Cable for UPAMD Steve Sedio Foxconn 7/19/2011
Requirements: Power, 25 milliohms max – AWG selected by worst case resistance and operation at 50C Signal – Single ended – 50 – 60 ohms – Data rate frequency, 500KHz – Power - is also RF ground (no separate ground). Drain wires would tie to power – in the plug.
Foxconn Recommendation Single Ended Signal, Shield Made from Spiral (Power+ and Power -) Power + Single Ended Signal Wire Insulation Power - & AC Ground Inner Jacket Outer Jacket Wire Gauges for Cable Cable Dia - mm Reach in MPower AWGSig AWG
Other Options Evaluated
Balanced Pair and Power, no Shield - + Differential Pair Buffer Outside Sleeve Wire Insulation
Power, Single Ended Signal, Shield with Drain Wire - + Buffer Outside Sleeve Single Ended Signal Drain Wire Wire Insulation Shield
Power, Single Ended Signal, Shield Shorted to Power Buffer Outside Sleeve Single Ended Signal Wire Insulation Bare Wire Shield
Power, Single Ended Signal, Shield Made from Braid (Power -) - + Single Ended Signal Buffer Outside Sleeve Wire Insulation
Power, Single Ended Signal, Shield on Signal and Bare Power Buffer Outside Sleeve Single Ended Signal Wire Insulation Bare Wire Shield