2012
3
March
No.368
Electronics
Fujikura Receives World’
s First USB 3.0
Certification for SuperSpeed Cable Assembly
USB 3.0 is a PC communications standard that
specifies maximum transmission speeds of up to 5.0
Gbps. Fujikura is pleased to announce that our
SuperSpeed cable assembly has received the world’
s first USB 3.0 certification from USB Implementers
Forum, Inc. (USB-IF).
A sample of this cable assembly is now available
under our brand name, with volume production due
to start in summer 2012.
Standard A
Standard B
●Product External View
●Features
▶ USB 3.0 compliant
- World’
s first USB-IF certified cable assembly
- Maximum 5.0 Gbps data transmission in SuperSpeed
mode and USB 2.0 compatible
▶ Lineup
- Standard A to Standard B (certified)
- Standard A to Micro B (to be certified)
▶ Low loss in wide bandwidth
- Employs Fujikura’
s exclusive low-loss shielded
differential pair cables
- Plug assembly uses our original impedance
matching technology
▶ Realizes small cable diameter suitable for mobile
equipment accessories combined with practical
lengths
- 5.0 mm external diameter and 2.0 m length for
AWG 30 signal wire
- 3.6 mm external diameter and 1.0 m length for
AWG 34 signal wire
(World’
s smallest diameter)
▶ Compliant with RoHS Directive
Separate Table Inserted Here
Product Specifications
No.
4
3
1
2
5
2
1
3
4
5
1
6
●Sample Cable Section
View (Long Cable)
6
7
8
9
10
Item
Long cable
Small diameter cable
Conductor
Dielectric
Shield
SuperSpeed Pair
Drain wire
(Max 5.0 Gbps)
Structure
Differential
impedance
Conductor
Insulation
USB 2.0 pair
Structure
Differential
impedance
Power supply/GND
Conductor
Mediation
̶
Outer shield
Shield
Material
Jacket
Outer diameter
(nominal)
Maximum cable length
A (host) side
Plug
B side
AWG 30 Tin-plated annealed copper wire
Low-loss polyolefin
Metal-clad single shield
AWG 32
Shielded pair
AWG 34 Tin-plated annealed copper wire
Low-loss polyolefin
Metal-clad single shield
AWG 34
Shielded pair
8
100 Ω
100 Ω
AWG 28 Tin-plated annealed copper wire
Polypropylene
Twisted pair
AWG 30 Tin-plated annealed copper wire
Polypropylene
Twisted pair
90 Ω
90 Ω
AWG 24
Optional
Metal-clad and braided shields
PVC or non-halogen resin (optional)
AWG 28
Optional
Metal-clad and braided shields
PVC or non-halogen resin (optional)
5.0 mm ± 0.2 mm
3.6 mm ± 0.2 mm
2.0 m
Standard A
1.0 m
Standard A
Standard B
Micro B
Standard B
9
10
7
●Cable Assembly Diagram
Electronics Components R&D Center E-mail：askecd@fujikura.co.jp
Metal Cable
&
Systems
Fujikura Launches Sales of WBLCX-5D, Super
Thin Leaky Coaxial Cable
Fujikura has commenced sales of our Super Thin
Leaky Coaxial Cable, WBLCX-5D, designed to be
used as a wireless LAN antenna. This coaxial cable
antenna provides stable wireless LAN connectivity
along the length of the cable.
A conventional wireless access point (AP) emits a
strong radio signal that fans out in all directions. This
type of signal suffers from radio dead zones behind
obstacles lying in the path of the signal, such as
reinforced concrete pillars or metal shelves. On the
other hand, the radio signal may reach farther than
necessary and cause security problems or
deterioration in communication quality due to
interference from other APs.
WBLCX-5D is the answer to such problems. The
WBLCX-5D cable has openings, called slot, at regular
intervals in its outer conductor. The radio signal is
emitted through those slots to communicate with
other devices, providing a stable limited-range
communication area around the cable. WBLCX-5D
can be installed easily than conventional leaky
coaxial cables due to lighter weight as well as
smaller diameter and be laid in standard cable
raceways. WBLCX-5D is expected to be used to form
wireless LAN networks in meeting rooms, cafés, and
public transport waiting lounges and so on.
