Abstract: A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors wherein, the insulation of at least one pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors has inner and outer layers, the inner layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant, the outer layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is substantially flame retardant, and the insulation of at least another pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant, wherein at least a portion of one of the inner layer and the outer layer is foamed.

Abstract: A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors wherein, the insulation of at least one pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors has inner and outer layers, the inner layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant, the outer layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is substantially flame retardant, and the insulation of at least another pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant.

Abstract: A shielding for a cable component that comprises a base material that is non-conductive and a plurality of conductive particles suspended in or disposed on an outer surface of the base material. The conductive particles are at least one of substantially the same size, the same shape, the same conductive material, different sizes, different shapes, and different conductive materials, such that selection of the conductive particles tunes the frequency bandwidth for effective shielding.

Abstract: A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors wherein, the insulation of at least one pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is substantially flame retardant, and the insulation of at least another pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant.

Abstract: An insulated conductor that comprises a conductor and at least one layer of a composite insulation surrounding the conductor. The composite insulation includes insulating material and micro oxide particles adapted to provide at least one of an increase in the flame retardancy of the insulating material and an improvement in the electrical properties of the insulating material.

Abstract: A cable that comprises a plurality of conductors. Each conductor is surrounded by a layer of insulating material. A jacket encloses the plurality of conductors. The jacket is formed of an insulating material. A separator separates the plurality of conductors. The separator is formed of an insulating material. The insulation material of at least one of the plurality of conductors, the jacket, and the separator includes micro oxide particles to form a composite insulation which has at least one of an increased flame retardancy and improved electrical properties over the insulating material without the micro oxide particles, such that the cable has an improved electrical performance.

Abstract: A cable that comprises at least a first pair of conductors. At least one of the conductors of the first pair of conductors has at least one layer of a composite insulation surrounding the conductor. The composite insulation includes insulating material and micro oxide particles adapted to provide an increase in the flame retardancy of the insulating material and an improvement in the electrical performance of the cable.

Abstract: A composite insulation that comprises an insulating material and amorphous micro oxide particles added to the insulating material by at least 1% weight of the composition insulation wherein the micro oxide particles provide at least one of an increase in the flame retardancy of the insulating material, a reduction in smoke generated, and an improvement in the electrical properties of the insulating material.