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title: "Signal Cable"
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    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
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    unit: "°C"
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      trigger: "Electromagnetic interference from adjacent 480 VAC power cables at 60 Hz"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Twisted pair configuration with 32 twists per meter and aluminum foil shielding with 90% coverage"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Moisture ingress through compromised cable jacket at 85% relative humidity"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Radial water-blocking gel filling with 0.3 mm thickness and hermetic connector sealing rated IP68"
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# Industrial Specification: Signal Cable

## 1. Technical Definition
Electrical cable designed to transmit temperature measurement signals from a sensor probe to monitoring equipment.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **-200°C to +260°C with 24 AWG copper conductors carrying 0-10 VDC signals at 4-20 mA current loop**. Failure boundary: **Insulation breakdown at 300°C for PTFE materials, conductor fatigue failure at 10^7 bending cycles with 25 mm radius, signal attenuation exceeding -3 dB at 100 kHz frequency**, Mechanism: **Thermal degradation of polymer insulation exceeding glass transition temperature, work hardening of copper conductors from cyclic mechanical stress, skin effect and dielectric losses at high frequencies**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electromagnetic interference from adjacent 480 VAC power cables at 60 Hz | 8 | Signal-to-noise ratio degradation below 20 dB causing temperature measurement errors exceeding ±2°C | Twisted pair configuration with 32 twists per meter and aluminum foil shielding with 90% coverage |
| Moisture ingress through compromised cable jacket at 85% relative humidity | 8 | Insulation resistance drop below 100 MΩ·km causing signal leakage current above 1 μA | Radial water-blocking gel filling with 0.3 mm thickness and hermetic connector sealing rated IP68 |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Temperature Sensor Probe**, **Signal Conditioner/Transmitter**, **Process Monitoring Equipment**  
**Downstream Applications**: Chemical Reactor Temperature Monitoring System, Distillation Column Control System, Storage Tank Safety Monitoring Setup  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What makes this signal cable suitable for chemical manufacturing environments?
**A**: This cable features PTFE/Teflon insulation resistant to chemicals and high temperatures, stainless steel braided shielding for EMI protection, and durable silicone/PVC outer jacket for harsh industrial conditions.

### Q: What temperature range can this signal cable withstand?
**A**: With PTFE insulation and appropriate materials, this cable typically operates reliably in temperatures from -60°C to +200°C, making it ideal for chemical process monitoring applications.

### Q: How does the shielding protect signal integrity in chemical plants?
**A**: The stainless steel braided shield provides electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection, preventing signal distortion from nearby electrical equipment while offering mechanical protection in corrosive environments.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Signal Cable](https://cnfx.com/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/signal-cable)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SIGNAL_CABLE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 7fadf291
