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From HDMI to low-impedence flat wire, theres always something new in wiring and cable. Here is an editors selection of some of the new products in this important technology category.

A. Planet Waves Cable Station system of solderless cables and connectors have been designed specifically for use with the companys solderless plugs. Its full-bandwidth cable is manufactured to 75ohm high definition standards, and is double-shielded, sweep-tested to 3GHz at 100 feet. Dual and triple coax features color-coded dialectric. Simply back the gold screw out of the plug with a flat-head screwdriver, push the plug onto Planet Waves high bulk cable with a firm twisting motion, and set the screw until it will turn no further.

B. AudioControls BVD-20 and BVR-20 balanced video and audio transmitters can send component video signals (480i, 480p, and 720p) up to 1,000 feet over basic Cat-5 wiring. An extra input and output allows for the transmitting of a digital audio signal or composite video signal. This ability to send HD quality video and digital audio over Cat-5 gives installers the power to use wiring packages they installed in the past to operate newer technology. The BVD-20 and BVR-20 are sold separately and are backed by a five-year warranty. They join AudioControls Balanced Line Driver series.

C. Corning Gilberts enhanced UltraEase connector Series 59 and 6 are sealed compression F connectors targeted at the demands of the network drop segment. They incorporate a patented grooved nut for improving gripping during cable connection, while the nut itself has a port guide feature to help align the port during installation with the connector. UltraEase connector compression technology provides 360 degrees of contact to the cable, providing excellent RF shielding integrity and a complete moisture seal to the cable jacket. They are all compatible with industry-accepted security sleeves.

D. Wireworlds Silver Starlight 52 DVI/HDMI cables have the capacity to carry 1080p signals over runs of 50 feet. They feature a unique flat shape, which is 16 inches thick and 0.71 inches wide, providing flexibility and enhancing installation options. Internally, the cables employ silver-clad copper signal conductors of 6N purity, and maintain signal integrity with the use of die-cast zinc connectors. They also benefit from a unique composite shielding system.

E. Phoenix Golds HDMX.520DVI (6.5 feet) and HDMX.550DVI (16.5 feet) HDMI to DVI-D Interface cables (pictured) feature 26-gauge internal conductors and are CL-3 rated jacket approved for in-wall installation. The company also has issued HDMX990 (30 feet) and HDMX995 (50 feet) HDMI cables that are HDTV ready; VRX.960 CV (20 feet) and VRX.990 CV (30 feet) component video cable, which features a triple shielded internal design with 70 strand pure OFC center conductors; and a true 75-ohm RCA connector with copper beryllium leaf springs and Teflon insulators.

F. Comprehensive Multimedia Corp.s CVG-719DS Scaler conve...

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