BNC Connectors Designed
originally as a tightly specified co-axial connector for low power RF
applications, the BNC has become the connector of preference for many
communications, video and, until recently, computer network installations.
Cable Colour Codes These
colour codes are offered as guidance in allocating circuits and investigating
existing installations.
Canford Cables-Selection Guide The
following tables are intended to aid cable selection by showing applications
and specifications of the cables in the catalogue.
Coaxial Cables for Digital Video
Dr. John Emmett discusses the characteristics a cable needs for use in high-performance digital video applications.
Coaxial Connectors Selection Guide This table cross references many popular cable types against their appropriate cable group to aid the selection of an appropriate co-axial connector.
Crimp Die - Set Cross Reference Chart This
chart relates the correct crimping die-set (to fit Erma crimp tool, see stock
codes 55-800-810), to suit various RF connectors Stocked by Canford, to cable
'groups' (see Co-axial connectors selection guidance).
Earphone Limiters - Questions & Answers This
technical briefing was written specially for Canford by acoustics consultant
Tony Woolf, who specialises in design of broadcast and recording studios, and
in hearing protection for musicians and the professional audio industry.
Guide to EMC, LVD and CE Marking
The
Subject of CE marking has been fraught with partial understanding and
confusion. We felt a brief outline of what is a complicated political, legal,
commercial and technical subject might help clarify matters for our customers.
IP Protection Classes The
protection of enclosures against ingress of particles or against ingress of
water is defined in IEC529 (BVSEN60529:1991).
Mains Distribution Unit Selection Tool Filtered or Unfiltered? IECs or Powercons? Grey with green LEDs or black with red LEDs? With so many options available the task of choosing the right mains distribution unit can be tough one. That's why we've produced a handy tool to help you make the right decision.
Metric Awg Wire Size Equivalents This
table gives closest equivalent size cross references between metric and
American wire sizes.
No Smoke Without Fire
Information on Canford cable conformance to BS EN fire safety specifications and a quick reference table showing the level of conformance granted by the various acronyms employed by manufacturers when describing low fire hazard cable.
RJ45 Connector Wiring Clarification of the various colour code standards for wiring RJ45 connectors
The Saga of SCART and how to make it digital! A brief history of the SCART connector and it's adaption for modern day professional applications by Dr John Emmett of Broadcast Projects Research.
Telephone Socket Adapters This
chart should be used as a guide for telephone socket adapter type data.
WEEE & RoHS Link to the Canford RoHS & WEEE reference page providing you with the latest information on Canford's implementation of the RoHS and WEEE directives.
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