Glossary - Low Loss Cable

Assembled coaxial cables

Low Loss Cable

Low loss cables are characterized by lower attenuation at higher frequencies, whereby this property is largely determined by the special mechanical construction. Unlike regular coaxial cables, a dielectric foamed with air is used here, which acts as a separating layer between the inner and outer conductors and is essential for the lower attenuation value. Since air is considered a perfect dielectric, the foamed PE with its small air inclusions has ideal values as an insulator.

 

The disadvantage of this type of insulation is its low voltage stability and the fact that even the slightest moisture inclusions must be avoided at all costs, otherwise the positive insulation properties will be lost again.

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