Andrew Corporation, a global
leader in communications
systems and products, has
introduced a premium quality
family of corrugated aluminium
cable as a cost-effective, high
quality extension to its industryleading
HELIAX® family of copper
corrugated transmission line
systems. HELIAX® corrugated
aluminium cable and accessories
are high performing but are a
lower cost alternative to Andrew's
most popular and widely used
copper-based cable. It is Andrew's
first globally available aluminium
cable for wireless networking and
the first offered as a total solution.
Performance
HELIAX® aluminium cables provide
RF performance that is comparable
to copper cables but at a lower
price. This is primarily because the
aluminium outer conductor and
copper inner conductor maintains
excellent RF characteristics with
lower material costs.
The HELIAX® aluminium cable
system was designed to mitigate
the effects of mechanical stress
and thermal expansion so RF
performance remains true without
degradation over time. This is
because Andrew's patented
positive stop™ connector
spring-ring mating system
maintains steady, consistent
contact pressure between cable
and connector to prevent IMD.
Positive stop connectors
Using a systems approach that
provides a performance advantage
over any comparable offering,
Andrew has combined the
premium HELIAX® corrugated
aluminum cable with its exclusive,
patented positive stop™
connectors. This combination
helps deliver performance and
longevity that is unmatched by any
aluminium transmission line
installation, using standard smooth
wall cable or generic connectors.
Revolutionary Positive Stop™
connectors for HELIAX® corrugated
coaxial cables require no special
tools or torque wrenches,
eliminating both guesswork and
time consuming measurements.
Using standard wrenches and in
less than one rotation, Positive
Stop™ connectors gives the
installer a clear visual and
mechanical verification of a correct
fit, sealing out water and sealing in
excellent electrical performance.
The connectors' easy verification
eliminates the need to control
torque levels and provides
consistent attachment integrity
and electrical performance.
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