Patent ID: 6310286
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: H01B

Abstract:
A system comprising a quad cable greater than 4.5 meters in length for use within an IEEE 1394 serial bus network, the cable comprising:a. a first pair of differential conductors arranged parallel to each other over a length of the quad cable;b. a second pair of differential conductors arranged parallel to each other over the length of the quad cable;c. an inner braided shield formed around the first and second pair of differential conductors;d. an outer braided shield formed around the first and second pair of differential conductors and the inner braided shield;e. a shield separator positioned between the inner braided shield and the outer braided shield for maintaining electrical isolation between the inner braided shield and the outer braided shield; andf. a flame retardant jacket formed around the outer braided shield.