High-speed, high resolution ethernet cable

Abstract

An improved Ethernet cable with an undulating and folding jacket housing external spatial channels. The undulating housing provides for multiple connection configurations from a flat cable to rectangular block configurations. The cable has a plurality of internal electronic signal channels, each channel having a pair of conductors. Each channel is also further isolated by a multi-layer protective shield, the protective shield encasing the pair of conductors. This unique design meets the new requirements of CAT8 cables, and substantially enhances video and audio streaming and transmission speeds, while eliminating deleterious effects of prior cables.

Claims

1. An improved Ethernet cable comprising: an undulating housing having external spatial channel members, said undulating housing providing for multiple configurations; said undulating housing being foldable from a flat configuration to multiple block configurations; said undulating housing having upper and lower spatial channel members or crevices alternating on opposite sides of said housing; said undulating housing having a plurality of internal electronic signal channel members, each said signal channel member having a pair of conductors; said undulating housing providing for separation of said signal channel members; and each said signal channel member being isolated by a multi-layer protective shield, said multi-layer protective shield encasing said pair of conductors.

2. The improved Ethernet cable of claim 1, further comprising: said undulating housing having four internal electronic signal channel members.

3. The improved Ethernet cable of claim 1, further comprising: each said signal channel member being isolated by a three-layer protective shield, said three-layer protective shield encasing said pair of conductors.

4. The improved Ethernet cable of claim 3, further comprising: said conductors being untwisted; and said three-layer protective shield includes a first layer of metallized polyester tape, a second layer of copper strands being spiral wound, and a third layer of metallized polyester tape being spiral wound.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention may be better understood by reference to the drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention in a flat cable configuration;

(3) FIG. 2 illustrates a partial perspective cross-sectional view of the invention depicted in FIG. 1, with cut-away views of the detailed cable components;

(4) FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention in a flat cable configuration;

(5) FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention in a folded cable configuration; and

(6) FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention in an alternative folded cable configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(7) Referring now to FIG. 1, the inventive Ethernet cable 10 is shown in a perspective cross-sectional view. The undulating housing or jacket 12 is illustrated, and incorporates upper spatial channels or crevices 14 and 16, as well as lower spatial channel or crevice 18, which allow for multiple configurations of the cable, as well as separating discrete internal electronic signal channel members, as will be described hereinafter.

(8) Applicant's Ethernet cable includes four isolated internal electrical signal channels 20, 22, 24 and 26, each having a pair of conductors lying parallel in a plane when the cable is in a flat configuration. These components will be described in detail with respect to FIG. 2.

(9) Referring now to FIG. 2, each signal channel has a pair of conductors 38 and 39, which can have individual or duplex insulating extrusions 34. Each channel pair of conductors are isolated by discrete three (3) layer shields 32, 30 and 28. The separate multi-layer shield designs produces substantially diminished crosstalk, enables higher transmission speeds and eliminates the need for twisted pair conductors.

(10) As discussed above, each channel pair includes the innermost layer of metallized polyester tape 32, the second layer of copper strands 30 being spiral wound at approximately thirty (30) degrees in relation to the conductors, and the third layer of metallized polyester tape 28 being spiral wound at approximately sixty (60) degrees in relation to the conductors. Layer 32 is applied lengthwise with the metal side facing outward, and layer 28 is applied with the metal side facing inward.

(11) FIG. 3A represents a cross-sectional view of the inventive cable in a flat configuration, depicting the undulating jacket and channel members described in FIGS. 1 and 2.

(12) FIG. 3B represents the cable shown in FIG. 3A when folded or rotated downwardly to achieve the particular rectangular block configuration shown.

(13) FIG. 3C represents the cable shown in FIG. 3A when folded or rotated upwardly to achieve the alternative rectangular block configuration shown, and as distinguished from the configuration shown in FIG. 3B.

(14) Also shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, is the axis Ax-Ax of rotation of the inventive cable, for the various rotation configurations described above.

(15) Applicant's cable designs allow for the multiple configurations described, which accommodate multiple connection patterns to various connectors, jacks and equipment interfacing and related environments. High flexibility is provided to facilitate the best configurations, demands and practical applications of the end-user. The folding options provide a pragmatic solution to flexibility, crosstalk and length/skew issues, and further provide improved alignment of the conductors with plug contacts as will be appreciated by one skilled in this industry.

(16) The above inventions have been described and illustrated with the reference structure, components and functions. Modifications and variations thereof will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art, and it is intended such modifications and variations will be within the scope of the inventive subject matter.