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 http://www.macom.com/cables.
These products may be subject to export control.
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics, currently a business segment of Tyco International
Ltd., is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components,
network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of US$12.7 billion
to customers in 150 countries. Tyco Electronics designs, manufactures
and markets products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances
and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer
electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing,
sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics’ commitment
is its customers’ advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can
be found at
www.tycoelectronics.com.
M/A-COM, the TE logo and Tyco
Electronics are trademarks.
Other products, logos and
Company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
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For sales information, please
contact:
M/A-COM, Inc. 1011 Pawtucket Blvd. Americas
-- 1-800-366-2266 Europe/Middle East/Africa -- +44 1908-574-200
Asia/Pacific -- 81-44-844-8296
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