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Wires and cables for electrical and electronic testing.
Bare conductor wire and cable is made of conducting materials to carry electric current.
Coaxial cables have an inner conductor insulated by a dielectric material and then surrounded by an outer conductor that is shielded with braid or foil. Triaxial cables add an extra layer of insulation and a second conductive sheath. They are commonly known as coax and triax, and are chosen because of their protection against external electromagnetic interference.
Electrical power wires are solid or stranded conductors surrounded by insulation, shielding, and a protective jacket.
Flat cables are used in computers for internal connections to peripherals. They consist of highly stranded, individually-insulated conductors that are laid parallel and then fused in a flat, flexible ribbon form. Flat cables are also referred to as ribbon cables.
Hookup wires are used in low current, low voltage (under 1000 V) applications within enclosed electronic equipment. They are also used in control panels, meters, computers, business machines, and appliances.
Litz wires are constructed of individually insulated magnet wires that are either twisted or braided into a uniform pattern to minimize power loss.
Multiconductor cables contain two or more conductors. Each conductor consists of a single wire or a combination of wires.