Abstract: A wire is disclosed including a component extending along a longitudinal axis and including at least one first channel extending generally along the longitudinal axis. The component is selected from a conductor, insulation, a jacket or combinations thereof to form a channeled component. Where the channeled component consists of insulation, an outer peripheral surface of the conductor forms one side of the at least one first channel. The at least one first channel is configured to provide at least improved electrical characteristics for communications along the wire.

Abstract: A cable including a first group of inner twisted conductor pairs and a second group of outer twisted conductor pairs. The first group of inner pairs is twisted at a first twist rate, the second group of outer pairs is twisted at a second twist rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least one channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed. Twisted wire pairs having first and second wires, each of the first and second wires including a conductor and polymeric insulator surrounding the conductor are also disclosed. The polymeric insulators have channels that run along the length of the conductor. The conductors have exterior surfaces exposed to gas within the channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cable comprising a twisted wire pair. Each wire in the twisted wire pair includes a conductor and a polymeric insulator surrounding the conductor. The insulator defines a plurality of channels that run along the length of the conductor. The conductor has an exterior surface that is exposed to gas within the channels. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved cable are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with allow dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable includes a pre-selected number of binder units. Each binder unit includes an even number of paired couples of conductors, evenly divided into quads, and an additional twisted pair of conductors, coupled with and encircled around a length of a filler material, extended in parallel so the quads of conductor pairs surround the additional pair of conductors and the filler material. A binder unit wrap encloses each binder unit and a foil free edge tape is applied with the foil facing inwardly and a drain wire pulled between the foil and the unit wrap. An overall core wrap encloses each binder unit, and a shield is applied over the top of the overall core wrap such that the shield surface faces inwardly for improved termination methods. An overall drain wire is placed between the overall core wrap and overall shield. The entire cable may be enclosed by a jacket or sheath. A method for forming the cable is also disclosed.