HICKORY, N.C., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CommScope, Inc., a world leader in cable and connectivity solutions for communication networks, today announced the development and introduction of the next generation cable design for its Wireless Transmission Line System. Xflex(TM) is an evolutionary step forward in 50-ohm aluminum cable design and offers carriers superior performance, reliability and lower life cycle costs over the life of a wireless network compared to traditional corrugated cable systems.
'We believe the new Xflex provides the highest performance levels and reliability in the industry even when tested under extreme conditions,' said Ted Hally, Executive Vice President and General Manager of CommScope Wireless and Carrier Solutions. 'Xflex is another example of how CommScope gives our customers cable alternatives that benefit their network performance and reliability through lower life cycle costs, innovative design and better technology.
'Now that Extremeflex(TM) aluminum cable is achieving acceptance in the wireless market, CommScope is introducing Xflex, which is the next generation of aluminum cable,' Hally explained. 'For over 30 years, Multiple System Operators in the cable TV broadband markets have enjoyed the performance, flexibility and long-term reliability of aluminum coaxial cable systems. In a 50-ohm cable world dominated by copper coaxial cable systems, Xflex offers operators a proven choice to conventional copper systems.'
Xflex aluminum smooth wall foam dielectric cables are available in 1/2', 7/8' and 1-1/4' sizes. Based on published specifications, the Company believes Xflex will provide an 11% improvement in system attenuation compared to a typical 1-1/4' copper corrugated application, and a 9% improvement in system attenuation compared to a typical 7/8' copper corrugated application. In addition, Xflex cables are fully backward compatible with CommScope's complete line of wireless system connectors, tools and hardware accessories.
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CommScope is a world leader in the design and manufacture of 'last mile' cable and connectivity solutions for communication networks. Through our SYSTIMAX(R) Solutions and Uniprise(TM) brands, we are the global leader in structured cabling systems for business enterprise applications. We are also the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial cable for Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability to provide customers with high-performance wired or wireless cabling solutions.
This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on information currently available to management, management's beliefs, as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those currently expected. For a more detailed description of the factors that could cause such a difference, please see CommScope's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In providing forward-looking statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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