The right cable system for your environment

摘要

Cables are the lifelines of an electrical system-when a cable fails, the entire system can crash. Requirements affecting the cable industry continue to evolve. Today's cable environments are increasingly challenging and involve extreme temperatures, corrosive chemicals, abrasion, and extensive flexing. There is also greater demand for cable systems with smaller, lighter packaging that last longer and cost less. This article will look at cable constraints, design considerations, materials and design verification, as well as issues that affect total cost of ownership.