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: 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 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: A method of forming flexible communications wire for use in Local Area Networks is disclosed. A plurality of individual metal strands are formed into a central conductor. The central conductor is then compressed and/or heated to bond adjacent strands together and to reduce the diameter of the wire.

Abstract: A method of forming flexible communications wire for use in Local Area Networks is disclosed. A plurality of individual metal strands are formed into a central conductor. The central conductor is then compressed and/or heated to bond adjacent strands together and to reduce the diameter of the wire.

Abstract: A method of forming flexible communications wire for use in Local Area Networks is disclosed. A plurality of individual metal strands are formed into a central conductor. The central conductor is then compressed and/or heated to bond adjacent strands together and to reduce the diameter of the wire.

Abstract: High performance data cables are provided that allows for future growth in networking speeds. The high performance data cables achieve this result while satisfying the dimensional requirements set by the EIA/TIA 568-A standards as well as fire performance safety requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). High performance data cables of this invention achieve the above by controlling parameters that influence impedance performance, near-end crosstalk performance and attenuation. A separating filler material is used to maximize the pair-to-pair distance while maintaining an overall maximum outside diameter of 0.250". This construction benefits crosstalk performance, as both electrical and magnetic field intensities are inversely related to distance and dielectric constant (crosstalk is made up of capacitative and inductive coupling, with inductive coupling becoming significant at frequencies above 50 MHz).