If you would like to immediately experience the
high performance of the WBLCX-5D cable, HP
ProCurve MSM310/MSM320 Access Point JP is
available as a wireless AP, certified to be compliant
with technical standards.
Structure and Standard Characteristics
Item
Structure and characteristics
Inner conductor
Annealed copper wire
Insulator
High foamed polyethylene
Outer conductor
Copper tape with open slots
Outer sheath
Non-halogen flame-retardant
polyethylene
Cable outer diameter
7.0 mm
Approx. net weight
65 g/m
Characteristic
impedance
50 Ω
Transmission loss
0.46 dB/m at 2.4 GHz
Coupling loss*
60 dB at 2.4 GHz
Inner Conductor
Insulator
Outer
Conductor
Outer Sheath
Slot
●WBLCX-5D Structure
＊ Measurement of circumferentially-polarized waves using a standard
half-wave dipole antenna at 1.5 m distance from the cable
AP
LCX-5D
●Visual Representation of Radio Emission from WBLCX-5D
Approach Cable
Visual Representation of
Communication Areas
LCX-5D
LCX-5D
Wireless AP
Wireless AP
●Connecting to Wireless AP
●Usage Sample
Metal Cable Division E-mail : mc-info@fujikura.co.jp
Development of Waterproof Connector for
Membrane Printed Circuit
Auto
Fujikura is pleased to announce that it has
developed and started mass-production of a
waterproof connector that can directly connect a
membrane printed circuit (MBPC) and an automotive
electronic device. The recent rapid increase in the
number of in-vehicle electronic devices has
accelerated demand for the downsizing and weight
reduction of components used in such devices.
Fujikura is actively exploring the use of flexible
printed circuits, such as MBPCs, FPCs, and FFCs, in
automotive components.
However, conventional connectors for MBPCs are
not waterproof, and thus require an adapter cord for
connections within automotive electronic devices
that may be exposed to water. This increases the
number of cable components in the device.
Therefore, a waterproof connector that can directly
connect MBPCs has been in great demand.
To respond to this demand, Fujikura has
developed a waterproof connector with a unique
structure̶covering a MBPC with a hot melt adhesive
and a rubber gasket.
This connector contributes to weight reduction
through eliminating the need for an adapter cord and
reducing the number of components.
Fujikura continues to develop and enhance its
range of connectors suitable for different products,
such as switch modules and film antennas.
MBPC
Non-Waterproof
Connector for
Electric Wires
●Appearance of Waterproof Connector for MBPC
Non-Waterproof
Connector for
Membrane PCB
Waterproof
Connector
for MBPC
Dry Area
Hot Melt Adhesive
Female Housing Rubber Packing
Electric
Wires
Area
Exposed
to Water
(Waterproof Connector Part)
Contact for MBPC
●Components
Adapter Cord
Waterproof
Connector for
Electric Wires
(Waterproof Connector Part)
Automotive Electronic Device
Automotive Electronic Device
Connection via Adapter Cord
Direct Connection using Fujikura Connector
(without Adapter Cord)
MBPC
●Connecting MBPC and Automotive Electronic Device
Automotive Products Division E-mail : automotive@fujikura.co.jp
Exhibitions
We Look Forward to Seeing You at Our Exhibitions!
12th Fiber Optics Expo 2012
Date
April 11 (Wed) to 13 (Fri) 2012
(10:00 ‒ 18:00, Closes at 17:00 on final day)
Location Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall (Fujikura Booth 24-2)
Fujikura and Nishi Nippon Electric Wire & Cable
Co., Ltd., will jointly participate in the 12th Fiber
Optics Expo 2012, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight
in April.
Under the banner of“Being the Most Trusted
Partner of Our Customers in the Field of‘Tsunagu’
(Connection) Technologies,”Fujikura works
tirelessly to provide value-added and trustworthy
●Fujikura Booth at a Previous Exhibition
products and solutions to our customers.
The Fujikura booth will display our data center
cabling technology using a 19-inch rack. A range
of other products, including network equipment,
fusion splicers, and measurement devices, along
with informational panels and demonstrations, will
also be featured.
