Andrew Corporation Introduces Coral Cable.Business Editors ORLAND PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2003 -- Coral(TM) cable is a better-performing, cost-effective alternative to braided cable -- Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ANDW) introduced Coral(TM) (CORrugated cor·ru·gate v. cor·ru·gat·ed, cor·ru·gat·ing, cor·ru·gates v.tr. To shape into folds or parallel and alternating ridges and grooves. v.intr. ALuminum), a rugged, multi-purpose corrugated cable that consistently outperforms braided cable to provide high quality signal transmission and faster, easier, more dependable wireless site buildouts. "Coral cable is an attractive alternative to braided cable, it offers faster installation, better short term and long term performance, and sells at a comparable price," said Bruce Carlson, Business Unit Manager, Broadband Cable, Andrew Corporation. Coral cable is manufactured using patent-pending ultra-flexible corrugation cor·ru·ga·tion n. 1. a. The act or process of corrugating. b. The state of being corrugated. 2. A groove or ridge on a corrugated surface. Noun 1. technology to ensure cable flexibility, excellent electrical performance, and consistent performance even after repeat bends. When bent, braided cables -- with their thin aluminum foil conductor and multiple braided wires -- often develop additional intermodulation distortion and radio frequency leakage problems. Unlike Coral cable, which has a continuous solid outer conductor that gives 100% shielding protection against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference See RFI. (hardware, testing) Radio Frequency Interference - (RFI) Electromagnetic radiation which is emitted by electrical circuits carrying rapidly changing signals, as a by-product of their normal operation, and which causes unwanted signals (interference or noise) to be . Bending also makes braided cable more susceptible to corrosion because of water ingress An entrance. Contrast with "egress," which means exit. See ingress traffic. See also Ingres 2006. , which can cause long-term signal degradation. The new Coral connectors have captivated cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. pins and offer simple twist and crimp crimp a regular wave formation of small dimensions, e.g. the crimp of wool fibers epitomized in the Merino breed and its derivatives. crimp marks marks made by wrinkling the x-ray film while holding it between the fingers. installation. Ease of connector attachment -- and the fact that there are no braids to deal with -- means that Coral connectors are easy to put on right the first time, every time. Together, the Coral cable's solid outer conductor and easy-to-fit twist and crimp connectors provide complete waterproofing which ensures complete system reliability and consistent performance over time. Coral cable is currently available in the popular .400-inch size; other cable sizes will be added over the next few months. A type N Male connector is available now for the new .400-inch Coral cable. Type N Female, and TNC (hardware) TNC - A threaded version of a BNC. Male connectors will be released in mid April. Other connector sizes and types will be available Summer 2003. Coral cable and connectors are suitable for use indoors and outdoors. The cable and connectors are waterproof, and cable jacketing is obtainable in fire retardant fire retardant Public health A chemical used to resist combustion, which may contain polybrominated biphenyls and antimony oxide and standard versions. For more information on Coral cables and connectors, call the Andrew Customer Support Center at 1-800-255-1479 and request bulletin 10831. This bulletin is also available from www.andrew.com. About Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of communications equipment and systems. Andrew provides proven solutions for wireless, fixed-line and satellite broadband service providers and broadcasters throughout the world. Andrew is an S&P 500 company listed on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol: ANDW. For further information on Andrew products and services, including the text of this release, visit our website at http://www.andrew.com. Coral is a trademark of Andrew Corporation. |
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