FireWire cable reaches new lengths

A Northwire product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Mar 27, 2007

DataCELL MVC-800 Extended-Distance cable is engineered within the FireWire performance specification up to 10m end-to-end length.

Northwire has introduced DataCELL MVC-800 Extended-Distance FireWire cable for machine vision, variable frequency drive control and other longer cable run applications in rugged industrial environments.

Previously, FireWire cable had a 4.5m length restriction due to the early physical restraints put on the construction of computer/office grade cable.

New higher-speed 1394b FireWire specifications and the emergence of industrial applications for FireWire require longer cable runs.

DataCELL MVC-800 Extended-Distance cable is engineered within the FireWire performance specification up to 10m end-to-end length.

This longer cable maintains the rugged, industrial-strength attributes of Northwire's DataCELL MVC-800 FireWire Cable, including superior oil, chemical and UV resistance; cut, abrasion and weld flash resistance; FT-1 flame-rating; and it is waterproof, making it suitable for outdoor use.

MVC-800 Extended-Distance is UL-recognised and CSA-approved AWM-style cable with two 24AWG data pairs - insulated with foamed polyethylene - and a 22AWG PVC-insulated power pair.

It has foil/polyester shielding with two drain wires and an overall tinned copper braid for optimal shielding.

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