Cables & Cable Assemblies

On-Demand Webinar: Improving Cable Reliability in Harsh Environments


Presented By:


For 26 years, Paul Warren has worked in PTFE-based wire and cable engineering at W. L. Gore & Associates, specializing in cable systems used in demanding and harsh environments of the semiconductor, aerospace, and energy industries. Paul has served on many electrical standard committees, recently leading the Cable Assembly Specification Subcommittee for the Camera-Link Committee.

Cables are often the last component considered when designing an electronic system. However, cables are really the system’s lifeline, because if a cable goes down, the entire system can stop. Cable performance is based on reliability, durability, and signal integrity. When used in a harsh environment in which the cables are exposed to such things as extreme temperatures, chemicals, abrasion, cross-talk, and interference, the cable’s performance can be compromised.

This presentation investigates the impact of harsh environments on cable systems and some of the variables that you can control to improve performance.

In this webinar you will learn about:

  • Electrical, mechanical, and environmental factors that affect cable performance
  • Unique challenges of a harsh environment
  • Impact of application-specific constraints
  • Importance of selecting the right materials
  • Crucial factors in cable selection
  • Proven testing methods to ensure reliable performance

Available for on-demand viewing at MachineDesign.com

 

A summary of questions from webinar participants with responses from our cable reliability experts is now available.