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C h a p t e r 4 | R F C a b l e A s s e m b l y O p t i o n s portion of the cable with a durable material, providing enhanced strain relief, environmental protection, and mechanical durability. Over-molding can also improve the aesthetic appearance of the cable assembly and offer additional customization options, such as integrated grommets or sealing features, further ensuring the reliability and longevity of the connection in demanding applications. Similarly, shrink tubing or strain relief behind the connector prevents tight bends behind the crimp tube or the solder joint, enhancing durability. opposite directions, or at 90-degree angles. This flexibility in orientation allows connectors to fit precisely within the system's spatial constraints, optimizing cable routing and minimizing stress on the connectors and cables. Similarly, manufacturers can combine multiple cables into a single harness with a mechanism to hold them together, streamlining installation and reducing clutter. This bundling approach improves the aesthetics of the cabling setup and enhances the overall reliability and durability by reducing the risk of individual cables getting tangled, damaged, or disconnected. Phase Matching Molex also provides phase matching of cables to a precise electrical length or within a group of cables. This process ensures that signals transmitted through multiple cables arrive simultaneously, critical in applications that depend on synchronization, such as in phased array antennas, high-speed digital communication systems, and precision measurement instruments. By carefully calibrating the electrical lengths of each cable, Molex minimizes phase discrepancies that can lead to signal distortion, timing errors, or reduced system performance. Labels, Markers, and Color Coding Labels and markers can be added for identification, making tracking and managing cables within complex systems easier. This is particularly useful in environments with extensive cabling, like aerospace, where clear identification can prevent errors during installation and maintenance. Similarly, color-coded cables enhance organization and efficiency by providing a visual reference that ensures the correct cable and connector are attached to the right port in systems with multiple cables. Customized labeling, including barcodes, serial numbers, or other unique identifiers, can facilitate asset management and inventory control. Ferrite Beads Ferrite beads may be incorporated into the cable to improve EMI filtering and meet EMC compliance regulations. Ingress Protection We offer cable assemblies with ingress protection connectors up to an IP68 rating. Connector Clocking and Cable Harnessing Connector clocking is available for two right-angle connectors, allowing positioning in the same direction, 14 Wired for Success: Advantages of Custom RF Cables over COTS and DIY