A composite cable is composed of a plurality of power supply wires, a plurality of signal wires, two or more of which are configured to be connected to a common terminal member, and a sheath provided to cover the plurality of power supply wires and the plurality of signal wires together. The two or more of the plurality of signal wires being configured to be connected to the common terminal member are provided adjacent to each other.

A system and method for manufacturing wire and cable products with a polymer cable component is provided. The systems and methods include increasing the hardness of a polymer cable component in order to reduce compression and deformation of the cable components during manufacturing. In some instances, the hardness is temporarily increased prior to or during the process of creating twisted pair or during the cabling process.

A system and method for manufacturing wire and cable products with a polymer cable component is provided. The systems and methods include increasing the hardness of a polymer cable component in order to reduce compression and deformation of the cable components during manufacturing. In some instances, the hardness is temporarily increased prior to or during the process of creating twisted pair or during the cabling process.

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.

A method of extending the usable length of a power-over-ethernet cable includes the steps of providing twisted pairs of wires with the conductor of each wire being a 20 AWG or 22 AWG conductor and terminating the cable at an RJ-45 style connector. The connector for the 20 AWG conductors has an insert therein with holes that can accommodate 20 AWG conductors. FEP, PVC or PP insulation may surround each conductor.

A method of extending the usable length of a power-over-ethernet cable includes the steps of providing twisted pairs of wires with the conductor of each wire being a 20 AWG or 22 AWG conductor and terminating the cable at an RJ-45 style connector. The connector for the 20 AWG conductors has an insert therein with holes that can accommodate 20 AWG conductors. FEP, PVC or PP insulation may surround each conductor.

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.

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.

An electric wire for an in-vehicle network cable, including a conductor and a covering that covers a periphery of the conductor. The electric wire has a diameter of 0.5 to 1.5 mm. The covering contains a fluororesin that is a tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer. The fluororesin has a melt flow rate of 20 to 40 g/10 min measured at 372° C. under a 5-kg load, a relative permittivity of 2.2 or lower measured at 25° C. and 6 GHz, a melting point of 250° C. or higher, an MIT folding endurance of 2000 times or more, and a tensile elongation at 150° C. of 300% or higher. Also disclosed is an in-vehicle network cable including the electric wire and an in-vehicle network cable including a twisted pair of electric wires, at least one of which is the above-described electric wire for an in-vehicle network cable.