Abstract: An improved multilayer electric cable is disclosed having a conductive core, an extruded strand shield (ESS) layer, an insulating layer of polymeric insulation material surrounding the core and coaxial therewith, a semi-conductive insulation shield (EIS) layer strippably bonded to the insulation layer surrounding it and coaxial therewith and, preferably, a plurality of axially extending drain wires disposed within the semiconductive EIS layer. The semi-conductive EIS layer is formed of a copolymer of an ethylene/alkylacrylate/monoalkyl ester of 1,4-butenedioic acid copolymer, conductive carbon black, and a peroxide curing agent and preferably also a copolymer of ethylene and propylene or a copolymer of ethylene, propylene and an unconjugated diene. The semi-conductive EIS layer is applied by extrusion at elevated temperature in a dry gas atmosphere.

Abstract: An improved multilayer electric cable is disclosed having a conductive core, an extruded strand shield (ESS) layer, an insulating layer of polymeric insulation material surrounding the core and coaxial therewith, a semiconductive insulation shield (EIS) layer strippably bonded to the insulation layer surrounding it and coaxial therewith and, preferably, a plurality of axially extending drain wires disposed within the semiconductive EIS layer. The semiconductive EIS layer is formed of a copolymer of an ethylene/acrylate/monoalkyl ester of 1,4-butenedioic acid copolymer, conductive carbon black, a peroxide curing agent and polyethylene or polyethylene copolymer. The semiconductive EIS layer is applied by extrusion at elevated temperature in a dry gas atmosphere.

Abstract: A ring scheduling apparatus for use in a digital multiplexed telephone communication system. The apparatus utilizes a controller which sorts messages indicating which telephone lines are being rung and what frequency and DC signal level are required to ring the lines. The messages are sorted into voltage and frequency compatible groups, and then digital data is sent to a ring signal generating circuit to control the frequency of the ring signal generated and the polarity of the DC signal upon which the ring signal is superimposed. Disclosure of a multiplexer and line interface circuitry for use in this system is included as well as a self-test circuit for testing the audio circuitry of idle telephone lines.

Abstract: A two-way amplifier arrangement which automatically controls current flowing in the transmission circuits to maintain that current at a fixed level. The two-way amplifier arrangement finds utility as a conference amplifier and as a two-way trunk amplifier.