>> The reason to use (short) teflon cables in labs and other special
>> applications lay in an inherent stability (mechanical, electrical and
>> to polluting or aging agents) or to be able to withstand quite high
>> temperatures without having a dielectric that melts and leads to lose
>> the conductors concentricity or even to let them to short.
Actually you have to be a bit careful with PTFE as it will cold flow
over a relatively short period of time when mechanically stressed
(compressed).
73,
George K. Watson
K0IW
--
FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/ampsfaq.html
Submissions: amps@contesting.com
Administrative requests: amps-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems: owner-amps@contesting.com
Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm
|