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Ruggedizing Coaxial and Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies from Mechanical Strain

  • Magazine Article
  • 20AERP04_02
Published April 01, 2020 by SAE International in United States
Language:
  • English

From fiber optics to coaxial cables, common failure points in harsh environments call for various augmentations to enhance an interconnect's operational lifetime. These modifications can range from the addition of armoring for crush/impact resistance to optimizing cable jacketing material for resistance to chemical/oil ingress. Mechanical strain is often a cause for premature failures of interconnects. Understanding the reasoning and methods behind ruggedizing commonly leveraged interconnects such as fiber optic and coaxial cables can be enlightening.