A copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 5.8 to 7.6% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate of 50 to 68 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of —CF═CF.sub.2, —CF.sub.2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH.sub.3, —CONH.sub.2 and —CH.sub.2OH of 50 or less per 10.sup.6 main-chain carbon atoms. Also disclosed is an injection molded article and member to be compressed containing the copolymer, and a coated electric wire including a coating layer containing the copolymer.

A stretchable cable is provided that allows an extra length to be reduced when routed in a movable part. The stretchable cable includes an elastically deformable hollow insulation having a hollow portion that is continuous along a cable longitudinal direction, and at least one electricity- or light-conducting wire-shaped body provided in a spiral shape along the cable longitudinal direction and fixed to the hollow insulation to stretch and contract together with the hollow insulation. The cable is elongated not less than 1.2 times when a tensile force is applied, and the cable returns to an original length when the tensile force is removed.

A stretchable cable is provided that allows an extra length to be reduced when routed in a movable part. The stretchable cable includes an elastically deformable hollow insulation having a hollow portion that is continuous along a cable longitudinal direction, and at least one electricity- or light-conducting wire-shaped body provided in a spiral shape along the cable longitudinal direction and fixed to the hollow insulation to stretch and contract together with the hollow insulation. The cable is elongated not less than 1.2 times when a tensile force is applied, and the cable returns to an original length when the tensile force is removed.

An antenna installation having an antenna and a wire assembly. The antenna has a first end and a second end, with the antenna having a radiative distribution pattern and RF input characteristics. The wire assembly is positioned in close proximity to the antenna. The wire assembly includes a conductor and an RF insulative wrap. The conductor has a first end and a second end and at least one conductive element extending between the first end and the second end. The RF insulative wrap encircles the conductor between the first end and the second end. The RF insulative wrap includes a magnetic sheet having a magnetic metal powder within a polymer matrix. A method of preparing a wire assembly as well as the wire assembly itself are likewise disclosed.

A cable is provided. The cable comprises a conductor for transmitting electrical signals, an insulating layer covering the conductor along the length direction of the cable, and a shield layer covering the insulating layer along the length direction of the cable. The shield layer comprises multiple conductive flat wires which are spirally wound along the length direction of the cable to cover the insulating layer, and the conductive flat wires are parallel to each other and do not overlap with each other.

A cable is provided. The cable comprises a conductor for transmitting electrical signals, an insulating layer covering the conductor along the length direction of the cable, and a shield layer covering the insulating layer along the length direction of the cable. The shield layer comprises multiple conductive flat wires which are spirally wound along the length direction of the cable to cover the insulating layer, and the conductive flat wires are parallel to each other and do not overlap with each other.

A cable with a signal detection function includes an insulating core, a second insulating layer, and a signal detection layer. The signal detection layer is for transmitting signal data. The cable further includes a second insulating layer, and plural signal detection layers provided for transmitting signal data. The signal detection layer and the insulating cores are disposed inside the second insulating layer, and the signal detection layer is cladded with plural insulating cores. If the first insulating layer in the signal detection layer is damaged, the signal detection layer will be electrically connected to the conductor assembly. The cable with the signal detection function can detect the abnormality of the insulating core through the signal detection layer to facilitate maintaining and repair the cable.

This invention relates to the technical field of cables and, in particular, to an automatic leakage detection wire, which comprises an insulating protective layer, a plurality of core wires, a detection wire and an additional signal wire, and the detection wire is electrically connected with the additional signal wire. The detection wire and the additional signal wire are all connected to an external signal detection device; the core wire includes a conductor group and a first insulating layer covering the outer periphery of the conductor group; the detection wire, the additional signal wire, and a plurality of the cores. The wires are all wrapped in the insulating protective layer. The automatic leakage detection line provided by the invention can carry out an early warning through the detection line and an additional signal line, thereby reducing the accident risk caused by the damage of the automatic leakage detection line.

A power cord includes multiple current-carrying wires covered by an outer insulating layer, each wire including a current-carrying conductor covered by an insulating layer. At least one wire further includes a shield layer covering the insulating layer and a metal conductor between the insulating layer and the shield layer. The shield layer is formed of a band wound around the metal conductor and insulating layer. The outward-facing surface of the band is insulating; the inward-facing surface has one or more conductive regions and one or more insulating regions. One insulating region is located along a longitudinal trailing edge of the band. Consecutive turns of the band partially overlap each other; the trailing edge of a subsequent turn is disposed over part of a previous turn. The structure ensures effective insulation of the metal conductor from other components. The power cord is used in a leakage current detection and interruption device.

Electrical cables and optical waveguides are disclosed as including an electrically insulative foam. The electrically insulative foam can coat at least one electrical conductor of the electrical cable. The electrically insulative foam can coat the optical fiber of the waveguide. The electrically insulative foam can also define a waveguide.