Fiber Optics System Division E-mail : optfsm@fujikura.co.jp
Fujikura News Annual Summary
April 2011 to March 2012 (Nos. 357 to 368)
December Fujikura Develops Transparent Conductive
Polymeric Film and Application Products
Fujikura’
s Efforts in Developing Eco-Friendly
Products
Fujikura Develops PMU Series Connectors
January Fujikura Participates in Productronica
Together with FCI
s First USB 3.0
March Fujikura Receives World’
Certification for SuperSpeed Cable
Assembly
■ Telecommunications
2011
2012
April Fujikura Develops Polyimide Fiber Coating
Stripper PCS-100
Fujikura Participates in FTTH Conference
2011 in Italy
May Fujikura Develops Active Optical Cable that
Supports Camera Link Standard
Fujikura Develops Optical Fiber Automatic
Preparation Machine APM-100
June Self-Supporting Model Introduced to
Fujikura’
s C-Slotted Cable Line-Up
Single Fiber Connector Cleaner One-Click®
Series Welcomes a New Model ‒ M250 Full
End Face Cleaner
July MPO Connector Added to Fusion Spliced
Field-Terminated Connector Lineup
Fujikura Participates in FTTH Conference
2011 in India
s Illumirod Chosen for Mobile Phone
August Fujikura’
Illumination
Fujikura Supports Yamagata University’
s
Faculty of Engineering Wireless Internet
Service
Fujikura Receives a Letter of Appreciation
from NTT for Its Environmental Contribution
New Model Joins the Magetsuyo® Lineup
s Efforts in Developing Eco-Friendly
October Fujikura’
Products
November Introducing Fujikura’
s PPTP Router FNX0110 for the Hikari Denwa Service
Fujikura Commences Field Trials of
Emergency Communication App on Android
Smart Phone over Local WiMAX
December Report from the 41st World Skills
Competition
January Fujikura Supplies FTTH Optical Cables and
Connectors to PLDT
February Fujikura Releases 2012 Optical
Communication Product Catalog
2012
■ Auto
2011
April Commercialization of In-Vehicle FPC Module
July Fujikura Develops FHVC-Mark II, a High
Voltage Connector for Hybrid and Electric
Vehicles
December Fujikura’
s Efforts in Developing Eco-Friendly
Products
March Fujikura Develops Waterproof Connector for
Membrane Printed Circuit Board
2012
■ Metal Cable & Systems
2011
October Fujikura Launches Sales of FWBLCX Leaky
Coaxial Cable for Wireless LAN
Fujikura Supplies Eco-Friendly Cable
Protection Cover
February Fujikura’
s Efforts in Developing Eco-Friendly
Products
March Fujikura Launches Sales of 5D-LCX, Super
Small-Diameter Leaky Coaxial Cable
2012
■ R&D
2011
April Fujikura Develops High-Efficiency DyeSensitized Solar Cell Module
Fujikura Develops 800-Meter Class HighPerformance YBCO Superconducting Wire
January Fujikura Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Now
Offer 18% Energy Conversion Rate
February Fujikura Develops a Superconducting
Magnet Coil with an Operating Temperature
of 50K
2012
■ Electronics
2011
May Fujikura Develops Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Fujikura Commercializes Semi-Additive FPC
June Fujikura Develops Membrane Printed Wiring
Board with 0.4 mm Pitch Connector
Compatibility
July Fujikura Develops World’
s Slimmest Board
with Embedded Dynamic & Passive
Components
August Interface Cable Assembly with the World’
s
Smallest Diameter Arrives
November Fujikura Commercializes FPC Conformal
Coating
Fujikura Develops ACP-Printed FPC
■ Exhibitions, etc.
2011
2012
May Fujikura Participates in ECEMF 2011
Fujikura Participates in JPCA Show 2011
June Fujikura Participates in Techno-Frontier
2011
Fujikura Millennium Woods in Kiba ‒ Where
People and Nature Can Meet
August CEATEC JAPAN 2011
September Special Feature: CEATEC JAPAN 2011
March Fujikura Participates in 12th Fiber Optics
Expo 2011
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■Issue: March 2012, No.368 ■Editor in Chief: Akira Wada
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