobile communication applications. The series was designed with an internal wire-wound layer and rugged external jacket in order to prevent damage from harsh military environments such as being deployed to an external antenna from a mobile vehicle. The new M/A-COM ruggedized mast cable family (FE Series) can withstand harsher physical environments (such as crushing, abrasion or bending) than standard cable, while still maintaining acceptable VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Radio) and insertion loss performance. Cables are available in outer diameters ranging from 0.25 to 1.4 inches with a variety of connectors.
"Durability and performance are essential elements for consistent, reliable and effective ground mobile communications," said Ray Schwartz, cable technologist, Tyco Electronics. "Our new M/A-COM FE ruggedized mast cables can withstand the rigors of extended use in harsh physical environments such as mishandling during spooling and unspooling, being dragged over rocks and ice, crushing forces such as stepping on the cables or even vehicles driving over them. A high resistance to damage is a primary goal of this cable family and we are proud to provide our customers with a line of equipment that will reliably perform in the harshest conditions to support mission-critical communications."
The construction of the M/A-COM FE ruggedized mast cable family utilizes an integral helically wrapped, stainless steel spring to provide maximum durability and strength plus an extruded polyurethane outer jacket to protect it from abrasions and UV damage. The cables are available in various outer diameter sizes, offering increased power handling capabilities and can be configured for use with most common connectors. Longer lengths for remote antenna applications and phased matched sets are also available.
Pricing and Availability
Please contact Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM products domestic and international sales channels for price and delivery quotes. Data sheets and supporting technical documents are available online at www.macom.com/cables. These products may be subject to export control.
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, wireless systems and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2007 sales of US$13.5 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With approximately 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.
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For sales information, please contact:
M/A-COM, Inc.
1011 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01853
Americas -- 1-800-366-2266
Europe/Middle East/Africa -- +44 1908-574-200
Asia/Pacific -- 81-44-844-8296
