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Cable Manufacturing and Design
Cables are a Key Component of Embedded Solutions
AS9100 & ISO9001 Certified since 2013 Standard Cables
Dynamic Engineering offers a number of standardized cable types. Most part numbers include a length and units field to allow customization of the length without creating a new part number. Dynamic Engineering believes in providing a complete solution. Interconnecting with your system is a key part of the puzzle. In addition to cables, Dynamic Engineering offers breakout adapers of various types. For example, the Triax adaper to support IP-1553. Many of the cables and adapters were created based on client request. Contact us at engineering@dyneng.com to ask questions or start a dialog to complete your system.SpaceWire
Initially developed to support our own testing requirements this cable line has grown to 32 published types incorporating both type A and type AL. Various configurations to support node to node, node to bulkhead, cable to cable, various plating options and more. The standard cross-over [node to node] version is stocked in several lengths. Other lengths or models built to order. Rapid response with this product.
SpaceWireCable Dynamic Data Sheet
SpaceWireCable Dynamic Data Sheet
Ribbon
Ribbon cable assemblies are available in many widths. Dynamic Engineering has offerings for 50 and 64 conductor types and offers custom versions with alternate widths. Cables have strain relief. We recommend using with ejector type headers for the locking mechanism and ease of extraction. Cables are built to length. Available in standard and differential [twisted pair].
Ribbon Cable 50 conductor Frequently used with Industry Pack modules and carriers. See also HDRterm50 for a screw terminal breakout.
Ribbon Cable 64 conductor Compatible with DIN style connectors [2 of 3 rows]. See also DINterm64 for a screw terminal breakout.
Ribbon Cable 50 conductor Frequently used with Industry Pack modules and carriers. See also HDRterm50 for a screw terminal breakout.
Ribbon Cable 64 conductor Compatible with DIN style connectors [2 of 3 rows]. See also DINterm64 for a screw terminal breakout.
SCSI, VHDCI
SCSI and VHDCI connectors are on many Dynamic Engineering designs including PMCs and XMCs. These cables are resold to allow one stop shopping for your system. Stocked in 3, 6, 9 Ft lengths with options for mounting.
SCSI Cable Frequently used in embedded systems. See also HDEterm68 for a screw terminal breakout.
VHDCI Cable Updated version of SCSI with smaller connectors and higher bandwidth See also VHDCIterm68 for a screw terminal breakout.
SCSI Cable Frequently used in embedded systems. See also HDEterm68 for a screw terminal breakout.
VHDCI Cable Updated version of SCSI with smaller connectors and higher bandwidth See also VHDCIterm68 for a screw terminal breakout.
Custom Cable Examples
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32 Ft x 4 channel SpaceWire cable terminated into DB37. Other lengths available. |
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Custom cable to be used with the "Crypto Tape Assembly". Adapts PCI bezel mounted RJ45 connector to KYK-13 Crypto unit. For more information
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Custom power cable with optional secondary control cable. Harting backshell with ODU inserts. 30 Ft. High voltage wiring. Shielded.
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Components & Techniques
Cables are constructed out of component parts. Different component types require different techniques for proper installation and test.Test
Dynamic Engineering uses a combination of hipot and direct use testing based on client requirements. Hipot is short for High Potential Test. Also known as Dielectric Withstand Test. Our unit uses adapters to interface both ends of the cable to the tester. The tester checks each end point against the rest and can report a diagram of the results. When programmed the tester can report the status of Opens, Shorts, and insulation issues. In addition, some cable types warant a live test against the hardware to make sure live signals will pass properly.
Contacts
Terminations at the end points can be soldered, crimped, press fit, and screwed for connection to the cabling. The contacts can be directly mounted to the housing or through a removable insert. For example, the ever popular DB series has variations for removable contacts [usually these snap in place and can be removed with special tools], fixed contacts which are usually soldered or IDC. The removable contacts are usually crimped. Dynamic Engineering has a variety of handle sets and inserts to provide proper crimping of many contacts.
Wire & Fiber
Individual wires or Fibers are frequently assembled to make a cable. Sometimes mixed sizes, shielding requirements, or custom breakouts make discrete wiring the correct choice to build your cable. Wires are specified based on a variety of factors including current capability, insulation rating, materials, type of contact planned for use, etc. For example, usually a stranded wire is selected when working with crimp style contacts. Additional choices include shielding, cable covering, labeling etc.
Cable
Frequently the base cable is already available to use in creating the completed cable with connectors installed. Ribbon cable, twisted pair, multi-conductor off-the-shelf cabling can be used to make a majority of client requested cables. For example we use a 4 pair [twisted] with individual shields plus an overall shield for our SpaceWire cabling.
BackShell
BackShells can be simple clamp on types to more complex housings with separate inserts for the contacts. The simple clamp on types are meant to provide protection to the contact to cable joints plus strain relief. The Housing insert combinations allow for flexibility - combining all sorts of different contacts within the same housing. Used for industrial inter chassis cables with combined signaling. Frequently a combination or power, control, sensors etc. are combined. Fiber and wiring can be mixed. Can be good for EMI as the backshell portion is frequently metal and the larger size allows for the use of glands for strain relief. Military circular connector and backshells can have the same flexibility.
Cable Adapters to convert between types
Sometimes it is better to use a PCB based interface to change from one cable type to another. Several reasons include: compexity of the cable, ease of reproduction, active components are required for translation, changing impedance. Dynamic Engineering has several in our inventory and is interested in making one for you.1553-Ribbon-Triax
This adapter was designed to support connection of triax cable to IP-1553. The adapter converts between ribbon cable and 4 triax connectors plus has headers for port strapping. 1553-Ribbon-Triax
UART Cable 8
SCSI to UART cable adapter for PMC-BiSerial-VI-UART Breaks out the 8 ports on the PMC interface to standard differential BD9 connections. Impedance controlled. Designed with mounting holes for non DIN applications.UART Cable 8
HDEterm68
SCSI to screw terminal adapter. Two SCSI connectors with pass through capability. Options for test points. DIN housing available. HDEterm68 Matched length, Impedance controlled. Designed with mounting holes for non DIN applications.
VHDCIterm68
VHCDCI to screw terminal adapter. Options for test points. DIN housing available. VHDCIterm68 Matched length, Impedance controlled. Designed with mounting holes for non DIN applications.
HDRterm50
DINterm64
64 position [2 of 3 row] ribbon cable to screw terminal adapter. Frequently used withPMC and XMC arriers such as PCIeBPMCX1. DINterm64
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Client design with controlled impedance interface between connector types. Custom chassis design.
Client supplied sketch and pinout. Dynamic Engineering supplied schematic, layout, mechanical design and finished product.
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Client design with conversion between LVDS and 50 ohm, single ended and LVDS, commutator and LVDS. Local power supply with reverse power protection. Controlled impedance. Custom chassis design. Pads for PCB, SolidWorks for chassis.
Client supplied sketch and pinout. Dynamic Engineering supplied schematic, layout, mechanical design and finished product.
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The Discrete Signal Distribution Adapter has several implementations [4 so far] including the original DSDA and the more recent DSDA-20 version. The designs incorporate Chassis, PCB, Power Supply, and signal design.
These designs do a bit of everything and would be a great starting point for your project.