Cable/Harness Testing Made Easy.
This month we describe why twisted pair wires are used in cables/harnesses. We explore the most common error in these assemblies that does not get detected with simple opens/shorts testing. We have also recently changed the look of our website to make it cleaner and easier for you to navigate.
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Marlin Shelley
President
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Many of you that build cables/harnesses with twisted-pairs have had returned assemblies that the customer reports just do not work. Yet they pass as properly wired cables. What is the most likely problem? The wrong pairs of wires are twisted together. These defects, called split-pairs, often occur when a common color of wire is used for several twisted pairs in the same cable. It matters a lot which wires are twisted together. To understand more about twisted-pairs, and why split-pairs are a problem, see
Twisted Pair Testing
To test twisted pairs you will need more than just a continuity tester.
This month we worked on making our website easier to use. We've added a new navigation system and placed our search box on most pages. Try out the site. If you have any suggestions or notice any problems please let us know (just reply to this email with your comment).
http://www.cirris.comSee us next at these shows:
- WHMA Day Show, Kansas City, KS -- March 4
- Assembly Canada in Toronto -- March 24-25
- WHMA Conference Orlando -- April 14-16