Insulation and Shielding For Cable Bundles
When defining a cable bundle, you can specify the outer insulation and shielding for the cables contained in the bundle.
The following shield types are supported for the cable bundle:
- Insulated, embedded in background medium (sheath/jacket)
- Not shielded, embedded in a dielectric
- Not shielded, embedded in background medium
- Shielded, dielectric filled
Insulated, Embedded in Background Medium (Sheath / Jacket)
Add an outer sheath / jacket to cables contained in a bundle. The cables are embedded
in the background medium, which is by default free space.
Note: A sheath or jacket is
a close-fitting cover that protects the internal conductors of the cable against
moisture, chemicals, and mechanical damage and insulates the cable
electrically.
The sheath/jacket is specified using Insulation
thickness and Sheath thickness. Not Shielded, Embedded in a Dielectric
Embed cables contained in a bundle, in a dielectric. The bundle is unshielded (no shield). The dielectric is specified using Insulation medium.
Not Shielded, Embedded in Background Medium
Embed cables contained in a bundle, in the background medium. By default the background medium is free space.
Shielded, Dielectric Filled
Add an outer shield to cables contained in a bundle. The inner cable bundle is embedded in a dielectric. Optionally, you can add an insulation layer / coating over the shield.