Sparks Electrical News July 2023

CABLES AND CABLE ACCESSORIES

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Advanced cable tester T eledyne LeCroy has announced the development of an automated advanced cable tester that meets the demanding production test requirements of USB Type-C®, HDMI® 2.1 and other cables with transfer rates up to 48 Gb/s. The new tester quickly performs all required electrical and signal integrity tests to ensure perfect cables every time, with low upfront capital equipment and operating costs. The latest generation of cables must transfer signals that are two to four times faster and deliver four times more power A commitment to innovation in fibre optic cables AM Hengtong Africa Telecoms, also known as AMHT, is a leading manufacturer of fibre optic cables in South Africa. Situated in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, AMHT specialises in providing innovative and customised solutions to meet the dynamic needs of the telecommunications market through its distribution channel of fibre distributors, ISP’s, and Fibre Network Operators across Africa AMHT was established in 2019 and is currently owned by Aberdare Cables, both of which are subsidiaries of the Hengtong Group of Companies with its headquarters in China. AMHT and Aberdare Cables jointly have over 80 years of combined experience in the telecommunications and power cables industries respectively. AMHT is widely recognised for its expertise in fibre optic cable manufacturing and its ODN range of accessories. AMHT boasts an on-site laboratory and test facility that inspects all incoming raw materials and tests cables being manufactured at each stage of the manufacturing process. “The telecommunications industry has become a crucial part of social, economic, and technological development,” explains AMHT CEO, Dylan Liu. “Although the world is currently facing the threat of global economic recession, we are pleased to see that the economy of the African region has maintained steady growth, thanks to the high population growth and the leading demand and investment in the telecommunications market. As a member of the ICT enterprise, AMHT is committed to providing higher quality and more applicable optical communication products and services to the African market. Simultaneously implementing the ESG and Sustainable Development Report released by Hengtong Group globally, fulfilling corporate social responsibility, and developing together with the African telecommunications industry.” Overall, AM Hengtong Africa Telecoms is an excellent choice for the ICT sector looking for reliable telecommunications solutions that are innovative, customisable, sustainable, while being cost-effective. With its extensive management and staff experience, vast reach across the African continent backed by strong partnerships with global players, AMHT is well positioned to continue leading the way forward in this dynamic industry.

Enquiries: www.teledynelecroy.com

tests such as continuity, dc resistance (DCR), quiescent current and E-marker readout (for USB Type-C cables) as well as signal integrity insertion loss testing. The RapidWave4000’s Advanced Signal Integrity Module tests impedance profile, intra-pair and inter-pair skew and crosstalk, as well as providing high-resolution insertion loss and eye diagrams.

than previous-generation cables. The RapidWave4000 advanced cable tester meets the needs for comprehensive, fast and cost effective automated production testing of USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1 and other high-speed cables. USB Type-C cables support data transfer via USB4®, USB 3.2, DisplayPort™ 2.0, Thunderbolt™ 3 and Thunderbolt 4 standards. The RapidWave4000’s Production Module rapidly performs production

Enquiries: www.amhengtong.co.za

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JULY 2023